The Grecians hit the road on Saturday, September 23 to face Oxford United in a 3pm kick-off at the Kassam Stadium in League One.
Making the trip? Check out all you need to know!
Match Tickets
Tickets for our trip to Oxford on Saturday 23 September, 3pm are on sale.
We have sold 730 tickets as of Wednesday, September 20.
- Adult - £26/£29
- Over-65 - £18/£21
- 18-24/Bluelight card holders - £16/£18
- Under-18 - £14/£16
- Under-13 - £11/£13
- Under-7 - £7/£9
- Wheelchair - relevant concession price, free PA.
How to Buy
Tickets are available via your online ticketing account or in the club shop.
The Stadium
- Name: Kassam Stadium
- Opened: 2001
- Capacity: 12,500
- Address: Grenoble Rd, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4XP
Oxford United moved to the Kassam Stadium in 2001 after leaving the Manor Ground. The stadium is named after former Club Chairman Firoz Kassam and is located on the outskirts of Oxford.
The ground only has three side but has a capacity of 12,500!
How to get there
By Car
The postcode for the Kassam Stadium is OX4 4XP and will take around 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours to get there depending on traffic.
Grecian Travel
Grecian Travel, completely run by the Supporters' Club, and not for profit, is available for City's trip to Oxford.
- The coach will depart from Unit 1 nightclub at 9.30am for a fare of £29.
Other pick-up points include: Honiton Road park and ride (by Miller and Carter Steakhouse), junction 28 (Cullompton services), junction 27 (Tiverton), junction 25 (Taunton). All other pick-ups by prior arrangement.
Currently Grecian Travel can only be booked directly.
For more information or to book please contact Simon Carnall on email at: simoncarnall77@gmail.com.
Parking
There is free parking for 2,000 vehicles at the stadium on a first come first serve basis, with free parking also along Grenoble Road adjacent to the ground.
Away supporters should head for car park B1, opposite the VUE cinema.
At the Stadium
Welcome - Here to help
Throughout your matchday, Oxford United’s approachable staff will be happy to help with any queries you may have. They have a team of uniformed Matchday Ambassadors to help you with your visit when you arrive. Inside the stadium the stewards will provide assistance and advice.
Inside the stadium Away fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. There is no standing area.
Supporters may be permitted to bring musical instruments into the ground if they obtain prior permission from the Safety Officer. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk.
Inside the Stadium
Away fans are seated in the North Stand along the side of the pitch. There is no standing area. Supporters may be permitted to bring musical instruments into the ground if they obtain prior permission from the Safety Officer. Please contact mwalton@oufc.co.uk.
Matchday Timings
11:00am Club shop opens
1:00pm Hospitality opens
1:30pm Turnstiles open
2:00pm Teams announced see @oufcofficial
2:15pm Teams out to warm up
2:55pm Teams and mascots enter the pitch
3:00pm Kick off
3:45pm Half time
4:pm Second half
4:45pm Final whistle
Club shop re-opens for one hour (Saturdays only)
Sensory Area
For young people under 23 who need to take some time out, we have a specially equipped sensory area. Speak to a steward if you need to use this facility, or to find out more contact the Disability Liaison Officer ataylor@oufc.co.uk. For further information for disabled supporters, please click here.
Food and Drink
At the stadium there are concessions in each concourse selling hot and cold food (including burgers and excellent pies) and drinks. There are also outlets in the car park, usually located by the south-west and south-east corners of the ground. Note these operate cashless payment.
Across the road from the car park is the Ozone complex. There are several venues which welcome both home and away fans (for high-profile matches this may be reviewed, so we suggest you call ahead if in doubt) these include:
Frankie and Benny’s: bar and restaurant (pre-booking advised for meals) 01865 778309
Hollywood Bowl: bar and bar food menu
Refueling Bar at Gravitee Golf (1st floor): bar and pizzas, hotdogs. 10am – 11pm (01865 952646)
Vue Cinema foyer (2nd floor): soft drinks and takeaway snacks including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
Pubs for Away Fans
Home and away fans are usually welcome at the following pubs:
The Catherine Wheel in Sandford (OX4 4YP) serves food (Indian is their specialty) and a large selection of beers with real ale. Usually open from 12noon on matchdays. It’s a 20-minute walk to the stadium. Call them on 01865 580226 for reservation or further details.
The George in Littlemore (OX4 4PU) is an old-fashioned pub with TVs and beer garden. There is on-site car parking and it is then a 20-minute walk to the stadium (01865 779341).
The Golden Ball in Littlemore (OX4 4LQ) also serves food and has a beer garden and parking (01865 806558). It’s around a 15 minute walk to the stadium.
Total Distance
The total distance from Exeter is 155 miles and will take around 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours to get there depending on traffic.
