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Sixfields Stadium

Northhampton Town was formed between a meeting of school teachers and a solicitor that resulted in a decision to form a football club. The Cobblers, named after the city’ shoe-making industry, have been playing since 1897 but only once during the 1965-1966 season have played in the top-flight of England.

The club had played home matches at the County Cricket Grounds since its inception but due to its size, the club sought to build its own stadium that would be more suitable for football. One 15 October 1994 the first match was played at Sixfields Stadium, a 1-1 draw against Barnet.

In the stadium’s next 25 years there had been numerous attempts to expand seating including a proposal at doubling capacity to 15,000 in 2003. A few years later the East Stand began redevelopment but progress was halted for a few years due to financial problems. The stands were completed in 2016 after new owners bought the club.

Today the Cobblers have bounced between both League One and League Two for the past 15 seasons while developing rivalries between Oxford United, Peterborough United, and AFC Rushden and Diamonds. Crowds swell from 4,000 to 6,000 at home matches, making for a good day or night at the football grounds.

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I have visited this venue twice and have experienced two levels of service. On my first visit in the first year of the stadium’s opening, I sat in the main stand where excellent catering facilities for this level of football were available. On my last visit I sat in the visiting supporters end of the stadium where there was one kiosk selling hot dogs, fries, tea, coffee and cold drinks. The quality of food was not excellent although it was reasonably priced for a sports venue.

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The stadium is a typical box style design which replicates many of the newly built lower league stadiums in Britain. Comprising of four separate stands, the club’s main facilities are located in the main stand. This includes the club offices, changing rooms and hospitality suites and a small club shop.

There are four stands at the stadium that include the West Stand, Sheinman Opticians (North) Stand, East Stand, and the Moultan College (South) Stand. The West Stand is the largest with 4,000 home supporters chanting and cheering. The area also houses the Able Print Player Lounge, Carrs Bar, and Grosvenor Casino 1897 Suite. The East Stand sits 1,974 supporters and is the best area for disabled fans.

The Fan Village with food, drink, and pre-match music is located behind the Sheinman Opticians (North) Stand. There is also free fruit in the family section as well in the North Stand. The 1897 Suite provides an ample dining experience plus the opportunity to watch the man ofthe match presenation.

Neighborhood    3

Sixfields Stadium is located 1.7 miles from the city centre and is located between the Westgate Industrial Estate and the Upton County Park.. Although the town is surrounded by many lovely villages, the town centre itself has little to offer the visitor other than the normal range of High Street shops.

The stadium’s adjoining retail park however has developed over the years and now offers plenty of eating and drinking options prior to a game. I can personally recommend Frankie & Benny’s which is directly opposite the stadium. For the price of a meal with good service you can also obtain a car parking ticket free of charge.

There is limited amount of food choices before the game. If Italian food is not your preferred choice then there is KFC, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Bella Italia, TGI Friday’s and a Hungry Horse Public House to choose from.

Fans    3

Despite the town of Northampton being a Rugby Union stronghold, the football club averages home attendances of over 3,000, which is the norm for a town of its size at this level of the English game. As indicated previously, fan support will most likely sweel agains rivals Oxford United, Peterborough United, and AFC Rushden and Diamonds.

Access    3

The stadium is easily reached by exiting Junction 15a of the M1 motorway and then following the A43 towards the town centre. The stadium is then signposted. Northampton is well served by trains, but the railyway station is 1.7 miles from Sixfields; you will need to take a bus or taxi ( £10- £15 fare). However, if you choose to walk, and I am sure there could be a group of fans to make the trip shorter, it is 25-40 minute walk along the A4590 until it becomes Weedon Road.

Return on Investment    4

Ticket prices are for all stands and are reasonable for this level of English football. An adult tickt is £24, a senior ticket (65 and older) is £18, 21 and under tickets are £21, 18 and under tickets are £12, and supporters under the age of 7 are admitted free of charge into the stadium. Disabled supporter tickets are £14

Extras    3

Sixfields Stadium recieves a point for offering one of the best seating areas and prices for disabled supporters in English Football. A ticket price is only £14.There is a small club shop outside the main stand offering a range of club souvenirs and replica shirts. A match day programme is available for all home games priced at £3. The Fan Village is a great way to get the crowd into the game with pre-game music, food, and drink.

  

 

 

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Food and Drink Recommendations

 

Frankie & Benny’s  

Sixfields Hungry Horse

Northampton, England NN5 4EG

01604 588799

http://www.frankieandbennys.com/


 

 

Buddies USA Sixfields

Walter Tull Way

Upton, Northampton NN5 4EG, UK

 +44 1604 758391

https://buddiesusa.co.uk/


 
 

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Billing Aquadrome

Crow Lane

 Great Billing, Northampton NN3 9DA, UK

+44 1604 408181

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The Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne

Bridge Road

Stoke Bruerne, Towcester NN12 7SE

+44 1604 862229

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Northampton Marriott Hotel

Eagle Drive

Northampton NN4 7HW

+44 1604 768700

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/


 

 

 

Hotel ibis Northampton Centre

Mare Fair 

Northampton NN1 1SR

+44 1604 608900

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Sixfields Stadium 
Sixfields Stadium
Northampton, England NN5 5QA

Northampton Town FC website

Sixfields Stadium website

Year Opened: 1994

Capacity: 7,653

 

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