OXFORD UNITED

Tuesday 23rd September 2008, Kick-Off: 7.45pm

The Kassam Stadium, Grenoble Road, Oxford, OX4 4XP. Tel: 01865 337500

Directions by Car: Leave the M40 at junction 9 (signposted Bicester, Oxford, Newbury), then at Wendlebury Interchange Roundabout take third exit onto the A34 (s/p Oxford, Newbury). At Hinkley Hill Interchange branch left (s/p Reading) before entering Oxford. On reaching Kennington Roundabout take the second exit onto the A423 (s/p Reading). Branch left (s/p Cowley, Watlington) then at the roundabout take the first exit onto Grenoble Road where the Kassam Stadium may be found on the left.

Parking: There are around 2,000 free parking spaces outside the ground, and adjacent. But should you wish to secure one of these spots, do aim to arrive in good time. Otherwise, opt with caution for a nearby suburb.

Train: Oxford Station is over four miles from the ground. From here a taxi will cost approximately £10, or alternatively the number 5 bus runs from the station through the city centre to Knights Road in the Blackbird Leys suburb, which is about a five minute walk from the stadium.

Buses from the station (stop R2) run every 5-10 minutes, passing through the city centre on Queen Street (stop F4). The journey takes around 30 minutes, and on arrival in Blackbird Leys (ask for Knights Road), have a scout around in the sky, and you should be able to see the stands of the Kassam not far away. Return buses depart Blackbird Leys every 8-10 minutes, until 10.55pm, with the last bus departing at 11.05pm A return fare shouldn't set you back much more than £3.

The Away Travel Club will be running a coach to the game, priced at £14.00 for members, £16.50 for non-members and £8 for Under 16's and Junior U's. It is due to leave Ely at 3.15pm and the Trade Recruitment Stadium at 4.15pm. Contact the club on 01223 566500 to book your place.

Bus: Coaches also run from Cambridge to Oxford. The bus is Stagecoach's X5, departing at half-hourly intervals from Bay 12 on Drummer Street. The bus also passes through St. Neots, Eaton Socon, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Bicester. Some very economical fares can be found on this service, if booked early enough, however, the journey does take over 3 hours, and there is no return to be had on Tuesday evening.

Admission: Tickets are available in advance from the Cambridge United ticket office: adults £16, students £12.50, under 16's and over 65's £10, free for accompanied under 7's. On the day, tickets are more expensive and must be bought from the Oxford United ticket office: adults £18, students £14, under 16's, over 65's and under 7's £11. There are no cash admissions on the turnstiles.

Programme: £3

The Ground: The Kassam Stadium is three-quarters an excellent modern arena, with grand all-seated stands rising high above the pitch. However, there is no form of terracing or seating behind the North goal, with detracts from the impressive picture only slightly. U's fans will once again be afforded a portion of the all-seated, covered, North Stand, along the length of the pitch, with the fenced, stand-less area to the right. The steep stands and plentiful allocation offer a good view of the action.

Pre-Match Refreshment: Beer is served in the concourse, beneath the stand.

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