WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1ST AT 7.45PM TBC
AT HINCKLEY UNITED FC, Marston Stadium,Leicester Road,Hinckley,Leicestershire LE10 3DR Telephone 01455 840088
August's Directions
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1ST AT 7.45PM TBC
AT HINCKLEY UNITED FC, Marston Stadium,Leicester Road,Hinckley,Leicestershire LE10 3DR Telephone 01455 840088
Leave the M69 at junction 1 and head north on the A5, signposted Nuneaton and Earl Shilton. Straight over the roundabout and past the Limekilns Pub, then over the next roundabout. At the Dodwells Bridge roundabout take the A47, signposted Earl Shilton, through the Dodwells Industrial Estate, this is the Normandy Way. Continue on this road, past the Tesco Warehouse and the Triumph motorbike factory, over three more roundabouts and past the Safeway/Morrisons supermarket. At next traffic light crossroads go straight over signposted Earl Shilton. Carry on this road, down the hill where you will see the Stadium on your right. At the next roundabout turn right, 3rd exit, then entrance to the Marston Stadium is on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V UDINESE
SATURDAY AUGUST 4 AT 3PM TBC
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
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COVENTRY CITY V UDINESE
SATURDAY AUGUST 4 AT 3PM TBC
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game ian.moore3@tesco.net
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game ian.moore3@tesco.net
AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.
Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
SAT NAV
Some car satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
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BEDWORTH UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 8TH AT 7.30PM
THE OVAL,MINERS WELFARE PARK, COVENTRY ROAD,BEDWORTH,CV12 8NN
Directions
From the South (M6 Junc 3 /A444)
From M6 Junction 3, followthe signs for Bedworth, at the 1st Roundabout take the first exit signposted B4113 Bedworth , continue on this road going straight on at the first and second set of traffic lights, at the third set of traffic lights go straight on , but be aware that the Bedworth Leisure centre is on your right the ground enterance is approx 200 yards on the right past these traffic lights between two houses. The entrance to the ground is signposted Bedworth United and Social club at the botom of the lane is the main gate.
From the North (M69, M42, A5, A444 Nuneaton)
Directions are from the A444 from Nuneaton. A444 can be joined from the M69, and M42. Take the A444, go through Nuneaton heading for Bedworth, at the Coton Arches roundabout (Arched railway bridge over island) take the third exit up the hill to next roundabout, straight on past the hospital island to big roundabout, Take the third exit signposted Bedworth B4113 (Beware of Speed Cameras) follow road until you reach the next mini roundabout turn left down the hill and back up again straight on at mini roundabout, at next mini roundabout bear left ground 200 yards on left between two houses
Map of Bedworth http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=435977&y=286623&z=1&sv=435977,286623&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf
By Bus
The 20 bus from Coventry runs close to the ground. Get off in Park Road and walk back to the main road, turn left, cross over and the ground is on your right.
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BARNSLEY V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 11TH AT 3PM
At Oakwell,Grove Street,Barnsley,S71 1ET
By Car
Leave the M1 at Junction 37 and follow signs Barnsley Football Club/Football Ground.These signs lead directly into the visitors car park.
By Train
Train to Sheffield and then change for Barnsley Exchange which is six minutes walk from the ground.
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COVENTRY CITY V NOTTS COUNTY
TUESDAY AUGUST 14 AT 7.45PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game ian.moore3@tesco.net
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game ian.moore3@tesco.net
AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.
Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
SAT NAV
Some car satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
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COVENTRY CITY V HULL CITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 18 AT 3PM
At Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way,Coventry,CV6 6GE
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away. Take the 27 bus from the train station get off at Pool Meadow bus station and catch the 4 or 5 service. Or go out of doors and over the road by Sainsburys and get the 20, getting off the by Tescos.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground.
Parking: Car parking is extremely restricted around the ground.
Coaches From Rugby.
The coaches from the Avon Mill in Newbold Road is running again £4.00 per game ian.moore3@tesco.net
AWAY SUPPORTERS PARKING
Car parking around the Ricoh Arena is strictly limited.
However, there is a designated away supporters car park, situated around five minutes walk away from the ground. The car park is secure and cost is £5 - but spaces are limited to just 100.
Directions: M6 to junction 3. Take 3rd exit if coming from north or 1st exit if travelling from the south. At the 2nd roundabout, take the 2nd exit, under the railway bridge, through the first set of traffic lights, and pass the pedestrian lights. At the next set of lights, turn right into Blackburn Road and the car park is at the top of the road.
SAT NAV
Some car satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
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STOKE CITY V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22ND AT 7PM
AT AT THE BRITANNIA STADIUM,STANLEY MATTHEWS WAY,STOKE ON TRENT,STAFFS ST4 4EG
From North/South/West:
M6 to J15. Take the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent then the A50 to Derby/Uttoxeter (the Britannia Stadium is signposted and visible on the sky-line to the right). Once on the A50 drive past the stadium on the right to the first exit and come back down the westbound carriageway of the A50.
M6 to J15. Take the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent then the A50 to Derby/Uttoxeter (the Britannia Stadium is signposted and visible on the sky-line to the right). Once on the A50 drive past the stadium on the right to the first exit and come back down the westbound carriageway of the A50.
East:A50 all the way to Stoke-on-Trent. Stadium to the left.
Please note: on a matchday, access to the stadium from the A50 is strictly limited to coaches, permit holders and disabled supporters who have been allocated a parking space directly outside the stadium
By Bus
Matchday buses leave Hanley (stand 11), Newcastle (stand D) and Longton (stand 10) bus stations and Stoke (Glebe Street) ONE HOUR before kick-off, with connecting bus services from all over the area. A shuttle bus service continues between Stoke (Glebe Street) and the Britannia Stadium at 15 minute intervals up until 15 minutes before kick-off. Return buses depart immediately after the match from bus terminals behind the Sentinel Stand (East). Normal fares apply.
By Foot
Pedestrians can walk to the Britannia Stadium on a matchday from Stoke using existing footpaths along the bridge over the A500, which lead to the incinerator access road, to link up with the footway/cycleway (and the bridge over the canal and railway line) to the stadium. Pedestrians can also link up with the new footway from the towpath which runs along the Trent and Mersey canal. Supporters can walk from Heron Cross (Grove Road) and Hollybush (Highfield Drive) to the stadium, along a footway/cycleway, but pedestrians coming from Heron Cross should be aware that they must cross the A50 at Heron Cross using the footbridge as a 1.8m high fence prevents crossing the road any further down. There is NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS along the busy A500 or A50 roads. Finally, pedestrians can walk to the stadium along Stanley Matthews Way running up from Trentham Road (A5035).
By Rail-
Nearest railway station: Stoke-on-Trent (01782) 411411. Supporters arriving by train can take a two-minute walk to Glebe Street in Stoke where buses run to the stadium at regular intervals
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CARDIFF CITY V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY AUGUST 25 AT 3PM
Ninian Park,Sloper Road,Cardiff,CF11 8SX
M4. Exit at junction 33 and follow Penarth (A4232) signs. After six miles,take the B4267 to Ninian Park.
Train station - Cardiff Central one mile
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CARLISLE UNITED V COVENTRY CITY
TUESDAY AUGUST 27TH AT 7.45PM
AT BRUNTON PARK,WARWICK ROAD,CARLISLE,CUMBRIA,CA1 1LL
Away fans are usually allocated the North End of the Cumberland Building Society Stand, a fairly new all-seated covered stand, which has food and drink outlets in the concourse underneath.
BY CAR
Brunton Park is within easy reach of the M6. Leave the motorway at Junction 43 and take the first exit off the roundabout. The Blue roof of the Cumberland Building Society Stand can be seen on the right hand side nearly from the roundabout. Keep going straight ahead along Warwick Road (A69). After passing through the third set of traffic lights the club shop (Blues Store) and Hughie McIlmoyle statue marks the main entrance to the ground.
Car parking in this area is strictly limited to pass holders, visiting directors (by prior arrangement) and the away team bus.
Car Parking
Main Car Park (home and away supporters) - Drive on past the ground and for the next set of traffic lights get into the right hand lane. Turn right at the lights then, after 100 yards, turn right into St Aidans Road. At the end of this road keep right, through the narrows and over the hump, into the main car park. There is also street parking around the ground but this is likely to be restricted once disc parking is introduced.
Coaches other than the Official team coach: From Junction 43 take the first exit off the roundabout. At the third set of traffic lights turn right. Stewards will allow the bus through behind the East Stand for passengers to disembark at the away turnstiles, the bus will then be directed to the car park and allowed back after the game to pick up passengers from the away end. All coaches, other than the official team coach, are charged £10.
By Rail - Carlisle Citadel Station is served by the West Coast Main line, with the station situated in the middle of Carlisle. From the station, walk straight ahead cross Botchergate and walk along the Crescent until you see the entrance to Warwick Road on the right, next to Bar Suede. Brunton Park is about a fifteen minute walk from the entrance to Warwick Road.
Disabled Facilities
Wheel chair users are allocated places at the front of the main stand. Tickets for wheelchair users are priced £1 with the maximum of one carer free. Tickets can be bought in advance from main reception or, on match days, from the East Stand ticket office.
Supporters with visual difficulties may wish to bring a portable radio Full match commentary is available from Radio Cumbria on 95.6 FM and 75.6 AM frequencies.. There is disabled car parking in the main car park. Visitors requiring further information should ring main reception on (01228) 526237