SIXFIELDS STADIUM
Sixfields Stadium has been a League ground for 32 seasons
from 14 Oct 1994 to the current day
The 183rd ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 7,653
Opened: 1994
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northampton Town | 14 Oct 1994 | Current | The club moved here from The County Ground in 1994 and was also involved in Football League Play Off Matches at the neutral venue of Wembley Stadium. | |
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Coventry City | 1 Aug 2013 | 20 Aug 2014 |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 1994 | Northampton Town | Moved from County Ground (Northampton) to Sixfields Stadium |
| 1 Jul 2013 | Coventry City | Moved from City of Coventry Stadium to Sixfields Stadium |
| 4 Sep 2014 | Coventry City | Moved from Sixfields Stadium to City of Coventry Stadium |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Constructed on the site of a tip, Northampton Town FC moved to Sixfields Stadium from The County Ground in 1994. It is a typical modern purpose-built stadium consisting of four all-seater cantilever roofed stands and had a capacity of 7,653 at the start of the 2007/8 season. The pitch size was 116 x 72 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Sixfields Stadium, Northampton, NN5 5QA
- Main phone
- 01604 683 700
- Ticket office
- 01604 683 777
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£19, Concessions Β£15, Under 18's Β£6, Under 7's Free
- Food & drink
- T.G.I. Friday's opposite the Main Stand good food and beer and close to the main stand. Just walk over the car park to the ground.
- If driving
- From The South
Leave the M1 at Junction 15A and take the first exit at the roundabout then the first exit at the next roundabout on to the A43 then at the third roundabout take the second exit on to the A5123 towards Northampton then go straight on at the next two roundabouts and at the third take the second exit and you will come to the ground on your right.
From The North:
Leave the M1 at Junction 16 and take the first exit at the roundabout and take the A4500 towards Northampton and at the first roundabout take the second exit into Upton Way and at the exit roundabout take the first exit and you will come to the ground on your right.
The Sixfields stadium is well signposted around the area. There is a fair sized car park located at the ground, which costs Β£3. Make sure though that you arrive early as it has been known for it to get full for the more popular games. Parking in the nearby cinema and restaurant car parks is not allowed, so make sure that you only use the official football parking provided at the ground.
- Public transport
- The train station is 1.3 miles from the ground, the 26 minute walk 'Turn right from the station and walk over the railway bridge and bridge over the river continue down St James road past spar on the left hand side when you reach the nationwide tyre garage cross over the road and turn left down St James Mills Road till you come to the Fabric warehouse on your right cross over and walk down Harvey Road and follow this all the way to the ground it changes names a few times night games this is a lonely walk (ladies walk with friends or take a taxi for night games donβt walk alone).
MAP
Sixfields Stadium