City take on Peterborough United this afternoon in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, at the ABAX Stadium (kick-off 3.00pm).
For those making the journey, please take in our matchday guide for all the information you require.
STADIUM ADDRESS
The ABAX Stadium
London Road
Peterborough
PE2 8AL
THE GROUND
Officially the ABAX Stadium, but traditionally London Road, originally opened in 1913 however, how it looks now does not bear any resemblance to how it did over a century ago. The ground has seen seven periods of redevelopment during it’s lifetime.
The ABAX Stadium has a capacity of 15,314 - with a record attendance of 14,110.
City supporters will be seated in the ‘Lower B’ section of the Main North Stand.
TICKETS
Matchday prices are as follows:
Adults: £15
Seniors (60+): £12
Under-22s: £10
Under-18s: £5
Disabled fans will pay the age related amounts from this list. They will be entitled to a free carer if in receipt of DLA or PIP. Headsets for visually impaired fans are provided from Peterborough's reception.
All tickets which have not been collected from the Northern Commercials ticket office or were ordered through Peterborough’s ticketing website, can be collected at the ABAX Stadium today.
GETTING THERE
By car…
From South (A1): Exit the A1 at junction 17 and follow signs to Peterborough (A1139) onto the A1139 Fletton Parkway. Exit the Fletton Parkway at junction 3. At roundabout turn left onto the A1260 Nene Parkway. Take first exit and at roundabout turn right. Turn left at the next roundabout onto Shrewsbury Avenue. At T-junction after half a mile, turn right into the A605 Oundle Road. Follow road for one mile. Access to the stadium is straight on at traffic lights just before the town bridge.
From North (A1): Exit the A1 at signpost ‘Leicester, Peterborough North A47’. Turn left onto the A47. Exit the A47 after 5 miles, at junction 15. At the roundabout turn right onto the A1260 Nene Parkway. Exit the Nene Parkway after 1 mile. At the mini-roundabout by the ‘Gordon Arms’ turn left onto the A605 Oundle Road. Access to the stadium is straight on at traffic lights just before the town bridge.
From East (A47): Exit A47 at junction 18 and follow A15 all the way to the stadium.
By foot from railway station…
Turn right out of station and head towards the main road (Bourges Boulevard). Turn right and head towards the big roundabout. Use the pedestrian underpass and head past Asda. At the traffic lights, turn right and the ground is situated on the left hand side over the town bridge. There are of course plenty of taxi cabs available from the Railway Station if you don’t fancy the 10 minute walk.
PARKING
There is no public car parking at the stadium. However, there is parking for cars and coaches in the Pleasure Fair Meadow Council and Railworld car parks opposite the stadium (adjacent to the Town bridge on Oundle Road).
For traffic, travel and parking information including a map of car parks from the Peterborough City Council, click here.
DISABLED PARKING
Peterborough United Football Club has a limited number of disabled persons parking places for home and away fans that are allocated to Blue Badge holders for £5 which need to be booked in advance via the ticket office on 01733 865674 (option 2). There are also numerous disabled drop off points located around the ground.
There is also parking for blue badge holders in the Fair Meadow City Council car park opposite the stadium.
ENTERTAINMENT & REFRESHMENTS
The Pubs…
Close to the ground is a drinking outlet called ‘Charters’.
Charters is situated on the river Nene in the centre of Peterborough, on the west side of the town bridge and is reputedly the largest converted barge in Great Britain and is very popular by Ale lovers.
The Palmerston Arms pub on Oundle Road is not too far away from the ground. This pub is owned by Batemans Brewery and serves a number of their own ales, as well as additional guest ales.
The Food…
Peterborough town centre is approximately ten minutes away on foot where supporters will find restaurants should you wish to have a meal ahead or after the game.
Just outside of the ground there is a burger bar and a KFC.
Inside the ground…
Refreshments such as pies, teas, coffees and snacks are available inside the ground.
PROGRAMME
Official matchday magazines will be available around the ground - priced at just £2.
REPLAY
In the event of a draw - and should a replay be required - it will take on place on Tuesday December 11 (7.45pm).