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AWAY DAY GUIDE: COLCHESTER UNITED v CITY

18 April 2022

Club News

AWAY DAY GUIDE: COLCHESTER UNITED v CITY

18 April 2022

The Bantams will contest their second Easter fixture in Essex this afternoon, travelling to the JobServe Community Stadium to play Colchester United. 

We have compiled a handy Away Day Guide - packed full of useful information ahead of the 3.00pm contest.

STADIUM ADDRESS

JobServe Community Stadium

United Way

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5UP

ABOUT THE GROUND

A 10,105-capacity venue, the JobServe Community Stadium has been home to Colchester United since opening in 2008. 

The £14-million project broke ground in July 2007, replacing the U's' previous home, Layer Road. 

The stadium has hosted Elton John, Lionel Richie and Olly Murs concerts, as well as England youth and women internationals. 

TICKETS

Supporters will be able to PAY ON THE DAY at the JobServe Community Stadium this afternoon, with tickets only available from a self-service booth in the club shop. 

Close to 300 City supporters are set to descend on Essex, and will be housed in the North Stand.

Admission prices are as follows: 

Adult: £22

Concession*£17

Under-18: £13.50

*A concession comprises those aged 65 and above and those in the Armed Forces who are able to supply valid identification. 

For full details on gaining admission at the stadium, please CLICK HERE

iFOLLOW

Those unable to make it to the JobServe Community Stadium today will be able to catch every minute of the action, with a £10 iFollow video match pass.

The pass will enable supporters to catch every minute of the action from the comfort of their own home, with 100% of the profits being taken by the club. 

Coverage will begin from 1.30pm, with commentary provided by BBC Radio Leeds' Jamie Raynor. 

For full details on iFollow streaming of today's game, please CLICK HERE

To purchase an iFollow match pass for this afternoon's encounter, CLICK HERE

CAR PARKING

Car parking at the JobServe Community Stadium is available to book in advance - from £6. 

Four different options, in different sections of the stadium, are available - including an 'easy exit' area. 

This can be booked, subject to availability, directly through Colchester United by visiting www.colutickets.com, having created a ticketing account. 

ENTERTAINMENT AND REFRESHMENTS

To drink:

The nearest pub to the JobServe Community Stadium is the Dog and Pheasant, around three quarters of a mile away from the ground. 

Alcohol is also available inside the stadium up until the end of half-time. 

To eat:

Near the aforementioned Dog and Pheasant is Myland Fisheries, on Nayland Road. 

In addition to this traditional fish and chip shop, food is served inside the JobServe Community Stadium from kiosks in the concourse. 

GETTING THERE

By car: 

The stadium is just seconds from the main A12 trunk road that serves East Anglia.

To access the ground from the north, turn off at junction 28, turning left at the first roundabout.

Turn right onto United Way from the second roundabout and you will arrive at the stadium.

By train: 

The closest train station for the JobServe Community Stadium is the Colchester North station, which is on the mainline from London or Norwich.

The station is 2.6 miles from the stadium and can be reached by the Park & Ride buses and the number 2 bus. 

By bus: 

In addition to the above routes, FirstBus services 61 and 65, as well as Arriva buses 2 and 8 both travel to the stadium. 

WEATHER

A cloudy Easter Monday is to be expected, with highs of 14°C in the afternoon.

To purchase an iFollow match pass for this afternoon's encounter, CLICK HERE


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