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ROCHDALE - Saturday 19th October 2024 - 5.30pm kick-off
Capacity: 10,419Address: Sandy Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DR
Telephone: 0844 826 1907
Pitch Size: 114 x 76 yards
Pitch Type: Grass
Club Nickname: The Dale
Year Ground Opened: 1906
Record Attendance
24,231 v Notts County FA Cup 1949.
Average Attendance
2023-24 2,746 (National League)
2022-23 2,483 (League Two)
2021-22 2,543 (League Two)
Details shown are from the Footballgroundguide site
WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS?
Away supporters are housed on one side of the Willbutts Lane Stand, where around 1,500 fans can be housed. If demand requires it, then the whole of this stand can be given to visiting fans increasing the allocation to 3,650. The stand is normally shared with home supporters with away fans being seated towards the Sandy Lane End.
The view of the action and facilities within are both pretty good. The acoustics are excellent, so away fans can really make some noise from within it. This, coupled with both home ends singing, makes for a good atmosphere.
Food on offer inside the ground includes burgers, hot dogs, pies and chips.
WHAT IS THE STADIUM LIKE?
The Spotland football ground (now known as the Crown Oil Arena) has benefited greatly with the construction of three new stands during the 1990’s and year 2000. It is quite picturesque, with a number of trees being visible behind the stands.
The last of these new stands to be opened was the smart-looking Willbutts Lane Stand (Reside Estate Agency Stand) at one side of the pitch, which was opened in 2000. This single-tiered stand replaced a former terrace and has a capacity of 4,000.
On the other side is another single tier, the all-seated David Kilpatrick Stand (Main Stand). This has a number of supporting pillars and some executive boxes at the back.
At one end is the Smith Metals Family Stand (Pearl Street Stand). This is also all seated and serves as a Family Stand. It has a couple of supporting pillars that are right at the front of the stand.
The Sandy Lane End is the only terraced area remaining. It is on the small size but does at least benefit from having a roof. There is a Police Control Box located in one corner, between the Main & Pearl Street Stands
WHERE TO DRINK?
Pubs near Spotland for away fans:
- The Ratcliffe – Sandy Ln, Rochdale OL11 5DR
- Cemetery Hotel – 470 Bury Rd, Rochdale OL11 5EU
- Royds Arms – 158 Rooley Moor Rd, Rochdale OL12 7DQ
DIRECTIONS AND CAR PARKING
Exit the M62 at Junction 20 and take the A627(M) towards Rochdale. At the end of the A627(M) you should be in the left hand lane to turn left at the traffic lights. Now follow the road and with Tesco on your left, go straight through the next set of lights (approach in the middle lane) into Roch Valley Way. At the next crossroads (where the Cemetery pub is on the corner) go straight onto Sandy Lane, where the ground can be found on the right after approx 3/4 mile.
Car Parking at the ground is now for permit holders only, so it is a case of finding some street parking. However the streets in the immediate vicinity of Spotland are for ‘residents only,’ so if you are not careful you could end with a parking ticket for your trouble, so check first to see if there are street parking restriction signs, before deciding to park up.
There is street parking to be had along the main A680 (Edenfield Road) which can be found at the end of Willbutts Lane, only a 5-10 minute walk away from the stadium. Parking is also available at Oulderhill Community School (OL11 5EF), which is located about half a mile from the ground on Greave Avenue.
Post Code for SAT NAV: OL11 5DR
BY TRAIN
Rochdale Railway Station is located just under two miles away from the Crown Oil Arena, which is served by direct trains from Manchester Victoria, Halifax, Bradford Interchange and Leeds. Rochdale station is around a 35-40 minute walk from the stadium, so best to jump in a taxi, rather than walking.
Alternatively, you can shorten the walking journey a bit by catching a Metrolink tram from outside the station into Rochdale town centre.
TRAINS FROM LONDON
London Euston 9.13 Rochdale 12.12
With a later kick-off you won't get back on Saturday
(Journeys to & from Manchester Piccadilly then change to Manchester Victoria)
OFF PEAK RETURN £109.00 Ouch!
BY COACH
We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games,
BLUES ON TOUR Details will be shown when available
SHRIMPERS TRUST Details will be shown when available
TICKETS
Details will be available on the SUFC Official site when available
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