September's Directions

Last updated : 30 August 2005 By Covsupport
COVENTRY CITY RESERVES V PORTSMOUTH RESERVES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6th AT 7PM
Butlin Road,Rugby,Warwickshire,CV21 3SD
Exit the M6, Junction 1 (or M1, Junction 19), and follow signs towards Rugby (first exit on the roundabout). Then go straight over the next two roundabouts until you come to a main ‘Mr Kipling’ Roundabout. Take the first exit on the roundabout, which follows downhill to a mini-roundabout, where you should carry straight on.
You should come past housing on both sides of the road before a large field, however, you should continue along this road (Boughton Road/Butlers Leap) until you come to its end at a T-Junction.
Turn right here, and continue up the hill past the golf course on the left and take the second left turning, which is at a mini roundabout (Butlin Road). Carry on down here until you come to cemetery gates when you should take a left turn at the top of the road and then a quick right, but the ground will be in view already.
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COVENTRY CITY V READING
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 AT 3PM
At the Arena, Rowleys Green,Coventry
Exit the M6 at Junction 3 and follow A444 towards Coventry City centre.
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NORWICH CITY V COVENTRY CITY RESERVES
SEPTEMBER 12 AT 7PM
AT Carrow Road,Norwich,NR1 1JE
Main Telephone No: 01603 760760 Ticket Office: 0870 444 1902
www.canaries.co.uk
Away Supporters Facilities
Away fans are housed in Norwich's brand new Jarrold Stand, which replaces the old South Stand.
How To Get There:
By Road:
Travel around Norwich on the A47. The ground is well signposted from here, via the 'Trowse' turn off.
By Rail:The ground is approximately a five-minute walk from the station. From the station turn left and head for the Morrissons supermarket and the ground is visible behind that. Alternately, on exiting the train station, walk along 'Riverside Road'. The ground is at the end of this road.
Around The Ground:The Ferry Boat:This pub is located in Kings Street, which is on the opposite side of the river to the ground. This pub offers a good variety of beers, the atmosphere is friendly, with a healthy mix of home & away fans. Reasonable priced food is also served all day, and there are also views of the river.
Food:Near the train station.If you have travelled by train, then this is probably the easiest place to get something to eat. On exiting the station, go straight over the traffic lights, (over the bridge) into 'Prince of Wales Road'. The Kentucky is on the right.
decent Pizza Hut etc within walking distance of the ground.
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DERBY COUNTY V COVENTRY CITY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 7.45PM
At Pride Park Stadium
From the North (M1):Leave at junction 28 and head south on A38 to Derby, follow signs for Pride Park Stadium.
From the South (M1):Leave at junction 25 and take A52 to Derby, then follow signs to Pride Park Stadium.
South-West:From the M5, join the M42/A42 until you reach M1 junction 24. Follow A50 towards Derby City Centre, then follow signs to Pride Park Stadium.
North-West:Leave M6 at junction 16, from Stoke-on-Trent take the A50 Stoke-Derby link road. Join A38 to Derby road,then follow signs to Pride Park Stadium.
Train Station twenty minutes walk away.
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BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION V COVENTRY CITY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17 AT 3PM
At The Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane,Brighton,BN1 5JD
M40,M25,M23 then A23
The stadium is located two miles away from the town centre and is just off the London Road (A23). There is no parking allowed within a mile of the ground, due to matchday restrictions in place around the stadium (one of the conditions that was agreed for allowing Brighton to play there). Remember that your match ticket includes a park and ride ticket for either the train or bus.
Nearest train station is Preston Park
The nearest railway station is Preston Park which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the ground. The station is served by trains from London Victoria, Kings Cross & London Bridge. On coming out of the station and walking down to the bottom of the hill, turn left along the A23 for the stadium. After the game there is a football special waiting which takes you back along the short journey to Brighton.
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CRYSTAL PALACE V COVENTRY CITY
At Selhurst Park
Tuesday September 20th at 7.45pm
Crystal Palace,Selhurst Park, London,SE25 6PU
Main Telephone No: 0208-768-6000,Ticket Office: 08712 000071
How To Get There:
By Road:Leave the M25 at Junction 7 and follow the signs for the A23 to Croydon. At Purley bear left onto the A23 at it's junction with the A235 (to Croydon). You will pass roundabouts and junctions with the A232 and A236 as you pass Croydon,after which the A23 bears left at Thornton Heath. Here you must go straight over, into Brigstock Road (B266), passing Thornton Heath Station on your left and bearing right on to the High Street. At the next mini roundabout, (Whitehorse Road/Grange Road) go left into Whitehorse Lane. The ground is on your right.
Street parking. Sainsburys car park is also available for use.
By Rail:The nearest railway stations are Selhurst or Thornton Heath which are served by London Victoria main line station, Clapham Junction, London Bridge (every 30 mins) and East Croydon (every 15 mins). You can also use Norwood Junction station which is also served by Victoria, but is a little further away. It is then a 10-15 minute walk to ground. Please note that Crystal Palace station is nowhere near the ground.
Buses run by the side of the ground from all surrounding areas.
________________________________________________________________________________ COVENTRY CITY RESERVES V WEST HAM UNITED RESERVES
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 AT 7PM SUBJECT TO LEAGUE CUP ROUND TWO

At the Arena, Rowleys Green,Coventry
Exit the M6 at Junction 3 and follow A444 towards Coventry City centre.
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COVENTRY CITY V HULL CITY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24 AT 3PM
At the Arena, Rowleys Green,Coventry
Exit the M6 at Junction 3 and follow A444 towards Coventry City centre.
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COVENTRY CITY V WATFORD
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28 AT 7.45PM
At the Arena, Rowleys Green,Coventry
Exit the M6 at Junction 3 and follow A444 towards Coventry City centre.
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