COVENTRY CITY V STEVENAGE FC
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 1.15PM
AT THE RICOH ARENA, PHOENIX WAY, COVENTRY, CV6 6GE
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MATCH DETAILS
Kick off at 1.15PM. This match is live on Sky Sports 1.
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TRAVEL
By car: Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the A444 towards the City centre and at the first island go left and you will see the Ricoh Arena on your right.
By rail: For all train information call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50, but be warned Coventry station is a £10+ taxi ride away.
Buses in Coventry
http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed14/network_coventry_buses_for_a_match_day_732648/index.shtml
Parking: If the game is expected to attract less than 10,000 spectators then the Residental Parking Scheme will not be enforced.
City supporters can now pay on the day to park at the Ricoh Arena before Coventry City home games. £10 will be charged to park in Car Park A and C with £7 for Car Park B.
Parking places are subject to availability and motorists will not be allowed to leave the car parks A & B for twenty minutes after the final whistle.
Park And Ride
The park and ride site is at The Oak Pub in Baginton near to Coventry Airport. Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and St Finbarrs and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.
Parking at the two park and walk sites at Christ the King Football Club in Wheelwright Lane and Wayside Business Park in Wilsons Lane won't be affected. Vehicles can park there for £5.50 per game.
For further information or to buy tickets at any the three sites log on to http://www.ricoharena.com/ or telephone 08444 121 747.
Kenilworth Supporters Club - http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/coventry_city_kenilworth_supporters_club_712828/index.shtml
Travel From London for Members of CCLSC http://www.cclsc.co.uk/
The Sky Blue Express return coach service is back for the new season. Leaving from Christ The King Club in Coundon to the Ricoh Arena for all home games. The coach leaves the club approximately 35mins prior to kick off and returns after the match.
Prices remain the same as last season which are £3.50 for Adults, £2 for under 16's and £5 Family Ticket (one adult//one under 16). Tickets will be available from behind the bar For Further Info you can contact the Sky Blue Express on // 07974532056 // www.facebook.com/skyblueexpress // www.twitter.com/skyblueexpress
CTK Parish Centre, 14 Westhill Road, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 2AA
SAT NAV
Some car satellite navigation systems have not been updated to show Coventry City FC as playing at the Ricoh Arena. Those visiting the ground for the first time are advised to enter "Phoenix Way" and the post code "CV6 6GE" instead.
BUS
The 101 bus service from Pool Meadow should be running for this game.
The 804/805 De Courcey services are.
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ADMISSION
Normal adult admission prices but this game is Kids For A Quid
http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/feat/ed15/city_v_stevenage_is_kids_for_a_quid_756297/index.shtml
Corporate Hospitality
http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/city_v_stevenage_match_day_hospitality_756569/index.shtml
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee for Coventry City's League One game on Sunday against Stevenage FC at the Ricoh Arena (1.15pm) is Craig Pawson from South Yorkshire.
Craig began refereeing at the age of fourteen and was promoted on to the national list of referees in 2008. His career has been heavily influenced by his father who was a national list assistant referee.
His last City game was the defeat at Ipswich Town last season. He has also been in charge of the home FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace. He was also in charge of City's 2-0 win at Scunthorpe in November 2010 and was in the charge of the 2-1 win over Blackpool in January 2009.
His assistants are Kevin Mattocks and Robert Jones and the Fourth Official is Carl Boyeson.
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THE LAST TIME
Coventry City have not met Stevenage FC in a competitive game under the auspices of the Football League.
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BETTING TIPS
Coventry City are favourites to beat Stevenage in their first ever meeting. The Sky Blues are priced at 5/4 to win with Stevenage at 2/1. The draw is 9/4.
A 1-0 City win is 6/1 with a Stevenage 1-0 win priced at 7/1. 2-1 is 8/1 for City and up to 12/1 for Stevenage.
Cody McDonald is favourite to score first, followed by Callum Ball, Stephen Elliott and David McGoldrick.
Make sure you shop around for the best odds before placing any bets. You can check some of the odds being offered by clicking on http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/league-1/coventry-v-stevenage/winner
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OTHER INFORMATION
Family Zone Open For Burton http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/family_zone_open_for_city_v_burton_755972/index.shtml
Goodman & Hall the Guests http://www.coventrycity-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/goodman__hall_guests_for_city_v_stevenage_756528/index.shtml