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February 6, 2026
As some of you may already know, the Gloucester City Stadium is a relatively new build.
Due to destruction from flooding back in 2007, this stadium has needed to undergo a bit of a makeover. The stadium itself was actually completed as recently as 2020, and things have certainly gone down well with Gloucester City fans so far.
Thanks to the renovation effort, the capacity of the previous stadium has been boosted. Now, a total of 4,000 fans can watch Gloucester City during home games, which is a fair increase from the previous number.
A computerised image of how the new stadium will look:
Image courtesy of Gloucester City FC.
The current surface of the Gloucester City Stadium, or Meadow Park as it is commonly referred to, is 4G. This was another part of the renovation that has taken place over the last 10+ years. In total, the renovation of the stadium has cost the club around £4 million. This is obviously quite a bit of cash for a club the size of Gloucester City, but regardless, they got the funds together through various channels and today, the stadium is enjoyed by all.
The stadium itself is actually located on Sudmeadow Road. And if you have previously been to any Gloucester City games prior to 2007, you’ll know exactly where this is. Interestingly, the new stadium only has space for 762 seated spectators, all of which are based under the shelter of the stadium on the side of the pitch. So this means that more than 3,000 fans are able to watch the game from a standing position, something which is quite common in the lower leagues.
Today, the stadium looks better than ever, with a quality pitch and floodlights around the various parts of the ground. Of course, the cost involved has been far from ideal, but they now have this stadium up and running!
The Tom Webb Stand is the designated away supporters’ end behind one of the goals.
In keeping with the Gloucester City fans’ tradition of not switching ends at half-time, Away supporters are not permitted to stand in the T-End if unsegregated.
For segregated matches, away fans should enter through Gate A.
There are plenty of options available in the town centre, including:
The Greyhound: Offers great food and a warm welcome from the bar staff.
By Car
From the M42, take Junction 3 and follow the A435 towards Evesham. At the roundabout with the A44, take the second exit to continue along the A46.
Alternatively, leave the M5 at Junction 9 and take the A46 towards Evesham, following the A46 for about ten miles until you reach a roundabout on the outskirts of Everesham.
Car Parking
There is limited space for car parking at New Meadow Park, and as such, parking is only available on matchdays for blue badge holders (email before matchday [email protected]), guests and officials.
There are 2 hours of free parking available at Sainsbury’s on St Ann Way, GL2 5SA, a 5-minute walk from the ground.
Other options include: Gloucestershire College Car Park (pay and display), Llanthony Rd, Gloucester GL2 5JQ, which is a 5-minute walk from the ground, or Castlemeads Car Park, GL1 2NH, which is a Pay & Display car park and is a 10-minute walk
Post Code for Satnav: GL2 5HD
By Train
The nearest train station is Gloucester, which is about a 25-minute walk away.
Stagecoach buses 8 and 11 stop just a minute or two walk from the stadium, and both leave from the City Centre.
All areas of the stadium:
Online:
Adults – £13
Concessions (65+, Blue Light Card, Armed Forces) – £10
Youth (12-17) / Student – £7
U12s – Free
Family (Two Adult + Two U18s) – £30
Gate:
Adults – £16
Concessions (65+, Blue Light Card, Armed Forces) – £12
Youth (12-17) / Student – £8
U12s – Free
Family (Two Adult + Two U18s) – Not Available
Official Matchday Programme £2.50.
Gloucester City FC & National League North fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website).
Cheltenham Town
Forest Green Rovers
Worcester City
Hereford United
Average Attendance
At Meadow Park, Gloucester
Lack of data since the 2020-2021 season
At Jubilee Stadium, Evesham:
2018-2019: 342 (National League South)
2017-2018: 284 (National League South)
At Whaddon Road, Cheltenham:
2016-2017: 494 (National League South)
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Official Web Site: www.gloucestercityafc.com
Unofficial Web Site: Tiger Roar
If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I’ll update the guide.
At the 1883 Sports Bar, you can find a selection of hot drinks, soft and alcoholic beverages, crisps and confectionery, big screen sport and a dartboard.
Right next door is the 1883 Clubhouse Grill, serving delicious food and great value prices as well as hot drinks and cold cans.
For segregated matches, extra bars and food kiosks are open around the stadium.
Gloucester City v Spennymoor Town
National League North
Saturday 1st February 2020 3pm
Jubilee Stadium
Myles Munsey (Ground hopper)
Reasons for visit
This has been on my list for some time because although Gloucester are in the North division I have always regarded them as a de facto southern club. Anyway, they are well within range for a good day out. With winter coming to an end and longer days round the corner a football outing is always more enjoyable.
Getting there
A mid-morning train from Newbury changing at Reading arrived in Evesham at 12.38. Popping into Butlers Café in the main street for a light lunch I continued on through this charming town full of half-timbered buildings. Crossing the river I carried on up through the ribbon development of swanky housing estates to find the stadium right on the edge of the town.
Before the game
I always like to arrive in good time to check out the facilities. Again the staff here were engaging and friendly from the stewards to the turnstile operators. The lady turnstile operator was blissfully unaware of this website though after some lively banter concerning ground hopping! I hope she reads this! With programme and team sheet in hand, I went in.
General view of the Jubilee Stadium from the South Terrace
First impressions
No two ways about it. This is a basic ground and very exposed so not a good idea to be here on a wet day, if, like me, you have a long walk back to the station. The last time I was in Worcestershire (at Bromsgrove to watch Worcester City) likewise I was watching a team in exile. Although the facilities are perfectly adequate for this level there are no ‘extras’ and sadly there is very little to suggest that this is Gloucester City FC. Everything is labelled Evesham. That I suppose are the rules.
To offset the modernity the view of the distant Malvern Hills is great and the surrounding practice pitches that stretch down to the River Isbourne offer some light relief.
Having eaten in town I did not use the one and only catering outlet next to the Main Stand but I did note the prices:
Beefburger £3
Cheeseburger £3.30
Sausage and chips £3
Chips £1.50
Sausage bap £2.50
Tea and coffee £2
Hot chocolate and Bovril £1.30
Canned drinks £1.20
The game
I had checked the forecast before setting off so I knew this was going to be a bright and breezy day. Not cold but a little fresh round the extremities. A woolly hat was in order. A good day for watching football if not for playing because a combination of strong gusts and bright sunshine made things difficult. Caps required for goalkeepers. Because of the complete lack of segregation (and a low crowd of 236) I was easily able to move up and down the touchline according to where the goalmouth action was (this being far warmer than sitting down) and spent some time talking to the surprising number of Spennymoor fans who had made the four-hour coach journey south. A friendly bunch, very dedicated and with all the northeastern humour that you might expect.
Despite the potentially tricky conditions this was a good game with plenty of action – a little disjointed at times but played with energy and enthusiasm. After a bright start, Gloucester fell behind on 27 minutes Glen Taylor turning and finishing well after a knock-on following a free kick. Soon after Spennymoor saw a shot cleared off the line, they doubled their lead a minute before the interval with an assured finish by James Roberts after a spell of penalty area pinball. Back came Gloucester 10 minutes into the second half when Lewis Brunt rifled in a free kick from the edge of the box. As the sun sank low in the west, the floodlights came on and then a half moon appeared in the south. How strange! 35 minutes of huffing and puffing followed but the Tigers could not find an equaliser. The 2-1 win for Spennymoor puts them within touching distance of the play-offs but for Gloucester life is getting difficult.
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Getting away
I was ready and waiting by the exit when the whistle blew and took 37 minutes to walk back to Evesham station still in daylight to comfortably make the 1736 train back to Reading.
Overall thoughts
This could be Gloucester’s last season ‘out of town’ (hopefully playing back at Meadow Park very soon) so it will be a great shame if they do not survive at this level. I enjoyed the game and the occasion but felt rather let down by all the negative connotations of ground sharing. Absolutely nothing outside the ground to suggest that Gloucester were at home That said one of the better games I have been to of late.
Gloucester City v Curzon Ashton
National League North
Saturday 2nd November 2019, 3pm
Jeremy Gold (Neutral)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Jubilee Stadium?
This was the only ground in the National League North that I hadn’t yet been to so it was great to finally be able to complete the set.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I live up in Manchester so I went along with the Curzon team and fans. They open up their team bus to fans which is a great idea and the trip was a bargain at just £10.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
There’s not very much at all around the ground and the weather wasn’t the best so I went straight in to have a wander around. Everyone was very friendly and you hope Gloucester will soon get back home as it must be very difficult for them to operate away from their home town.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Jubilee Stadium?
For the standard, it is not a bad little ground. Quite exposed to the elements but there is some cover with a stand on one side and a covered end behind one goal.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was a tight affair where Curzon twice had the lead only to give sloppy goals away. Both sides had chances to win but I think a 2-2 draw was about a fair result. There was not too much atmosphere but it probably wasn’t the day for it to be fair with the swirling rain coming in off the hills.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Very easy as I was on the Curzon bus, time after the game to go in the clubhouse and chat was nice as the players got changed.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A really good day out and what non-league is all about. Everyone from Curzon were so welcoming from fans to players. Evesham’s ground is hopefully just a stop-gap for Gloucester until they return home. There’s nothing wrong with it but I guess it is still not home.
Gloucester City v Eastbourne Borough
National League South
Saturday 29th September 2018, 3pm
Brian Scott (Neutral)