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November 17, 2025
With an ‘old school’ nostalgic feel at Peterborough United’s Weston Homes Stadium, the ground makes for an intriguing away trip with its old-fashioned design making it a worthwhile trip for travelling supporters.
Located at one end of the Main Stand, there is room for up to 1,800 away fans. However, with some League One clubs unlikely to sell it out the full allocation, more space can be given to the home fans if need be.
Most away supporters prefer being behind the goal for a better atmosphere and view, but Peterborough’s away end unfortunately does not offer that luxury. Instead, away fans are in line with the penalty area at that end of the pitch across two tiers.
Facilities in the away section are basic and there are even wooden seats in the upper tier which is quite a novelty in this day and age. Having said that, most away fans stand for the duration of the match so this is usually a non-issue.
Food and drink can be bought on the concourses before kick-off and at half-time but you won’t be eating in luxury as the concourses are very cramped.
Weston Homes Stadium renovation
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Peterborough United have announced plans for extensive renovation to begin at the Weston Homes Stadium. Last season saw 29 matches take place at Peterborough’s home ground with the club announcing that no pre-season games will be held there over the summer period.
As reported by the BBC, renovation at the Weston Homes Stadium is being undertaken by the stadium’s groundmen in collaboration with Greenbay Grounds Maintenance Limited. The works extend to the training ground.
With next season’s fixtures set to be released before the end of June. Repairs on the pitch, which include dressing the surface with up to 80 tons of sand, are also part of the ongoing clean up.
Duke of Edinburgh visits Weston Homes Stadium
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the Watson Homes Stadium in March 2025 to meet several young people in the local area who had taken part in a Royal Award programme.
That award is the famous Duke of Edinburgh award, also known as the DofE, which is most often completed by school students alongside their studies.
Speaking on the event, Jackie Bull, Director of UK Operations at The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, said: “The young people the Duke has met in Peterborough today are a shining example of the life-changing impact the award can have on participants’ skills, resilience and self-belief – and the amazing difference they make in their own communities.”
Although Peterborough United don’t have any well-known celebrity fans, they have had some huge names turn up at the Weston Home Stadium over the years for one reason or another. Some of the biggest include:
Sir Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the biggest names in football and his son, Darren, has been the manager of Peterborough on four occasions. As a result, Fergie has been seen supporting his son at the stadium on numerous occasions.
Mike Tyson
In a bizarre turn of events, Mike Tyson came onto the pitch at the Weston Homes Stadium at half-time during the club’s pre-season friendly against West Ham back in 2010. The former World Heavyweight Champion hasn’t been back since but Peterborough are certainly claiming him.
The Weston Homes Stadium isn’t the biggest in the world but Peterborough can get it rocking on big nights. Some of the chants you can expect to hear from the home fans on a trip to the stadium include:
- Boro, Peterborough
- It’s Posh we are
- Come on Boro
- Blue Army
- All I want for tea
Check out a video compilation of some of the best Peterborough chants below.
The Meerkat Family Stand was opened in the mid-1990s and has the most modern facilities inside the ground. In the middle of the two tiers is a row of executive boxes. For supporters looking for a panoramic view of the pitch, a spot in the upper tier of this stand is advised.
Opposite is the Main Stand, which is much more old-fashioned in terms of the facilities. There are a couple of pillars in this stand that can restrict the view of the pitch, and the legroom is also limited in comparison to the opposite end of the Weston Homes Stadium.
Away supporters are located at one end of the Main Stand. They are given both the lower and upper tiers next to the GH Display Stand. Seats in the upper tier are wooden, and the view of the pitch can be restricted by the pillars.
At either end of the stadium, there is the GH Display Stand and the Weston Homes London Road End. Both are single-tiered, with the London Road End providing the best matchday atmosphere.
Weston Homes Stadium Seating Plan
Close to the ground is an unusual drinking outlet called Charters. This former Dutch barge is moored on the River Nene, just a few minutes walk away from London Road and it welcomes away fans.
Other pubs that are worth a visit in the local area include:
- The Palmerston Arms – 82 Oundle Rd, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 9PA
- Yard of Ale Pub – 72 Oundle Rd, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 9PA
- The Peacock – 26 London Rd, Peterborough PE2 8AR
In years gone by, the quality of food at the Weston Homes Stadium wasn’t the best, as can be seen by the cheeseburger below that was once served to a fan at the stadium. However, in 2023, the club undertook a catering revolution of sorts with an express beer lane introduced and pizza added to the menu.
Fans are able to take advantage of the food and drink at the Weston Homes Stadium from when the turnstiles open before kick-off until the end of half-time.
Cheeseburger at Peterborough United (@theposh)
? £4.20 pic.twitter.com/QFcwZgAQNx
— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) September 24, 2022
The Weston Homes Stadium is less than a mile from the centre of Peterborough so there are plenty of nice food options available for fans who want to have a sit-down meal before or after the match. Some of the nicest options include:
- Middletons – 9-15, Bridge St, Peterborough PE1 1HJ
- Turtle Bay – 46, Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough PE1 1NH
- Katana – 44 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS
By car
From the south – Exit the A1 at junction 17 and then follow signs to Peterborough before joining the A1139 Flettong Parkway. Exit the parkway at junction three and then turn left onto the A1260 Nene Parkway at the roundabout. There are then three roundabouts to navigate – go left at the first, go right at the second and then left at the third to get onto Shrewsbury Avenue. After half a mile turn right onto Oundle Road and after another mile you will arrive at the stadium.
From the north – Exit the A1 at Leicester, Peterborough North A47 and turn left onto the A47. Stay on the A47 for five miles before turning off at junction 15. At the roundabout, turn right onto A1260 Nene Parkway and stay on this road for one mile. When you come to the mini-roundabout, turn left onto Oundle Road and stay on this until you arrive at the stadium.
From the east – Exit A47 at junction 18 and follow the A15 until you reach the stadium.
There is no parking available to visiting supporters at the ground. There is a council pay & display car park just off London Road (turn right at the traffic lights after crossing the bridge over the River Nene, from the city centre and it is immediately on the right).
Otherwise, there is street parking to be found on side streets further up Oundle Road (going away from London Road). Please though check for any parking restriction signs on lamp posts, as the side streets nearest to the ground operate a residents-only parking scheme.
By train
Peterborough Railway Station is around a mile away from the London Road Ground. Turn right out of station and follow the main road, passing an Asda store on your right. At the traffic lights near to the Rivergate Shopping Centre, turn right. Go over the bridge and you can see the floodlights of London Road, over on your left. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the station to the ground. Thanks to Andrew Dodd for providing the directions.
The Weston Home Stadium currently has a capacity of 13,511 but it has undergone several changes over the years and the capacity hasn’t always been this.
In its early years, the stadium had simply one stand with 250 seats alongside two earthen banks behind both goals. Brick by brick and stand by stand, this evolved with major construction work taking place in the 1950s.
During this decade, a covered terrace was built behind the Moy’s End Goal before an identical one was built at the opposite end a few years later. By the end of the 1950s, the Main Stand had been built with a seated capacity of more than 2,000 and another terrace had been built on the opposite side.
After all this work was complete, attendance figures were regularly around the 20,000 mark but that all changed in the 1990s in light of the Taylor Report which saw the stadium fall short of the required standards in relation to the number of seats.
All stands at the stadium were converted to all-seaters with the exception of the London Road Terrace which remains a standing area to this day, albeit now with safe standing rails installed.
Stand by stand capacities
- Main Stand – 4,445
- Family Stand – 4,637
- GH Display Stand – 2,557
- London Road Terrace – 2,175
Peterborough isn’t one of the biggest cities in the UK, but there is plenty to do in the area if you are planning on sticking around for a day or two after the match. Some of the best things to do in Peterborough include:
Visit Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough Cathedral is approximately 0.9 kilometres from Weston Homes Stadium. It is a historic Norman cathedral in the city centre, a local attraction that is ideal for peaceful walks and learning some history
Take a walk through Nene Park
Nene Park is a large country park along the River Nene. This place has playing areas, cafes, restaurants and is also ideal for walks, picnics and outdoor relaxation.
Nene Park is approximately 4.6 kilometres away, making it an ideal location to check out before watching a match at Weston Homes Stadium.
Learn more about the Bronze Age at Flag Fen
If you want to learn about the Bronze Age, Flag Fen Archaeological Park in Peterborough is worth checking out. It is a fascinating prehistoric site featuring round houses, a museum and scenic locations for a morning or evening walk.
Flag Fen is located three kilometres away from Weston Homes Stadium.
Explore Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
You can also explore the famous Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery, located approximately 950 metres away from Weston Homes Stadium. This place offers a rich learning experience, cutting across historical arts, fossils and a wide array of natural history exhibits.
Weston Homes Stadium in its early years
Weston Homes Stadium in the 1950s
Weston Homes Stadium in the 1990s
Concerts are a rarity at the Weston Homes Stadium, in fact, there has only ever been one major concert held here and that took place in the summer of 2019. Craig David, Sigala, Becky Hill and Nathan Dawe all played to a large crowd at the stadium but no other artists have played here since.
Westlife were due to play at the stadium in 2020 but the show was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.
📷 GALLERY | Check out our picture gallery from Saturday’s @CraigDavid concert at the @westonhomesstad.#pufc #AUnitedCity
➡️ https://t.co/2jKTWAJlGF pic.twitter.com/hSQIn6Dd29
— Peterborough United (@theposh) June 11, 2019
Throughout Peterborough’s 87-year-old existence, the club has played all their home games in one stadium: The London Road Stadium. The ground is currently known as the Weston Homes Stadium owing to a sponsorship deal. Once upon a time it belonged to Peterborough United’s predecessors, Peterborough & Fletton United, however, that was many moons ago.
Over the past century, the Weston Homes Stadium has seen a lot of major reconstructions and now it looks nothing like the original structure. Peterborough’s stadium used to be a 250-seater at one point but the stadium has since been expanded to 15,314 seats.
In 2020, the club announced that in partnership with the local council that they were actively seeking a site to build a new stadium, in an area called the Embankment, close to the existing London Road ground.
The club originally hoped the stadium to be ready by the 2022/23 season but five years on, the stadium is no nearer completion than it was back when they announced it. The club has also changed hands since the announcement, but the new owners still consider the project viable.
The hope is that the club can overcome several hurdles to finally get the project up and running as the owners believe the current stadium is holding back the club’s potential. Their ultimate dream is to see Peterborough in the Premier League in a new stadium.
The capacity of the new stadium could be around 17,500, with the option to expand depending on how much demand there is from the supporters. Still though, the plans revealed in 2020 have not moved forward, with local residents reluctant to allow the building of a new stadium on the site outlined in the project.
Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony provided the following update in August 2024 (as per the Peterborough Telegraph): “My biggest priority is taking the debt down and sorting out the current stadium, which has been in receivership for too long.
“I want to solve both of those issues this side of Christmas and then meet with the new leaders of the council. Regardless of who is in power, everyone knows what a stadium would do for the city of Peterborough.
“I want to then move onto a 2025 vision to try and get some sort of a long term plan.
“This city needs good projects and this helps everyone, it’s something that needs to be done.
“We’re getting to the stage where we’re growing. We’re trying to hit a 10k average attendance this year. It’s an old stadium, we’re going into certain games not being able to sell tickets because our capacity is capped at a certain size.
“That’s where, if you had a 50 or 17.5k stadium, some of those games would potentially sell out.”
Northampton Town rivalry – Northampton Town are considered Peterborough’s biggest rivals with the match known as the Nene Derby as both clubs are based on the River Nene. Matches between the two clubs are often heated affairs and are games to look out for on the League One calendar.
Cambridge United rivalry – Peterborough also have a rivalry with Cambridge United with matches between the two clubs known as the Cambridgeshire Derby. In recent years, this clash has become bigger than the Nene Derby as far as some Peterborough fans are concerned.
Record attendance
30,096 v Swansea City
FA Cup 5th Round, 20th February 1965.
Average attendance
- 2024-2025: 9,151 (League One)
- 2023-2024: 8,844 (League One)
- 2022-2023: 8,862 (League One)
- 2021-2022: 10,221 (Championship)
- 2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
- 2019-2020: 7,371 (League One)
- 2018-2019: 7,365 (League One)
- 2017-2018: 5,669 (League One)
The disabled facilities at Peterborough United’s Weston Homes Stadium are fairly good, particularly for a stadium of its size.
Upon your visit to the venue, you can expect to find the following:
- 69 wheelchair-user spaces
- 887 easy access seats
- 6 accessible toilets
- Audio commentary service
- Welcoming policy towards assistance dogs
- Hearing loops
- Limited number of accessible parking spaces
If you have any specific matchday needs that are not explicitly met by the above facilities, we recommend contacting the club in advance to ensure you are properly accommodated.
The midnight of 31 May 2025 marked the final date for season ticket renewals ahead of the 2025/26 season. The club announced this on their official communication platforms.
Most importantly, Peterborough began rolling out their popular 10-game Flexi Ticket offer. It allows supporters to attend any 10 matches and save big on matchday prices. The offer is ideal for supporters who may not be able to attend all the 2025/26 season matches.
You can buy the 10-game Flexi Tickets online or call the ticket office on the number provided on the official club’s website.
Meanwhile, while matchday ticket prices for the 2025/26 season are as follows:
- Adults: £21 – £29
- Seniors: £16 – £24
- Under 24s: £12 – £20
- Under 18s: £8 – £10
- Under 12s: £0 – £5
Match programme at Peterborough stadium currently costs £3.
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Peterborough United v Rotherham United
League 1
Saturday 25th January 2020, 3pm
Martin Thirkettle (Neutral – but a soft spot for Posh)
Peterborough United v Gillingham
League 1
Saturday 11th January 2020, 3pm
Matt Boughton (Gillingham)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Stadium?
This was a new ground for me. With Gillingham on a good run of form, and with our Manager Steve Evans returning to his former club, we were looking forward to our first visit to the newly named Weston Homes Stadium (or London Road, as I prefer)!
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Our journey from Medway was just shy of 2 hours, with no hold-ups apart from long-standing speed restrictions on the A14 near Huntingdon. On arrival in the city, we paid to park in the Pleasure Fair Meadow Car Park, which is really close to the ground providing a good getaway too.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Having arrived in good time just after 1 pm we made the very short walk to the Charters Bar on the River Nene. This is well worth a visit for any away fan; a first for me in having pre-match drinks on a barge! The downstairs bar serves a good selection of local ales and the bar staff are friendly. Home and away fans mingled without any hostility at all. After a swift drink, we left just after 2 pm for the short, 5 minute walk to the ground.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Stadium?
Considering the area around the stadium has clearly been recently redeveloped, London Road has been well left alone. Once we had identified the right turnstiles (a job in itself), we were guided up uneven stairs to the upper section. The facilities are basic, small and a throwback to a different era. Away fans are tucked at the end of the Main Stand, at the side of the pitch on wooden seats with very little legroom. Each stand is very different and it is clear the better, more modern areas and traditional terrace behind the goal are reserved for home fans!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game itself finished 0-0 although both sides hit the woodwork. Peterborough has a man sent off towards the end of the game but Gillingham couldn’t make them pay. The stewarding was very relaxed and appreciative of the fact that sitting down was very difficult for anyone taller than the average height! One of the benefits of an older ground with a low roof is the acoustics meaning you can get a good atmosphere going in the away end. While being close to the pitch there are a couple of pillars that impede views from the back of the stand. Finally, we made the error of eating inside the ground. £3.50 for the most basic steak and ale pie is excessive for the best of pies, but mine was overcooked and worthy of no more than a 6/10. Definitely eat outside of the ground if you can.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Pleasure Fair Meadow Car Park is so conveniently located than we were in our car just 10 minutes after the game finished. Fortunately, the Main Stand is closest to this too. Though there were some delays getting out of the city centre due to the volume of traffic, we were back in Kent by 7 pm.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Though the game finished 0-0 Peterborough was an enjoyable place to visit. Charters Bar is a unique drinking establishment and well worth your time as a visiting fan. The ground, while dated and in some need of refurbishment, has a charm about it although it is a shame the club don’t invest more in their facilities. Peterborough remains one of our closest away games and is one I’ll definitely consider attending again in the coming seasons.
Peterborough United v Bolton Wanderers
League One
Saturday 14th December 2019, 3pm
Matthew Bowling (Bolton Wanderers)
Peterborough United v Cambridge United
EFL Trophy Group Stage
Tuesday 12th November 2019, 7.30pm
Kevin Nash (Neutral Visiting Reading Fan)
Peterborough United v Lincoln City
League One
Saturday 12th October 2019, 3pm
Mark Capewell (Lincoln City)
Peterborough United v Fleetwood Town
League One
Saturday 3rd August 2019, 3pm
Pete Woodhead (Doing the 92)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Weston Homes Stadium?
With my name being in the club title is was obvious I was going to attend this ground early into my 92.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Unable to comment on the parking as I was fortunate enough to have a family member who provided us with box level parking right outside the stadium.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Around the ground is plenty going on from food vans to blow up shooting games for the kids, all of which was free. It was the opening weekend of the season and both fans were friendly and no real issues.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Weston Homes Stadium?
The stadium was nice for a League 1 team and access to seats were via walking along the side of the pitch which was nice although not ideal for safety/potential pitch invaders.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
A 3-1 away win for Fleetwood with a lovely chipped goal for the second. The game consisted of lots of failed long balls and the play changing from team to team constantly. There was no atmosphere and the stadium was nowhere near full.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Although I parked at the ground, the exit was easy and the area cleared pretty quickly.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Nice stadium, facilities as expected, however not the most exciting day out.
Peterborough United v Shrewsbury Town
League One
Saturday 23rd February 2019, 3pm
Thomas Inglis (Neutral Visiting Dundee United Fan)
Peterborough United v Bradford City
FA Cup 2nd Round
Saturday 1st December 2018, 3pm
Dan Maguire (Doing the 92)
Peterborough United v Barnsley
League 1
Saturday 6th October 2018, 3pm
David Crossfield (Barnsley)
Peterborough United v Northampton Town
League One
Monday 2nd April 2018, 3pm
David King (Neutral fan)
Peterborough United v Blackburn Rovers
League One
Saturday 9th December 2017, 3pm
Chris (Blackburn Rovers fan)
Peterborough United v Blackburn Rovers
League One
Saturday 9th December 2017, 3pm
Jim Rowley (Blackburn Rovers fan)
Peterborough United v Oxford United
Football League One
Saturday 30th September 2017, 3pm
Rob Pickett (Oxford United fan)
Peterborough United v Bradford City
Football League One
Saturday 9th September 2017, 3pm
Neil (Bradford City fan)
Peterborough v Bristol Rovers
Football League One
Saturday 22nd April 2017, 3pm
Yaz Shah (Bristol Rovers fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ABAX Stadium?
We had a very slim chance of being in the push for a play off place for the remaining game next week but heavily dependent on three other results going our way. It was a simple journey for me up the A1.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Very easy drive until the final stage. Left my home in Harrow at 12:30 for the 80 miles up on the A1(M) then onto the A15. Very few signs going north on A1 for football ground when on A15 so I went too far. Got to ground at 14:15 and found street parking about 10 minutes walk. I would suggest that more signposts are put up to the ABAX Stadium from A1 and A15.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Nothing much except went and bought a ticket for £20. Home fans not too friendly? But no issues. Large police presence but saw no sign of any trouble.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ABAX Stadium?
We had been allocated the Motorpoint Stand at one end and it was reasonably occupied by us. Peterborough were playing for pride, we had something to play for. This was their last home game. Ground was good with clear views. I liked the London Road ground; it had a nice feel to it helped by a nice sunny day. The pitch looked good as well for so late in the season, not too dissimilar to ours.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
It was a bad result for us. We had three or four corners in the first five minutes and were pressing hard. Our first small mistake led to their first goal at an acute angle off the post. We were then awarded a penalty which our striker missed/saved by their goalie. They then scored again through another mistake by us. 2-0 at halftime but still hope. We then conceded another goal through a stray pass and then went down 4-0. We had so many chances that were missed or cleared off the line. We scored two late goals through Rory Gaffney who came on as sub. 4-2 was flattering to them. Stewards were very friendly although I am not sure that I would like PUFC emblazoned on my back? Tea was good but expensive at £2.20. Toilets were modern and very clean compared to other grounds.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Easy via A15 to A1. Home just in time to watch last half hour of Chelsea beating Spurs in FA Cup semi by the same score of 4-2.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A very bad day for us as the three points would have put us in a very good position for our last home game vs Millwall as Millwall lost, Southend lost and Rochdale drew. The referee and linesmen were fair and good with a crowd of 5,500 of which approximately a 1,000 being Rovers. I am glad I went and I think we will beat Millwall next week and miss the play offs by one place. But still a great season for us after two successive promotions.
Peterborough United v Sheffield United
Football League One
Saturday 11th February 2017, 3pm
Felix McHugh (Sheffield United fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ABAX Stadium?
It was my wedding anniversary and this match coincided. So a trip to see this game coupled with a romantic night in Peterborough seemed like an appropriate double celebration.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Straight down the A1. The ground is easy to find although I do long for the bygone era of looking out for the big floodlight pylons, which made locating grounds much easier.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Checked into hotel and then walked up to the ground. Peterborough seems like a friendly town and there was not the slightest hint of any aggro.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ABAX stadium?
It has been half a lifetime since I was last at London Road, and I was happy to see that some of the ground hasn't changed. It's nice to see a standing home end that still exists. There is a big stand down one side where the open terrace used to be; I wonder how the Club got planning permission for that. The new stand where the away terrace used to be is smaller than it looks on television, but the Posh had been very generous with their ticket allocation so I got a seat in the old Main Stand. It was a wooden seat, which is also a rarity these days, but my backside barely touched it because the entire Blades contingent spent the duration of the match standing up.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
A cracking game. The Blades were on top but Posh defended bravely and had some dangerous looking players, but their final pass tended to go awry. Their goalie was having a good game but in the 87th minute Billy Sharp for the Blades popped up with the winning goal. The atmosphere in the Blades section was wonderful. As for Peterborough's fans, I don't know whether they made much noise or not because I was deafened by my own side's supporters and their non-stop singing. I even joined in a few times, myself.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Easy. Although there seemed to be Police everywhere because of the large number of away fans, but everything was okay.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A great day out at Peterborough. I enjoyed the match, the late winner was a moment of pure joy and we slept in a nice comfy bed. We had pizza in the town centre afterwards and that was pretty good too. Peterborough isn't the most attractive town in the world but it's by no means the worst and it does have it's ancient bits. They don't half have funny accents, though!
Peterborough United v Milton Keynes Dons
Football League One
Saturday 28th January 2017, 3pm
Syed Ahmed (Milton Keynes Dons fan)
Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ABAX Stadium?
After going to Bolton and Scunthorpe earlier in the season, I had to turn down multiple offers to go to away games after refereeing youth matches on the mornings of the games. And although I was due to go to Port Vale a few weeks before this game, it sadly got postponed due to snow. But this game I knew I could go to with my friend as it didn't take long to get to compared to other journeys so I was able to referee the youth game and jump straight into the car, all in good time.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Our journey was swift with my friend's dad driving having travelled there many a time. Apart from struggling to find a good place to park, we had no issues with driving by car.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
After driving past the London Road Ground and Peterborough City Centre area, we walked there as soon as we parked up. We had shot off from Milton Keynes, leaving us not having had any lunch. Although we had been looking for a pub to sit and eat and watch the Liverpool v Wolves FA Cup game (my friend is a Man United fan and didn't let me forget about the loss as I supported Liverpool as well), none of the pubs seemed particularly welcoming to away fans so we didn't bother. In the end we sat and ate pizza from papa Luigi's who were keen to read the programme I had bought before going in as they starred in it. The Posh fans in there seemed to be pleasant and talkative. We didn't have any issues around the ground either.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ABAX Stadium?
I hadn't expected a great deal from the ground having known it was fairly old. Although the newer stand opposite the tunnel was impressive, I couldn't say the other sections were. There was a good following from the Dons fans so we couldn't move around too much but we sat on the row between the lower section of plastic seats and wooden seats so our legs weren't cramped like every other row behind us. The wooden seating was awful and we saw nails on the ground having fallen out from them. Due to the complete lack of space between rows people were having to climb over chairs to get up to the higher rows which wasn't great. I have definitely been in better stands but at least we weren't the unlucky few stuck behind a pillar.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
So having gone in early, we hoped there might have been a bar or something in the ground, but we were left very disappointed by all the facilities in general. They had two tiny refreshment bars barely tall enough to stand up in and the two sets of toilets could hold no more than five at a time. The atmosphere in the Dons area was fantastic but the rest of the ground was very poor. Dons sang and sang but no Posh fans every responded so we ended up making fun of multiple bits of Peterborough. One chant poked fun at the dodgy Bob the Builder look alike mascots, another one at Junior Morias, a Peterborough sub who in his large puffer jacket looked a bit like Akinfenwa. What topped it off was chants towards to youngish stewards, one a blond girl and another a largish ginger lad. Chants included 'we want our ginger back', 'she so know ginger' (in relation to him talking to this blond girl' and 'we've got our ginger back'.
The game its self started nervy for the dons after having needing a goal line clearance from our centre back after a goal keeper mare and also a ball that fizzed across the box. However the second half was all us with the flood gates opening after Harvey Barnes on loan from Leicester scored his second in as many games with a pot shot that rolled over the line. Striker Agard finished well, even after a clear penalty was turned don. But then Chuks Aneke scored a ridiculous volley that was hit so hard the camera on the replays I watched after the game nearly missed it. The same man finished the riot with a simple finish after terrible defending from a corner we had won. In all a fantastic second half, in which a considerable amount most of the posh fans had missed after leaving after the third goal.. It finished 4-0 to the Dons.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Although this wasn't a derby game, there was a considerable Police presence. I didn't see any disturbances almost as if posh fans knew they had been thumped. We quickly got back to our car and enjoyed our journey home very much, especially after Newport Pagnell Town, a local team in Milton Keynes, won in extra time in the FA Vase 5th round after being 2-0 down at half time and scoring in the sixth min of added time to make it 2-2.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Overall, probably the best away day trip I have been on for some time purely because of the result. It was great to get revenge on the posh after they strolled to a win at our place. Finally it is looking up for MK Dons!
Peterborough United v Walsall
League One
Saturday 19th September 2015, 3pm
Karl (Walsall fan)
Why you were looking forward to going to visiting the London Road football ground?
Having worked previously at the ABAX Stadium before as a member of security, I was interested to see how the ground experience was from a fans perspective. Plus it was a match that I was looking forward to, as Walsall were currently second in the league table.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
As I can't drive and didn't want to travel down on a coach/mini bus I decided the best option was catching the train from Birmingham New Street that goes direct to Peterborough. But on arrival at Peterborough railway station I did become a bit lost to start with, but as soon as I loaded Google Maps it was easy to find the ground. In the end it was just a 10-15 minute walk from the train station.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
Once I arrived I decided to have a beer as it was midday and the Draper Arms which is a 5 minute walk from the train station was welcoming to away fans. I then wandered into the city centre and decided to have a burger and chips from a van that seems to be permanent. I then visited the Charter Bar on the river Nene, which had a great selection of real ales. With the nice weather it was a lovely place to sit outside.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Having worked at the stadium before, the ground is very split between the new and old. You can immediately see the difference in the newer stands compared to the London Road Terrace and the Main Stand in which the away fans are situated. The leg room in the stand isn't all that good especially with the old wooden seating.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game was dull until the second half. As soon as Romaine Sawyers put the ball in the back of the net I thought that Walsall could have gone on to win, especially when Peterborough had a man sent off. But Walsall gave away a silly penalty four minutes from the end, which Posh ruefully accepted and equalised. The atmosphere from the away fans was brilliant as we never stop singing, yet the home fans only got behind their team when the drummer decided to bang his drum. The catering facilities are poor as they are just a hole in the wall, but the stewards were friendly.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away from the ground was easy and was great to chat to some home fans when walking back towards the train station.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I enjoyed my experience as an away fan at this ground even though the result didn't go our way. Certainly would visit again if away fans weren't in the Main Stand. Perhaps they should be moved back to the newer Motorpoint Stand? as the home fans are not filling out this end.
Peterborough Utd v Crawley Town
League One
Saturday 25th April 2015, 3pm
Steve Herbert (Crawley Town fan)
Why you were looking forward to going to the London Road Ground?
The trip to London Road was to be part of my stag do weekend. We were actually staying in London for the weekend but I wanted to include a football away day as part of the celebrations!
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
Very easy, just 45 minutes by train from Kings Cross to Peterborough and you can actually see the ground on your right as you approach Peterborough station. From the railway station it's about a 10 minute walk to the ground.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
As we were on a stag weekend we were interested in a good drink before the game. Our first stop was The Drapers arms (a Wetherspoons pubs) close to the station. The pub allowed both home and away fans in colours and all the cheap drink offers and prices that you expect from a Wetherspoons. We then visited Charters Bar, on the river, right next to the stadium. This was a brilliant pre match pit-stop with over 20 ales on tap! Highly Recommended especially on a warm sunny day!
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
London Road is going through a modernisation period at the moment with two new and two old stands. Us reds were housed in the old Main Stand which even though it has pillars, still gives a decent view of the pitch.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The game turned out to be a thrilling 4-3! unfortunately we ended up on the wrong end of that scoreline. Despite the fact we went 3-2 up with 2 minutes left to play! If we had seen the game out we would still be in League One. The atmosphere was brilliant though, with a healthy 332 Crawley fans creating a brilliant atmosphere throughout. The stewards seemed friendly enough, but as its an old stand the toilets and catering facilities are well past there time! My advice would be eat before you go in. Also alcohol is not sold to visiting fans. Bit of a let down if your on a stag party!
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems getting away from the ground after, just followed the masses towards the city centre. The railway station is well sign posted and only a 10 minute stroll away.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
Despite throwing away victory in the last few minutes which would of kept us Reds up! It was a brilliant game of football and a brilliant away day for my stag party! Many a beer was sunk, and i didn't end up the river! Will definitely be visiting Peterborough again, especially the Charters Bar!
Peterborough United v Stevenage
League One
Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 3pm
Dan Cope (Stevenage fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
As a Stevenage fan, when the fixtures came out, the first match I looked for was away at Peterborough. I was thoroughly looking forward to this game as it was the closest thing to a derby we have in this league, and a chance to tick another ground off the list.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
I jumped on the train at Stevenage which went direct to Peterborough. The train passed the ground before we arrived at the station so it was easy to figure out which direction to go. We turned right out of the train station, walked through the town center and the floodlights were easily visible so we just headed in that direction.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
My friend and i went to a pub called "The Office" which was about 10 minutes away from the ground, we had a couple of drinks and watched a thrilling Merseyside derby!
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
My first impression on the ground was how old it looked from the outside. The away section in the Main Stand had a very low roof and a pillar which slightly obstructed our view. The ground had two large terraces, one of which is normally used by away fans, however I believe this is going to be demolished soon. The stand opposite us had two tiers and looked very modern compared to the rest of the ground.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
The only goal game from a 20 yard curler from Lucas Akins in the 20th minute, there were also 9 yellow cards and 1 red card in the worst refereed match i have ever seen. As expected, the 600+ Stevenage fans generated a fantastic atmosphere and really got behind the team. Sadly there was not much banter with the Posh fans, we didn't hear a peep out of them all game. The snack bar was tiny and did not serve burgers so I settled for an overpriced, dry, sausage roll. The toilets too were in a tiny shed like room.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
After the game it was a simple walk through town back to the train station.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, and 95% of that was due to the result and an entertaining game and it's another stadium I can tick off my list 🙂
Peterborough United v Preston North End
League One
Saturday, October 5th 2013, 3pm
Paul Willott (Preston North End fan)
A fixture that for fans such as myself living exiled in the south-east stands out as a "must do" had extra spice in so far as the host club were now being managed once again by the son of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson after his not exactly successful stint at the helm of the Lilywhites. Also a plus point for me is that it stands out as one that begs to be done by public transport as the ground sits so close to the first major station that the express trains out of Kings Cross use, therefore some-one else can doe the "driving" for a change and I can enjoy a beer or two !
As my colleague and I wandered up to take our train out of Kings Cross I had a very excited anticipation of the fayre on offer with Peterborough unbeaten at home, second in the table, with Preston similarly unbeaten away and also flying high in the table, it had all the trappings of a great afternoon in prospect.
As we arrived in Peterborough in good time, we meandered through the city centre taking in the sights of this historic looking place complete with its Cathedral. Gradually, once we'd taken in some food, our feet plodded over the River Nene and the Cambridge to Peterborough railway line, from which vantage point one can just glimpse the start of the preserved Nene Valley railway before we decided to refresh our thirsty souls with some beers in "The Peacock" across from the ground. The pub also welcomes cars for a small fee on matchdays.
On a previous visit I had found doormen at said pub extremely reluctant to let away fans in, but this time we were made most welcome, and as the weather was dry and mild enough we took our beers out in the open area behind the pub to have a crafty smoke as we supped and engaged in discussion with some of the friendly home supporters about the world of football.
As kick-off approached we entered the ground and took our pick of seats still available in the section allocated to away fans. The matchday program interestingly documented that imminent demolition of the Moys Terrace was due to start with contracts being signed and there was a computer generated image of how the new stand will look.
The stand , whilst clearly old, is adequate and the roof allows the travelling support to raise as good an atmosphere as used to be generated under the roof of the Moys Terrace.
The match was a cracker, and although two soft-ish goals conceded during the first half gave Peterborough a commanding position, it was pleasing to see that they continued to make a game of it, pushing hungrily for more goals. In the second half, Preston seemed more assertive and could not be faulted for effort and endeavour rattling the woodwork on no less than 3 occasions with the home keeper seemingly beaten, although the home fans would no doubt counter with a goal of their own that was disallowed. Neither side let up until the referee blew for full time, so although slightly disappointed to lose, one felt more than satisfactorily entertained after 90 minutes of good entertaining football from two good teams.
Hence we returned towards the railway station, and to London where it seemed rude not to pay a visit to the most excellent bar above the station for a few more cheeky beers where we chanced upon a Coventry City supporter similarly exiled as myself who was equally happy to consume liquers as we put the world of football to rights . . . . .
A most pleasant and enjoyable day.
Peterborough United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Championship League
Saturday September 22nd 2012, 3pm
Thomas Sperrink (Wolves fan)
1. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):
I was really looking forward to visiting Peterborough as I knew quite a few Wolves fans would be travelling and I expected a good atmosphere as most Wolves fans would be housed in the standing terrace.
2. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
It was a really easy drive from Birmingham up the M6/A14/A605 and then we managed to find some free street parking off Oundle Road about 5-10 minutes walk from the ground.
3. What you did before the game pub/chippy…. home fans friendly?
We visited the Palmerston Arms for a pint as the landlord had posted on a Wolves message board that we would be welcome there (which I thought was a very nice touch as he also left his phone number should fans require parking). It was a great little pub with all the ales poured straight from the barrels which are housed behind the bar the other side of a glass window. The service was very quick and the beer was excellent. The home supporters were very friendly and although my father and I were happy to chat between ourselves I did notice a few conversations between opposing fans.
4. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground?
We walked down to the ground and it was easy access to the away stands. We chose to buy our tickets in the seated area adjacent to the pitch while the majority of away support was housed in the standing terrace to our left behind the goal. The stand we were in was pretty dated with wooden seats and with standing areas behind each goal only the stand opposite us looked like it had been recently built. There were some supporting pillars in front of us but they didn’t block our view particularly badly.
5. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc..
We both grabbed a balti pie and a Bovril before the game which were the best I’ve had in a couple of seasons, however we bought ours 20 minutes before kick off and they were the last 2 so I would suggest they probably do not stock enough for a larger away following. There are a couple toilets in the seated stand and the half time entertain was quite funny with the mascots having a running and throwing competition.
The game itself was utterly dominated by Wolves who scored a penalty mid way through the first half and added a second late in the second half but rarely looked troubled by a fairly toothless Peterborough side. The atmosphere was pretty good, although some moronic Wolves fans threw a couple of flares onto the pitch after we scored and despite a steward being about 3 foot away it was left to the goalkeeper to remove this from the field of play. In their defence the stewards in my stand were fine and created a relaxed atmosphere. The Peterborough fans did seem to rouse themselves in the second half when their side showed a bit more bite but in the end the timing of the goals kept the Wolves fans on top.
6. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
Getting away was easy enough, we walked back to the car and the traffic was a little heavy but not too bad.
7. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
I would definitely recommend a trip to Peterborough as the ground was a blast from the past and created a good atmosphere. I think the ground will probably change in the coming years so I would recommend getting a trip to London Road before it changes too much.
Peterborough United v Watford
Championship League
Saturday April 21st 2012, 3pm
Joe Cummins (Watford fan)
I was really looking forward to the match because London Road is essentially the only ground with terracing I'd be able to travel to with Watford for some time. It was slightly disappointing however because if Watford had previously won a few more games, then this could have sent us to the play-off's as it was the second last game of the season. I was still looking forward to it however as I knew it would be a fun day out.
Getting to the ground was relatively easy as it was a straight road from the A1 all the way to London Road. We parked about 10 minutes away from the ground as we wanted to avoid post-match congestion. The station wasn't far away either so coming by train wouldn't be too much hassle. The ground is quite visible because of its large floodlights.
Upon leaving the car park, we crossed under a small subway onto a main High Street. There were various places to eat and drink there but there wasn't really the kind of pub me and my Dad were looking for. We crossed a bridge just off of the High Street and found this nice place with an outside seating area and a drinks kiosk. There were many Peterborough and Watford fans there so it made for a nice atmosphere before the game.
When I first arrived at the ground, I was quite impressed by the Norwich and Peterborough South Stand that was relatively big and had two tiers. The two ends were terracing of course and the low roof made for some nice acoustics inside. The Main Stand wasn't as impressive, but it housed 800 seats for away fans, if you didn't fancy standing.
The game was probably the best away atmosphere you could get at an away game this season. The low roof over the away terrace makes every song sound really loud and all away fans would probably be impressed by the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the home fans were some of the quietest bunch i've ever seen and there were a few " Library…" chants coming from us! The only time I heard them was when they scored.
The stewards were generally rather laid back and only really had to react when loads of Watford fans came to the front when we scored. The hospitality in the terracing was quite poor to be honest. There was one serving hatch that served all the general stuff as well as some pies, however since it was the only one it was always packed. There was also only one ladies/gents toilet, this caused queues and was very inconvenient.
The game itself was quite exciting resulting in a 2-2 draw. The home side took the lead early on through a penalty. Before Watford bounced back when the Peterborough keeper failed to clear his lines. Watford then took the lead when Sean Murray netted an excellent direct free kick. However Peterborough levelled the game when Davis knocked in a rebound from outside the box. The game was good to watch with both teams playing relatively well.
Getting away was pretty easy, you just had to walk across a dirt path until you reach the main road again. There didn't seem to be an awful lot of Police presence around the ground. However once we reached the car there was a lot of traffic getting out of the central area. The way back to the A1 was relatively easy as London Road joins onto the junction on the A1.
Overall I was rather impressed by the day out, the terracing was a laugh as I hadn't really been on one before. The game itself was quite good, even if we were only 14th by the end. I would recommend it to families and men alike because of the fact there is both terracing and seating for away fans. The ground is also not far from the centre of town so you can do a bit before the game as well.