Home of Banbury United FC
Opened 1934
Capacity 6,500
★★★★★
★★★★★
To be honest the ground and surroundings are a bit of a dump... However the volunteers here make the experience a different level. They work with what they have got and go above and beyond to create a good experience. Some fan trouble has been reported here in 2022 but this seemed to not exist on my visit but I was made aware of it before attending. Segregation was in place at the time.
Food served here was good value non league grub
7 months ago
A good day spoilt by over policing. But some of the friendliest Officers I've ever had the pleasure to meet.Ground one star, facilities (away end) poor.Get a grip police escort from the ground. Fans we met friendly,local Pub the Bell was friendly and welcoming. Day out non League football gone mad
7 months ago
History (from Wikipedia)
Ground[edit]
The club has played at the Spencer Stadium (currently known as the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium for sponsorship purposes) on Station Approach since the start of the 1934–35 season, having originally played at Middleton Road.[4] When the club joined the Southern League in 1966, floodlights were installed and a new clubhouse was built to replace the railway carriages that the club had used for changing rooms.[12]
Financial problems led to the ground deteriorating, and the main stand was closed in 1985 before being demolished in 1990.[12] A new stand was built on the north-eastern touchline in the summer of 2000, but towards one end of the pitch rather than near the half-way line.[12] Both ends of the ground had uncovered terracing installed, with the other touchline having terracing along half its length.[12] The ground currently has a capacity of 6,500, of which 250 is seated and covered.[1] A new flood defence scheme was completed in 2012 to protect the stadium, the local railway station and nearby housing.[13]
The club has played at the Spencer Stadium (currently known as the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium for sponsorship purposes) on Station Approach since the start of the 1934–35 season, having originally played at Middleton Road.[4] When the club joined the Southern League in 1966, floodlights were installed and a new clubhouse was built to replace the railway carriages that the club had used for changing rooms.[12]
Financial problems led to the ground deteriorating, and the main stand was closed in 1985 before being demolished in 1990.[12] A new stand was built on the north-eastern touchline in the summer of 2000, but towards one end of the pitch rather than near the half-way line.[12] Both ends of the ground had uncovered terracing installed, with the other touchline having terracing along half its length.[12] The ground currently has a capacity of 6,500, of which 250 is seated and covered.[1] A new flood defence scheme was completed in 2012 to protect the stadium, the local railway station and nearby housing.[13]
Things to do nearby.
The Old Auctioneer.
So many pubs, so little time! That's how I'm feeling lately, but thankfully the Old Auctioneer did not disappoint. This is a nice little pub that had... Read More
Banbury Fish Bar.
Awesome sauce. The best chippy for miles around! Better than Queens and oustrips Bloxham chippy too. Best fish to be had and they serve undiluted vinegar... Read More