Sixfields Stadium sits on the western edge of Northampton at Upton Way, NN5 5QA. Opened in October 1994 after Northampton Town left the County Ground, it is an all-seater bowl of 8,203. Visiting supporters are almost always placed in the Persimmon Homes South Stand, a covered single-tier end behind the goal that holds 972. For bigger travelling numbers the club can add seats in the LCS East Stand, with a segregation line put in place. Enter only through the South Stand turnstiles; the stand named on your ticket is allocated seating, so sit in the numbered seat printed on it.
The four stands are easy to read once you are on site. Opposite you is the Regen Renewables Dave Bowen Stand, the home end of 972 behind the far goal and at the foot of the grass bank that gives the ground its sunken look. Along the west touchline is the Jackson Grundy Stand, the main two-level structure of 3,880 with the players’ tunnel, dugouts, changing rooms, press box and hospitality. Facing it is the LCS East Stand (about 2,379), completed in 2025 with family seating, new boxes and a wheelchair viewing platform. The pitch is a conventional grass rectangle; the white goals sit directly in front of the North and South stands, not the sides.
Arrival is simplest by car from M1 junction 16 onto the A4500, then follow signs for Sixfields. On-site parking fills early on matchdays; blue-badge spaces must be pre-booked through your own club. Coaches drop at the south side. There is no cash at the away ticket window if any tickets remain — card only — and advanced purchase is strongly advised. Stewards operate bag and body searches, so travel light. Smoking and vaping are banned inside the stadium. Glass, cans, large umbrellas and flag poles are not allowed.
Once through the gates there is a fenced bar for away fans and pitchside kiosks for pies, tea and soft drinks. Toilets sit near the corner flags of the South Stand. The big screen is in the south-east corner. Views from the away end are generally clean and slightly elevated; the back rows have tighter legroom, so if you have a choice take a mid-block seat. The South Stand is compact and can be lively. If you prefer a quieter afternoon, ask your ticket office for a wing block rather than the centre.
The ground is part of a leisure park, so food before kick-off is chain restaurants and a cinema rather than traditional pubs on the doorstep. Carrs Bar in the main stand is primarily a home facility. After the final whistle, buses from the park are limited on midweek nights, so check Stagecoach times if you are not driving. Stewards in “Here To Help” tabards will point you to the right gate if you are unsure. Sixfields is a tidy, modern League One ground rather than an old inner-city bowl: follow the ticket, sit in the South Stand behind the goal, and you will have a straightforward afternoon.