Away Ground Guide- Maidenhead United v Stockport County (Tuesday 14 September 2021)

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Maidenhead United

York Road

Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 1SF 








Admission Charges
Adults £18
Concessions £12
Under 16: £6 

Tickets can be purchased in advance here( or on the day).... 

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Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of death,
Rode the six hundred,
“Forward the Light Brigade !
Charge the guns!” he said,
Into the Valley of Death,
Rode the six hundred.

That was how I opened the match report the last time we were able to watch County at York Road.
OK …a slight exaggeration …..perhaps, and for 600 read 350 ( the number who made the trip south to support County) ……….,but a big County following  made the trip to Berkshire, midst the Covid19 pandemic, no thanks to the NL suits  who in their  glorious self-isolation left County and Maidenhead fans and teams to it !
Thankfully this brilliant show of support was suitably rewarded by a sterling performance from James Gannon`s side who pulled themselves up by the bootstraps from 1-0 down to send their supporters home deliriously happy by dent of two superb second half goals , from Ash Palmer and now ex Hatter Liam McAlinden, that won the game… sending them into the play off positions.
 
We will look for something similar from County on 14 September !

 
Mc Alinden`s wonder strike !




This will be our fourth visit to York Road.

The stadium is situated  in the town centre, and easy to find on foot, just  past the Heritage Centre on your right, across the road - the entrance to the ground is clearly signed. Main entrance is in York Road, but , with the game segregated we will likely be required to  enter via Bell Street.
Car Parking  - Grove Road is the obvious option, but be aware there is a 2 hour parking restriction in place,  so the Sainsburies or Stafferton Way Car Parks are  recommended .

The ground is also just 5 minutes walk from the railway station.





Seating is at no extra charge - and Maidenhead  have an excellent new stand with disabled access and wheelchair spaces.

 There is a tea bar from which hot and cold drinks plus snacks can be obtained. The chips are excellent. 






In addition Stripes Bar is open on match days for anyone in need of a pint.

Not sure whether there will be crowd segregation, but there no doubt will be some on the day ,but those of an optimistic nature might want to  await further word on this aspect. 

Getting There......

By Car;-

M56
M6
M6 Toll
M42 ( to J3A)
M40 ( to J4)
A404 (for 5m)
A308( for 3m)
Then....
Ist exit at r'about on to A4 
3exit and then 2nd exit at subsequent r`abouts
York Road on left. 



Journey = 186miles
Without a stop estimated time : 3 hours 15 minutes
SAT NAV : SL6 1SF

By Coach; 


The Fingerpost Flyer will get you there......
 
 
Ring Lou on 07896536757  to book, but not after 7 pm please.
 
Finger 15.00/ Mercian Way 15.15
 
£30
 
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Real Ale options, and they are all 0.1m from the ground.....

First off, post code SL6 1LT,  `Gordons on King Street`...









 Then.... ,still on Queen St, `O` Neills` SL6 1DP....
Additionally ...just 5 minutes from the ground you will find recommended boozers `Off the Tap` and ` Maidens Head `.







Enjoy !

 hedgegrower


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