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Broadfield Stadium Like? Future Developments External View (photo) What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?f West Stand (photo) Where To Drink? East Stand (photo) How To Get There And Where To Park KR-L Stand (photo) By Train Bruce Winfield Stand (photo) Admission Prices Local Rivals Ground Layout Programme Price Disabled Facilities Fixtures 2011-2012 Record & Average Attendance Fans Ground Reviews Hotel Accommodation Broadfield Stadium Location Map Featured Unofficial Website |
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| What's Broadfield Stadium Like? | |
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This relatively new stadium was opened in 1997, the Club moving there from their old Town Mead ground. The stadium looks to be a quality one in terms of standard of build. It is dominated by the good sized West Stand on one side. This smart looking stand, is covered, all seated and runs for about two thirds the length of the pitch. It is raised above pitch level meaning that fans have to climb a small flight of stairs at the front to enter the seated area. The stand also has windshields to either side, plus three unusual looking floodlight pylons on its roof. It has a capacity of 1,150 seats. Opposite is the new East Stand which was opened in April 2012. This semi-permanent all seated stand, accommodates 2,145 spectators in 12 rows of seating. The stand does though have a fair few supporting pillars running across the front of it, that could impede your view. A pair of new floodlight pylons have also been erected to either side of the stand. Both ends are virtually identical, being small covered terraces that extend around both corners of the ground towards the West Stand, enclosing the stadium at those points. The stadium perimeter is surrounded on two sides by a number of trees, giving a rural look. |
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| What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters? | |
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Away fans are primarily housed in the KR-L Stand at one end of the ground. This mostly covered terrace can accommodate up to 1,600 fans. A small number of seats are also available to away supporters in the West Stand. The segregation of the terrace can be adjusted depending on the size of the away following. For example clubs will a small following will be given only the North West corner up to the corner flag, whilst the largest will be allocated that corner plus the whole of that end. The facilities at the stadium are pretty good and it is normally a relaxed and enjoyable day out. |
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| West Stand | |
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| Where To Drink? | |
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is a bar at the stadium at the back of the Bruce
Winfield Stand called the 'Redz Bar', which allows
in away fans. Entrance to this bar is gained from
outside the stadium. Peter Bellamy informs me, 'The
closest pub to the stadium is the
Half Moon on Brighton Road
(A2219). This is about a five minute walk away going
towards the town centre. Another pub close
by is The Downsman, which is on Wakehurst
Drive, just off Southgate Avenue'. To find these pubs, come out of the stadium car park entrance and turn right and go back up to the main roundabout. Cross the dual carriageway using the underpass and go straight on into Southgate Avenue (A2004). For the Half Moon take the first left off Southgate Avenue into Brighton Road (A2219) and the pub is further up the road on the right. For the Downsman also go to Brighton Road, then take the first right in to Wakehurst Drive. Continue along Wakehurst Drive to find the pub on the left. |
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![]() Special thanks to Peter Bellamy for of the CTFC.net website for providing a number of photos for this page. |
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| How To Get There And Where To Park | |
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From
the M25 take the
M23 Southbound towards
Gatwick Airport and Brighton. At the end of the
M23 (before it becomes the A23) leave the
motorway at the last exit, Junction 11 (sign posted A264
Horsham, Pease Pottage Services). At the
roundabout at the end of the motorway slip road
turn right onto the A23 going towards Crawley.
The ground is down on the left just before the
next roundabout. It is a little obscured by
trees, so look for the large red and white
football on the roundabout itself and you will
see the stadium entrance. Turn left at the
roundabout and then left again for the stadium
car park, which costs £2. Peter Bellamy
adds; 'There is an overflow car park in
the offices at Broadfield Park, accessible from
the A23 as you come down the hill from the
motorway'. Otherwise street
parking. |
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| By Train | |
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Crawley
station is just over a mile away from the stadium.
You can either take a taxi (about £6), or
from the bus station across the road, you can take
a Fastway number 10 bus to the ground (this runs
every ten minutes). Otherwise it is about a twenty
minute walk. |
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| Admission Prices | |
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West Stand (Seating): |
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| Local Rivals | |
| Aldershot, Woking & Brighton. | |
| Ground Layout | |
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| Programme Price | |
| Official Programme: £3 | |
| Disabled Facilities | |
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For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. |
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| Fixtures 2011-2012 | |
| Crawley Town FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website) | |
| Record & Average Attendance | |
| Record Attendance: 4,723 v Crewe Alexandra League Two, April 6th 2012. Average Attendance: 2010-2011: 2,535 (Blue Square Premier) 2009-2010: 1,003 (Blue Square Premier) 2008-2009: 1,194 (Blue Square Premier) |
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| Fans Reviews Of Broadfield Stadium | |
| Joe Ball
(Northampton Town) 17/4/12 Philip Green (Stoke City) 19/2/12 Iain Ferguson (Burton Albion) 10/12/11 Myles Munsey (Neutral) 1/10/11 Martyn Stimson (92 Club) 29/7/11 |
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| Hotel Accommodation | |
| If you require hotel
accommodation in the area then first
try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They
have a huge choice of places
to stay and their booking facility
is straightforward to use. Yes this site
will earn a small commission if you book
through them, but it will go to help
with the running costs of keeping the
Guide going. Access their Crawley Hotels and Guest Houses page. Remember that you can use the above link or panel below to book any other hotels that you may need for business or leisure, either in the UK or abroad. |
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| Map Showing The Location of Broadfield Stadium, Railway Station and Listed Pubs | |
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Instructions for using the
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| Featured Unofficial Website | |
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| Feedback | |
| If anything is incorrect
or you have something to add, please e-mail me duncan@footballgrounds.net
and I'll update the guide. |
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Last Updated : 30 April 2012