AGP Arena

The AGP Arena had quite a transformation in 2017 with three new stands being erected at the ground. Both ends had very similar-looking covered terraces installed, whilst a new all-seated stand called the Harry Parker Stand was erected on the clubhouse side of the stadium.

These newish enhancements have made a trip to the ground a much more pleasant experience for Away fans than it once was.

Normally, most matches at the AGP Arena are not segregated. However, when they are, then part of the Blunts Wall Road End is allocated to visiting supporters, located towards the Family Stand side.

This terrace is covered and is shared with home supporters, which can make for some banter between the fans (who are in close proximity and there is just a small gap marked with tape and some stewards to keep the fans apart) and a good atmosphere. It does, though, have a row of small supporting pillars at the front of it that could impede your view.

A Burger/Hot Dog catering unit is brought in for all games, as well as a bar facility.

Outside the ground, the rear of the Harry Parker Stand is covered with an impressive row of large murals. This is well worth checking out if you get a bit of time before kick-off.

The new Harry Parker Stand on the clubhouse side of the stadium is the best place to watch the action at the APG Arena. This smart looking covered stand is around half the length of the pitch in size and runs from the halfway line down towards the Blunts Wall Road End.

On the other side of this stand is a mixture of club buildings, including a two-storey structure, which is used as a Directors/Corporate area.

Opposite is the Family Stand. Although only four rows high, this all seated stand is covered and runs the full length of the pitch. Located on the roof above the halfway line is a small television gantry that looks reminiscent of a pigeon loft. The stand has a slightly unusual look in that across the roof is a large metal frame that has a number of adverts displayed upon it.

Both ends are small covered terraces, with the North End being slightly larger than the Blunts Wall Road End. Again there is a row of supporting pillars running across the front of each of these stands.

There is a sizeable clubhouse at the ground that normally admits visiting supporters unless the match is segregated. The clubhouse has real ale available and also shows Sky Sports. Otherwise, Billericay High Street is around a 15-20 minute walk away, where there are a number of pubs to be found, including a Wetherspoons outlet called the Blue Boar.

There is also the Railway pub on the High Street and the Coach & Horses on Chapel Street.

By car

Leave the M25 at Junction 28 and take the A12(E) towards Chelmsford. Leave the A12 at Junction 12 and head for a short distance towards Mountnessing (B1002). At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Widvale Road (signposted Billericay).

Continue along Wivdale Road as it bears right and then becomes Wash Road. At the next mini roundabout, take the first exit onto Rayleigh Road. This is the A129 Billericay Road. On reaching a Ford Garage on the left-hand side of a crossroads, turn right onto Tye Common Road and then take the second right onto Blunts Wall Road for the ground.

There is no parking available for supporters at the ground, so it is a case of finding some street parking.

By public transport

Billericay Railway Station is located one mile away from the ground, which equates to around a 20-minute walk. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street, and the journey time from here is around 30 minutes.

Adults £13
Concessions £9
Under 18’s £3
Under 11’s £1

Matchday Programme £3.

Chelmsford City and East Thurrock United.

Record attendance
4,582 v West Ham United
Friendly Match, 8th August 2017.