Matchday Information for Colchester United (A) - 19 October 2024
Details regarding tickets and travel are now available on the Cheltenham site: https://www.ctfc.com/news/2024/september/16/tickets-and-travel-for-colchester-united/
Please note: there are substantial discounts for tickets that are bought earlier.
Ticket sales for this match are ONLINE ONLY. No tickets will be available from the Cheltenham Town Ticket Office.
Sales on matchday will be from the self serve ticket machine in the club shop. Please be aware there is only one machine which gets very busy on matchday, buying in advance is recommended.
Wheelchair and Carer tickets will need to be arranged with Colchester United on the phone Monday to Friday 10-2 on 01206 755161 (it is recommended a ticket account is created at www.colutickets.com before calling)
Parking:
There is a large car park on site at the JobServe Community Stadium, with almost 700 spaces available.
These can be booked in advance of each matchday via colutickets.com - you'll need to add your car registration to your booking to access via the ANPR (automatic number plate recognition) barrier on arrival. Parking spaces typically cost £7 per car.
Should you have any questions around the JobServe Community Stadium Car Park, please email ticketing@colchesterunited.net.
An alternative that is a 5-10 minute walk from the stadium is the Park and Ride car park, located just on the other side of the A12 (CO4 5YX) - access to the stadium is ONLY via Boxted Road. Parking spaces can be pre-booked via MiPermit (location code 737944).
To get to the stadium, leave the car park via the path next to McDonald's. Turn left and walk over the Boxted Road Bridge, crossing the A12. You'll see the stadium through the trees on your left hand side, and will be able to access the site via United Way approximately 100m after crossing the bridge.
Nearest Rail Station:
The closest train station for the JobServe Community Stadium is the Colchester Station, which is on the mainline between London and Norwich.
It is a 45 minute walk from the station to the stadium via Mile End Road, Nayland Road and Boxted Road, or you could catch a Park and Ride bus (check the timetable before travelling), which will get you to within a 10 minute walk of the stadium.
The Colchester United website also has some information for away fans, which we have reposted: https://www.cu-fc.com/fans/first-visit#NORTHSTAND(AWAY_SUPPORTERS)
The North Stand is the designated area for away supporters to sit. If you are an away supporter wanting to purchase tickets here, please get in touch with the visiting team.
Matchday Programmes
Here at Colchester United a copy of We Are United, our official matchday programme, is included in your ticket price for every visit to the JobServe Community Stadium to watch the first team in league action.
You'll be able to get yours once inside the concourse - helpfully dotted on dedicated programme stands you can pick up your copy on the way to your seat and read through all the information before enjoying the match.
*Please note: programmes are not included in your ticket price for cup, trophy or U21 matches.
What time should I arrive on matchday?
FOR A 3PM KO
Our FanZone will be open from 12:30pm in front of the West Stand, with the Legends Suite open and serving food and drinks. The big screen (weather/game permitting) will also be showing the early kick off for supporters to take in before cheering on the U's in the afternoon.
The Club Shop will be open from 11:00am, allowing U's fans to get all of their Colchester United gear before going into the ground.
Turnstiles open at 1:30pm, with the players usually starting their warm ups at about 2:15pm.
Club Shop
The Colchester United Club Shop (located about 50 metres to the right of Reception) is open on matchdays from 11am until approx an hour after the final whistle.
As well as Colchester United merchandise being available to purchase so you can wear all blue and white for the game, tickets are also available from the self-service ticketing machines.
Refreshments
Food and drink can be purchased from the concourse areas in all four stands of the ground, and there will be plenty of tasty options available to suit all budgets. Providing meat, vegetarian and vegan options, there is also a range of drink options available for all ages to choose from.
Car Parking
You can pre-book a space at the stadium car park, priced at £7 per car. Parking will be available to book via colutickets.com - you'll need to put in your number plate so that you can gain access to the car park on matchday.
Cashless Venue
Please note that the JobServe Community Stadium is a cashless venue. Payments can be made by card or Apple Pay/Google Pay, or via one of our Colchester United Privilege Cards.
Disabled Supporters
We want to ensure that all attending a game at the JobServe Community Stadium have access to the full range of facilities on offer on a matchday.
Please get in touch with our Disability Liaison Officer Chris Saward for any queries on disabled tickets or parking, or for any general questions on 01206 755161 or email chris.saward@colchesterunited.net.
The following extra information has been taken from the Grimsby Town site from their visit earlier this year: https://gtfc.co.uk/away-day-guide-colchester-united/
Recommended pubs for away fans?
The Dog & Pheasant on Nayland Road (CO4 5EG), which is about ¾ mile away from the stadium and also serves food. This is around a 10 minute walk away.
The Bricklayers Arms on Bergholt Road is directly opposite the Colchester North Station if you’re arriving by train (CO4 5AA). This pub has real ale.
Alternatively, there are plenty of pubs in Colchester Town Centre.
There is a bar at the ground that Town fans are welcome to use – this is cashless.
Food available in the area?
Hot Shots Café at the ground – this is cashless.
There is a McDonald’s on the opposite side of the dual carriageway, the Dog & Pheasant for pub grub or the town centre for numerous outlets.
Where is the nearest cash machine to the Stadium?
The BP Station across the A12 junction has a cash machine (may charge) as well as NatWest bank on the Colchester Business Park.
What food and drink is available on the concourse at the stadium?
The away end will be serving alcohol as well as the usual food and drink items. The stadium is cashless so card/contactless only payments
What is the process for supporters looking to bring flags into the stadium?
Flags are allowed as long as they have the correct labelling.