Although in an Industrial estate it is not in bad surroundings, which are still being developed. A great double save from Barnsley keeper Davies kept Donny at bay. This is at a cost of 20. Lots of noisy support in the away end. I would recommend any away fans to go to Doncaster Rovers. The Stewards were quite anonymous which is what you want as a fan. You must be logged-in to add a link. Alcohol was available but tinned bitter at twice the price of a supermarket is never going to encourage me to buy in the ground. With the stadium being Located on an industrial estate, it was a matter of 5 minutes from the M18 and we managed to park for 4 a short walk away. The home fans were friendly and it's obvious to see its a family club with lots of parents with their children. Had a fantastic day/evening in Doncaster, probably due to the pool winning!, will be going again and would give an overall rating of 8/10. Click here for details and online booking. That area has been a flashpoint on previous visits, but that area was clear of home fans this time. It is similar to Darlington's ill-fated "Reynolds Arena", but it is built on a smaller scale. A very good game and both sides could have won it. This saved 1.20 and burnt a bit of the pizza off! As well as rugby and football matches the pitch has also been used to host numerous music concerts, including the likes of Ronan Keating, Sir Elton John and Bryan Adams. After two and a half years of pestering the Keepmoat Stadium finaly looks a little bit more like home thanks to a bit of 'club branding' above the Main Reception on the South Stand (pictured). I killed some time by going to the retail park to check out the bus stop there, to wander the shops and pick up a pasty from Greggs, as it was bitter cold on the day ! Not too far from my Birmingham home either, good weather and a decent performance the week before filled me with some hope. There are 3 car parks around the Keepmoat Stadium. Keepmoat Stadium is now fully licensed for Civil Wedding & Partnership Ceremonies, meaning you can benet from hosting your wedding ceremony and reception in the same place. Stewards located at the Keepmoat Stadium entrance directed us further along to car park C which cost 5. Its a big place too so ideal for a group of you. We parked up at our hotel, The Park Inn, which was a five minute walk to the ground, and went in the Belle Vue sports bar, which is situated on the West Stand of the ground. Doncaster Rovers FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Choose your pitch Our fantastic all-weather, floodlit soccer facilities include: 8 x 5 a-side pitches 3 x 7 a side pitches (which convert to a full size pitch) 1 x third full size pitch I was looking forward to the game as it isn't too far from Mansfield so it was a bit of a derby game. Although it has been open almost ten years, the Keepmoat maintains a new, modern look.There is plenty of room for fans to mingle around the outside, and once inside, the concourses are quite spacious. It's a five minute walk but it has a shelter with a couple of seats and it should ensure you get a seat on the bus. The stewards mostly kept themselves to themselves. and at a new ground for me, which made it quite tempting. We stopped briefly to get some lunch from one of the several food outlets on offer at the retail park which was nice and convenient, and from there we ventured on to the ground. It was 160 miles from North West London and it took just under 2 1/2 hours with no stops and no hold- ups. Plus Cardiff City were chasing automatic promotion to the Premier League and I thought we should easily be able to pick up 3 points against a relegation threatened and a largely inconsistent Doncaster side who we easily thrashed 4-0 at home in August. Although car parking wasn't very good as we struggled a bit a first to find a parking space, eventually finding somewhere on the nearby industrial estate. 4 This is the hole on the Keepmoat pitch that threatened to delay the match. The cost of parking at the stadium is 5. Robert Lewis has been appointed referee for Rovers clash with Stockport Countyon Saturday. We found a car park being operated out of an industrial estate courtyard which only cost 3. We sat in our car and enjoyed some pre-packed sandwiches and a coffee. The journey time is around 15-20 minutes. . The Eco-Power Stadium (formerly known as Keepmoat Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. It cost approximately 20 million to construct, as part of the wider Lakeside Sports Complex that it resides within which in total cost approximately 32 million, and is used by Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Rugby League Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies . "Great site, will use every time." - John W. Wimbledon struck first but Doncaster came more into it as the first half progressed and equalised with a 25-yard worldie by midfielder Crawford. The Earl of Doncaster Hotel. We then walked round the outside of the stadium and read the 70 page programme (which cost 3), back in the car. It is a part of the wider Lakeside Sports Complex that it resides within, and is used by Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Rugby League Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies Football Club. Booking train tickets in advance will normally save you money! That aside a Posh victory is always worth celebrating. I have been a couple of times before, but as Doncaster were only charging 5 for adults and a 1 for kids for a James Coppinger testimonial, it seemed a good deal. There is normally a good atmosphere, as it is more of a friendly rivalry than one filled with hatred. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. 527 relations. New club offices, a new supporters bar and the application of tarmac to the car park completed a much-needed facelift. If arriving by train into Doncaster Railway Station and you like your ale, then on Platform 3B there is the Draughtsman Alehouse. Interactive maps are available to logged-in users. Your email address will not be published. They include Trinity Academy built in 2005 (200 parking spaces), Westwoodside Playing Field built in 2010 (11 parking spaces), Wroot Playing Fields built in 2009 (20 parking spaces), Hungerhill School built in 2008 (80 parking spaces). Keepmoat Stadium tickets are all authentic and 100% guaranteed. Definitely put me down again for next year. However myself and quite a few other fans of both clubs had some drinks and there was no trouble. Having already eaten and being a non-drinker, I bought a couple of diet cokes, which were quite pricey. 37,149 v Hull City The Belle Vue Stadium was Doncasters ground for 85 years until they moved to the Keepmoat Stadium in 2007. . A good omen? The legroom is excellent as is the view from the seats. There was some patting down of some fans outside the turnstiles. Its stunning and accessible location is key to promoting Doncaster locally, regionally and nationally. The club mascots proved to be popular with the younger Posh fans and were only too keen to be in their selfies. The Rovers manager intervened and told his players to allow us to equalize from the kick-off, which we did. We went to the Pizza hut restaurant on the Lakeside outlet. Tickets are available online via the clubs official website, over the phone or by calling into the ticket office in person. Barnsley were second in the table. It's a ground we should have done ages ago, but we were both put off by the fact that on first impressions the stadium seems rather dull and nondescript. The game was fantastic with Blackpool winning 3-1. The one downside is that no vegetarian pies were available from about 2-30pm which is not good. The Keepmoat Stadium was a new ground for me as well as most other City fans. The Keepmoat Stadium benefits from good acoustics, ample parking and adequate spectator comfort. Official Supporters Club. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk. Start your free 30-day Club Website trial. I come from Northumberland so a pre requisite for my choice of venue was somewhere convenient on the train from Newcastle. Alternatively, a number of firms on the nearby industrial park, offer matchday parking at around 3-4 per vehicle. My first impression of the stadium was that it looked modern. The shockpad layer installed in 4G pitches delivers a cushioning effect, reducing the chance of injury. Doncaster Rovers is another tough away match and going into this game I would have taken a point and keep our unbeaten start to the season going. Much as the stewards tried to be helpful my one major complaint from my visit was that everyone seems to have a different story about buses leaving after the game. The fan zone was open with everybody mixing no problems at all. The operations team will then move their focus to the stadium itself to get it ready to welcome back supporters at the end of July. It didnt help that the end opposite the away fans was closed, presumably to help the smallish home crowd create more of an atmosphere. The second half was much more even and Rochdale scored a text book break away goal late on which was finished really well to break the deadlock and then made it 2-0 late in injury time. Getting away was alright, there were the odd taunts of 'Franchise' which we get everywhere, but you could tell the home fans only had the courage because they had gotten a point from the game. We are a ticket resale marketplace and not the primary ticket seller. Find parking in Keepmoat Stadium, with access to an unrivalled choice of the best spaces. Although located in the middle of a large industrial estate, there were no problems travelling to the stadium. See below for details, opening times and more. I drove up from my home in London along the M1, M18 and the A6182 to the ground. We will arrange a quality hotel for you as well as coveted match tickets to the big game. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Keepmoat Stadium? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Potteric Carr Road/Middle Bank; Carr House Road/Roman Road; Stadium Way/Carriage Drive; White Rose Way/Lakeside Village; Doncaster. We can even split the pitch and you can play a five-a-side tournament against other local businesses making it even cheaper per person. However, it takes ages to walk around it to be able to then make your way into the ground. The Keepmoat is easy to find from the M18. Overall I think this is the type of stadium we should be looking at for Grimsby Town. On this occasion at the first stop everyone managed to cram on, but the bus drove past the queue of people at the second stop due to being full. However, Doncaster showed grit and determination and equalized on 38 minutes after a stabbed shot from Richard Chaplow. No Shirt Sponsors: The stadium was awarded Best Match Day Experience at the Stadium Business Awards in 2010. Car parks 1 and 3 are used daily for permit holders only. A stadium in the 1936 olympic park would be the cheapier, cause the infrastructure is already perfect. These run across the back of the stand. As there did not seem to be any buses or signs to indicate where they would be, we followed a large group of fans on the walk back to town. As mentioned in this guide the stadium is somewhat more interesting in appearance from the outside, with the floodlights being the main feature. On arrival we went to the Belle Vue Bar at the ground where drinks were averagely priced from 3.30 or two pints for 6, or pie and pint for 5. Also with a League Play-Off spot up for grabs against a team that was already promoted it promised to be a good match. Doncaster Rovers A New Era (Footy Mad network) Below is the seating plan for Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster. The Doncaster fans were vocal throughout and gave the team very good support. It is the best away trip I have ever been on and I will recommended it to anyone. The atmosphere was okay but with a crowd of 5,164 it was a rather quiet affair. Keepmoat Stadium - Car Park 3 - Car Park en.parkopedia.co.uk.I parked my car in parking number 3 in Boxing Day and they charged me 60 . Latitude. We were also allowed in after the game for a pint or two while the traffic cleared. The pub also has a separate restaurant section. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): It's a local away game and both sets of fans tend to look forward to this fixture, (but not as much as the local derbies vs. the Sheffield clubs or Rotherham). Parking wasn't an issue as we parked about 2 miles away from the ground in a very friendly area. 01302 764 664 Fax: There is a very clear economic benefit involved with the installation of 4G pitches too. Views from anywhere inside this away section are perfectly clear as there are no supporting pillars coming down from roof. A number of small businesses open up their car parks for fans and I parked at Porcelanosa just off White Rose Way for 3. The locals were probably some of the friendliest I have ever met, willing to stop and chat about the game and the season so far. The Keepmoat Stadium is a very good ground by League Two standards. The stadium management are also giving preference for parking to those cars carrying more than one passenger, but apparently this wont be enforced. Like a number of clubs now, fans are searched on entry to the stadium. . As most of the Donny fans had already cleared off well before the end, it was easy enough to get away. 527 relations. Doncaster Rovers' centre forward Mark McCammon was the first player ever to score on the new pitch.. Doncaster's first loss at the stadium came 5 days later at the hands of Bolton Wanderers . The atmosphere from both sets of fans was raucous, with one chap in the home stand in particular shouting insults to opposing players. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. Having arrived at the ground because of the cheap entrance fee the whole place was buzzing, home and away ends. Because the stadium is fully enclosed, it kept the wind off, which meant it wasnt too cold, and unless you happen to be in the first few rows of seats, you should be safe from any rain too. Inside the bar was spacious and a good atmosphere. There was plenty of space and only a five minute walk to the stadium. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Beefeaters arent exactly sports bars, but this one is near to the ground and more than a little bit popular with away fans. The toilet facilities are good. You must be logged-in to add a ground to your map. The game seemed to be very open with both teams having chances with Exeter going on to win 3-1 and securing a play-off spot. The Elms Hotel. Head groundsman Andy added: The pitch renovation has had its vegetation removed by a process of Koroing the surface, this cleans the surface to expose the Desso Grassmaster fibres. Also we had beaten Rovers 3 times out of 4 since their return to the Championship and had won on our last 2 visits to the Keepmoat without even conceding a goal. This is at a cost of 20. Having been to the Keepmoat before I knew exactly what to expect a bland boring bowl stadium with no character and is possibly the most boring football ground I've ever seen (bring back Belle Vue!). Rovers are delighted to confirm that winger Kyle Hurst has agreed a new two-and-a-half year deal with the club. Doncaster actually started quite well and had a few good chances early on. Cash is not accepted at the turnstiles so you will need to purchase a ticket beforehand. Drive up / down M1 was largely wet and drizzly. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This is the official page for Keepmoat Stadium. Upload the first photo of Keepmoat Stadium 4G Pitch Latest Reviews We went into the ground upon my arrival. With two young players making full debuts, two suspensions and several injuries, Barnsley were very disjointed. A home fan sat next to me and we had a good old chin wag about our teams and football in general. Shallow seated stand, but a good, unhindered view of the pitch. The toilets were clean and as you would expect from a new ground. who were going to be part of the match entertainment). If you have never been its all good wholesome food and reasonably priced. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground? But in the second half, two goals from new signing Danny Haynes gave Barnsley a two nil win and three points over Donny. A good number of Bristol Rovers as well as home fans were inside. It promises unrivalled VIP treatment, with a three-course pre-match meal at the Jibba Jabba Restaurant, a welcome drink when you arrive, access to a cash bar throughout the day, half-time refreshments and executive seats in The East Stand. Constant chants by Barnsley fans let Sky know how they are regarded, with moving such games. Again the good local public transport system was to be relied on and I was home in good time. There is the Lakeside, a Beefeater outlet near Stadium Way (you should catch sight of it, if you drive towards the stadium from Junction 3 of the M18). I doubt it is normally as difficult as this to get away, as not many teams will bring 4,000 here. Keepmoat Stadium offers contemporary and flexible spaces, equipped with unparalleled facilities, perfect for all types of corporate and private events. After 84 years of playing football at their old Belle Vue ground, the Club moved to the Keepmoat Stadium, which was opened on January 1st 2007. Being a Chelsea fan I still enjoy watching them play in the Premier League but the awayday experience seemed to be much more satisfying in the 80's when I was watching them in the old Division 2. Having sold 3,700 allocated seats, fans were told to sit where they want. Everyone had a ball. I left the game a little early to make the long journey home and also to get warm on what was a very cold night. I found Doncaster Rovers to be a very friendly club with a welcoming atmosphere with sensible stewarding too. In total the journey from home for us was about 100 miles. This will be the first time the Lakeside Stadium has undergone a name change since it was first built in 2007. Following on from the disasters in Bradford and Sheffield, there were large portions of Belle Vue that were classed as unsafe and the capacity of the stadium was . If you arrive a little earlier there a number of roads with street parking but these are taken quickly, as was the case for this particular game. 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