Here we go! The first away trip of the season and it’s quite a lengthy one.
It won’t be the longest, however, with much of League Two based in the south of the country. The 400 mile round trip sees the Iron take on their first away opponents this weekend, with the Iron looking to build on an opening day win.THE MEMORIAL STADIUM...
Often dubbed as Bristol’s temporary ground, the Pirates have played at the stadium since 1996. First home of the rugby team, Rovers became the holders of the stadium following financial difficulties. The stadium name was dedicated to those in the rugby union side killed in World War I. Holding 12,100 capacity, the stadium has just 2,500 seats and has a £35 million renovation project in place for the future, which includes a public gym, student flats and a restaurant.
GETTING THERE...
Take the M180, M18 and exit onto the M1, before taking the M5 turn-off. Exit M5 at junction 16 (Signposted Filton) and join the A38 (South) towards Bristol City Centre. The ground is about five miles down the A38. You will pass the large British Aerospace works and further on, you will pass on your left the Inn on the Green and the Gloucester pubs. You then pass the Wellington pub on your right and continuing along the A38 Gloucester Road, turn left into Filton Avenue. The entrance to the Club car park is the second right down this road.
PARKING…
There is a fair amount of street parking around the sides and back of the Wellington pub.
Post Code for SAT NAV: BS7 0BF.
CLUB DETAILS...
The Memorial Stadium,
Filton Avenue,
Horfield,
Bristol,
BS7 0BF