Oxford United have today (Monday 10 January) confirmed a potential site for a new stadium. The League One side must leave the Kassam Stadium by 2026 and have identified a site near Oxford Parkway, just off the A34 at Kidlington for a new home.
Where is Oxford United moving to?
Kidlington stadium
Oxford United FC’s move to new Kidlington stadium ‘will be no quick fix’
Are Oxford United getting a new stadium?
Plans for a new Oxford United stadium face “massive opposition”, local campaigners have said. The League One club wants to build an 18,000-capacity sports complex on Oxfordshire County Council land at Stratfield Brake, near Kidlington.
Who owns Oxford United?
Two Indonesian business magnates, Erick Thohir and Anindya Bakrie, have acquired 51 percent shares of Oxford United Football Club, following the footsteps of Thailand tycoons, Sumrith ‘Tiger’ Thanakarnjanasuth and Pairoj Piempongsant, as well as Vietnam-based businessman Horst Geicke.
When did Oxford United move to the Kassam?
2001
United’s home ground is the Kassam Stadium in Oxford and has a capacity of 12,500. United moved to the stadium in 2001 after leaving the Manor Ground, their home for 76 years.
What is the best area to live in Oxford?
Cowley Road, Jericho, and Summertown are the three most popular neighborhoods after the City Center, and spending time in any of them will give you a good taste of local life. Cowley Road extends southeast from the High Street after Magdalen College and The Plain roundabout.
Are Oxford United moving?
Why does the club need to move from its existing stadium? As our fans will know, our licence agreement at the Kassam Stadium ends in 2026, from which point Oxford United will have nowhere to play.
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Will Old Trafford be replaced?
In early 2022, the club announced major plans to redevelop, expand, and modernise Old Trafford rather than start from scratch and build an entirely new stadium. Fans will turn out in droves to support the Red Devils – for more information about tickets, click here.
Will Liverpool ever get a new stadium?
Stanley Park was a proposed football stadium in Stanley Park, Liverpool that if built, would have become home to Liverpool Football Club, replacing their current stadium Anfield. The stadium had a planned capacity of 60,000 (potentially expandable to 73,000) all-seated.
Stanley Park Stadium.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| General contractor | Laing O’Rourke |
Why does Oxford United only have 3 stands?
But the Kassam Stadium infamously has just three stands. The planned fourth was abandoned to keep total costs down after they hit £15m. It has also been unpopular with fans.
How much was Oxford United sold for?
Kassam’s six-and-a-half years as the owner of United, which ended last week with its sale to the United States-based businessman Nick Merry for £1, have left him with a shrewd profit banked from the sale of the old Manor Ground, and a £50m hotel, cinema and leisure development around the new, humbly named Kassam
Who are Bristol City’s rivals?
Their main rivals are Bristol Rovers, with whom they contest the Bristol derby, and Cardiff City, with whom they contest the cross-border Severnside derby.
Is the Kassam Stadium moving?
The U’s current lease at Kassam Stadium is set to expire in 2026 and 18 hectares south of Kidlington had been identified as a potential new home.
What will happen to Kassam Stadium?
The League One side must leave the Kassam Stadium by 2026 and have identified a site near Oxford Parkway, just off the A34 at Kidlington for a new home. The proposal for the new site at the existing Stratfield Brake Sports Ground at Frieze Way, Kidlington, is due to be discussed at a council meeting next week.
Who owns the Kassam?
Firoka Group
Kassam Stadium
| Owner | Firoka Group |
| Operator | Oxford United |
| Capacity | 12,500 |
| Field size | 112 × 78 yards |
| Construction |
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Is Kidlington a nice place to live?
Kidlington is the second safest small town in Oxfordshire, and is the 92nd most dangerous overall out of Oxfordshire’s 312 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kidlington in 2021 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people.
What is the safest town in Oxfordshire?
There are safer parts of Oxfordshire, starting with Carterton which ranks as the safest area in Oxfordshire, followed up by Kidlington in second place, and Thame in third place.
Oxfordshire Crime Summary.
| Crime | Count | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Other Crime | 851 | 1.23 |
| Other Theft | 3,734 | 5.40 |
| Possession of Weapons | 360 | 0.52 |
| Public Order | 6,654 | 9.62 |
Are house prices falling in Oxford?
In the last 12 months it has risen by 13.3 per cent. If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around West Oxfordshire here.
Is it safe to live in Oxford?
Safety and Security
Life in Oxford is fairly safe, with a relatively low crime rate, although it obviously has more crime than smaller towns and less populated areas, since it is still a city. There are around 1.15 violent crimes per 100 residents living in Oxford, in comparison with the city of London, which has 8.34.
Is Oxford UK a good place to live?
Overall, Oxford is a great city to live in as an expat or student. It’s affordable (if you work in the UK), has plenty of job and networking opportunities, and is home to some of the best restaurants in the UK.