Not long now!

With the big Kick-Off just over a week away, BN takes a brief look at the grounds we will be visiting this season.

Accrington Stanley

Frazer Eagle Stadium
Capacity 5057 (1200 seated)
Uncovered visitors terrace offers little protection for fans from what is often a cold and rain-swept bleak northwest. The saving grace is the close proximity to the changing rooms, which provides a good opportunity to discuss life, in general, with their likeable manager as he makes his way to the dugouts.

Aldershot Town

Recreation Ground
Capacity 7100 (2000 seated)
Ahhhh...The East Bank Terrace! Great memories from our Conference years and it will be wonderful to watch while being treated to our traditional warm welcome from the adjacent home fans on the other side of the fence. I note that the fixture computer has kindly ensured that our visit again coincides with the conker season.

Barnet

Underhill Stadium
Capacity 5500
We normally share the covered East Terrace with a "neutral area" dividing us from the natives. One missing joy this time will be the bating of the charming Mr Hendon who will be on the opposite side of the pitch in the dugout. Generally a good day out with the bonus of seeing some of the finest Armchair showrooms available to mankind.

AFC Bournemouth

Fitness First Stadium
Capacity 10700 (all seated)
Probably a first visit for most Bulls fans following the re-build of the old Dean Court in 2001 when the pitch was rotated through 90 degrees and the stands all replaced during one close season. Visiting fans are housed in part of The East Stand on one side of the pitch. April would not have been our choice for a time to go to the seaside.

Bradford City

Coral Windows Stadium (Valley Parade)
Capacity 25136 (all seated)
You're not famous any more! Since our last visit a couple of years ago, Visiting fans have been moved to part of the Midland Road Stand on one side of the pitch. The view is good and we will more than likely be part of the biggest League 2 crowd of the day given The Bantams low-price season-ticket policy.

Burton Albion

Pirelli Stadium
Capacity 6350 (2034 seated)
Another old Conference foe that now find themselves joining us in the Football League for their debut season. A good day out for visiting fans with Burton claiming to be the "home of beer". Visiting fans accommodation is on the covered East Stand Terrace at one end.

Bury

Gigg Lane
Capacity 11669 (all seated)
One of my favourite trips, "Le Stade de Gigg" provides Bulls fans with a view from the Manchester Road end and a fine selection of alehouses close to the ground. One to look forward too.

More to follow.

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