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From the South M6:
Leave the M6 at Junction 19 and follow the A556 towards Stockport and then join the M56 going towards Stockport.

Continue onto the M60 passing Stockport and heading on towards Ashton Under Lyne.

Leave the M60 at Junction 23 and take the A635 towards Manchester. Branch off onto the A662 (Ashton New Road) towards Droylsden and Manchester. Stay on the A662 for around three miles and you will reach the Stadium on your right.

From The M62:
Leave the M62 at Junction 18 and then join the M60 Ashton Under Lyne.

Leave the M60 at Junction 23 and take the A635 towards Manchester. Branch off onto the A662 (Ashton New Road) towards Droylsden/Manchester.

Stay on the A662 for around three miles and you will reach the Stadium on your right.

Parking
You can park at the stadium (East Car park) if you get there early (£10 at last time of checking) but be wary that it'll take ages to get out after the game.

There's a residents' parking restrictions within a mile radius of the stadium, so ensure you are parked legally.

The K2 car park/field based on Ashton Old Road (A635) at the junction with Pottery Lane (A6010) or there are various small car parks in the area.

Nearest Station
Etihad Campus - a five minute walk to the away end. The tram station is on the East Manchester line and you can jump on at Victoria or Piccadilly railway stations.

The closest rail station is Ashburys - a 15 minute walk to the ground. You can get here from Manchester Piccadilly Station. Or you could walk or get a taxi from Piccadilly instead.

Check train times and tickets at The Trainline. For more information, call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.

Outside the stadium is a big area wth various types of food ranging from pizza to steak and curry plus bars and a giant screen showing match highlights. You'll find the usual selection of burgers, chips and pies in the stadium.

Drinking in the town centre and jumping on a tram to the ground is the best advice as most boozers near the ground aren't welcoming. However, you could try the Stanley (or Sports Bar) based on the A6010 (Pottery Lane) or the Townley on Albert Street as they come recommended - just don't wear colours.

Built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, City became the stadium's tenants afterwards and spent £20million on re-fitting it for football.

The stadium is two-tiered around the fully-enclosed bowl, with a third tier added on the larger stands that run the length of the pitch.

Away fans are located in the corner of the South Stand behind the goal, where up to 3,000 can be accommodated.

"Blue Moon"

"You dirty northern bastards!"

Manchester United.

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Intimidation

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