Season 25/26 | The Official Match Thread | Swansea City v Oxford United | 12.30pm | 3rd May 2025 | The EFL Championship

[sainthelens]

Rarely we've had 2.5 k away fans here, and you'd think with that number, they'd be few security issues. But really hope there's a proper party with the 2 sets on Saturday. Will be a refreshing change.

 

[Cooperman]

Remember the early kick off means you can be back down West by 4pm-ish?

Indeed. I think this works in my favour

 

[Cooperman]

I think Cooperman wants to feel and sense the ambience, the vibe, the aura of a match day, take in the salted air swirling around the stadium, with like minded simpletons who partake in the old pint or two, followed up by some sort of salted peanuts or pork scratchings, rounded off with some sort of edible delights in the evening.. in other words, proper west wales doesn't tickle his taste buds, I'm sure it does a decent pint and have ok grub, but a football day out is a spiritual awakening experience, where you can shout at the ref all game for being a Jonah and become a 12 year old kid again.. plus the suns out

That’s not bad for you, Skip.

 

[Cooperman]

Rarely we've had 2.5 k away fans here, and you'd think with that number, they'd be few security issues. But really hope there's a proper party with the 2 sets on Saturday. Will be a refreshing change.

There is nothing on the game and both sets of fans will be jubilant after last weekend. It’s got all the makings of a great day. Even the biggest plebs would have a hard job of causing issues.

 

[Ringwood]

Opting to drive Saturday for a change. Any parking recommendations?

 

[Cooperman]

Opting to drive Saturday for a change. Any parking recommendations?

If I drive then I use Beaufort Road. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the walk. I would recommend being there an hour before kick off.

 

[sainthelens]

There is nothing on the game and both sets of fans will be jubilant after last weekend. It’s got all the makings of a great day. Even the biggest plebs would have a hard job of causing issues.

Amen to that.

 

[Ringwood]

Joey Allen's last game.. another reason to attend

 

[jackharris]

Rarely we've had 2.5 k away fans here, and you'd think with that number, they'd be few security issues. But really hope there's a proper party with the 2 sets on Saturday. Will be a refreshing change.

No security issues. We’ve had more than that when we played Chelsea in the League Cup Semi, Arsenal, Spurs, Man City, etc in the FA Cup. The extra fans are in the North West corner which is part of the fenced compound. There will be segregation matting between the West Stand and the North West corner with stewards and some police.

It will be a party atmosphere.

 

[sainthelens]

No security issues. We’ve had more than that when we played Chelsea in the League Cup Semi, Arsenal, Spurs, Man City, etc in the FA Cup. The extra fans are in the North West corner which is part of the fenced compound. There will be segregation matting between the West Stand and the North West corner with stewards and some police.

It will be a party atmosphere.

Hope yer right. Cos it'll only take a few butes from either side to spoil a great day.

 

[Ringwood]

There is no jeopardy for anyone and we are not rivals...

Unless they have a mini bus of burbury clad youth looking for a story to write a book and be heroes in 2035 we should be fine.