Oxford City v Darlington
Saturday 6th December 2025, 3pm
Enterprise Conference North
| Oxford City FC: The RAW Charging Stadium, Marsh Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0NQ Tel: 01865 744493; Tweet: @OxCityFC History: The club started in 1884 before being reorganised and it soon became the leading club in the county, winning the FA Amateur Cup in 1906 and joining the Isthmian League a year later. But there was a long period of decline although the club's profile was raised when Bobby Moore, assisted by Harry Redknapp became the management team for a season in 1980. Things got worse again in 1988, when the club was evicted from its ground and forced to quit the league and re-form. By 1993, the Hoops had returned to the Isthmian League and reached the FA Vase final in 1995. The club's FA Cup history includes a marathon tie with Alvechurch, which went to five replays in 1971. The club also reached the 2nd round in 2017 against Notts County. Oxford reached the National League for the first time in their history after a play-off win against St Albans in 2023 but it was a tough season and they were relegated with five matches to go. This season sees them in the Conference North, due to the need to balance teams up. Former Wealdstone defender Sam Cox helped keep his old club up as caretaker manager in April before being appointed as new manager at Oxford in June 2024. He's now been replaced after the club had struggles in the first season down at this level.
Click here for streetmap of the Oxford City's ground
Admission prices (2025/26) Prices are the same as last season: In advance and online they are: Adults: £13 • Concessions: £10 . NHS Key Worker: £10 • Ages 18-24, U18s/Students: £5 . Juniors (five to 16): £5. Prices cost £3 more at the turnstiles on the day. Darlington fans will be given part of the Shed End Terrace under "soft segregation" and also some seats in the Main Stand.
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From Darlington, 230 miles, 4hrs, 10 minutes. From the North: Take the M1 south to junction 15a, before following the A43, joining the M40 at junction 10. At junction 9 you will need to turn onto the A34. Continue on the A34 and take the A40 to Marsh Lane/B4150. Continue until you see a sign for Court Place Farm. Parking: There are two car parks on site that can be used by all supporters visiting Marsh Lane for £5. The main car park is located outside the Community Arena and the external 3G pitch. To reach this car park, turn left immediately when you turn into the site and follow the road until you reach the car park. If this car park is full, you use the car park at the entrance to the site. Once you turn off the main road into the site, you will be able to see this directly in front of you. For games where additional car parking may be needed, the location of the extra car parks will be announced beforehand.
Darlington
FC Supporters' Club 001 Taxis Tel: 01865 240000
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Oxford railway station is four miles from the stadium. On leaving the station, go to bus stop 4 and get on the Stagecoach No 14A. This bus takes around 20 minutes and will drop you at Horseman Close, two minutes walk from the stadium. The bus back goes from Elm Close, further down the road. See Oxford Bus information.
The official site has some useful visiting fan information and there is a link here to buy tickets online. |
 At the ground: The 1882 clubhouse bar serves alcoholic and soft drinks and is open to all fans before, during and after games. There should be a bar at the away terrace. Near the ground: Red Lion, 42 Oxford Road, Old Marston, Oxford OX3 0PHA 15-minute walk from the ground in the nearest village, this pub serves food and has an outside garden area. The No 14 bus which goes close to the ground, stops nearby. The Up In Arms, 241 Marston Road, Marston, Oxford OX3 0EN 
The Rickety Press, 67 Cranham Street, Oxford OX2 6DE. There are also two good pubs in nearby Headington, about 1.5 miles away but it's best to drink in the centre of Oxford and travel in. Tile Shop Ale House, 10 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7BX, United KingdomThis promises proper cask ales (not keg) with four usually available. Open from 12pm and 1.5 miles (40 minute walk, 10 minute taxi) from the stadium. The No14 bus should also take you to the stadium.
The White Hart, 12 Saint Andrew's Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DL Pubs in Oxford:
Splendid choice, here are just a few:
The Jericho, 56 Walton Street,
Oxford,
OX2 6AE A 600-year-old pub five minutes walk from Balliol College. Unfortunately, since our last visit many years ago - when it boasted a choice of up to 11 beers - it's now a Greene King inn. Open from 11am Saturday Food served. Click for street map The Lamb & Flag 12 St Giles. Historic free house run by a community trust and refurbished. Featured on Morse and literary figures such as Tolkein and CS Lewis drank here, but expect students. Guest beers. DAFTS recommended. . The Bear Inn 6 Alfred Street (behind Town Hall). A 13th century pub, said to be the city's smallest. A Fuller's pub. Another with a Morse connection, the pub's renowned for its collection of ties, one of which helped Morse solve a murder. The Royal Blenheim 13 St Ebbs Street, Oxford, OX1 1PT
The King's Arms, Church Rd, Sandford-on-Thames
Trout Inn Godstow Road, Wolvercote
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