The Exiles are back on the road this weekend as we travel to Shrewsbury Town for our Sky Bet League Two fixture at the Croud Meadow. Below is your away-day guide to help you prepare for the trip, brought to you by The Turmeric Co.
The Stadium
Shrewsbury Town play at the Croud Meadow, located on Oteley Road, Shrewsbury (SY2 6ST). The modern all-seater stadium holds just under 10,000 spectators and visiting supporters are located in the North Stand.
The concourse provides a range of food and drink including Wright’s Pies, Rollover hot dogs, crisps, chocolate, hot and cold drinks and a variety of alcoholic beverages.
The match will operate full segregation and away fans must enter via the designated turnstiles at the North Stand.
Flags and Instruments
Flag Policy
- Flags up to 2m x 1m may be brought into the stadium without prior permission.
- Poles must be made of lightweight plastic and no longer than 1.5m.
- Metal and wooden poles are not allowed.
- Larger flags must be approved in advance and require proof that they are fire retardant.
- Flags may be draped across seats where space allows. Please speak to a steward for guidance.
- Flags must not contain any abusive or offensive wording or imagery.
Instrument Policy
- Drums and other musical instruments are not permitted in the away end.
Food and Drink
The stadium is located next to Meole Brace Retail Park, where travelling supporters can find a range of food and drink options such as McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee and Starbucks.
If you are looking for a pub, The Wild Pig and The Charles Darwin are both within a 10 to 15 minute walk of the ground. They offer hot meals, a range of beers and ciders and also provide matchday parking.
Both home and away fans are welcome in the FanZone, located next to the Community Football Hub by the South Stand. The FanZone offers live music along with food and drink options.
Getting to the Croud Meadow
By Car
- The full address is Shrewsbury Town FC, Croud Meadow, Oteley Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ST.
- On-site parking is limited and requires pre-booking or a permit.
- Parking costs £10 and cash is preferred.
- Meole Brace Park and Ride (SY3 9NB) offers parking for £5 and closes at 6pm for Saturday fixtures.
- Do not park in residential streets or on grass verges as restrictions are enforced.
A dedicated drop-off zone is located inside the stadium car park. Supporters should not arrange drop-offs on Oteley Road for safety reasons.
By Train
Shrewsbury Station is approximately two miles from the stadium. While there is no public bus service directly to the ground, supporters can use the ST1 Shuttle Bus on matchdays.
Matchday Buses
ST1 Town Centre and Shirehall Shuttle
- Picks up from Bus Station Stand S and Shirehall.
- Returns depart 10 minutes after full-time.
- Adult fare is £6 return from the town centre.
- Under 5s travel free.
ST2 Telford, ST3 Oswestry, ST4 Whitchurch and Wem
- All operated by Celtic Travel and run directly to the stadium.
- Adult returns range from £9 to £10.
ST5 Ludlow and ST6 Bishops Castle
- Independently organised and require pre-booking.
- Adult returns range from £11 to £12.
More information is available on Shrewsbury Town’s website.
Tickets
For those travelling and purchasing tickets on the day, the away ticket office is located outside the North Stand, close to the away turnstiles. Please remember that sales of tickets on the day are cash only.
Club Shop
Shrewsbury Town’s club shop is located across the car park behind the South Stand. It opens from 10am on Saturdays and offers a wide range of merchandise for supporters collecting souvenirs from away grounds.
Golden Gamble
Supporters can enter the Golden Gamble draw for £1, with tickets sold outside the ground.
Each ticket enters you into a half-time draw where 50 percent of the takings go to the winner, often totalling more than £400.
Contact Information
Shrewsbury Town Football Club
Croud Meadow, Oteley Road
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY2 6ST
Telephone: 01743 289177
Email: info@shrewsburytown.co.uk