Cobblers on the road again... fans' away day guide as Town head to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium to take on Cheltenham Town

A loyal following of Town fans will make the trip to the superbly-named Jonny-Rocks Stadium, with Keith Curle's men hoping to build on Saturday's 2-0 success over Exeter City and maintain their promotion ambition.

So here is a quick guide to getting to Cheltenham, and what all of those travelling can expect to find once they get there.

Fixture: Cheltenham Town v Northampton Town

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Competition: Sky Bet League Two

Weather forecast for Tuesday: 4C, cloudy

Cheltenham nickname: The Robins

Club formed: 1887

League club since: 2016 - Cheltenham were promoted back to the Football League just 12 months after their relegation from League Two in May, 2015. They had originally been promoted to the League for the first time in the club's history in 1999

Manager: Michael Duff

Home colours: Red and white striped shirts, white shorts, red socks

Stadium: The Jonny-Rocks Stadium

Address: Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5NA

Ground capacity: 7,066

Record attendance: 8,326, versus Reading, FA Cup first round, November 17, 1956

Average attendance this season (not including leasing.com Trophy matches): 3,396

Highest attendance this season: 5,788, versus Forest Green Rovers, Nove,ber 2, 2019

Lowest attendance this season: 2,632, versus Macclesfield Town, October 22, 2019

Distance from the PTS Academy Stadium (by road): 77 miles

Most recent Cobblers visit: Cheltenham Town 3 Cobblers 1, March 23, 2019 - The Robins eased to victory, with Dean Bowditch's 89th-minute strike nothing more than a consolation

Cobblers' overall record at Whaddon Road: P 16 W 3 D 5 L 8 - The Cobblers haven't won at Whaddon Road since Luke Guttridge's stunning strike gave Aidy Boothroyrd's team a 1-0 win in the play-off semi-final second-leg back on May 5, 2013. That is only one of three wins the team have managed in Gloucestershire, the others coming in 2009 and 2006.

Away fan stand: Away supporters are housed in the Hazlewoods Stand, which is at the Whaddon Road End of the stadium. The stand was built in 2005 and has 1,100 seats.

Is the stand for away fans covered?: Yes

Admission prices: Adult £22; Senior 65+, student, wheelchair £16; Under 18 £8. Advanced sales from the PTS end at 10am on matchday, and any sales on arrival at Cheltenham Town will be cash only

Postcode for SatNav: GL52 5NA

Parking: Car parking is limited at the stadium, but a car park space can be pre-booked by contacting the Ticket Office on 01242 573558 (selecting option 1). Matchday parking costs £6 per vehicle. Street parking in the immediate vicinity is restricted.

Nearest train station: Nearest train station is Cheltenham Spa Railway Station. There are frequent train routes run between Cheltenham and Birmingham, and Cheltenham and London. To get to the ground from Cheltenham Spa railway station it is best to get a taxi (there is a taxi rank at the station) as it is a 30-minute walk to the ground.

Cobblers travel clubs: Sixfields Travel Club - Departing from PTS Academy Stadium at 3.15pm. Fares £15 adults, £10 juniors and there will pub/meal stop en-route. For all bookings, please call Jenny on 01604 706401.

Cobblers Trust Travel - Details for Details for the match at Whaddon Road are as follows. Pick-ups: 2.55pm Blackthorn; 3pm Weston Favell; 3.05pm Trumpet, 3.10pm County Tavern, 3.15pm White Elephant, 3.20pm Cock Hotel, 3.25pm Kings Heath/Bants Lane, 3.30pm Sixfields (Opp KFC). The cost is £15 for adults, £10 for accompanied U16s. The late afternoon stop is in Evesha. To book please ring Jim on 07840 355864 between 09.00 - 21.00 (Text accepted 24/7)

Nearest pub for away fans (details from footballgroundguide.com): There is a club bar at the ground called the Robins Nest which allows in small numbers of away fans for a £1 admission fee. Around a 10 minute walk away from the ground are the Sudeley Arms and The Conservatory on Prestbury Road on the outskirts of the town centre. To find these pubs, turn right out of the club car park, and then turn left at the end of the road. Go straight over the roundabout, and The Sudeley Arms is on your left and the Conservatory is further up on your right. Otherwise, very near to the ground is the Parklands Social Club, where you can also park your car (£5). Simply go down Whaddon Road, passing the ground and the bowling club on your left. Take the first left hand turn and the entrance to the social club car park is a short distance down on the left.

Next Cobblers away trip: Grimsby Town, Saturday, February 29, 2020