Truro finish the penultimate month of league action in 2024-25 on the road at Chelmsford City tomorrow – 3.00pm.
Melbourne Community Stadium is a 670-mile round trip, to and from the Truro City Stadium, with almost 11 hours spent on the road.
This match will be the second of our three visits to grounds that are surrounded by an athletics track, with Enfield visited last week and Hornchurch next month.
City’s last trip to Chelmsford came in November 2023 and the side picked up a morale boosting 2-1 win thanks to goals from Harvey Greenslade and Sam Sanders.
Earlier this term, here at the TCS, City trailed 1-0 entering the final five minutes, before two late Tyler Harvey goals snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
After finishing in the play-offs last term, Chelmsford have been marooned in mid-table this time round, as boss Robbie Simpson has told the club he will be leaving his role as first team chief, to be replaced by former Braintree boss Angelo Harrop.
Directions
Via A30/M5/M4/M25/A12 – 336 miles (5 hours 40 minutes)
Melbourne Community Stadium, Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2EH
Parking
There are a small number of parking spaces on a matchday, located at the ground. When that is full, parking is available on streets surrounding the ground, with Chelmsford asking visiting fans to make use of public transport, to reduce congestion.
However, if supporters do use their own cars, they are asked to be considerate of local residents and to not block access to driveways or garages.
The Ground
The Melbourne Community Stadium is a largely open stadium, dominated by the Main Stand on the east side. This covered all seated stand is raised above pitch level, meaning that spectators must climb a small set of steps to access it.
It has a capacity of around 1,000 seats. In front of the seated area lower down there are a few rows of terrace. The stand is cantilevered meaning that there are no supporting pillars to impede your view.
Opposite, on the other side of the pitch, just beyond the perimeter is the back wall of the nearby Sports & Athletics Centre. A small overhanging roof has been fitted to this back wall, which also has a large clock centrally positioned, to provide some cover for a few rows of seating below.
At both ends, the club have installed small temporary blocks of terrace in the area directly behind each goal. One of these terraces at the North End of the stadium also has a cover.
Admission Prices
Chelmsford offer discounted tickets for purchasing in advance, with this option available until 12.00pm on the day of the game.
- Adults: £14
- Concession / Senior 65+: £9
- Student 17-24 (with supporting documents): £4
- Youth aged 12-17: £4
- Child aged 12 with a paying adult: Free
All prices on the turnstile rise by £3 for adults and concessions, with students and youths rising by £2.50.
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