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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Boundary Park

Oldham Athletic, Oldham. Away support sits in the Chadderton Stand (approx. 2,000). Nearest station is Oldham Mumps, 25 min or short bus. By road: M60 J20/21.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Pennine winter weather — January fixtures can be affected by snow given the ground's exposed, elevated position.
  • Oldham Christmas lights switch-on — Late November town-centre events can add congestion near Oldham Mumps.
Stylised illustration of Boundary Park in Oldham
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Getting there

  • Bus from Oldham Mumps — Regular buses run up to Boundary Park, much quicker than the uphill walk.
  • Metrolink to Oldham — Manchester's tram network connects to Oldham town centre, with buses onward to the ground.
  • Driving — M60 J20 or J21, then follow signs; the ground has decent official parking.
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Safe away spots

  • The Ashton Arms — Popular pub in the town centre before heading up to the ground. Map
  • Oldham Market food stalls — Traditional market with good value food in the town centre. Map
  • Ground concourse — Classic northern pie-and-Bovril fare. Map
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Worth the detour

Gallery Oldham

Local art and history museum in the town centre.

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Alexandra Park

Historic Victorian park, a pleasant walk from the town centre.

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Saddleworth villages

Picturesque Pennine villages a short drive away, good for a longer visit.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Cask micropub

    Small, quiet ale house in Oldham town centre away from matchday crowds.

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  • Tommyfield Market café

    Old-fashioned local café inside the market hall, used mainly by locals.

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  • Foxdenton Park

    Quiet green space near Chadderton, little-visited by away fans on the way to the ground.

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Transport alert

Standard Saturday

Nothing unusual in the Oldham diary for this date. Book advance rail tickets 12 weeks out and check the operator's works page the Monday before.

Ground note

Boundary Park sits on a hill and can be exposed to strong wind and rain — dress for it.

Ground note

The walk from Oldham Mumps is uphill and lengthy — the bus is the better option for most fans.