All you need to know for the trip on Wednesday. 

MK Dons play at the relatively new Stadium MK on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, at the moment the stadium holds 22,000, a capacity that the Dons have never managed to get near for one of their games, in fact the ground record is 17,717 that saw them plat Leicester last season, presuambly with a large contingent of Leicester fans.

With an average of only around 10,000 it means that the clubs owners havent bothered with completing the next stage of the stadium, so although the upper tiers are in place, there are no seats in them and they arent used.

Getting There

By Train

The nearest station is Bletchley which is around about two miles away from the stadium. There is a taxi rank outside otherwise you can embark on the 20-25minute walk to the stadium. The station is served by trains from London Euston & Birmingham New Street.

By Car

The stadium is situated at Denbigh North, just off the A5, south of Central Milton Keynes  and just north of Bletchley.  It is adjacent to a Retail Park with ASDA and IKEA, so expect some traffic congestion. For those familiar with MK�s grid road system the ground is on V6 Grafton Street on the junction with H9 Groveway 

Leave the M1 at Junction 14 and head towards Milton Keynes. Go straight over the first roundabout and at the next (where there is a Total Garage on the corner) turn left onto the V11 Tongwell Street. Proceed across one roundabout and at the next turn right onto the H8 Standing Way (A421). Continue alone the Standing Way going across a number of roundabouts. On reaching the Bleak Hall Roundabout turn left into the V6 Grafton Street. At the next roundabout, turn right and the stadium entrance is further down on the left.

Leave the M1 at junction 13 and take the second exit (A421) which runs parallel with the M1 for a mile before bending left. After 3 miles as you approach  a roundabout on the edge of the city take the second exit, this is called H9 Groveway, stay on this road going straight over 4 roundabouts, you will now approach the roundabout over the A5, and the stadium is in front of you slightly to the left, take the second exit.  The entrance to the stadium is first left at the traffic lights.

The total mileage is around 120 with the most direct route being via the M3 & M25 to the M1, although to avoid traffic you could go via Oxford and across country.

There are spaces for around 2,000 cars at the stadium at a cosst of £5, alternatively you can park a short walk away either on the industrial estate or near the pubs.

The Ground

Away supporters are located in the North East corner of the stadium where around 3,000 fans can be accommodated. On the plus side the stadium is a quality one i.e. it has not been built on the cheap. So the facilities are first class. The stadium has such creature comforts as big 'Emirates Style' comfy seats and the ability to continue to watch the game in progress, whilst eating a burger on the concourse. The view of the playing action and leg room are both good and the atmosphere not bad. The concourses are spacious and offer a good range of food.

 Like a number of new stadiums though, its main drawback is location, It is located adjacent to the A5, but well away from the centre of Milton Keynes, so there is little on offer in the way of pubs or eateries.

The nearest pub is a good 10 minutes walk from the stadium and this may be a good option, parking up there and walking as it may avoid congestion in the club car parks.  

Many visiting supporters recommend nearby Fenny Stratford which is around a 20 minute walk south of the stadium, here there are a plethora of pubs and even a chip shop, although its about a 1 1/4 miles away its a better bet than around the stadium and on the A5 for a quick getaway to the M1 avoiding Milton Keynes itself. 

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