Lincoln Road: Peterborough Sports FC
From Peterborough Sports FC
When Peterborough Sports were promoted into the United Counties League in 2012, a decision was taken to upgrade the ground that the team plays its games at. The location of the stadium is Lincoln Road, which is to be found to the north of the town centre. It takes its name from the road on which the ground is built. It is not to be confused with Weston Homes Stadium, which is where Peterborough United play their games, but can often catch people out who aren’t paying attention and head to the wrong part of Peterborough. Lincoln Road is basic in its nature, but does the job for Peterborough Sports’ games.
The club itself was established as a non-competitive works side under the title of the Brotherhoods Engineering Works back in 1908. The factory was the first to manufacture a steam turbine engine, which is where the club gets its nickname of ‘The Turbines’ from. In the 1990s the side became known as Bearings Direct, then in 2001 another re-brand was on the cards when the club adopted its current name. The club has enjoyed some big moments in its history, including the fact that Victor Watson, who scored 326 goals for West Ham United, once represented the side. The club has played its games at Lincoln Road throughout its existence.
Stats
| Lincoln Road Stats | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2299 |
| Average Attendance | 404 |
| Pitch Size | 101 x 64 (6464) |
| Nickname | The Road |
| Owner | Peterborough Sports FC |
| Sponsor | PIMS |
| Clubs Hosted | Peterborough Sports |
| Peterborough Sports FC Stats | |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1908 |
| Nickname | The Turbines |
| Rivals | Peterborough United |
| Kit | Orange (Home) / Yellow (Away) |
| Shirt Sponsor | Vital Energy |
| Team Owner | Tim Woodward |
Lincoln Road Photos
Lincoln Road Seating Plan and Where to Sit
In 2012, there were big changes to Lincoln Road that saw a covered seating area erected along one side of the pitch. There is a covered terrace behind one of the goals, with an uncovered terrace at the other end that is obviously far from idea in inclement weather conditions. Another standing area is available opposite the main stand, with the total capacity on offer at Lincoln Road coming in at 2,300. Segregation is rarely in place, meaning that travelling supporters can expect to be located wherever they like.
Peterborough Sports FC Ticket Prices
When it comes to the cost of tickets to see The Turbines play live, there are numerous things that you will have to take into account. The likes of your age and personal circumstances are important. There is no discount for buying your tickets in advance, but the following were the prices during the 2023-2024 season, which should give you an idea of how much you’re likely to have to pay:
- Adults – £16
- Concessions – £12
- Students – £8
- 13-17-year-olds – £8
- Under-13s – Free
In terms of what makes a concession, it is people who receive their full pension or are considered to be disabled. Students will need to have a valid student ID card, whilst Under-13s need to be with a full-paying adult.
How To Get Peterborough Sports FC Tickets
When clubs spend their time playing non-league football, which is the case with Peterborough Sports, they have to compete for the attention of football fans with the likes of the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two sides. As a result, they don’t want to put any obstacles in the way of a supporter getting to enjoy the football on offer, so Peterborough Sports are in line with other non-league sides in having an excellent website. You can get all sorts of information from it, with the hope being that you’ll be able to buy tickets on it soon too. At the moment, tickets are just at the turnstile.
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Getting To Lincoln Road
Train – If you’re hoping to get the train to Lincoln Road then you’ll be able to get one to Peterborough Train Station from either London or Birmingham. The bad news is that the station is around 40 minutes away from the ground on foot.
Bus – There are buses that run close to the stadium, which are a good option for those travelling in by train who don’t fancy a 40 minute or so trek out to the ground. Bus number 1 and number 62 both stop close to Lincoln Road, so they’re the ones to take.
Car – How you’ll get to the ground will depend entirely on where it is that you’re coming from. If you’re heading in from the North and the West then you’ll be taking the A1 to the A47, leaving that when you see the sign for the ‘Town Centre’. You’ll want to get onto the A15 and then follow the signs. From the South, the Northbound A1 is the one to take until its end, then getting onto the A47 and following the above information. From the East you’ll be able to take the A47 straight away.
By Air – Peterborough’s location is such that you will want to consider flying into one of the London airports. London Heathrow is probably the most convenient, with Stansted being the closest geographically. You might also want to think about flying into Birmingham International, although it is a bit further afield.
Taxi – Taxi costs will obviously depend on how far you’re travelling and how heavy the traffic is. If you’re hopping one from the train station out to the ground then you can expect to pay about £15 or so.
Parking Near Lincoln Road
There is car parking at Fullbridge Academy on Keeton Road, which is welcoming to away supporters. There are only 55 spaces, however, so you’ll need to be quick if you wish to snag one of them for a £3 per car charge. You’ll then have a walk of about ten minutes to the stadium.
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About Peterborough Sports FC
In 1908, a works team was established for a factory in Peterborough and took on the name ‘Brotherhoods Engineering Works’. For a time, the side was non-competitive, but eventually that changed and the side joined the Northants League for the 1919-1920 season. Within a few years the club had moved to the Third Division of the Peterborough & District League. The club bounced around the lower divisions for a time, then a big change came in 1999, which was when the club changed its name to become Bearings Direct. That didn’t last for long, however, with a re-brand to Peterborough Sports just two years later.
In recent times the club has seen some progression, including promotion to the Premier Division at the end of the 2015-2016 season after winning Division One. They also won the League Cup, defeating Holbeach United in the final. They also added the Junior Cup and the Hinchingbrooke Cup to their trophy cabinet. They then won the Premier Division with 112 points, creeping up through the divisions to the point that they gained promotion into the National League North. That came thanks to a play-off win over Alvechurch in the semi-finals and Coalville Town in the final when The Turbines had finished as runners-up in the Premier Division Central.
Lincoln Road History
It is fair to say that Lincoln Road isn’t the best and most impressive stadium in the country. Even so, it is a good place to watch football matches and has been upgraded and improved since 2012. The improvements were needed, given the fact that the club has played its home games here ever since it was first formed. The improvements were quite dramatic, including the building of a new seated stand that saw room for 166 people to sit and watch the match. In May 2023 more changes came about, with the club getting the approval of the National League and Football Association to play in the National League North.
There is decent accessible seating in the ground, which is good news for those that need it. That includes a purpose-built wheelchair viewing platform, which is located at the Lincoln Road end of the ground and is available to those that require it. The decision that arrived in May was good news for the club, given the fact that it had initially missed the deadline for the required upgrades to be carried out. The new owner, Tim Woodward, was able to push that deadline back, but the club knuckled down and managed to get the work done before the renewed deadline. This allowed Peterborough Sports to remain in the National League North.