Match Information
Chasetown v Kidsgrove Athletic
Pitching-In Northern Premier League West
Tuesday 8th September 2026
Kick-off: 19:45
The Scholars Ground, Church Street, Burntwood, WS7 3QL

Entry fees
Adult: £12
Concession: £8
Under 18: £5
Under 10: Free with paying adult

There are two separate entrances for each home game. The main turnstiles are just to the left of the main Clubhouse, which takes cash payments, while the left-hand gate is open and ready for any card payments. Please arrive early to avoid congestion.
Anybody under the age of 16 must be supervised by a responsible parent or guardian.

Travel and parking

By car
From Kidsgrove Athletic

Travel south past Talke and take the left turn onto the A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent. Travel through Queensway, passing Stoke-on-Trent station and the Bet365 Stadium. Turn onto the M6 at Junction 15, and subsequently the M6 toll. Come off the M6 toll at the A5195 and subsequently onto Ogley Hay Road and turn off the roundabout, along Highfields Road and onto Church Street.

For information about parking, see below.

By bus
There are two buses, Number 60, and Number 8, that stop within half a mile of the ground. The number 8, run by National Express, is more frequent. The bus will travel down the main high street and stop opposite the bowling green, situated next to the roundabout by the co-op at the bottom of the high street. Please consult the available online timetables so that you arrive within plenty of time.

By train
The nearest train station for the ground is Lichfield City, situated seven miles away from the ground. There is an adjacent bus station available, where the number 8 bus (see above) will take you to Chasetown.

Parking
Parking is readily available in and around the venue. Whilst the official car park is small, and reserved for players and officials, road parking on Church Street is often used on a matchday as well as the large public car park, situated round to the right at the bottom of Church Street.
Furthermore, slightly further up along the main high street, there is also a car park opposite The Crown Inn, in between Affinity HomeCare and Café Fika.

Places to visit outside of the ground
If supporters would like to enjoy a beverage within walking distance from the ground before, or after, attending the match, the following four pubs are available:

The Junction: 0.4 mi
The Uxbridge Arms: 0.4 mi
The Miners Rest: 0.5 mi
The Crown Inn: 0.5 mi

Inside The Scholars Ground

About the ground

Chasetown Football Club are pleased to have called The Scholars Ground their home since 1983, and work has continued since then, under the chairmanship of Mick Joiner until 2021 before he handed the reigns over to Steve Jones.

The Scholars Ground is situated in an area of natural beauty in Staffordshire, surrounded by a large, forested area, adjacent to the nearby Burntwood Rugby Club and just a short walk away from Chasewater.

There is plenty of space at this ground to either sit or stand to watch the match. There is a small terrace behind the goal next to The Stag Bar, with an area of blue seating just to the left of the goal.

Just outside the main clubhouse, there is an area of covered seating, whilst the area behind the other goal sees another covered seated section that stretches the length of the goalline.
There is also plenty of space behind both goals for younger children to have a kickabout, or run around with their friends, with mini goalposts setup.

Chasetown Football Club also allows dogs into the ground.

Refreshments

Food
Below are the three outlets that serve food at The Scholars Ground:

The Snack Shack – Next to the changing rooms. Serves hot food including pies (with or without peas and gravy) and sausage rolls.

The Stag Bar – Left corner of the ground. Serves hot food including burgers, chips, cheesy chips and hot dogs.

Main bar – Centre of the ground. Serves pringles and crisps

Drinks

Main bar – A large selection of alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and water.

The Stag Bar – A selection of alcoholic drinks.

Drinks cannot be taken outside unless in a plastic cup. Once you return your plastic,
Chasetown-branded cup to the main bar, you will gain part of your payment back.

Toilets

Toilets are in the main Clubhouse to the left of the bar, and also below the outside hospitality section.

Safety and safeguarding

If you are under 25, please bring a form of ID in the event of being asked to show proof of age upon the purchase of alcohol.

Anyone under the age of 16 that attends the game must be supervised by a responsible parent or guardian.

No pyros, smoke bombs, flares or fireworks are allowed in any circumstances.

In line with football and national law, Chasetown Football Club does not tolerate any offensive, discriminatory or derogatory language or behaviour. This includes, but is not limited to, racism, sexism and homophobia.

Failure to adhere to any or all of the above rules is likely to result in your ejection and/or temporary or permanent ban from The Scholars Ground. Other rules are also enforced at the discretion of staff at Chasetown Football Club.

Media coverage, programmes and teamsheets

Programmes can be purchased from inside the ground at £2 each and are available on the gate, at the main bar, and at the club shop.
Team news will be published between 30 and 45 minutes before kickoff.

Full matchday coverage will be available on X. Follow @ChasetownFC1954 and @OfficialKAFC.