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Where do you think you're going? : Peterborouh
By Nathan Jackson June 8 2007
One of Lincoln's most highly antipated derbies returns for the 3rd season in a row as the Imps visit the old-school home of Peterborough United, London Road. It's a ground where City have done fairly well in recent visits, our last defeat being a right thrashing in the last season that Lincoln City got promoted.

peterboroughpredictionThis is a the big one as a lot of Lincoln fans are concerned. This could potentially be the final time City will have the terrace behind the goal as Peterborough currently have plans to change that end to a seated stand.

Most of the Peterborough fans seem decent enough, but their atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired.

That will be a good thing due to the lack of visability from Peterborough's away end. It also gets very crowded as the Stacey West lot come in 5 minutes before kick off and try to shove people out of the way near the back so they can fit in, often crushing other people.

However, if you prefer to take a seat then a handful are made available in the stand to the right of the terrace. I have yet to be in here so I know nothing about the view from that stand.

Anyway, the are plenty of pubs near the ground with one directly opposite the ground. This is where the away fans who come on the train will be shoved into this pub if you're wearing a City shirt or admitting to being an Imps fan.

Other than the pubs, the town centre is near the ground and there is a fine selection of shops available, although the majority see you head away from the ground.

TRAINS TO P'BORO FROM LINCOLN

LEAVES

CHANGES

ARRIVES

7:54

1

8:57

9:10

1

10:32

10:15

0

11:41

10:23

1

11:32

11:12

0

12:34

As for getting there via the train is quite simply with some direct trains and some requiring you to change at Newark. I'm sure from that summary that you will be able figure out which service it which.

Right, on the way back requires you to to take a bit of a hurried walk if you don't want to wait until 90 minutes after kick off. Infact, you have to leave and not stop walking at a frantic pace until you reach the train station. I've walked very fast in recent years and only made the station with just a minute or two to go. Now, if you do make that then you could potentially be home just after 6.

TRAINS FROM P'BORO TO LINCOLN

LEAVES

CHANGES

ARRIVES

17:16

1

19:19

18:26

2

19:30

19:27

1

20:38

Despite of what the table on your left says, there is a train back from Newark that leaves a minute after the 17:16 train gets into Newark. The only reason you won't see it on the national rail website is that they leave at least a 5 minute gap between trains. If you miss this then you might as well have taken your time getting the Peterborough station because the next train leaves Newark after the next Peterborough train pulls in.

To get to the ground from the station, head right to the other end of the station car park and exit the far end, still had in the same direction until you reach the town centre and traffic lights between two sets of shopping areas. Turn right here and keep walking for about 5 minutes and the ground is on your left.

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