After Saturday's goalless draw with Exeter City, Colchester United are back on the road for a Tuesday night fixture that brings a very practical challenge for supporters as well as a football one. The trip to Chesterfield on Tuesday 20th October at 7:45pm is a midweek journey to Derbyshire, and with the away end already sold out, the focus now is on making the night as straightforward as possible for anyone still making plans.
The match at the SMH Group Stadium is a long one by League Two standards, with the journey covering 170 miles and taking a little over 3 hours, or closer to 4 hours depending on traffic and route. That alone makes timing important, especially for supporters travelling after work or trying to avoid the worst of the evening congestion.
Tickets, collection and timing
For away fans who already have collected tickets, those can be picked up from the Colchester United club shop from 12pm on Tuesday. The away end blocks for visiting supporters are E1, E2 and E3, so that is the area to note for anyone heading into the ground. With the allocation gone, there is no extra breathing room on the ticket side, which makes the remaining logistics even more important.
Chesterfield's official visitor guide sets out the practical route and access details for supporters making the trip. The route information points to the M1, Junction 29 and then the A617, with local directions also referencing Stonegravels Way, Sheffield Road, Tesco roundabout and South and East approaches near the ground. The stadium postcode is S41 8NZ, which should help with sat-nav planning.
Parking and arrival
There is pre-booked parking available at the stadium for £16 per match, and away supporters can use that option before the game. Chesterfield also notes parking around Canal Wharf, Casa Hotel and Lockoford Lane in its visitor information, but the safest move for those who want certainty is to plan ahead rather than rely on late availability. With the game kicking off at 7:45pm, arriving early is the most sensible way to avoid a rushed entrance.
There is a lot packed into a simple away trip here: a late kick-off, a long drive and limited ticket availability. But for Colchester United supporters heading to Chesterfield, the key details are now clear. Collect tickets from 12pm, aim for the away end in E1, E2 and E3, and allow plenty of time for the journey to Derbyshire. On a Tuesday night, that kind of planning can matter almost as much as the result itself.
