Matchdays are well-supported here: the pub posts specific football TV listings (e.g., Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston) and promotes sport on its socials, so you can watch live games pre- or post-match. Food is served daily until 9pm, useful for early kick-offs or late finishes. An Oxford United fan report describes using The Blind Monkey as a pre-match stop “north of the ground,” showing it’s a workable base away from the most crowded spots near Hillsborough. The bar offers both mainstream lagers and local cask from Don Valley Brewery, so mixed groups can find something they like. There’s also plenty of outdoor/covered space, which helps larger groups on busy matchdays.