Five Oldest Football Stadiums in the World
Football
or soccer in some parts of the world in its current form arose in England in
the middle of the 19th century. But varied versions of the game existed much
earlier. As a result most
of the oldest football stadiums can be traced to England.
or soccer in some parts of the world in its current form arose in England in
the middle of the 19th century. But varied versions of the game existed much
earlier. As a result most
of the oldest football stadiums can be traced to England.
Here are the oldest
football stadiums today.
football stadiums today.
5. Rodney parade
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Rodney parade |
Officially opened in
1877, Rodney parade is not only the home of Newport County AFA but also of
Newport Rugby Club and Newport Gwent Dragons.
The stadium was used
for the first time in 1876 when Newport played Cardiff in a rugby game. The
ground has a seating capacity of 8,700.
for the first time in 1876 when Newport played Cardiff in a rugby game. The
ground has a seating capacity of 8,700.
4. Stamford bridge
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Stamford bridge |
Commonly known as the
‘The bridge’ Stamford bridge hosts home matches for Chelsea FC. The stadium was
opened to public use on April 1877. It has a capacity of 41,798 and it’s the
8th largest in the premier league.
3. Tannadice park
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Tannadice park |
Located in Dundee
Scotland, Tannadice park is the home ground of Dundee United FC.
The stadium has been
operational since 1870 and has a seating capacity of 14,223.
operational since 1870 and has a seating capacity of 14,223.
2. Field mill one
call Stadium
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Field mill one call Stadium |
Known as the One Call
Stadium because of sponsorship, Field Mill claims second spot as the oldest
football ground.
There are reports that
stadium hosted football matches as early as 1950 but it’s first recorded match
was in 1961.
stadium hosted football matches as early as 1950 but it’s first recorded match
was in 1961.
The stadium is the
home ground of Mansfield Town FC and has a seating capacity 9,189.
home ground of Mansfield Town FC and has a seating capacity 9,189.
1. Bramall Lane
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Bramall Lane |
Built in 1855 Bramall
Lane stadium is the oldest stadium in the world still to be hosting national
and international football matches. Sheffield United football club calls it
their home.
Prior to hosting its
first football match in 1862, Bramall lane Stadium was home to six different
cricket clubs including Wednesday cricket club which later became Sheffield
Wednesday Football club.
first football match in 1862, Bramall lane Stadium was home to six different
cricket clubs including Wednesday cricket club which later became Sheffield
Wednesday Football club.
Bramall lane stadium
has a current seating capacity of 32,702.
has a current seating capacity of 32,702.
