Bescot Stadium
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| Full name | Bescot Stadium |
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| Built | 1990 |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Capacity | 11,300 |
| Home of | Walsall F.C. |
| Pitch size | 110 x 73 yards |
Bescot Stadium, situated in Walsall, England, is the home ground of Walsall Football Club. It was built in 1990, replacing the club's previous ground, Fellows Park, which was located a quarter of a mile away.
It currently has a capacity of 11,300 following an extension to the Floors-2-Go Stand (still referred to by some fans as the Gilbert Alsop Stand) during the 2003/04 season. It is now an all-seater stadium with disabled, educational and conferencing facilities that make it a focal point for the local residential and business communities.
The stadium is also to host England under-21 international matches, and England women's international matches.
The nearby railway station, previously known as Bescot, was renamed Bescot Stadium station in order to serve the stadium.
[edit] Record Attendance
The stadium's record attendance of 11,049 was set against Rotherham United on May 9 2004, the last day of the 2003-04 season in which Walsall were relegated to Football League One. However, 25,453 spectators were present for the team's Second Division match against Newcastle United on August 29th, 1961 at Fellow's Park, due to standing being allowed in those days.
[edit] Future plans
Plans to develop the Homeserve Stand (which usually caters for away supporters) were announced by the club during 2005. The proposed development would mean the stand adopted a similar look to the Floors-2-Go Stand, which stands opposite it. As a part of the redevelopment, a large advertising board on the back of the stand facing the M6 motorway will be built and rented, covering the costs of the build. Due to the clubs fall from the Championship to League Two in the space of three seasons, the redevelopment plans have been halted, though they still remain in place, and are likely to be continued with if an advertiser can be found.
[edit] Related Links
- Internet Football Grounds Guide
- Internet Football Grounds Review
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