Bayliss Avenue

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Bayliss Avenue is a football stadium in Thamesmead, London. The official capacity is 6000 (the vast majority standing) and the ground is nicknamed 'The Prison' as it is located near Belmarsh.

Bayliss Avenue was officially opened in August 1988 with a match against the then FA Cup holders Wimbledon.

The clubhouse, pitches and car park and other original facilities were constructed at a cost of £450,000, and further improvements were carried out in 2000, including the addition of perimeter railings and hard standing on the dugout side of the pitch.

Improvements have continued since then, including the erection of a new 125 seat stand, replacing two smaller stands with bench seating. Unfortunately, problems with vandalism have led to the clubhouse being fortified and the playing area surrounded with high mesh fencing, which also encloses the players' walkway from the clubhouse/dressing rooms to the pitch. There is also a large car park, however traffic noise from the busy A2016 flyover that runs past the far end of the pitch is a constant irritant.