The Oldest Football Grounds in Great Britain

The oldest football grounds in the United Kingdom...

Football has been played in the United Kingdom for more than 150 years, and there are several old football grounds in the UK.  Here are some of the oldest football grounds in the UK:

Sandygate Road, Sheffield

Sandygate Road is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest football ground in the world, having hosted its first football match in 1860.


Bramall Lane, Sheffield

Bramall Lane is the oldest major football ground in the UK, having hosted its first football match in 1862. It is home to Sheffield United FC.


The Oval, London

The Oval in London is the oldest football ground in the capital and one of the oldest in the UK, having hosted its first football match in 1872. It is the home ground of Corinthian-Casuals FC.


Anfield, Liverpool

Anfield is one of the oldest football grounds in the UK, having hosted its first football match in 1884. It is the home ground of Liverpool FC.


Goodison Park, Liverpool

Goodison Park is another old football ground in Liverpool, having hosted its first football match in 1892. It is the home ground of Everton FC.


Deepdale, Preston

Deepdale in Preston is one of the oldest football grounds in the UK, having hosted its first football match in 1878. It is the home ground of Preston North End FC.


St. James' Park, Newcastle

St. James' Park is another old football ground in the UK, having hosted its first football match in 1892. It is the home ground of Newcastle United FC.

These are just some of the oldest football grounds in the UK, and there are many more with a rich history and tradition.

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