Top 10 Lost Football Grounds in the United Kingdom

 

What were the best lost grounds in the United Kingdom? 

The United Kingdom has a long history of having unique and atmospheric stadiums, both old and new. But, in this modern age, we are seeing more old-style stadiums being knocked down and replaced with modern stands that lack any sort of character and tradition. 

As a tribute to the old grounds that no longer exist, here is our top 10 favourite lost football stadiums in the United Kingdom...

10. Ninian Park

Ninian Park was a football stadium in the Leckwith area of Cardiff, Wales, that was the home of Cardiff City for 99 years. Opened in 1910 with a single wooden stand, it underwent numerous renovations during its lifespan and hosted fixtures with over 60,000 spectators in attendance.

9. The Baseball Ground

The Baseball Ground was a stadium in Derby that was first used for baseball, as the home of Derby Baseball Club from 1890 until 1898, and then for football, as the home of Derby County from 1895 until 1997. They have since moved onto Pride Park. 

8. Roker Park

Roker Park was a football ground in Roker, which was the home of Sunderland from 1898 to 1997, before the club moved to the Stadium of Light. Its final capacity was around 22,500, with only a small part being seated; it had been much higher, attracting a record crowd of 75,118.

7. Burnden Park

Burnden Park was the home of English football club Bolton Wanderers who played home games there between 1895 and 1997. As well as hosting the 1901 FA Cup final replay, it was the scene in 1946 of one of the greatest disasters in English football, and the subject of an L. S. Lowry painting.

6. Gay Meadow

Gay Meadow was the home ground of Shrewsbury Town football club in Shropshire, England. Just outside the town centre, on the banks of the River Severn, it opened in 1910. It had a capacity of just 8,000, but is widely regarded as a fan-favourite. 

5. Highfield Road

Coventry City's former home, Highfield Road, was your typical old-school footy ground, and a real favourite for many away supporters. In fact, most Sky Blues fans will tell you that they'd much rather be back at Highfield Road than where they are now. 

4. Highbury

Arsenal's former home, Highbury, was a favourite for many fans across the country. This stadium was a perfect example of what was so special about British football stadiums. Unfortunately, the club outgrew the stadium, and had no choice but to move to their 60,000 capacity stadium, up the road.

 

3. The Dell

The Dell on Milton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, was the home ground of Southampton F.C. between 1898 and 2001. It was built in 1897, and had a ground capacity of 15,200. Saints have since moved to St Marys. 

2. Upton Park

West Ham's former fortress, Upton Park, was a great ground in itself, with its old-school features, and situated at the heart of what was the proper West-End community. Their new home lacks any sort of character and identity, which makes the switch even more sad. 

1. Maine Road

Maine Road was a football stadium in Moss Side, Manchester, that was home to Manchester City from 1923 to 2003. It hosted FA Cup semi-finals, the Charity Shield, a League Cup final and England matches. City have since moved to the Etihad Stadium. 

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