StadiumDBBristol Memorial Stadium
| Capacity | 9 834 |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| City | Bristol |
| Clubs | Bristol Rovers FC |
| Inauguration | 24.09.1921 |
| Renovations | 1996 |
| Address | Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AQ |
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Bristol Memorial Stadium – stadium description
Although the ground exists since 1921, it was only in 1996 that football started being played here regularly. Bristol Rovers FC took advantage of the home side Bristol Rugby seeking extra funding in difficult situation and moved in as a shareholder, claiming majority. From the start Rovers could use the new west stand with skyboxes that was erected the very same year.
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