StadiumDBSands Venue Stadium (Glanford Park)
| Capacity | 9 088 |
|---|---|
| 1,678 (Away section) | |
| Country | England |
| City | Scunthorpe |
| Clubs | Scunthorpe United FC |
| Inauguration | 1988 |
| Record attendance | 9,077 (Scunthorpe United - Manchester United, 22.09.2010) |
| Cost | £2,5 m |
| Address | Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TD |
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Sands Venue Stadium – stadium description
It’s famous for one single reason. In 1988 Scunthorpe United were the very first club in over 30 years to have a new ground in England. No wonder some call it the beginning of a revolution in English football that was struggling with serious safety regulation issues in late 1980’s.
The name given to this simple, single-tiered venue comes from Glanford Borough that used to exist there, but has been dissolved later. Since United aren’t playing above third tier in league system, they’re allowed to have a portion of terracing inside the stadium.
Despite announcements from 2006, the ground hasn’t been redeveloped yet. First phase was supposed to be a second tier to one of the stands.
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