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Layer Road was a League ground for 58 seasons;
from July 1st, 1992 to
June 30th, 2008
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from July 1st, 1950 to
June 30th, 1990
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Layer Road was the 161st
ground
to be used for a League game.
Current Capacity 6,320
Year opened 1909 Year closed 2008
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| GROUND HISTORY adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds" |
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The site was first used in 1906 by the 4th Battalion Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Colchester Town FC took over when they vacated it in 1909 and bought it in 1919. No substantial improvements took place until the 1930s when a stand was built on the south side and covering installed on the north and east sides. During this period the club turned professional, as Colchester United FC, and the record attendance of 19,072 was set at the abandoned FA Cup 1st Round tie v. Reading on November 27th, 1948.
Some improvements were made following their election to the Football League in 1950 with the installation of covers over the terraces on each side of the main stand but it was not until the 1990s that a new roof was installed on the north side and the west end converted to seating and supplied with a roof. The capacity at the start of the 2007/8 season was 6,200 with 1,877 seats and the pitch size was 110 x 70 yards. In 2008 the club moved to the Colchester Community Stadium. |
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GROUND DETAILS adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide" |
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