ODSAL STADIUM
Odsal Stadium was a League ground for 2 seasons
from 7 Oct 1985 to 13 Dec 1986
The 171st ground used for a League game
Opened: 1985 • Closed: 1986
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Bradford City | 7 Oct 1985 | 13 Dec 1986 | Temp | These matches were played here whilst Valley Parade was being rebuilt following the fire of May 11th, 1985 |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 1985 | Bradford City | Moved from Valley Parade to Odsal Stadium |
| 13 Dec 1986 | Bradford City | Moved from Odsal Stadium to Valley Parade |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Construction of the ground commenced in the 1920s with the embankments composed of dumped refuse forming an oval bowl with a limited amount of cover on both sides but a nominal capacity of 150,000. When the Odsal Stadium opened in 1934, Bradford Northern RLFC moved in and as well as rugby the venue was used for speedway, stock-car racing, pony trotting and show jumping.
The stadium saw very little development before the record attendance of 102,569 was set at the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final Replay between Halifax and Warrington in May 1954. In 2002 it was refurbished as the home ground for Bradford Bulls RLFC.
The stadium saw very little development before the record attendance of 102,569 was set at the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final Replay between Halifax and Warrington in May 1954. In 2002 it was refurbished as the home ground for Bradford Bulls RLFC.
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Odsal Stadium