THE NEST
The Nest was a League ground for 5 seasons
from 1 Jul 1920 to 30 Jun 1924
The 97th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1918 • Closed: 1924
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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| Croydon Common | 1 Aug 1908 | 31 May 1917 | |||
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Crystal Palace | 1 Aug 1918 | 31 Jul 1924 | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 3 in 1920. The match v. Exeter City on November 27th, 1920 was switched to The Dell. following crowd trouble at the fixture v. Southend United (2-3) on November 3rd, 1920. The facilities proved inadequate for the crowds that the club attracted in the League and moved to Selhurst Park in 1924. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1920 | Crystal Palace | Founder member of Division 3 |
| 1 Jul 1924 | Crystal Palace | Moved from The Nest to Selhurst Park |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The Nest, or Croydon Common Athletic Ground, prior to WWI had been the home ground of Croydon Common FC but was vacant by the time that Crystal Palace took up the lease from the London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1919. The facilities, which were not improved during their occupancy, consisted of a covered seated stand on the north side and banking around the other three sides.
After Crystal Palace FC moved to Selhurst Park in 1924 it was briefly occupied by the Tramway FC before the site of the ground was utilized in 1928 for construction of an electrical multiple unit inspection shed and expansion of the adjacent rolling stock maintenance depot. The site is still in use for Selhurst Depot.
After Crystal Palace FC moved to Selhurst Park in 1924 it was briefly occupied by the Tramway FC before the site of the ground was utilized in 1928 for construction of an electrical multiple unit inspection shed and expansion of the adjacent rolling stock maintenance depot. The site is still in use for Selhurst Depot.
MAP
The Nest