REDHEUGH PARK
Redheugh Park was a League ground for 30 seasons
from 29 Aug 1930 to 26 Apr 1960
The 147th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1930 • Closed: 1970
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Gateshead | 31 May 1930 | 31 May 1970 | Gateshead was re-formed from South Shields in 1930 when the club relocated from Horsley Hill to Redheugh Park. The club failed to gain re-election in 1960.
The 484 gate for the Accrington Stanley match is the lowest post-WWII Football League attendance. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located in the Low Team area, south west of the town centre, Redheugh Park was constructed on the site of a clay pit by the Borough Council and opened in 1930. By the time that the ground was sub-let to the Redheugh Park Greyhound Racing Co. Ltd in 1937 there were stands and covered accommodation on all four sides of the oval shaped arena. Some improvements were made to facilitate greyhound racing but the stand at the south end was removed to make way for a totalisator board.
The racing ceased in 1948 and, following their failure to gain re-election in 1960, Gateshead FC continued to use the stadium until 1973 when they moved to the Gateshead International Stadium.
The racing ceased in 1948 and, following their failure to gain re-election in 1960, Gateshead FC continued to use the stadium until 1973 when they moved to the Gateshead International Stadium.
Redheugh Park was subsequently demolished and part of the site utilized for a sports centre.