SANDHEYS PARK
Sandheys Park was a League ground for 17 seasons
from 1 Jul 1923 to 30 Jun 1939
The 138th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1921 • Closed: 1940
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton | 1 Aug 1921 | 1 Aug 1940 | The club was elected into the Football League Division 3 North in 1923 and moved to the Tower Athletic Ground in 1946. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1923 | New Brighton | Expansion of Division 3 North |
| 1 Jul 1946 | New Brighton | Moved from Sandheys Park to Tower Athletic Grounds |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The 3.5 acre site, located on the east side of Seabank Road, south of the town centre and previously in use as a schoolβs football pitch, was purchased by New Brighton FC in 1921. Upon the opening of the ground in the same year, a 1,000 seat covered stand with a concrete terraced paddock had been provided on the north side and one of the two buildings which already existed on the site, Sandheys Lodge, was in use as dressing rooms. Later improvements, giving a nominal capacity of 20,000, included the installation of a covered standing enclosure on the south side.
The ground was badly damaged by bombing during 1942 and, following the end of WWII, the site requisitioned for temporary housing by Wallasey Corporation. New Brighton moved to The Tower Athletic Ground for the commencement of post war football and Sandheys Park was later redeveloped with permanent housing.
The ground was badly damaged by bombing during 1942 and, following the end of WWII, the site requisitioned for temporary housing by Wallasey Corporation. New Brighton moved to The Tower Athletic Ground for the commencement of post war football and Sandheys Park was later redeveloped with permanent housing.
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Sandheys Park