NORTH ROAD (GLOSSOP)
North Road (Glossop) was a League ground for 18 seasons
from 1 Jul 1898 to 30 Jun 1915
The 56th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1896 • Closed: 1955
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Glossop North End | 1 Aug 1896 | 31 May 1955 | The club was elected into the Football League Division 2 in 1898 as Glossop North End and re-named as Glossop in 1899 when they were promoted and became the smallest town ever to have a club in Division 1. Financial difficulties caused Glossop FC to resign from the Football League after WWI. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1898 | Glossop North End | Elected into the League |
| 30 Jun 1915 | Glossop North End | Not re-elected to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Glossop North End FC moved here from The New Pyegrove in time to coincide with their debut season in the Football League in 1898. The North Road venue was already an established cricket ground and the football pitch was tucked into the south east corner. A seated stand and dressing rooms were built on the north side of the pitch and embankments constructed along the south side and at the east end. A temporary wooden seated stand, removed during the cricket season, was installed at the west end.
The record attendance of 10,736 was set at the FA Cup 2nd Round tie v. Preston North End (0-1) on January 31st, 1914. Following the demise of Glossop FC, the football pitch continued in use and the venue is still utilized as a sports ground.
The record attendance of 10,736 was set at the FA Cup 2nd Round tie v. Preston North End (0-1) on January 31st, 1914. Following the demise of Glossop FC, the football pitch continued in use and the venue is still utilized as a sports ground.