ATHLETIC GROUND (ABERDARE)
Athletic Ground (Aberdare) was a League ground for 7 seasons
from 26 Aug 1921 to 30 Jun 1927
The 133rd ground used for a League game
Opened: 1921 • Closed: 1934
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Aberdare Town | 26 Aug 1921 | 31 May 1928 |
The club was elected into the Football League Division 3 in 1921 and re-elected in 1923 before failing to gain re-election in 1927. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1921 | Aberdare Town | Expansion of Division 3 South |
| 30 Jun 1927 | Aberdare Town | Not re-elected to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Also known as the Ynys Stadium, the site was first used in 1893 by Aberdare Town FC, predecessor of Aberdare Athletic.
Located to the east of the town, the ground initially possessed few facilities but by 1920 a narrow grandstand had been constructed on the south side and the pitch was circumvented by a cycle track. Aberdare Town FC was formed in 1920 and, with the hope of Football League membership, the grandstand was rebuilt, and subsequently extended, the cycle track dispensed with and embankments constructed behind both goals.
The club was elected to the League in 1921 and the all-time attendance record of 22,584 set at the Wales v. Scotland Schoolboys International on May 14th, 1921. Aberdare Athletic, failed to gain re-election in 1927 and vacated the Athletic Ground in 1934. A new Sports Centre was subsequently established on the site.
Located to the east of the town, the ground initially possessed few facilities but by 1920 a narrow grandstand had been constructed on the south side and the pitch was circumvented by a cycle track. Aberdare Town FC was formed in 1920 and, with the hope of Football League membership, the grandstand was rebuilt, and subsequently extended, the cycle track dispensed with and embankments constructed behind both goals.
The club was elected to the League in 1921 and the all-time attendance record of 22,584 set at the Wales v. Scotland Schoolboys International on May 14th, 1921. Aberdare Athletic, failed to gain re-election in 1927 and vacated the Athletic Ground in 1934. A new Sports Centre was subsequently established on the site.
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Athletic Ground (Aberdare)