KIRKLEES STADIUM
Kirklees Stadium has been a League ground for 32 seasons
from 1 Jul 1994 to the current day
The 182nd ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 24,500
Opened: 1994
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Huddersfield Town | 1 Jun 1994 | Current |
The club moved here from Leeds Road in 1994 and was also involved in Football League Play Off Matches at the neutral venues of Wembley Stadium and the Millennium Stadium. PLAY OFF MATCHES 1-1 v. Brentford (14,160) (May 14th, 1995) 0-0 v. Brentford (16.523) (April 28th, 2002) 2-2 v. Lincoln City (19,467) (May 19th, 2004) 1-3 v. Barnsley (19,223) (May 15th, 2006) |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1994 | Huddersfield Town | Moved from Leeds Road to Kirklees Stadium |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Constructed on the site of industrial wasteland, Huddersfield Town moved across the River Colne from Leeds Road in 1994. Upon opening, the award-winning stadium (it received the RIBA Building of the Year Award in 1995) consisted of a two tier 8,281 seat stand on the west side and a 7,329 seat stand on the east. Within months of the first game a 4,053 seat stand was opened at the south end and in 1996 the stadium was completed with the construction of an all seater stand at the north end. The main feature of the design is the near-elliptical planform of the stadium with each roof supported by a banana shaped truss.
The name of the ground was changed to The Galpharm Stadium and the capacity for the 2007/8 season was 24,500 and the pitch size 116 x 75 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Galpharm Stadium, (New Leeds Road Stadium) Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PX
- Main phone
- 0870 444 4677
- Ticket office
- 0870 444 4552
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£29 (A Β£27) (B Β£25) (C Β£23) (D Β£21)
OAP's/Students Β£19 (A Β£17) (B Β£15) (C Β£13) (D Β£12)
Under 16's Β£12 (A Β£12) (B Β£10) (C Β£10) (D Β£8)
- Food & drink
- The Head of Steam pub beside the railway station is a good meeting point good beer but for food would go down the road to the the Kings Head donβt want new teeth you have been warned
The Kings Head/Railway Tavern excellent food The King's Head specializes in real ales and also stock well known brands of cider, bitter and lager. They offer quality and reliable products you can count on. In addition, the friendly and professional staffs are expedient, professional service of the highest calibre. Whether you want to sample an ale from one of the many well known independent breweries, or one of the lesser known micro-breweries, they have what you need at prices you can afford.
Disabled access is via platform 1. Families and dogs are welcome. The King's Head is situated on the βEast Wingβ of Huddersfieldβs Railway Station.
- If driving
- North/East/West
Leave the M62 at junction 25 and follow the A644 and A62 (Signposted Huddersfield). About 1m from the town centre, the stadium becomes visible. Turn either into Bradley Mills Road and then right into Kilner Road or take the following left into St Andrews Way and left into Stadium Way.
South from M1
Leave the M1 at junction 38 and follow the A637, A642 to Huddersfield. At the ring road, follow signs for A62 Leeds. Turn right into St Andrews Road and left into Stadium Road, or next right into Bradley Mills Road and right into Kilner Road.
From M62
Exit the M62 at junction 24 and follow the A628 to Huddersfield. As you approach the town, turn left onto the ring road. Exit the ring road onto the A62 Leeds Road. The ground is on the right hand side.
There is a large sized car park located at the ground (Β£5) and a number of unofficial car parks nearby.
- Public transport
- Train to Huddersfield then walk out on Northumberland Street and then walk across the junction into Leeds Road at the Geometers turn right down Gasworks Road then at the next junction walk straight on the ground is in front of you over the bridge.