WATLING STREET
Watling Street was a League ground for 4 seasons
from 1 Jul 1989 to 30 Jun 1992
The 175th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1921 • Closed: 1992
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dartford | 1 Aug 1921 | 1 Oct 1992 | ||
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Maidstone United | 1 Aug 1986 | 1 Aug 1992 | The club was promoted into the Football League Division 4 from the Football Conference in 1988 and folded in 1992. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1989 | Maidstone United | Promoted to the League |
| 30 Jun 1992 | Maidstone United | Relegated from the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The site was purchased by Dartford FC in 1921 and the facilites included a seated grandstand on the west side and banking around the ground. The stand burned down in 1926 and was replaced by a 1,000 seat edifice whilst, in 1930, a covered enclosure was constructed on the east side.
Additional terracing was installed at the south end and in front of the main stand before Maidstone United FC moved here from The Athletic Ground in 1988 to groundshare with Dartford FC. The financial demise of Maidstone United in 1992 also brought their hosts down with them and Dartford FC was forced to move out in the same year. The Watling Street ground was immediately demolished and replaced with housing.