WEST BROMWICH ROAD
West Bromwich Road was a League ground for 5 seasons
from 25 Dec 1900 to 30 Jun 1901
and from 1 Jul 1893 to 30 Jun 1895
The 38th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1893 • Closed: 1903
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Walsall | 1 Sep 1893 | 31 May 1896 | The club moved here from The Chuckery in 1893 but failed to gain re-election in 1895. The club changed its name to Walsall FC and moved to Hillary Street (later re-named Fellows Park) in 1896 but in December 1900 it was temporarily evicted from the new ground and returned here to play the final seven home games of that season. | |
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Walsall | 25 Dec 1900 | 31 Aug 1903 |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
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| 31 Aug 1893 | Walsall | Moved from The Oval (Walsall) to West Bromwich Road |
| 30 Jun 1895 | Walsall | Not re-elected to the League |
| 1 Jul 1896 | Walsall | Moved from West Bromwich Road to Fellows Park |
| 31 Dec 1900 | Walsall | Moved from Fellows Park to West Bromwich Road |
| 30 Jun 1901 | Walsall | Not re-elected to the League |
| 31 Aug 1903 | Walsall | Moved from West Bromwich Road to Fellows Park |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located to the south of the town centre and on the east side of West Bromwich Road, Walsall Town Swifts FC moved into the ground in 1893. The pitch was surrounded by an oval running track and the facilities included a stand on the west side and some banking at the south end giving a nominal capacity of 4,000.
The club moved to Fellows Park in 1895 and, after returning for a short period at the end of the 1900/01 season, the site was later redeveloped for housing.
The club moved to Fellows Park in 1895 and, after returning for a short period at the end of the 1900/01 season, the site was later redeveloped for housing.
MAP
West Bromwich Road