MUNTZ STREET
Muntz Street was a League ground for 15 seasons
from 1 Jul 1892 to 23 Dec 1906
The 24th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1877 • Closed: 1906
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Birmingham City | 1 Aug 1877 | 23 Dec 1906 | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 2 in 1892 as Small Heath FC. The ground was notorious for its bumpy and muddy pitch and on more than one occasion FA Cup opponents offered the club financial inducements to switch venues. Muntz Street eventually became too small and the club (re-named as Birmingham FC in 1905) moved to St Andrewβs. During this period the club was also involved in Test Matches at the neutral venues of the Olive Grove and the Victoria Ground. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1892 | Birmingham City | Founder member of Division 2 |
| 24 Dec 1906 | Birmingham City | Moved from Muntz Street to St Andrews |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Small Heath Alliance FC moved to Muntz Street, south east of the city centre, from Ladypool Road in 1877. The facilities initially only consisted of a small wooden stand on the south side of the pitch but subsequent improvements included the addition of concrete terracing to the west of this stand, embankments on the other three sides and the installation of an ornate grandstand at the west end. This grandstand was purchased from Aston Villa and removed from their Wellington Road ground after they vacated it in 1897. The club, by now called Birmingham FC, moved to St Andrewβs mid-way through the 1905/6 season and the site was eventually used for Swanage Road and housing.
MAP
Muntz Street