PIKES LANE
Pikes Lane was a League ground for 8 seasons
from 7 Sep 1888 to 30 Jun 1895
The 4th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1881 • Closed: 1895
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Bolton Wanderers | 14 Aug 1881 | 31 May 1895 | The club was a founder member of the Football League in 1888 and despite the ground being unpopular for both players (the pitch was inevitably a mud heap) and spectators (for whom the facilities were all but non-existent) it was another seven years before they were able to move to Burnden Park. The first ever League hat trick was scored here by Walter Tait of Burnley in their 4-3 win against Bolton Wanderers on September 15th, 1888. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
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| 17 Apr 1888 | Bolton Wanderers | Founder member of the League |
| 9 Sep 1895 | Bolton Wanderers | Moved from Pikes Lane to Burnden Park |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located on the south side of Deane Road, west of the town centre, Bolton Wanderers FC moved in to the 4.5 acre enclosure in 1880, the first match being played against Great Lever FC on September 10th. The arena was almost square in shape with shallow embankments on each side and later improvements included the installation of a covered grandstand on the north side, two wooden terraces at the east end and the construction of dressing rooms.
The record attendance of 20,000 was set at the FA Cup 3rd Round tie v. Liverpool (3-0) on February 24th, 1894. The club moved to Burnden Park in 1895, but poor pitch conditions at the new ground forced the reserves to continue playing here for a spell until it was rectified. The site was later redeveloped with housing and the continuation of Bankfield Street.
The record attendance of 20,000 was set at the FA Cup 3rd Round tie v. Liverpool (3-0) on February 24th, 1894. The club moved to Burnden Park in 1895, but poor pitch conditions at the new ground forced the reserves to continue playing here for a spell until it was rectified. The site was later redeveloped with housing and the continuation of Bankfield Street.
MAP
Pikes Lane