LINTHORPE ROAD
Linthorpe Road was a League ground for 5 seasons
from 1 Jul 1899 to 30 Jun 1903
The 64th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1880 • Closed: 1903
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Middlesbrough | 27 Feb 1880 | 26 Apr 1903 | The club was elected into the Football League Division 2 in 1899 and moved to Ayresome Park in 1903. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1899 | Middlesbrough | Elected into the League |
| 26 Apr 1903 | Middlesbrough | Moved from Linthorpe Road to Ayresome Park |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Opened to football in 1880, Linthorpe Road occupied the northern half of an old cricket ground. The facilities consisted of a Grandstand, sited on the north side of the ground, narrow open seated areas around the other sides and a few outbuildings located on the east side which were utilized as dressing rooms and refreshment facilities. Middlesbrough FC moved to Ayresome Park in 1903 and re-erected the Grandstand at their new ground. Linthorpe Road was subsequently redeveloped with St Aidanβs Church and housing later occupying the site.