CLIFTON GROVE
Clifton Grove was a League ground for 4 seasons
from 1 Jul 1893 to 30 Jun 1896
The 39th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1891 • Closed: 1896
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rotherham Town | 1 Aug 1891 | 31 Aug 1896 | The club was elected into the Football League Division 2 in 1893 but failed to gain re-election in 1896. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1893 | Rotherham Town | Expansion of Division 2 |
| 30 Jun 1896 | Rotherham Town | Not re-elected to the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Although no map exists, from contemporary accounts an accurate diagram of the ground can be constructed. The facilities included a covered seated stand, removed from Rotherham Town FCβs previous ground at the Clifton Lane Cricket Ground and re-erected on the north side, and an open seated stand installed at the east end. Located to the east of the town centre and occupying part of the south east corner of Clifton Grove and Middle Lane the ground opened with a Midland League match against Grantham Rovers FC on September 26th, 1891.
The highest attendance was the 4-5,000 at the game v Wednesbury Old Athletic on April 30th, 1892, which Rotherham Town won 4-1 to clinch the Midland League championship. Following the demise of the club in 1896 the site was redeveloped for housing.
The highest attendance was the 4-5,000 at the game v Wednesbury Old Athletic on April 30th, 1892, which Rotherham Town won 4-1 to clinch the Midland League championship. Following the demise of the club in 1896 the site was redeveloped for housing.
MAP
Clifton Grove