NEWCASTLE ROAD
Newcastle Road was a League ground for 9 seasons
from 1 Jul 1890 to 30 Jun 1898
The 16th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1886 • Closed: 1898
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sunderland | 2 Apr 1886 | 24 Apr 1898 | The club was elected into the Football League in 1890 and moved to Roker Park in 1898. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1890 | Sunderland | Elected into the League |
| 9 Sep 1898 | Sunderland | Moved from Newcastle Road to Roker Park |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The ground was on the west side of Newcastle Road, north of Crozier Street, and Sunderland FC moved here in 1886. A 1,000 seat grandstand was built on the north side of the pitch and terracing eventually installed around the other three sides. There were no other major improvements made before the club moved to Roker Park in 1898, the site being subsequently used for Netherburn Road and housing.
MAP
Newcastle Road