STONEY LANE
Stoney Lane was a League ground for 13 seasons
from 28 Sep 1888 to 30 Jun 1900
The 9th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1885 • Closed: 1900
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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West Bromwich Albion | 4 Sep 1885 | 17 Apr 1900 | The club was a founder member of the Football League in 1888 and moved to The Hawthorns in 1900. West Bromβs 12-0 victory against Darwen on 4th April, 1892, is believed to be the biggest victory registered in the First Division. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 1888 | West Bromwich Albion | Founder member of the League |
| 2 Sep 1900 | West Bromwich Albion | Moved from Stoney Lane to The Hawthorns |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located on the west side of Stoney Lane, north of the town centre, West Bromwich Albion FC moved here from the nearby Four Acres in 1885. The facilities included dressing rooms and a 600 seat covered wooden grandstand (subsequently removed to The Hawthorns) flanked by two open wooden stands on the south side. Standing areas, including banking on the north side were laid with ash footings.
No further improvements were made before the club moved to The Hawthorns in 1900 and although it was used as a training ground for a while, the site remained unused until the 1980s when it succumbed to housing.
MAP
Stoney Lane