Wednesday 10 August 2011
MOST POPULAR STADIUM by football.co.uk
MAN UTD FC - OLD TRAFFORD
Stadium Information
Old Trafford has the 2nd largest capacity of all the English Stadiums, 2nd only to Wembley.
The club was opened in 1910 and other than an 8 Year absence due to bomb damage repairs has been the home of Manchester United ever since.
Due to the modern success and domination of Manchester United the ground was nicknamed 'The Theatre of Dreams' by Bobby Charlton.
Old Trafford has a 5-star UEFA rating
CHELSEA FC - STAMFORD BRIDGE
Stadium Information
Stamford Bridge was opened as an Athletics Stadium in 1877 with the current occupiers Chelsea FC making residence in 1905.
It has the 7th largest capacity in the Premiership and consists of 4 stands:
Matthew Harding (North) Stand
East Stand
Shed End (South)
West Stand
Stamford Bridge was originally offered to Fulham to play there but they declined the chance and so Chelsea took the chance instead.
BOLTON FC - REEBOK STADIUM
Stadium Information
Opening in 1997, 'The Reebok' is a modern all-seated Stadium consisting of 4 stands:
North Stand
Woodford Group (South) Stand
West Stand
Nat Lofthouse (East) Stand
The away fans use mainly the Woodford Group Stand
The Stadium has a built in Hotel which offers pitch views from some of the rooms.
LIVERPOOL FC - ANFIELD
Stadium Information
Anfield was built in 1884 and was originally the home of rivals Everton. Liverpool were formed in 1892 and became the new residents after Everton moved to Goodison Park.
In 1994 the ground was converted to an all seater venue and is considered by UEFA as an Elite Stadium playing host to many International events. All four stands are covered and consist of; the Anfield Road end, the Centenary Stand, the Main Stand and most famously, The Kop.
ARSENAL FC - EMIRATES STADIUM
Stadium Information
The Emirates Stadium was opened in July 2006 and is the 3rd largest Stadium in the Premiership. Arsenal moved their from previous home Highbury, which is only 500 yards down the road.
The all seating bowl-shaped design consists of 4 tiers
EVERTON FC - GOODISON PARK
Stadium Information
Goodison Park was the first Stadium in the World to be built purposely for use as a Football venue with the first competitive match being played on 2nd September 1892.
Goodison Park is an all-seater Stadium with four separate stands: the Main Stand, Gwladys Street Stand, Bullens Road, and the Stanley Park End.
CHARLTON FC - THE VALLEY
Stadium Information
The Valley is a 27,111 capacity sports stadium in Charlton, London, England. Its primary use throughout its history has been hosting the home matches for Charlton Athletic Football Club. However it did briefly host London's main rugby league team, the London Broncos, for two different periods.
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