- Forthbank Stadium
Infobox Stadium
stadium_name = Forthbank
nickname = |
location =Forthbank Stadium ,
Springkerse,
Stirling ,Scotland
broke_ground =
opened = 1993
owner =Stirling Council
operator = Stirling Council
surface = Natural Grass
dimensions =
110yds x 74yds
construction_cost =
architect =
tenants =
Stirling Albion (Scottish Second Division ) (1993-present)
seating_capacity =
3,808 (2,508 Seated) [ [http://www.stirlingalbion.com/ Stirling Albion's unofficial website] ]
highest attendance = 3,808 (vs Aberdeen, Scottish Cup 4th Round,15 February ,1996 )Forthbank Stadium is a football
stadium inStirling ,Scotland . It is the home ground of Stirling Albion. The stadium has a capacity of 3,808. The pitch size is 110 x 74 yards.History
Concept of Forthbank
Forthbank was constructed by
Stirling Council to replace the towns older football stadium Annfield. The council had decided that Annfield was beyond repair and decided to build Forthbank on the outskirts of the town. Forthbank has been the home of Stirling Albion since1993 . Forthbank was named after the first football ground in StirlingForthbank Park Construction and expansion
Forthbank was constructed in 1992, at the time it was designed to be an all seater stadium with plans to expand the capacity by constructing two terraces behind each goal. These terraces were constructed in the mid 1990's and host space for an extra 300 people in each terrace.
* The West stand is the main stand of the ground and is home to the home support. Within the main stand are the hospitality suites and the club offices.
* The East stand is designated for visiting support and includes the press room, police control room and detention facilities.
* The South terrace is designated for use by the home support.
* The North terrace is designated for away support.Current plans and development
Stirling Council have started to develop around Forthbank constructing new sports and leisure facilities. The council have also constructed the new Saint Modans High School close to the stadium.
Notes
Links
[http://www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk Stirling Albion FC Official Website]
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