Stadium
The club initially played at Holebottom on Smallshaw, then at Rosehill – both of which were close to the their current ground. Records indicate that the club started playing their football at Hurst Cross in 1880, making the area one of the oldest surviving, constantly used football venues in the world.
The current capacity is 4,500. The Sid Sykes Stand provides 250 seats and covered standing accommodation is available in the Popular Stand on the opposite side of the ground. Open terracing is available at both ends of the ground.
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