Stadium
Since their formation Peterborough United have played their home games at London Road. Built in 1913, the ground holds 15,315 people. The stands behind either goal, London Road End and Moy's End, are both still terraced. A 20,000 all-seater stadium to replace London Road has been proposed. The record attendance at the stadium is 30,096, achieved on 20 February 1965 in an FA Cup fifth round game against Swansea Town.
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the pin men of madness in marathon trim
race round the track of the stadium pupil.”
—Patricia K. Page (b. 1916)
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