Preston North End F.C. - Ground

Ground

Deepdale
Full name Deepdale Stadium
Location Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, England, PR1 6RU
Coordinates 53°46′20″N 2°41′17″W / 53.77222°N 2.68806°W / 53.77222; -2.68806Coordinates: 53°46′20″N 2°41′17″W / 53.77222°N 2.68806°W / 53.77222; -2.68806
Built 1875
Opened 1875 (for PNE)
Owner Preston North End F.C.
Operator Preston North End F.C.
Capacity 23,404
Field dimensions 110 x 75 yards
Tenants
Preston North End F.C. (1878–present)
Lancashire Lynx (1996–2000)

Deepdale Stadium was built in 1875 and was first used for association football in 1878. As of 2012 it has been used for 136 years. The biggest attendance seen was 42,684 for a Division One clash with Arsenal in April 1938.

In 1933, the Town End burnt down and was demolished and rebuilt. The stadium now holds a capacity of 23,404 seats, following a complete reconstruction between 1996 and 2009. The current pitch dimensions are 110 yards x 75 yards.

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