Stadium
AFC Telford United play their home games at the New Bucks Head. Construction of the stadium commenced in 2000, replacing the Bucks Head ground which had been home to Wellington Town and later Telford United for over a century, which was in much need of renovation. In between the old ground closing and new one opening, Telford United played with only two terraces in operation, with a small temporary stand situated on what is now the East Terrace and portable cabins in the car park were used for changing rooms. The stadium, which could originally hold up to 6,300 supporters was completed in 2003 and was the 111th largest football ground in England, the official capacity of the Stadium is now 5400 after league final ties with Burscough in the Northern Premier League saw the stadium packed out. AFC Telford had the highest average attendance in the Conference North Average Attendances 2010/11 with an average gate in the 2010/11 season of 1,946.
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