What is the capacity of the new AFC Wimbledon stadium?
What is the capacity of the new AFC Wimbledon stadium?
As the smallest team in League One, the new stadium gives AFC Wimbledon the opportunity to welcome in new fans to the community, as the capacity at Plough Lane is 9,000, up from 4,850 at Kingsmeadow.
Who owns kingsmeadow?
AFC Wimbledon
About half of the 4,850 capacity is seated, and although AFC Wimbledon played there, it is actually Chelsea FC that own the leasehold as they use the club for their ladies team….Stats.
| Kingsmeadow Stats | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Fans’ Stadium |
| Former Name | Kingsmeadow Stadium, Fans’ Stadium |
| Owner | AFC Wimbledon |
| Sponsor | Cherry Red Records |
Why did Kingstonian leave kingsmeadow?
After Kingstonian entered administration to avoid bankruptcy and lost the Kingsmeadow lease in October 2001. It was assigned in April 2002 by the administrators to a property developer, Rajesh Khosla, who was also by then owner of the club.
Where is Wimbledon stadium located?
London
Wimbledon Stadium
| Location | Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London SW17 0BL, England |
| Coordinates | 51°25′52.91″N 0°11′12.01″WCoordinates: 51°25′52.91″N 0°11′12.01″W |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 19 May 1928 |
| Renovated | 1950s |
Is Plough Lane finished?
Plough Lane is widely considered as the spiritual home of AFC Wimbledon. The club finally made a return to their spiritual ground in 2020 after having made a return to competitive action in 2002. After having begun construction on 2019, the ground finally opened in November 2020.
Who owns Plough lane?
Plough Lane
| Owner | AFC Wimbledon |
| Operator | AFC Wimbledon |
| Capacity | 9,215 |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | 2019 |
Did Chelsea buy kingsmeadow?
The ground is currently owned by Chelsea FC, having purchased it from AFC Wimbledon in 2015, in order to use it for their women’s and youth sides. Chelsea Women moved in for the start of the 2017–18 FA WSL 1 season.
Where do CFC Ladies play?
Kingsmeadow
Wheatsheaf Park
Chelsea F.C. Women/Arenas/Stadiums
What league is kingstonians?
Isthmian League
FA TrophyIsthmian League Premier Division
Kingstonian F.C./Leagues
Is Wimbledon a posh area?
Wimbledon Village, where the world-famous sporting event takes place, has long been among the most prestigious addresses in London for wealthy families.
Is Wimbledon a city or town?
Wimbledon /ˈwɪmbəldən/ is a district and town of southwest London, England, 7.0 miles (11.3 km) southwest of the centre of London at Charing Cross; it is the main commercial centre of the London Borough of Merton.
Is Wimbledon a stadium?
Plough Lane
AFC Wimbledon/Arenas/Stadiums
