THE SHAY
The Shay was a League ground for 78 seasons
from 1 Jul 1998 to 30 Jun 2002
and from 1 Jul 1921 to 30 Jun 1993
The 125th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1921
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FC Halifax Town | 1 Jun 1921 | Current |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1921 | FC Halifax Town | Founder member of Division 3 North |
| 30 Jun 1993 | FC Halifax Town | Relegated from the League |
| 1 Jul 1998 | FC Halifax Town | Promoted to the League |
| 30 Jun 2002 | FC Halifax Town | Relegated from the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
On joining the Football League in 1921, Halifax Town FC moved to The Shay from Exley and purchased the main stand from Manchester City FCβs Hyde Road ground for re-erection on the west side. The only other facilities at this time were embankments around the other three sides and at some stage a cover was installed on the east side. Following the end of WWII, speedway took place between 1948 and 1951 (and later between 1965 and 1985) and the record attendance of 36,885 was set at the FA Cup 5th Round tie v. Tottenham Hotspur (0-3) on February 14th, 1953. By 1965 only minor improvements had been made with the installation of seats under the cover on the east side and construction of a small amount of terracing on the west side and at the north end.
In conjunction with their joint tenants, Halifax Blue Sox RLFC and the site owners, Calderdale MBC, the 1990s saw the commencement of the rebuilding of The Shay with the removal of the speedway track and construction of covered terraces at both ends and installation of seats on the west side. Erection of a new main stand commenced on the east side in 2000 but a lack of finance led to it still not being completed by the end of the 2001/2 season when the capacity was 9,927 with 1,830 seats and the pitch size was 110 x 76 yards.
In conjunction with their joint tenants, Halifax Blue Sox RLFC and the site owners, Calderdale MBC, the 1990s saw the commencement of the rebuilding of The Shay with the removal of the speedway track and construction of covered terraces at both ends and installation of seats on the west side. Erection of a new main stand commenced on the east side in 2000 but a lack of finance led to it still not being completed by the end of the 2001/2 season when the capacity was 9,927 with 1,830 seats and the pitch size was 110 x 76 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- The Shay Stadium, off Shaw Hill, Halifax, HX1 2YT
- Main phone
- 01422 341222
- Ticket prices
- Admission
Adults Β£14 Over 65's/Students Β£6 under 16's Β£2
Programme
Β£2.00
- If driving
- Take the M62 to junction 24, head towards Halifax on A629 and to the Town Centre. At the main roundabout follow the signs for A629 into Orange Street then follow the signs for Huddersfield up the hill into Cow Green and follow the road past the Victoria Theatre ground to HSS tools then at the traffic lights take a right Shaw Hill then at the T Junction take a left and just before the flats the entrance to the ground car park is on the left.
- Public transport
- This is a nine minute walk from Halifax Rail Station. Come out of the main entrance and through the car park, turn second left and into South Parade walk straight on at the crossroads into Shay Hill and the ground is on your right just after the bend at the sign of the Weavers turn up the path to the ground.
MAP
The Shay