TURF MOOR
Turf Moor has been a League ground for 138 seasons
from 5 Oct 1888 to the current day
The 12th ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 22,546
Opened: 1883
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Burnley | 16 Feb 1883 | Current | The club was a founder member of the Football League in 1888 and was also involved in a Football League Play Off Match at the neutral venue of Wembley Stadium. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 1888 | Burnley | Founder member of the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Burnley FC moved to Turf Moor from Calder Vale in 1883 and within two years the facilities included an 800 seat stand on the south side, an embankment on the north and standing areas with duckboards at each end. Prior to WWI covers had been erected on the north side and at the west end whilst the record attendance of 54,775 was set at the FA Cup 3rd Round tie v. Huddersfield Town (1-0) on February 23rd, 1924.
Alterations prior to WWII included the commencement of terracing of the north side and this was duly completed and roofed by 1954. In 1969 a 4,500 seat stand was opened at the west end, a new all seat main stand constructed on the south side in 1974 and, in the 1990s, cantilever roofed two tier all-seated stands built on the north side and at the east end. By the start of the 2007/8 season the all-seat ground capacity was 22,546 and the pitch size 112 x 70 yards.
Alterations prior to WWII included the commencement of terracing of the north side and this was duly completed and roofed by 1954. In 1969 a 4,500 seat stand was opened at the west end, a new all seat main stand constructed on the south side in 1974 and, in the 1990s, cantilever roofed two tier all-seated stands built on the north side and at the east end. By the start of the 2007/8 season the all-seat ground capacity was 22,546 and the pitch size 112 x 70 yards.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX
- Main phone
- 0871 221 1882
- Ticket office
- 0871 221 1914
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£26, Over 65's/Students Β£15, under 16's Β£12
- Food & drink
- The Cricket Club; 'the clubhouse is open on match days and visitors are always made welcome which is ideal as it is right next door to the ground. The beer and wine are cheap here as well as there is good food.
- If driving
- Leave the M6 at Junction 29 and onto the M65 and then leave the M65 at Junction 10 and follow signs for Follow the A682 to the town-centre and take the first exit at the roundabout (by Gala bingo club) into Yorkshire Street. Continue through traffic lights into Brunshaw Road for the ground which is on the left. There is a car park at the cricket ground before Turf Moor which costs Β£6 or otherwise street parking across from the cricket ground in Leyland Road.
- Public transport
- There are three train stations that are in walking distance of the Turf Moor Ground these are Burnley Central, Burnley Manchester Road and Burnley Barracks.
Leaving Manchester Road station walk on to Dent road then on to Manchester Road then walk on to the tow path of the Leeds to Liverpool canal and walk the tow path till you get in sight of turf Moor and then walk on to Yorkshire Street the ground should straight ahead. Barracks station is a longer walk but itβs a straight walk down the canal to the ground
Walk out of Central Station and across the road down Railway Street towards a small retail park and then turn left into Curzon Street. You will reach the inner ring road Active Way, straight on across the Active Way till you get to Bankfoot where you turn left then walk to the roundabout walk across the car park into Hall Street this will bring you out into Yorkshire Street. Continue down this road over the canal and you will reach Turf Moor on your left.