BARLEY BANK
Barley Bank was a League ground for 9 seasons
from 4 Sep 1891 to 30 Jun 1899
The 18th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1878 • Closed: 1899
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Darwen | 1 Aug 1878 | 31 May 1899 |
The club was elected into the Football League in 1891 and failed to gain re-election in 1899. The match v. Loughborough (1-1) on February 22nd, 1896 (300) was played on the cricket ground due to the football pitch being in an unplayable condition. The club was also involved in Test Matches at the neutral venues of Hyde Road and the Victoria Ground. NB. Some record books show an attendance of 800 for the game against New Brighton Tower on 31st December, 1898. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
The home ground of Darwen CC, the football pitch was laid out at the north west end and the sparse spectator facilities included a covered stand, seating 1,200, and raised banking on the west side. A temporary stand was erected on the east side, for use during the football season, and dressing tents installed at the south east end of the pitch.
The record attendance of 14,000 was set at a friendly match v. Blackburn Rovers on March 18th, 1882 and, following the end of their Football League career, in 1899, Darwen FC moved to the Anchor Ground, taking the main stand with them. Barley Bank was subsequently utilized for housing.
The record attendance of 14,000 was set at a friendly match v. Blackburn Rovers on March 18th, 1882 and, following the end of their Football League career, in 1899, Darwen FC moved to the Anchor Ground, taking the main stand with them. Barley Bank was subsequently utilized for housing.
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Barley Bank