AVENUE STADIUM
Avenue Stadium was a League ground for 1 season
from 22 Jul 2001 to 28 Oct 2001
The 198th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1990
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Dorchester Town | 17 Aug 1990 | Current | ||
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AFC Bournemouth | 21 Jul 2001 | 28 Oct 2001 |
This ground was used for the first eight matches until Dean Court was ready to re-open as the Fitness First Stadium after the start of the 2001/2 season. The eight matches were: 0-1 v. Blackpool (3,709) (August 18th, 2001) 0-0 v. Swindon Town (3,370) (September 8th, 2001) 3-2 v. Bury (3,004) (September 15th, 2001) 1-0 v. Reading (3,691) (September 25th, 2001) 3-2 v. Oldham (3,312) (October 5th, 2001) 2-0 v. Wigan Athletic (2,908) (October 9th, 2001) 0-2 v. Brentford (3,934) (October 20th, 2001) 4-2 v. Notts County (3,209) (October 27th, 2001) |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 2001 | AFC Bournemouth | Moved from Dean Court to Avenue Stadium |
| 9 Nov 2001 | AFC Bournemouth | Moved from Avenue Stadium to Dean Court |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Opened in August 1990, Avenue Stadium is located to the south of the town, on the east side of Weymouth Road. The facilities include a 710 seat covered main stand on the west side, covered terracing on the east and south sides and uncovered terracing at the north end, giving a ground capacity of 5,009. Dorchester Town FCβs record attendance is 4,159 v. Weymouth on December 1st, 1999. AFC Bournemouth moved in for a short period at the start of the 2001/2 season whilst Dean Court was being rebuilt.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- The Avenue Stadium, Weymouth Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2RY
- Main phone
- 01305 262451
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£10 OAP's/Students Β£7 Under 16βs Β£5
Programme
Β£2.00
- If driving
- From the M27 go of at Junction 1, the M27 becomes the A31. Remain on this road for approximately 25 miles, until Bere Regis roundabout. Here you take the A35 Tolpuddle Bypass to Dorchester. After the dual carriageway section of the bypass, you will come to Kingston Maurward roundabout. Continue across the roundabout along the A35. Turn right at the next roundabout and right again into the Tesco complex. At the roundabout inside the complex, turn right again past the entrance to the petrol station and take the left hand fork to the stadium parking area. Terrace entrances are situated adjacent to this, whilst the bar and stand entrances are on the opposite side of the ground.
From the M5 Take Junction 23, and then the A39 towards Glastonbury. At Street, take the B3151 through Somerton to Ilchester and then the A37 into Yeovil. Continue on through Yeovil on the A37, following signs for Dorchester. On the approach to Dorchester, follow signs for Park and Ride, turning right onto the bypass. At the next roundabout take the second exit and continue to the next roundabout. The ground is in front of you at this roundabout. To get to the car park, turn left and then right into the Tesco complex. At the roundabout inside the complex, turn right again past the entrance to the petrol station and take the left hand fork to the stadium parking area. Terrace entrances are situated adjacent to this, whilst the bar and stand entrances are on the opposite side of the ground.
- Public transport
- The ground is close to two railway stations Dorchester South station serves trains travelling between London Waterloo and Weymouth. Dorchester South station, and exit the platform through the ticket office. Follow the station approach road to the end (next to the Station Public House). Take a left to the traffic lights. At the lights, continue straight across the railway bridge. The ground is about five minutes down the road on your left hand side, just after Tesco. The bar and stand entrances are adjacent to the road, the terrace entrances are on the opposite side of the ground.
Dorchester West station serves trains travelling between Bristol Temple Meads and Weymouth. Alight from the train at Dorchester West station, and exit from the platform adjacent to Do-It-All. Walk down the hill to the traffic lights and the junction where Great Western Road, Maumbury Road, Damers Road and Cornwall Road meet. Turn right onto Maumbury Road, and continue with the market area to your left. At the next set of traffic lights turn right across the railway bridge. The ground is about five minutes down the road on the left hand side, just after Tesco. The bar and stand entrances are adjacent to the road, the terrace entrances are on the opposite side of the ground.
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Avenue Stadium