New Bucks Head

New Bucks Head is a stadium in Wellington, Shropshire, England and the home of Conference National football club A.F.C. Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. The stadium was completed in 2003, and has a capacity of 6,300. It is covered on three out of four sides. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council.

New Bucks Head
David Hutchison Stand in 2013
LocationWellington, Shropshire, England
Coordinates52°41′50.18″N 2°30′04.81″W
Public transit Wellington (0.9 mi)
OwnerTelford and Wrekin Council
Capacity6,300
SurfaceGrass
Opened2003
Tenants
A.F.C. Telford United (2004–present)
Telford United (2003–2004)
Website
www.afctelfordunited.co.uk/a/new-bucks-head-stadium-24548.html

The stadium regularly hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. reserve fixtures. When Steven Gerrard returned from injury in the Liverpool Reserves it attracted one of the biggest crowds the stadium has ever seen.[1] The stadium played host to the National youth lions cup final in the 2006–07 season involving Sandiacre Town and Milton United. It has also been used for international football, hosting England U16's against Wales U16's in the Victory Shield.

Sir Stephen Roberts Stand

The Sir Stephen Roberts Stand (Main Stand) is all seated and covered, with capacity for 2,200 spectators. At the top of the stand there are 10 corporate hospitality boxes. The stand houses the club's corporate and press facilities, as well as the gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and brasserie and reception sections of the Telford Whitehouse Hotel. The stand is named after former club chairman Sir Stephen Roberts, an entrepreneurial Shropshire farmer who served as chairman of the Milk Marketing Board for over a decade.[2]

Frank Nagington Stand

The Frank Nagington Stand is situated at the southern end of the stadium. This section was usually only opened when a larger than average crowd, or a particularly large away support, was expected. However it is now open at all games to away fans due to the higher number of travelling fans in the conference.

David Hutchison Stand

The David Hutchison or 'The Hutch' is where the more "die hard" fans stand and is the noisiest part of the stadium on matchdays. It is situated at the northern end of the ground and can hold a capacity of 1,100 spectators.

Telford Whitehouse Hotel

The Telford Whitehouse Hotel was built as an integral part of the stadium. None of its rooms overlook the pitch from behind the Frank Nagington Stand. Part of the hotel development incorporates The Dugout Bar, which is open to the public.

UEFA Women's U17 Championships England 2013/14

England was the selected country for the U17 Women's championship's in 2013/14. The New Bucks Head Stadium home to AFC Telford United was selected with three other stadiums in England to host the UEFA tournament. AFC Telford United was selected to host the opening ceremony, England's opening game of the tournament and another three group games.

International Fixtures Played At The New Bucks Head
Date Result Competition
29/09/2005Scotland Women U1911-0Faroe Islands Women U19UEFA Women's U19 Championship Qualifiers
29/09/2005England Women U193-0Croatia Women U19UEFA Women's U19 Championship Qualifiers
14/10/2005England U164–0Wales U16Sky Sports Victory Shield
02/11/2007England U162–0Wales U16Sky Sports Victory Shield
??/??/2011England School Boys0–2Northern Ireland School BoysCentenary Shield
13/11/2012England U191–0Finland U19Friendly
21/03/2013England U191-0Turkey U19Friendly
26/11/2013England Women U170-1Italy Women U17UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
26/11/2013Austria Women U170-0Portugal Women U17UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
29/11/2013Germany Women U174-0France Women U17UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group B
02/12/2013Italy Women U170-1Austria Women U17UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
05/09/2014England U206-0Romania U20Friendly
26/08/2015England U173-0Italy U17St Georges Park Youth Tournament
31/09/2017England U203-0Netherlands U192017–18 Under 20 Elite League
  • Stephen Roberts Stand, 2013
  • East side, 2013
  • Frank Nagington Stand, 2013

References
  1. "Premier stars on parade at Telford". www.shropshirestar.com. 11 September 2010.
  2. "Sir Stephen Roberts - Telegraph".
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