Sandygate (stadium)

Sandygate is a football and cricket stadium in the Sheffield suburb of Crosspool, South Yorkshire, England. It is home to Hallam F.C. and Hallam C.C.

Sandygate

Location	Crosspool, Sheffield
Owner	Hallam F.C.
Operator	Hallam F.C.
Capacity	700 (210 seated, a further 40 covered)[1]
Surface	grass
Construction
Built	1804
Opened	1804
Tenants
Hallam F.C., Hallam C.C.[2]

First opened in 1804, Hallam F.C. have played at the ground since 1860. Sandygate has been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the "Oldest Ground in the World".[3] On 26 December 1860, the world's first inter-club football match was played at the ground, Hallam taking on Sheffield F.C.

The certificate for the record of being the oldest football ground in the world

Plaque

covered terrace

View of the stand