County Ground (Swindon)

The County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, Wiltshire, England, and has been home to Swindon Town Football Club since 1896. The current capacity of 15,728, all-seated, has been at that level since the mid-1990s. A record attendance of 32,000 was set on 15 January 1972, against Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup. North of the football stadium is Swindon Cricket Club, with their pitch also named The County Ground following its use by the football club from 1893 until 1896.

The County Ground
Don Rogers Stand
LocationCounty Road
Swindon
SN1 2ED
Coordinates51°33′52″N 1°46′14″W
OwnerSwindon Town
OperatorSwindon Town
Capacity15,728
Field size110 x 70 yards
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1890
Opened1892
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