Crown Ground
The Crown Ground (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Wham stadium) is a multi-use stadium in Accrington, Lancashire, England. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Accrington Stanley. Opened in 1968, the stadium has a capacity of 5,450.
Crown Ground Location in Hyndburn | |
| Former names | Fraser Eagle Stadium Interlink Express Stadium |
|---|---|
| Location | Livingstone Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England |
| Coordinates | 53°45′55″N 2°22′15″W |
| Elevation | 516 feet (157 m) |
| Capacity | 5,450 (3,100 seated) |
| Record attendance | 5,397 |
| Field size | 111 by 72 yards (101 m × 66 m) |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1968 |
| Opened | 1968 |
| Tenants | |
| Accrington Stanley F.C. (1968–present) | |
The ground was renamed the Wham Stadium as part of a three-year £200,000 sponsorship deal with What More UK Ltd. It was previously also named the Fraser Eagle Stadium and the Interlink Express Stadium.
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