Totally Wicked Stadium
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Totally Wicked Stadium[6] is a rugby league stadium in the Peasley Cross area of St. Helens. Known as Langtree Park until 2017, it has a capacity of over 18,000 and is the home ground of St Helens R.F.C. The stadium was granted full planning permission on 20 May 2008. On 11 July 2008 the go-ahead was given without the need for a public enquiry and construction started in 2010.[7]
Full name | Totally Wicked Stadium[1] |
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Location | Totally Wicked Stadium McManus Drive Peasley Cross St Helens WA9 3AL |
Coordinates | 53°26′51″N 2°43′39″W |
Owner | St Helens R.F.C. |
Operator | St Helens R.F.C. |
Capacity | 18,000[2] |
Record attendance | 17,980 (St. Helens vs Wigan 6 April 2012)[3] (St. Helens vs Wigan 18 April 2014)[4] |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Built | 2010–2011 |
Opened | 2011 |
Construction cost | £25 Million[5] |
Architect | Barr Construction |
Main contractors | Langtree Group |
Tenants | |
St. Helens (2011–present) Liverpool F.C. Reserves (2012–present) |
The first rugby league match to be played at the stadium was between St. Helens and Widnes on Friday 20 January 2012. St. Helens won the opening game by 42–24 and they moved in ready for the 2012 Super League season.[8] Liverpool F.C. U18s also play their home games at the stadium.[9]