Memorial Stadium (Bristol)
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The Memorial Stadium, also commonly known by its previous name of the Memorial Ground, is a sports ground in Bristol, England, and is the home of Bristol Rovers F.C. It opened in 1921, dedicated to the memory of local rugby union players killed during the First World War,[2] and was the home of Bristol Rugby Club until they moved to Ashton Gate in 2014.
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The Mem | |
Former names | Memorial Ground |
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Location | Filton Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AQ |
Coordinates | 51.4862°N 2.5831°W / 51.4862; -2.5831 |
Owner | Bristol Rovers FC |
Capacity | 11,000[1] |
Record attendance | 12,011 (Bristol Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion, 9 March 2008) |
Field size | 101 × 68 metres |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | 24 September 1921 |
Tenants | |
Bristol Rovers (1996–present) Bristol Rovers Women (2024–present) Bristol Rugby (1921–2014) |
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