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The Athletic Grounds (Isle of Dogs)
Former association football stadium in London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Athletic Grounds[1][2] was a football ground and the home of Millwall Athletic Football Club from 1890–1901, the team who went on to become Millwall. It was situated on the Isle of Dogs, East London. It was the third stadium Millwall had occupied since their formation as a football club in 1885.[2][3] Millwall were formidable at the Athletic Grounds, winning 73% of their games.[4] In total they played 147 games here in all competitions, winning 108, losing 24 and drawing 15.[4]
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Coordinates | 51°29′40″N 0°0′48″W |
Capacity | 10,000–20,000 (standing) |
Surface | Grass |
Opened | 6 September 1890 |
Closed | 27 April 1901 |
Tenants | |
Millwall Athletic (1890–1901) |
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