MATCHDAYS AT GLANFORD PARK

Glanford Park Stadium is a great place to watch football, and there are four different stands in which to enjoy the action.

East stand: The single-tier east stand is the largest and most popular seating area at Glanford Park, running along one side of the pitch, this stand offers excellent catering and toilet facilities and is a great place for families to watch the game.

With the exception of the east west corner the stand is a smoke free zone including the concourse catering areas.

Concourse bars and TVs are available.

North stand: With a very vocal section of fans located at the back of the stand, the atmosphere is vibrant. The north stand is behind the goal and is the only standing area remaining at the ground. Catering is available at both corners of the stands with the toilets located at the North west corner.

West stand: Our Main Stand (above) is the most expensive area of the ground also houses the executive area. The stand has fewer supporting pillars to restrict views. Catering and toilets are located at either end of the stands.

South stand: This stand is reserved for away supporters, except on occasions when the stand is opened for Iron fans, most often on occasions like kid-for-a-quid games.

STADIUM STATISTICS

- Pitch Size: 112 metres x 72 yards
- Ground Capacity: 9,088 - 1,678 normal away allocation.
- Coach Parking: On site.
- Railway Station: Scunthorpe
- Club Shop: Glanford Park
- Store - Opening Times: 9am-5.00pm Monday to Friday ¦ Matchdays 10.00am-5:00pm

Home Supporters:

West Stand: Main stand, includes hospitality entrances, restaurant, Conference Centre, community, administration, store, main ticket office, players entrance. Seating areas. Entry at Turnstile Gates 1A, B & C and 8 A & B.

North Stand: Standing behind the goal, includes Iron Bar. Tickets and Turnstile Gates 2 A, B & C and 3 A & B

East Stand: features concourse bar and catering. Tickets and Turnstile Gates 4 A, B, C and 5 A, B

Away Supporters:

South Stand: capacity up to 1,678. Tickets and Turnstile Gates 6 A, B, & C and 7 A & B.

Disabled Supporters Information:

A total of 18 wheelchairs spaces are available in the East stand. Entry is at ground level.

STADIUM HISTORY

The stadium opened its doors on Sunday 14th August 1988 and brought gasps of disbelief from supporters, for generally speaking everyone was impressed with the product.

It was given Royal approval by the Princess Alexandra and her husband Angus Ogilvy as a United side supplemented by Kevin Keegan took on a star studded Football League Eleven.

Scunthorpe United had to wait until 27th August, 1988 to introduce the new ground to league action as they played host to Hereford United.

At 2:55pm Scunthorpe United filed out of the tunnel at Glanford Park, hoping to get off to a winning start in the new 2.5 million pound stadium. United played cautiously in the first half, making the fans wait until the second, for the first ever league goal at Glanford Park. Dave Cowling firing home on 47 minutes in crowded penalty area.

The game finished 3-1 to the Iron, starting a new era in the perfect way, with victory and three points.

Floodlights were used for the first time on the following Tuesday evening as the Iron played host to Huddersfield in the League Cup, in a another memorable game, the Iron twice come from behind to win 3-2.

At the current time Glanford Park has three sides seating and one side standing, which is used to house the majority of the home support. Plans are in place to put a tier of seating on top of the North Stand, boosting the ground's capacity and Club's facilities in the process.

Away supporters are housed in the South stand which has a seating capacity of 1,678, although extra seats can be made available in the in the south corner of the West Stand.

The Club Shop, ticket office and players entrance are located behind the West Stand.

This is also where you gain access to the various hospitality facilities.

The Iron Bar, located behind the North Stand, is the Supporters Club, which is strictly members only, with no access to visiting supporters. The Iron Bar is open both before and after the match.

HOW TO GET TO GLANFORD PARK STADIUM

Address: Glanford Park, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 8TD

Telephone: 0871 221 1899

Fax: 01724 857986

Directions:

By car: From all Routes, M180: The ground has got be one of the easiest to find in the Football League. It is situated on the outskirts of Scunthorpe, very close to the motorway. Leave the M180 at Junction 3 and take the M181 for Scunthorpe. At the end of this motorway, you will see the ground on your right. Turn right at the first roundabout onto the A18 and right again into the large car park at the ground.

From railway station: Scunthorpe: The station is over two miles away from the stadium. Therefore a taxi is probably the easiest way to get to the ground.

Car parking: Car parking at the ground is available for 600 cars, priced at very reasonable £2. Limited street parking available.

For a guide to local pubs click here.

STADIUM PHOTOS

The Home Dressing Room

The Boot Room

The Laundry Room

The Treatment Room

The Gym

The Gym

The Gym

The Press Room

The Players Tunnel