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Linthorpe Road West

Linthorpe Road West in England North East, United Kingdom.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 8141375

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Linthorpe Road West is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Linthorpe Road was a cricket and football ground in Middlesbrough in England. It was the home ground of Middlesbrough Cricket Club and Middlesbrough F.C.

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Background

History

Linthorpe Road opened as a cricket ground in 1875, and football began to be played there in 1880, with the football pitch at the northern end of the ground. Middlesbrough Cricket Club left the ground in 1893. Middlesbrough F.C. were elected to the Second Division of the English Football League in 1899. By this time the ground consisted of a grandstand on the northern touchline and narrow seated stands around the remainder of the pitch. The first Football League game was played at Linthorpe Road on 9 September 1899, with Middlesbrough losing 3–1 to Small Heath in front of 10,000 spectators. The ground's record League attendance was set on 6 September 1902 when 17,000 saw Middlesbrough defeat…

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Coordinates
54.5686, -1.2411
Address
Middlesbrough, England
Established
1875

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Linthorpe Road West?
Linthorpe Road West is in North-East England, United Kingdom.
When was Linthorpe Road West built?
Built or established in 1875.
Who owns Linthorpe Road West?
Linthorpe Road West is owned by | surface = Grass.