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Somerset Park

Somerset Park — football stadium in Scotland.

Somerset Park

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Somerset Park is a stadium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Designed by Archibald Leitch. Owned by Ayr United F.C.. Wikidata describes it as: "football stadium in Scotland". Coordinates: 55.4696°, -4.6200°.

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Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It has been the home of Scottish Championship team Ayr United since the club was founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr, who merged with Ayr Parkhouse to form Ayr United. The 10,185 capacity stadium was designed by renowned football stadium architect Archibald Leitch. Somerset Park has hosted a number of international football fixtures, mostly Scotland national football team under–17s and under–19s matches. In 2001 it was the first stadium in Britain to host a UEFA Women's Cup match.

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Coordinates
55.4696, -4.6200
Postcode
KA8 9NB
Parliamentary constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Established
1888

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Somerset Park?
Somerset Park is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.4696°, -4.6200°.
When was Somerset Park built?
Somerset Park dates to 1888 — the Victorian period. It was designed by Archibald Leitch.
Who designed Somerset Park?
Somerset Park was designed by Archibald Leitch.
Who owns Somerset Park?
Somerset Park is owned by Ayr United F.C..