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Crawley Town

Ground Name: Broadfield Stadium

Capacity: 4,996 (Seated 1,150)

Address: Brighton Rd, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RX

Telephone No: 01293 410 000

Fax No: 01293-410-002

Pitch Size: 113 x 72 yards

Team Nickname: The Red Devils

Club Founded: 1896

Year Ground Opened: 1997

Home Kit Colours: Red

Official Web Site: www.crawleytownfc.net

Unofficial Web Site: www.ctfc.net

What's The Ground Like?

The stadium was opened in 1997 after the Club left their old Town Mead ground. The stadium is dominated by the good sized West Stand on one side. This smart looking stand, is covered, all seated and runs for about two thirds the length of the pitch. It is raised above pitch level meaning that fans have to climb a small flight of stairs at the front to enter the seated area. The stand also has windshields to either side, plus three unusual looking floodlight pylons on its roof. Both ends are virtually identical, being small covered terraces that extend around both corners of the ground towards the West Stand, enclosing the stadium at those points. The remaining side of the ground is comprised of a small open terrace, with a row of floodlight pylons behind, as well as a large mesh fence to help prevent balls being kicked out of the stadium. Away fans are primarily housed in the North Terrace at one end of the ground, where up to 1,600 fans can be accommodated. A small number of seats are also available to away supporters in the West Stand. The stadium perimeter is surrounded on two sides by a number of trees, giving a rural look.

Where to Drink?

There is a bar at the stadium at the back of the South Terrace called the 'Town Mead Tavern', but this is usually for home fans only. Otherwise there is the 'Half Moon' pub on Brighton Road (A2219). This is about a five minute walk away going towards the town centre.

Where to Eat?

There is not much around the ground, so either head up to the Half Moon pub or enjoy the Club's own catering inside the stadium.

How to Get There by Car & Where to Park

From the M25 take the M23 Southbound towards Gatwick Airport and Brighton. At the end of the M23 (before it becomes the A23) leave the motorway at the last exit, Junction 11 (sign posted A264 Horsham, Pease Pottage Services). At the island at the end of the motorway slip road turn right onto the A23 going towards Crawley. Just as you approach the next traffic island (which on my visit had a large red and white football on it) you can see the stadium on your left. Turn left at the roundabout and then left again for the entrance to the stadium car park. It is a fair sized car park which is free.

Nearest Train Station

Crawley station is just over a mile away from the stadium. It is served by trains from London Victoria.

Admission Prices

Seating:

West Stand Seating: Adults £15, Concessions £10, Under 16's £5

Terrace:

Adults £12, Concessions £8, Under 16's £3

Programme Price

£2.50

Local Rivals

Aldershot, Woking & Brighton.

Record Attendance

4,522 v Weymouth

Dr Martens Premier League, March 6th 2004.

Other Places of Interest

Crawley is the nearest town to Britain's 2nd largest airport, Gatwick.