Whaddon Road, football stadium
Whaddon Road is a football ground in Cheltenham, England, serving as the home of Cheltenham Town Football Club. It has four covered stands around a grass pitch, including a section for away supporters, seating and standing areas, changing rooms, and hospitality facilities.
The ground was laid out in 1927 on land that had previously been used by The Berkeley Hunt for its kennels. Cheltenham Town moved in 1932 and has played there ever since, with promotion to the Football League in 1999 bringing the club to a higher level of competition.
The stadium takes its name from the road it stands on, and supporters refer to themselves as the Red Army, a nickname that reflects the club's red home kit. On match days, the ground fills with local fans who follow the team closely, giving the place a strong sense of community identity.
The ground is a short walk from Cheltenham town center and can be reached on foot, by bus, or by car, though parking at the venue is limited. Food and drink are available inside the ground on match days, and there are cafes and pubs nearby for those arriving early.
The ground's record attendance dates to an FA Cup match in 1956 against Reading, when over 8,300 people came to watch. That number has never been beaten since, making that afternoon one of the most talked-about days in the club's history.
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