Cappielow, football stadium in Inverclyde, Scotland, UK
Cappielow is a football stadium in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. The ground features a main stand built in 1931, terrace sections, and a large open western end with seating areas that have been modified over time.
The stadium has been home to Greenock Morton Football Club since 1879 and was originally used for various sports and public events. In 1922, a league match between Morton and Celtic drew about 23,500 spectators, making it a significant record attendance day that ended in a riot.
The Wee Dublin end is named after Irish immigrants who once lived nearby and watched matches from that section. This part of the ground still shows how the stadium was woven into the daily life of different communities in the area.
The ground is a short walk from Cartsdyke railway station, making train access straightforward for visitors. Basic refreshment stalls and facilities are available inside, and the area is easy to navigate on match days.
A railway bridge passes over the stadium, allowing train passengers to glimpse the pitch through carriage windows as they travel. The ground temporarily hosted other clubs like Clydebank and Ayr United when their own stadiums were unavailable.
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