Latham Park, Football stadium in Newtown, Wales
Latham Park is a football stadium in Newtown, Wales, with a covered stand, modern floodlights, and an artificial playing surface that allows matches to be held throughout the year. The ground also has a function room that can be used for events beyond match days.
The stadium opened in 1951 and was named after George Latham, a Welsh international footballer who coached the local side for many years. The opening match was played between Newtown and Aberystwyth Town, marking the start of the ground's long place in Welsh football.
The ground is the heart of football in Newtown, drawing Welsh Premier League crowds and youth teams from across Wales. On match days, the place fills with supporters who have followed the club across generations.
The stadium sits close to the centre of Newtown and is easy to reach on foot or by car, with parking available nearby. Arriving a little early on match days is a good idea if you want a spot under the covered stand.
The record attendance here came in 1956, when more than 5,000 people watched a Welsh Cup tie against Swansea City, a figure that has never been matched since. That single match drew a crowd larger than any league game the ground has ever hosted.
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