Vesturi á Eiðinum Stadium, Football stadium in Vágur, Faroe Islands
Vesturi á Eiðinum Stadium is a football venue in Vágur on the southern island of Suduroy with capacity for 3,000 spectators, including 330 seated places. The facility features a standard grass pitch and sits alongside other sports amenities in the community.
The venue became home to FC Suðuroy following a 2005 merger of the local clubs VB Vágur and Sumba. This union marked a turning point in the sporting history of the southern islands.
The stadium serves as a meeting place for football fans from surrounding villages who gather to support their local teams during matches. It reflects the central role this sport plays in the social life of this southern community.
Access to the facility is straightforward as it is centrally located in Vágur and connects with other sports amenities like Vágshøll sports hall. Visitors should note that outdoor conditions vary with the weather typical of the islands.
The stadium sits close to the VB-húsið sports facility, which has stood since 1978 and preserves the football tradition of the area. This proximity connects multiple generations of local athletes in one location.
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