Anfield, Association football stadium in Liverpool, England
Anfield is a 53,394-capacity football stadium in Liverpool, England, formed by four separate stands: the Main Stand, Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, Spion Kop, and Anfield Road End. The ground occupies a compact site surrounded by tight residential streets, and each stand has its own shape and character within the overall structure.
The ground was built in 1884 for Everton Football Club, but Liverpool FC moved in during 1892 after a dispute over the lease erupted. The stands grew through expansions over the decades, especially after successes in the 1970s and 1980s.
Supporters sing You'll Never Walk Alone before matches, while the eternal flame and Shankly Gates at the entrance commemorate those lost at Hillsborough. Matchday rituals turn the streets around the ground into a lively scene of chants, scarves and atmosphere that begins hours before kickoff.
The ground sits around 3 miles from Liverpool city center and offers guided tours daily except on matchdays and bank holidays. The surrounding area features narrow streets, so arriving early and allowing time to explore the site is worthwhile.
The Spion Kop stand takes its name from a hill in South Africa where soldiers from Liverpool fought during the Second Boer War. The playing surface itself sits on a slight gradient, which becomes noticeable when standing in certain sections of the ground.
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