Haig Avenue, Football stadium in Blowick, Southport, England.
The stadium features a main seated stand with a capacity of 1,537 seats and additional standing areas accommodating 4,471 spectators.
Originally named Ash Lane, the stadium opened in 1905 and recorded its highest attendance of 20,010 during FA Cup matches against Newcastle United and Everton.
The stadium holds significance as the venue where Red Rum, the successful racehorse, received recognition from fans after winning the Grand National in 1973.
The stadium provides public transport access via local bus services, while limited street parking spaces are available for visitors near the grounds.
The Sam Shrouder Main Stand, completed in 1968, replaced the previous structure that was destroyed by fire, demonstrating local community support through reconstruction.
Location: Southport
Inception: 1905
Official opening: 1905
Capacity: 6008
GPS coordinates: 53.63809,-2.97886
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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