Boundary Park, Football stadium in Oldham, England
Boundary Park is a football stadium in Oldham with four separate stands and traditional floodlight pylons that stand out across the landscape. The ground holds around 10,600 spectators and is fully seated throughout.
The stadium opened on 1 August 1904 and originally held around 50,000 spectators. By the 1994-95 season, it was converted to an all-seater ground.
The stadium holds the attendance record of 47,671 spectators during a significant FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday in 1930, marking its place in English football history.
The stadium is served by multiple bus routes and free parking spaces are available on nearby Holderness Drive within a short walk. The area around the ground makes it straightforward to find a space before you arrive.
The ground sits at one of the highest elevations among Football League venues and is known for its particularly cold conditions during winter months. Fans have long called it 'Ice Station Zebra,' a nickname that has stuck through the decades.
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