The new Wembley Stadium in London is by far the biggest one in the country with a seating capacity for 90,000 spectators. It is instantly recognised due to its enormous suspension arch and is the second largest stadium in Europe after Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. Since its completion in 2007, Wembley has been used as a neutral venue for hosting cup finals and matches featuring the England national squad. Compared to its predecessor the old Empire Stadium it is super modern in design and has been well received by spectators worldwide.
The second largest football stadium in England is Manchester United’s home ground Old Trafford. It has a capacity of 76,000 and is regarded as a football pilgrimage by Man United fans from around the world. It is no surprise that the largest club-owned stadium in England is that of the most successful English football club this side of the millennium.
The Emirates Stadium in London comes in at third place and is a recent addition to England’s football grounds since it replaced Arsenal’s former stadium of Highbury. It has a capacity for 60,000 fans and was built following a ten year success streak by the London club. St James Park in Newcastle is the fourth largest English football stadium and Sunderland’s Stadium of Light is the fifth with capacities of 52,000 and 49,000 respectively.
The world famous stadium of Anfield, home to Liverpool FC is the seventh largest English football stadium but is one of the oldest and most regal of all. Despite a capacity of 45,000 its most famous grandstand the Kop has become a feature known throughout the world. Sadly for many fans Anfield is set to be replaced by a 60,000 capacity stadium at Stanley Park in the near future.
Tue, May 19, 2009
Football Facts