Sandygate

Location	Crosspool,Sheffield, England
Owner	Hallam F.C.
Operator	Hallam F.C.
Capacity	1,665 (250 seated)[2]
Surface	grass
Construction
Built	1804
Opened	1804
Tenants
Hallam F.C., Hallam C.C.[1]

Sandygate is afootball andcricket stadium in theSheffieldsuburb ofCrosspool,South Yorkshire, England. It is home toHallam F.C. andHallam C.C.

First opened in 1804, Hallam F.C. have played at the ground since 1860. Sandygate has been recognised by theGuinness Book of Records as the "Oldest Football Ground in the World".^[3] On 26 December 1860, the world's first inter-club football match was played at the ground, Hallam taking onSheffield F.C.

The ground offers viewing for spectators from 3 sides of the pitch, the Shed End, the Main Stand and the Cricket Net End.

The Shed End

The Shed End is a covered terrace behind the goal on Sandygate Road. This mainly houses the vocal home supporters and is where the bulk of the atmosphere is created.

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