Mosta Ground | |
![]() Interactive map of Charles Abela Memorial Stadium | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35°54′17″N14°26′05″E / 35.90472°N 14.43472°E /35.90472; 14.43472 |
| Operator | Mosta |
| Capacity | ~700 (360 seats) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Opened | 13 November 2010[1] |
| Tenants | |
| Mosta F.C. (Not in theMaltese Premier League andMaltese Challenge League) Maltese National Amateur League Maltese First Division (women) | |
TheCharles Abela Memorial Stadium, also known as theMosta Ground, is a ground situated inMosta,Malta. It has a total capacity of 700 with 360 seats. The stadium hosts matches from various competitions, most notably theMaltese Third Division and theWomen Maltese First Division.
TheCharles Abela Memorial Stadium was upgraded and inaugurated by thenPrime Minister of Malta,Dr Lawrence Gonzi in November 2010. The stadium is named in honour of the late Charles Abela, who was the president of Mosta FC. The stadium comprises one stand, which runs along the whole side of the pitch.
In 2011, neighbours complained that some of the works performed on the stadium were illegal[2] In 2016, a player suffered a concussion during a match played at the stadium and the ambulance could not get into the stadium as the keys to the inner gate could not be retrieved.[3]