 Interactive map of St John's Lane | |
| Location | Bristol, England |
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| Coordinates | 51°26′06″N2°35′43″W / 51.4351°N 2.5954°W /51.4351; -2.5954 |
| Record attendance | 17,909 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 1894 |
| Tenants | |
| Bristol City | |
St John's Lane was afootball ground inBristol, England. It was the home ground ofBristol City between 1894 and 1904.
The ground began to be used in 1894 by Bristol South End (later Bristol City). A 500-seat stand was built on the western touchline and embankments raised at each end of the pitch. As the ground was overlooked by a hill, a system of screening was created that involved raising canvas sheets on tall poles using pulleys whilst the football club were playing.[1]
Bristol City were elected to the Second Division ofthe Football League in 1901, and the first Football League match at St John's Lane was played on 14 September 1901, with City beatingStockport County 3–0 in front of 7,000 spectators. The record attendance of 17,909 as set on 6 February 1904 for anFA Cup first round match againstSheffield United.[1]
At the end of the1903–04 season Bristol City moved toAshton Gate. The final League match at St John's Lane was played on 23 April 1904, with 4,000 watching City defeatBurslem Port Vale 2–1.[1]
St John's Lane remained in use as a sports ground with the sports and social club associated with E. S. & A. Robinson being based there until its closure. It later became the home of Broad Plain Rugby Club, alongside a housing estate that was built on part of the site.[1] The main road through the estate was named Bristol South End.