Stadiums

February 19, 1910: That was the day that Old Trafford hosted its first ever football match. Somewhat ironically, it as a thrilling 3-4 victory for Liverpool – setting in motion more than a century of epic encounters between Manchester United and their Merseyside rivals. Football has changed beyond all recognition since, but some things have …

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Although they remain commonplace in non-league and local football, artificial pitches are few and far between at the elite level in the UK. And the numbers could yet dwindle further with the news that the Scottish Premiership is planning a ban on the use of artificial pitches from the 2026/27 season. A number of clubs …

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