Broadfield Stadium: Home of Crawley Town Football Club

The Stadium

The Broadfield Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Crawley, West Sussex, England. It is the home ground of Crawley Town Football Club, a professional football club that plays in the EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The stadium has a capacity of 5,883, with seating for 2,513 spectators.

Facilities

The Broadfield Stadium has a number of facilities, including:

• A pitch that measures 105 x 68 metres
• A covered stand with seating for 2,513 spectators
• A family stand with seating for 500 spectators
• A disabled stand with seating for 50 spectators
• A press box with seating for 50 journalists
• A number of hospitality suites
• A club shop
• A café

History

The Broadfield Stadium was built in 1997 and opened on 1 August 1997. The stadium was built to replace the club's previous ground, the Town Mead Stadium. The first match played at the Broadfield Stadium was a pre-season friendly against Brighton & Hove Albion, which Crawley Town won 2-1.

The Broadfield Stadium has hosted a number of memorable matches over the years, including:

• The 2006 FA Trophy Final, which Crawley Town won 1-0 against Grays Athletic
• The 2011 Football League Two play-off Final, which Crawley Town won 1-0 against Torquay United

The Broadfield Stadium is a important part of the Crawley Town community and is a popular venue for a variety of events.