The Showgrounds Stadium Guide Coleraine

UK Stadiums: The Showgrounds, Coleraine, Northern Ireland

The stadium is the home of Coleraine FC established 1927. — The stadium is the home of Coleraine FC

The Showgrounds in Coleraine, County Londondery, Northern Ireland is the home ground of Coleraine FC.

Capacity & Stands

The stadium has a capacity for around 4,800 spectators and has a mix of both covered seating and terracing.

The playing surface is 3G artificial turf and pylon-style floodlighting.

History

The Showgrounds first opened in 1907 with Coleraine moving in in 1927. The first home game was a 2-0 win v Cliftonville. The team first played in Europe in 1965 v Dynamo Kiev.

Coleraine

Coleraine FC, founded in 1927, has won the Irish League title once (1973-74) and the Irish Cup on six occasions. The most recent cup win was in the 2017-18 season.

The team are nicknamed "The Bannsiders" and play in blue and white striped shirts and blue shorts.

Former player Bertie Peacock who came to fame with Celtic in Scotland in honoured with a statue in the town.

Accessibility

There is accessible parking close to the stadium entrance. The car park is stewarded on matchdays. The club provides complimentary Personal Assistant tickets.

Access - Getting There

Coleraine is 56 miles northwest of Belfast.

From Belfast International Airport (BFS) take a 300a bus to Derry - Londonderry railway station and then a Derry/Londonderry Line train to Coleraine. From here it is a 5-minute walk to the ground.

From Belfast City Airport (BHD; George Best Belfast City Airport) take a Bangor Line train to Lanyon Place Station then a Derry/Londonderry Line train to Coleraine.

Address: 64 Ballycastle Road, Coleraine BT52 2DY