Key Facts
| Address | Princess Way, Burton-upon-Trent |
| Capacity | 4,500 seats |
| Build Date | 1958 |
| Demolished | 2005 |
Description
Eton Park used to be a football stadium located in Burton on Trent, the UK. During 1958-2005, the stadium was the home for the Brewers (used to be referred to as Burton Albion).
The first ground of the club was the Lloyds Foundry located on Wellington Street, but since the games of the club were quickly attracting more and more spectators than the ground could actually host, the Brewers started looking for another option. This is how the need to build a new stadium occurred. Eton Park was constructed on Princess Way and opened in 1958. It was the home of the club for forty-seven years. However, it seemed like the capacity of only 4500 people was not enough for the football club, and that is why they started looking for something else.
They managed to found a suitable piece of land that was donated to the football club by Pirelli in exchange for naming rights. 7.2 million pounds were invested in constructing the Pirelli Stadium that was open in 2005. It was built on the same road as Eton Park. The Pirelli Stadium can host nearly 2,000 people more than Eton Park could. Eton Park was demolished, and today the ground that used to witness exciting football matches is currently used for various development projects.
FAQ
Eton Park stadium was opened in 1958. It served as the home ground for Burton Albion Football Club for nearly 50 years until the club moved to their new stadium, the Pirelli Stadium, in 2005.
The stadium was named Eton Park because it was built on Eton Road in Burton-upon-Trent. This location gave the ground its distinctive name, which became synonymous with Burton Albion FC during their time playing there.
At its peak, Eton Park had a capacity of approximately 6,200 spectators. This included both seated and standing areas, allowing for a sizeable crowd to support Burton Albion during their matches.
After Burton Albion relocated to the Pirelli Stadium in 2005, Eton Park was demolished. The site was subsequently redeveloped for housing, marking the end of an era for the historic ground.
While Eton Park primarily hosted Burton Albion’s home matches, it did see some memorable moments in the club’s history. One significant event was when Burton Albion reached the third round of the FA Cup in 1956, drawing Charlton Athletic at Eton Park. This match attracted a record attendance for the ground.
