Key facts
| Address | Hyde, Greater Manchester |
| Capacity | 4,250 seats |
| Build Date | 1885 |
Description
Ewen Fields is a football stadium constructed in 1885 in Hyde, the UK. It has been the home of Hyde United F.C since 1919. The ground has hosted football clubs from other towns. In 2000, Ewen Fields was significantly extended. Today its capacity reaches 4,250 people. The stadium has 530 seats.
The Manchester Spartans, an American football team, used the ground in the 1980s. The stadium also hosted Sheffield and Oldham during a Rugby super league in 1997.
There are 5 covered stands, including the Shed End, the Main Stand (the only seated stand), the Leigh Street, the Tinker’s Passage End, and the Walker Lane End. There are also dressing rooms, sponsors lounge, boardroom, toilets, and bar.
There is the social club close to the Shed End, which is next to the Tinker’s Passage End, the area dedicated to away fans.
The Leigh Street Stand is located on the opposite side of the Main Stand and Shed End. Football fans will also find a refreshments bar there.
The Walker Lane End also known as the Baths End is parallel to the goal line. In 2010, Manchester City invested in some rebuilding of the football stadium according to the clubs’ partnership, which also allowed the club to use the ground for four years until 2014. Thanks to this, Hyde United were saved from the bankruptcy.
FAQ
Ewen Fields stadium has been the home of Hyde United FC since 1906. The ground has undergone several renovations and improvements over the years, but it has been at this location for over a century.
The stadium is named after the area in which it is located. Ewen Fields is a district in Hyde, Greater Manchester, England.
Ewen Fields has a current capacity of approximately 4,250 spectators. This includes both seating and standing areas throughout the stadium.
Hyde United FC, a non-league football club, uses Ewen Fields as their home ground. The team has been based at this stadium since its opening in 1906.
Yes, Ewen Fields has been used for more than just Hyde United FC matches. The stadium has occasionally hosted Manchester City reserve team games, providing a venue for young players to gain experience in a proper match environment.
One notable feature of Ewen Fields is its main stand, which was built in the 1960s and offers covered seating for spectators. The stadium also has a distinctive slope, with one end of the pitch being slightly higher than the other, adding an interesting dimension to matches played there.
