Key facts
| Address | Fletcher Street, Warrington |
| Capacity | 9,200 (900 seating) |
| Build Date | 1881 |
| Who is the owner of Wilderspool Stadium? | Warrington Borough Council |
| Where is Wilderspool Stadium located? | 53°22′57″N 2°35′17″W |
| Surface | Grass |
Description
This was Warrington Wolves Rugby League stadium before they moved to their new stadium, The Halliwell Jones. It was built over 100 years ago and held some of the best rugby matches ever with a record crowd of over 35,000 in 1960.
Pubs
There was a variety of pubs around the ground and area. The howley was situated around the corner as well as a large selection of pubs on the other side of the bridge.
Away fans
The away end situated in the far east was home to around 2000 away fans, but was sometimes also filled with wolves supporters.
Refreshments
Terrace bars were open in all stands and the boxes and private bars were situated at the top of the west stand.
FAQ
Wilderspool Stadium was opened in 1881. It served as the home ground for Warrington Wolves rugby league team for over 120 years.
The stadium is named after its location in the Wilderspool area of Warrington, Cheshire, England.
Wilderspool Stadium was primarily used for rugby league matches. It was the home ground of Warrington Wolves (formerly known as Warrington Rugby League Football Club) from 1881 to 2003.
In its later years, Wilderspool Stadium had a capacity of around 9,000 spectators. However, the highest recorded attendance was significantly higher, reaching 34,304 for a Challenge Cup semi-final match in 1949.
Warrington Wolves played their last match at Wilderspool Stadium in 2003. After this, the team moved to their new home, the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
After Warrington Wolves moved to their new stadium, Wilderspool Stadium was mostly unused for professional sports. It was eventually demolished in 2014 to make way for new developments.
Yes, many significant matches were played at Wilderspool Stadium during its long history. It hosted numerous important rugby league fixtures, including Challenge Cup semi-finals and international matches.
