Bayview Stadium facts for kids
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 MGM Timber Bayview Stadium
Location in Fife
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| Former names | New Bayview Stadium |
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| Location | Methil, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°11′19″N 2°59′56″W / 56.18861°N 2.99889°W |
| Owner | East Fife F.C. |
| Capacity | 1,980 |
| Surface | 3G Artificial Turf |
| Opened | 1998 |
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| East Fife F.C. | |
The MGM Timber Bayview Stadium is a football stadium in Methil, Scotland. It's often called New Bayview. This stadium is the home ground for the East Fife football team. It first opened its doors in 1998. The club moved here from their old stadium, Bayview Park, which was in another part of town.
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What is Bayview Stadium?
Bayview Stadium is a special place where football matches are played. It's located in the Scottish town of Methil. The stadium is where the East Fife Football Club trains and plays their home games. It has been an important part of the community since it opened.
How Many People Can Watch?
The stadium can hold many fans who come to watch the games. All the seats are in one main stand. This stand runs along one side of the football pitch. There are also open areas around the stadium. These spots could be used to make the stadium bigger in the future.
In 2008, there were plans to add more seats. They wanted to build a covered area at one end of the stadium. However, these plans were put on hold. This happened because of money problems around the world at that time.
A Big Game Day
For one special game in October 2013, the stadium held even more people. Its capacity was temporarily increased to 4,700 fans. This was for a Scottish League One match against a famous team called Rangers. It must have been a very exciting day!
Where is the Stadium Located?
The stadium sits close to where the River Forth meets the sea. For many years, a large building called the Methil power station stood nearby. It used to cast a shadow over the football pitch. But the power station was taken down in April 2011.
The Playing Field
When the stadium first opened, the football field had real grass. But in May 2017, they changed it. A new type of field was put in, called a 3G artificial pitch. This new surface was ready for the start of the 2017–18 football season. Artificial pitches are made of synthetic materials, not real grass.
A New Name for the Stadium
In March 2023, the stadium got a new name. It became the MGM Timber Bayview Stadium. This change happened because of a new partnership with a company called MGM Timber.
