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Cappielow Park, home of Greenock Morton F.C.

Cappielow Park, often called just Cappielow, is a famous football stadium located in Greenock, Scotland. It's the home field for the football club Greenock Morton. This team has played their games at Cappielow since way back in 1879!

The stadium can hold a lot of fans, with space for 11,589 people. Out of these, 5,741 people can sit in seats.

Discovering Cappielow Park

Cappielow Park is more than just a football field; it's a place with a long history. It has been the heart of football for the Greenock Morton team for over a century. Imagine all the exciting matches and cheering crowds this stadium has seen!

A Shared Home for a While

For a few years, from 1999 to 2002, another football team called Clydebank F.C. also used Cappielow as their home ground. It was like two teams sharing one big playground!

A Special International Match

Cappielow Park even hosted a very important international football game! In 1902, the Scotland team played against the Wales team right here. It was a big moment for the stadium and for Scottish football history.

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