Champion Hill facts for kids
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The Hill
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Main stand and dugouts in April 2017
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| Location | East Dulwich, Greater London, England |
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| Owner | Meadow Residential |
| Operator | Dulwich Hamlet FC |
| Capacity | 3,000 (500 seated) |
| Record attendance | 20,744 |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 1912 |
| Renovated | 1992 |
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| Dulwich Hamlet F.C. Ladies Dulwich Hamlet F.C. Corinthian-Casuals (1963–1968) Fisher Athletic (2004–2009) Fisher (2009–2016) |
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Champion Hill is a football stadium located in East Dulwich, which is part of Southwark in London, England. It is the home ground for the Dulwich Hamlet football club.
History of Champion Hill
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The Dulwich Hamlet football club started playing at Champion Hill way back in 1912. This stadium, often called 'The Hill', used to be one of the biggest amateur football grounds in England. Sometimes, over 20,000 people would come to watch games! It was even used for a football match during the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, hosting a game between Mexico and South Korea.
Later, the Dulwich Hamlet club faced money troubles. To help, a lot of their land was sold to build a Sainsbury's supermarket. Because of this, a brand new stadium was built right where the old Champion Hill stadium stood. The supermarket was built on what used to be the club's training area. This 'new' Champion Hill stadium opened its doors in 1992.
Other football clubs have also used Champion Hill as their home ground over the years. These include Corinthian-Casuals from 1963 to 1968, and Fisher Athletic from 2004 until 2009. After Fisher Athletic closed, the new Fisher club played there from 2009 until 2016.
In 2013, the Southwark London Borough Council recognized Champion Hill as an important asset of community value. This means it's seen as very important for the local community. The highest number of fans at the 'new' stadium was 3,104. This record was set during a National League South game against Bath City on January 5, 2019.
In March 2018, Dulwich Hamlet had to leave their home ground for a while. This was due to a property company called Meadow Residential. The club played at Imperial Fields for several months. Luckily, they were able to return to Champion Hill in December of the same year.
Stadium Facilities
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Champion Hill stadium has different areas for fans to watch the game. Along one side of the pitch is the Tommy Jover main stand. This stand is covered, protecting fans from the weather. On the opposite side, there is a smaller covered area known as the "Toilets Opposite" stand. Behind both goals, there are uncovered areas where fans can stand and watch.
The main stand is more than just seats. It also has the changing rooms for the players, a clubhouse, and other important facilities needed for the stadium to run smoothly.
How to Get There
The Champion Hill stadium is easy to reach by train. It is located close to both the East Dulwich and Denmark Hill train stations.
