Dumbarton Football Stadium facts for kids
The stadium seen from Dumbarton Rock
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 The Marbill Coaches Stadium
Location in West Dunbartonshire
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| Location | Castle Road Dumbarton G82 1JJ |
| Coordinates | 55°56′18″N 4°33′41″W / 55.93833°N 4.56139°W |
| Owner | Dumbarton F.C. |
| Capacity | 2,020 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Opened | 2000 |
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| Dumbarton Football Club (2000–) Broomhill FC (2023–2025) |
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The Dumbarton Football Stadium, also called the Marbill Coaches Stadium, is a sports ground in Dumbarton, Scotland. People often call it The Rock because it's right next to Dumbarton Castle. This stadium is mainly used for football games. It is the home field for the Dumbarton Football Club.
The stadium opened in the year 2000. It was built after Dumbarton FC moved from their old home, Boghead Park. The stadium is quite small compared to others in the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). It is only a short walk from Dumbarton East railway station.
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Discovering The Rock: A Stadium's Story
The stadium has one main stand where fans sit. It officially opened on December 2, 2000. The first game played there was against Elgin City, and Dumbarton FC won 3–0. Fans gave it the nickname "The Rock" because it sits close to the famous Dumbarton Castle. The other three sides of the field are open areas without stands.
Who Else Plays or Trains Here?
Besides Dumbarton FC, other teams have used this stadium. The Scotland international team has trained here. They used it to get ready for their home matches. Even Celtic has played games here. Their youth team used the stadium for their UEFA Youth League home games.
In 2023, another football team, Broomhill, started playing their games at The Rock. They moved from a different stadium in Cumbernauld. They will play here until 2025.
More Than Just Football: Other Events
The Marbill Coaches Stadium isn't just for football. It also hosts many other events. People use the stadium for things like wedding parties. It is also a place for business meetings and other celebrations.
A Stadium of Many Names: Sponsorship Changes
The stadium has had several different names over the years. This happens when different companies pay to have their name on the stadium.
- Strathclyde Homes Stadium (2000–2011): This was the original name.
- Dumbarton Football Stadium Sponsored By DL Cameron (2012): The name changed after the first sponsor had problems.
- The Bet Butler Stadium (2012–2014): Just five months later, a new sponsor took over.
- The Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium (2015–2017): A fan's company became the sponsor.
- The YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium (2017–2018): A local radio station sponsored the stadium.
- C&G Systems Stadium (2018–2021): This company signed a three-year deal.
- Moreroom.com Stadium (2021–2022): A housing company sponsored the stadium for one season.
- The Marbill Coaches Stadium (2024–present): In July 2024, Marbill Coaches bought the naming rights. This is the stadium's current name.
