Kingsmeadow facts for kids
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| Full name | Kingsmeadow |
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| Location | Jack Goodchild Way, Kingston upon Thames, London, England |
| Public transit |  Norbiton |
| Owner | Chelsea FC |
| Operator | AFC Wimbledon |
| Capacity | 4,850 (2,265 seated) |
| Field size | 110 x 75 yards |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Built | 1989 |
| Opened | 1989 |
| Tenants | |
| Kingstonian F.C. (1989–2017) AFC Wimbledon (2002–) Chelsea Women (2017–) |
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Kingsmeadow is a football stadium located in Kingston upon Thames, London, England. It's also known as the Cherry Red Records Stadium due to a sponsorship deal. This stadium is the home ground for two professional football teams: AFC Wimbledon and Chelsea Women. Before 2017, another team, Kingstonian, also played their home games here. Kingsmeadow can hold up to 4,850 fans, with 2,265 of those being seats.
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Exploring Kingsmeadow Stadium
Kingsmeadow has different sections, called stands, where fans can watch the games. Each stand offers a unique view and experience. Let's take a look at them!
The Stands at Kingsmeadow
- John Green Stand – This stand is located behind one of the goals. It's a newer part of the stadium and has a roof to keep fans dry. All 1,000 seats in this stand are covered.
- Paul Strank Stand – This is the main stand at Kingsmeadow. It has 1,265 seats and is where you'll find important areas like the teams' changing rooms and stadium offices. There are also bars and other facilities here for fans.
- RyGas Stand – This stand runs along the side of the football pitch. It's a shallow terrace, meaning it has steps for standing fans, and some parts are covered. This is also where the camera platform and the scoreboard are located.
- Chemflow End – Located behind the other goal, this stand is a deep terrace with a roof. Its original name came from the Kingston Athletics Centre, which is right behind it.
Record Attendances
Kingsmeadow has seen many exciting matches over the years. The highest number of fans ever to attend a game at the stadium was 4,870. This happened on May 14, 2016, when AFC Wimbledon played against Accrington Stanley. It was a very special day for the club!
Images for kids
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Kingsmeadow in 2003
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Kingsmeadow in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Kingsmeadow para niños
