Meadow Lane Facts for Kids

Meadow Lane is a famous football stadium located in Nottingham, England. It's the proud home ground for Notts County Football Club. This historic stadium was built in 1910. It was the second stadium where Notts County played their home matches.

The Home of Notts County
A Look Inside Meadow Lane
A Century of Football History
Close to Another Stadium
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The Home of Notts County

Meadow Lane is where Notts County Football Club plays its home games. Notts County is one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. They are often called "The Magpies" because of their black and white striped kits. The stadium is a very important place for the club and its fans.

A Look Inside Meadow Lane

The stadium has several stands where fans sit to watch the games. Each stand has a special name. For example, there's the Jimmy Sirrel Stand, named after a famous manager. Another part is the Derek Pavis Stand. There's also an area called The Spion Kop, which is a popular place for fans to cheer loudly. These stands provide a great view of the pitch for everyone watching.

A Century of Football History

Meadow Lane opened its doors in 1910. This means it has been a football ground for over 100 years! Imagine all the exciting matches and moments that have happened there. Before Meadow Lane, Notts County played at a different stadium. Building Meadow Lane gave the club a modern home for its growing fan base.

Close to Another Stadium

Meadow Lane is located very close to another famous football stadium. This is the City Ground, home to Nottingham Forest F.C. The two stadiums are separated only by the River Trent. This makes Nottingham a unique city with two major football grounds so near to each other.