Portland Park, Galston

Last updated

Portland Park
East Ayrshire UK location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Portland Park
Location within East Ayrshire
Location Galston, Scotland
Coordinates 55°36′11″N4°23′21″W / 55.6030°N 4.3891°W / 55.6030; -4.3891 Coordinates: 55°36′11″N4°23′21″W / 55.6030°N 4.3891°W / 55.6030; -4.3891
Record attendance4,211
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Galston F.C.

Portland Park was a football ground in Galston, Scotland. It was the home ground of Galston F.C.

History

Galston were playing at Portland Park when they were elected to Division Three of the Scottish Football League in 1923, and at the time the facilities consisted of a covered stand and pavilion on the southern side of the pitch. The first SFL match was played at the ground on 19 August 1923, a 2–0 win over Solway Star. [1]

In 1926 the club resigned from the league as Division Three was heading for disbandment; the final SFL match at Portland Park on 9 January 1926 saw the club win 8–2 against Johnstone with 300 in attendance. [1] The ground's record attendance of 4,211 was set for a Scottish Cup first round match against Kilmarnock on 26 January 1935, with the visitors winning 1–0. [1]

After the club folded in 1940 the site of Portland Park was used to build the A71 bypass. [1]

Related Research Articles

Galston Football Club were a football club based in Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland. The club were members of the Scottish Football League Third Division and played at Portland Park.

Ardencaple Park was a football ground in Helensburgh, Scotland. It was the home ground of Helensburgh F.C. during their time in the Scottish Football League.

Clune Park was a football ground in Port Glasgow, Scotland. It was the home ground of Port Glasgow Athletic from 1881 until they folded in 1912, and also of Port Glasgow Athletic Juniors.

Old Logie Green was a football ground in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the home ground of Leith Athletic and St Bernard's between 1904 and 1926, both having previously played at the neighbouring New Logie Green ground.

Newfield Park was a football ground in Johnstone, Scotland. It was the home ground of Johnstone F.C. from 1894 until the club folded in 1927.

Recreation Park was a football ground in Lochgelly, Scotland. It was the home ground of Lochgelly United from 1910 until the club folded in 1928.

Sports Park was a football ground in Broxburn, West Lothian in Scotland. It was the home ground of Broxburn United.

Volunteer Park is a football ground in Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland. It is the home ground of Armadale Thistle, and was used by several of the town's previous clubs, including Armadale F.C., who played Scottish Football League matches there between 1921 and 1933. The ground also hosted greyhound racing during the 1930s.

Chapelhill Park was a football ground in Clackmannan, Scotland. It was the home ground of Clackmannan F.C. from 1886 until the club folded in 1931.

Mill Park was a football ground in Bathgate, Scotland. It was the home ground of Bathgate F.C. from 1902 until they folded in 1938.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Newtown Park, Bo'ness</span> Football ground in Boness, Scotland

Newtown Park is a football ground in Bo'ness, Scotland. It is the home ground of Lowland League side Bo'ness United, and was previously the home ground of Bo'ness F.C.

Raploch Park, also known as the Larkhall Greyhound Stadium, was a football ground and greyhound racing stadium in Larkhall, Scotland. It was the home ground of Royal Albert.

Whitestone Park is a sports ground in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, used for football and cricket. It has been the home ground of Peebles Rovers F.C. since 1906, including when they were members of the Scottish Football League between 1923 and 1926. It is also used by Peebles County Cricket Club.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bellsdale Park</span> Football ground in Beith, Scotland

Bellsdale Park is a football ground in Beith, Scotland. It was the home ground of Beith F.C. during their time in the Scottish Football League, and is currently the home ground of Beith Juniors.

Parkside is a football ground in Shotts, Scotland. It was the home ground of Dykehead during their time in the Scottish Football League (SFL) between 1923 and 1926.

Kintail Park was a football ground in Lockerbie, Scotland. It was the home ground of Mid-Annandale, and hosted Scottish Football League matches between 1923 and 1926.

Crawick Holm was a football ground in Sanquhar, Scotland. It was the home ground of Nithsdale Wanderers.

Kimmeter Park Green was a football ground in Annan, Scotland. It was the home ground of Solway Star from 1921 until 1939, and hosted Scottish Football League matches between 1923 and 1926.

City Park was a football ground in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ground was used by several clubs, including Edinburgh City, Ferranti Thistle, Hibernian reserves, Spartans and Craigroyston.

Meadow Park was a football ground in Dumbarton, Scotland. It was the home ground of Dumbarton Harp.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Paul Smith & Shirley Smith (2005) The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds Second Edition 1888–2005, Yore Publications, p210 ISBN   0954783042