Riada Stadium

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Riada Stadium
Riada Stadium
Coordinates 55°03′42″N6°29′54″W / 55.06167°N 6.49833°W / 55.06167; -6.49833
Capacity 218 seated + 5534 standing [1]
SurfaceGrass

The Riada Stadium is a purpose-built sports facility in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The football teams Glebe Rangers and Ballymoney United share the stadium.

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References

  1. "Riada Stadium Advert" (PDF). ballymoney.gov.uk. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2019.