SEAH Stadium

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SEAH Stadium (formerly New Bucks Head)
David Hutchinson Stand New Bucks Head.jpg
David Hutchison Stand in 2013
SEAH Stadium
Location Wellington, Shropshire, England
Coordinates 52°41′51″N2°30′05″W / 52.6974°N 2.5014°W / 52.6974; -2.5014
Public transit National Rail logo.svg Wellington (0.9 mi)
Owner Telford and Wrekin Council
Capacity 6,300
Record attendance5,710 vs Burscough, April 28 2007
SurfaceGrass
Opened2003
Tenants
AFC Telford United (2004–present)
Telford United (2003–2004)
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women (2022-present)
Website
www.telfordunited.com/the-club/seah-stadium/

SEAH Stadium (formerly New Bucks Head) is a stadium in Wellington, Shropshire, England and the home of Southern League Premier Division Central football club AFC Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. The stadium was completed in 2003, and has a capacity of 6,300. It is covered on three out of four sides. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council.

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Until 2020, the stadium regularly hosted Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. reserve fixtures. [1] When Steven Gerrard returned from injury in the Liverpool Reserves it attracted one of the biggest crowds the stadium has ever seen. [2] The stadium played host to the National youth lions cup final in the 2006–07 season involving Sandiacre Town and Milton United.[ citation needed ] It has also been used for international football, hosting England U16's against Wales U16's in the Victory Shield.

Sir Stephen Roberts Stand

The Sir Stephen Roberts Stand (Main Stand) is all seated and covered, with capacity for 2,200 spectators. At the top of the stand there are 10 corporate hospitality boxes. The stand houses the club's corporate and press facilities, as well as the gymnasium, swimming pool, bar and brasserie and reception sections of the Telford Whitehouse Hotel. The stand is named after former club chairman Sir Stephen Roberts, an entrepreneurial Shropshire farmer who served as chairman of the Milk Marketing Board for over a decade. [3]

Frank Nagington Stand

The Frank Nagington Stand is situated at the southern end of the stadium. This section was usually only opened when a larger than average crowd, or a particularly large away support, was expected. However it is now open at all games to away fans due to the higher number of travelling fans in the conference.

David Hutchison Stand

The David Hutchison or 'The Hutch' is where the more "die hard" fans stand and is the noisiest part of the stadium on matchdays. It is situated at the northern end of the ground and can hold a capacity of 1,100 spectators.

UEFA Women's U17 Championships England 2013/14

England was the selected country for the U17 Women's championship's in 2013/14. The SEAH Stadium, home to AFC Telford United was selected with three other stadiums in England to host the UEFA tournament. AFC Telford United was selected to host the opening ceremony, England's opening game of the tournament and another three group games.

International Fixtures Played at the SEAH Stadium

DateResultCompetition
29 September 2005Scotland Women U1911-0Faroe Islands Women U19 UEFA Women's U19 Championship Qualifiers
29 September 2005 England Women U19 3-0 Croatia Women U19 UEFA Women's U19 Championship Qualifiers
14 October 2005 England U16 4–0Wales U16 Sky Sports Victory Shield
2 November 2007 England U16 2–0Wales U16 Sky Sports Victory Shield
4 March 2011England School Boys0–2Northern Ireland School BoysCentenary Shield
13 November 2012 England U19 1–0 Finland U19 Friendly
21 March 2013 England U19 1-0 Turkey U19 Friendly
26 November 2013 England Women U17 0-1Italy Women U17 UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
26 November 2013Austria Women U170-0Portugal Women U17 UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
29 November 2013 Germany Women U17 4-0 France Women U17 UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group B
2 December 2013Italy Women U170-1Austria Women U17 UEFA Women's U17 Championship Group A
5 September 2014 England U20 6-0 Romania U20 Friendly
26 August 2015 England U17 3-0 Italy U17 St Georges Park Youth Tournament
31 September 2017 England U20 3-0 Netherlands U19 2017–18 Under 20 Elite League

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