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| Full name | Solid Sports Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 | |||
| Ground | Prison Ground, Anuradhapura | |||
| Capacity | 2,000 | |||
| League | Sri Lanka Champions League | |||
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Currently the team plays at the 2,000 capacity Prison Ground.
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