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Molineux Stadium

Wolverhampton Wanderers · Wolverhampton, England

Premier League soccer stadium active
97
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Capacity
31,750
Year Built
1889
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Molineux Stadium

Molineux Stadium is a soccer venue located in Wolverhampton, England, with a seating capacity of 31,750. It is home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, who compete in Premier League. Molineux Stadium is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 15th among Premier League stadiums by capacity.

About Molineux Stadium

Molineux Stadium

Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton stands as a historic landmark in English football, holding the distinction of being the first purpose-built stadium for a Football League club when Wolverhampton Wanderers made it their home in 1889. This pioneering venue was among the first in Britain to install floodlights and became a celebrated stage for groundbreaking European club matches during the 1950s. For football enthusiasts and history buffs alike, visiting Molineux offers a chance to walk the grounds where modern club football took shape over more than a century ago.

Historic moments
1954
England vs Hungary International Friendly
55,000 attendance
International Match
1956
England vs Brazil International Friendly
45,000 attendance
International Match
1972
UEFA Cup Final First Leg
45,000 attendance
Cup Final
1974
League Cup Final First Leg
48,000 attendance
Cup Final
1980
England vs Australia International Friendly
28,000 attendance
International Match
Score breakdown: Capacity 12p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 35p