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Priestfield Stadium

Gillingham FC · Gillingham, England

EFL League Two soccer stadium active
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TurfNurd Score — Great venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
Gillingham FC
Capacity
11,582
Year Built
1893
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Priestfield Stadium

Priestfield Stadium is a soccer venue located in Gillingham, England, with a seating capacity of 11,582. It is home to Gillingham FC, who compete in EFL League Two. Priestfield Stadium is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 6th among EFL League Two stadiums by capacity.

About Priestfield Stadium

Priestfield Stadium

Priestfield Stadium in Gillingham, Kent, stands as one of English football's most enduring homes, having hosted the same club continuously since 1893. Beyond its remarkable longevity as Gillingham FC's ground, this historic venue has welcomed a diverse array of football, from international women's and youth matches to serving as a temporary refuge for Brighton & Hove Albion in the 1990s, and even hosting rugby league action. For sports enthusiasts interested in authentic lower-league football culture and a stadium steeped in over a century of local sporting tradition, Priestfield offers a genuine glimpse into the heart of England's football community.

Historic moments
1987
Football League Trophy Southern Section Final
Other
1999
England vs Luxembourg FIFA World Cup Qualifier
11,052 attendance
International Match
2000
Football League Division Two Play-off Semi-Final
11,418 attendance
Other
Score breakdown: Capacity 4p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 8p