Oakwell
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Oakwell is a sports development in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. It is used mostly by Barnsley Football Club for playing their home games. It is also used by their reserve team.
Full name | Oakwell Stadium |
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Location | Grove Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England S71 1ET |
Coordinates | 53°33′8″N 1°28′3″W |
Owner | Barnsley F.C. |
Operator | Barnsley F.C. |
Capacity | 23,009 |
Field size | 110 x 75 yards |
Surface | Grass |
Construction | |
Built | 1888 |
Opened | 1888 |
Renovated | 1992-1998 |
Tenants | |
Barnsley (1888-present) |
While the name "Oakwell" is usually used for the main stadium, it also includes several neighbouring venues which form the facilities of the Barnsley F.C. academy. This includes an indoor training pitch, a smaller stadium with seating on the south and west sides for around 2,200 spectators, and several training pitches used by the different Barnsley FC teams.
Until 2003 the stadium and the large amount of land that is around it was owned by Barnsley Football Club. However, after falling into administration in 2002 the council purchased the main Oakwell Stadium. This allowed the club to pay its creditors and remain participants in The Football League.