JOHN SMITHS (Kirklees) STADIUM (previously Galpharm Stad)

Covid restrictions: tba
relaxed 26/1/22 - no covid pass or negative test (15/12/21) . none @ 19/7/21.
(17/5/21 = 6.1k home fans . lockdown 3 @ 6/1/21, no fans). (Post lockdown 2: Tier 3 @ 27/11/20).

Opened in 1995 and won design awards for being quite nice & curvy. 24,500 paying punters can be arranged in 2 two-tier stands and 2 singles. Travelling support was in the er, Pink Link stand behind the south goal.
Up to 2000 away could be comfortably seated - segregated.
Big theatre atmosphere and home lot can get worked up, which might liven up return visits.
Disappointing 'modern' facilities.

Road; M1 J38, A637 and A642 to town. Pick up the A62 at right of traffic island, signposted for stadium. Turn right at traffic lights for day car-park or 2nd right to away end . Alternative routes via J40 past Dewsbury, or on to M62 at Leeds.
Station; is 15 min walk from town centre.

LAST TIME - Prem
1/12/18. Travelling support saw a fighting display, finally it was over . Gate; 22,973, away 1510.
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Falmer years 2011 - 2017: Season6 2/2/17 Championship.
Got beat but were on our way to the Prem anyhow.
Withdean era 1999 - 2011: Season12 11/12/10 League One.
Another defeat, although led the div and took the title at end of that noughties period.