100 GREATEST GROUNDS IN BRITAIN

Wimbledon’s new ground may have opened less than 12 months ago, but there’s more than 100 years of history at Plough Lane, the club’s spiritual home since 1912. The Dons left the old ground in 1991 – this one was built 200 yards away and is much smarter.

BEST FEATURE Not situated in Milton Keynes or Kingston. Which is nice.

The Shots’ ground is situated in a public park, with a distinctive downhill stroll through woodland required to access the away end of this traditional lower-league favourite.

BEST FEATURE Fans are segregated in the barrel-roofed East Bank terrace behind one of the goals, which often makes for a great atmosphere. Don’t forget your drum…

A statement of ambition, rising above the surrounding houses, shops and parks on the skyline of the city. Hull waited a century for top-flight football – it was no coincidence they got it in their new ground.

WEIRDEST MOMENT Phil Brown belting out a verse of the Beach Boys’ Sloop John B to celebrate Premier League survival in 2009.

Edgeley Park is a relic of English football – but to traditionalists, it still carries certain charms of bygone years. The town centre is nearby, making for a solid non-league away.

BEST FEATURE The Railway End: a former terrace converted to an uncovered seating area, it’s generally only used for the biggest matches these days. Good, scruffy fun.

Fans with a taste for time travel have often made pilgrimages to Sandygate. Located on Sheffield’s western fringes, it hosted its first match as far back as the mid-19th century, making it the world’s oldest football stadium.

DID YOU KNOW? Sandygate was the final home ground of one Christopher Roland Waddle, who coached Hallam’s Sunday team.

Seamlessly and stylishly improved as Stanley rose up the divisions, while managing to keep its homely character. There are nice views of nearby hills, but wherever you’re sat or stood it’s pleasingly near the pitch to feel involved.

WEIRDEST MOMENT Accrington discovered a pair of false teeth lost by a fan during their 2018 win over AFC Wimbledon.

Tucked on the north-westerly edge of the Peak District, Seel Park is accompanied by some of the best views in non-league. It’s been modernised in recent years and now features various viewing points: standing terraces, seats… and even a garden bench.

BEST FEATURE Its own beer garden serving local brew – a nice touch on matchdays.

Is it possible to look at Maes Tegid without a complete feeling of peace? With the rolling hills of Snowdonia for company, it’s one of the most pleasant grounds on these shores.

Bala have played seven seasons’ worth of European qualifiers – but never at home. UEFA regulations mean they have