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factoids

| broke_ground = | built = | opened = | renovated = | expanded = | closed = | demolished = | owner = | operator = | surface = Grass| scoreboard = | cost = | architect = | project_manager = | structural engineer = | services engineer = | general_contractor = | main_contractors = | capacity = 5,000 (720 seated)| suites = | record_attendance = 6,000 4 July 2003 (Island Games Football Final)| dimensions = | acreage = PUBLISHER=GIAAC ACCESSDATE=2016-08-19, Guernsey RFCWEB,weblink Location - Guernsey RFC, Pitchero.com, 2011-04-25, Guernsey F.C.WEB,weblink Guernsey F.C. Club History, Guernsey F.C., 2011-08-09, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110924145511weblink">weblink 24 September 2011, dmy-all, | website = }}Footes Lane is a multi-use sports stadium in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey and is the main sports venue on the island.WEB,weblink In Pictures - Footes Lane, BBC, 2008-10-14, 2011-04-25, It has a capacity of 5,000 with 720 seated.WEB, Bradshaw, Andy,weblinkweblink" title="archive.today/20120913181010weblink">weblink usurped, 13 September 2012, Muratti:Your Island needs you!, This Is Jersey, 2005-04-07, 2011-04-25, The stadium is the national stadium of the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Usage

The stadium is used for a number of sports and by the rugby union team, Guernsey RFC who play in National League 2 South following promotion in the 2019-20 season. The stadium also hosts Guernsey's annual Siam Cup games against Jersey RedsWEB,weblink Another win win situation, channelonline.tv, 2011-04-25, 28 September 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110928033754weblink">weblink dead, when the match is played in Guernsey.The stadium also hosts association football and hosted a Hampshire Cup match in 2010 with Guernsey side Guernsey Rangers defeating Hamble 4–2.WEB,weblink Guernsey Rangers rally stuns Footes Lane, BBC News, 2010-10-18, 2011-04-25, It is the home ground of Guernsey who play in the Isthmian League Division 1 South.WEB, Lihou, Matt,weblink 'Green Lions' to make home at Foote's Lane, This Is Guernsey, 2011-04-07, 2011-04-25, 14 April 2011,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110414075656weblink">weblink dead, The team's first competitive match against Knaphill F.C. ended in a 5–0 win to Guernsey.WEB,weblink The Perfect Start, thisisguernsey, 2011-08-08, 2011-08-09, {{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In addition, the ground from 2003 to 2009 hosted Guernsey's Muratti games before the future games were moved to The Track due to fans complaining that the presence of the athletics track between the grandstands and the pitch put the spectators too far away from the game action. It is also noted that Guernsey did not win a single Muratti while playing at Footes Lane.WEB,weblink Muratti heading back to The Track, BBC News, 2009-03-03, 2011-04-25, The ground is also used for athletics as seen by the running track around the outside of the pitch.WEB,weblink Guernsey Rugby Club promoted despite narrow defeat, BBC News, 2011-04-11, 2011-04-25, Footes Lane in addition hosts the annual Guernsey MarathonWEB,weblink Guernsey Marathon, Guernsey Marathon, 2011-04-25, and was also used for the athletics events at the 2003 Island GamesWEB,weblinkweblink" title="archive.today/20120914144623weblink">weblink usurped, 14 September 2012, Island Games: stories in brief, This Is Jersey, 2003-07-04, 2011-04-25, and 2023 Island Games.In addition, field hockey is also played there, mainly hosting Guernsey's representative team.WEB, Mollet, Nick,weblink New man wants to make sport more accessible, This Is Guernsey, 2007-09-21, 2011-04-25, {{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Grandstand

Footes Lane's grandstand was completed in time for the 2003 Island Games at a cost of £1.2 million.WEB,weblink Grandstand nears completion, Cdnedge.bbc.co.uk, 2003-02-24, 2011-04-25, Within its first year of construction it won a Civic Trust award for architectural design.WEB,weblink Buildings win awards for design, BBC News, 2005-04-08, 2011-04-25, Additional club and function room facilities were added in 2011.

References

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