Archival Record · Football
DEMOLISHED
Highfield Road
1899-2005
Coventry, England
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Historical Overview
Coventry City played at Highfield Road for 106 years, making it one of the longest-serving grounds in English football at the time of its closure. The stadium saw Coventry's rise to the First Division and their famous 1987 FA Cup victory. The last match was played on April 30, 2005, against Burnley.
Did You Know
Coventry City won the FA Cup in 1987 while based at Highfield Road. The stadium's record attendance was 51,455 for a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1934. The Jimmy Hill Stand was named after the legendary manager who saved the club in the 1960s.
What Happened
This venue was demolished and no longer exists on this site.
Catalogue Card
Sport
Football
Years Active
1899-2005
Year Opened
1899
Year Closed
2005
Demolished
2006
Capacity at Peak
23,489
Former Team(s)
Coventry City
Location
Coventry, England
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