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Halifax Town - Saturday 30th November 2024 3.00p.m.
Mbi Shay Stadium
Capacity: 10,401 (Seats 5,108)
Address: The Shay, Halifax, HX1 2YT
Club Nickname: The Shaymen
Year Ground Opened: 1921
Undersoil Heating: No
Home Kit: Blue and White
Record Attendance
36,885 v Tottenham Hotspur
FA Cup 5th Round, February 15th, 1953.
For an FC Halifax Town Fixture:
8,042 v Bradford City
FA Cup 1st Round, November 9th, 2014.
Average Attendance
2023-24 1,946 (National League)
2022-23 2,194 (National League)
2021-22 2,130 (National League)
Details shown are from the Footballgroundguide site:
WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS?
Away fans are normally housed in the Skircoat Stand on one side of the pitch. Although covered it does have a number of supporting pillars running along the front of it that may hinder your view. Around 1,450 away supporters can be accommodated in this area. Although the facilities in this old stand are basic, the acoustics inside the stand are good, meaning that away fans can really generate some noise from this area.
For clubs where there is only a small away following (less than 250), then the north section of the Main Stand is allocated. Whilst for games where a large away contingent is expected, then the North Terrace can be opened.
Food available inside normally includes burgers, hot dogs, pies and chips.
WHAT IS THE SHAY LIKE?
The ground is set into the side of a hill which gives it an enclosed but very green look. On one side is the relatively new Main (East) Stand. This single-tiered, covered, seated stand, has had a chequered history. It was originally constructed during the 2001/02 season, but due to financial problems it was left unfinished for some years, before the work re-commenced in 2009, with the stand finally opening in 2010. The stand is of a fair size, having a capacity of 3,500 and has some corporate hospitality boxes located at the back of it. There are windshields to either side and it has a rather odd look with a large area for wheelchair supporters being incorporated half way up on one side. The stand disappointingly has a shallow angle, meaning that spectators seated at the back of the Stand are situated quite far away from the playing action. The players tunnel and team dugouts are located on this side.
Opposite is the covered all-seated Skircoat Stand. This old-looking stand has a line of supporting pillars running across the front of it. It was opened a couple of years after the Club moved into the Shay in 1921. The roof of the stand pre-dates this, as it once was in place at Manchester City’s old Hyde Road Ground, which Manchester City left in 1923 to move to Maine Road. The Skircoat Stand doesn’t run the full length of the pitch and has grassy banks to either side. There are also a number of large trees that can be seen on the hill behind it, giving the ground a rural feel.
Both ends are good-sized covered terraces, both of which were built in the late 1990s. However, the North Terrace is only open for the bigger matches. One ‘hangover’ from the delays of the building of the Main Stand is that in the South East corner of the stadium there is the steelwork erected for what was going to be a hospitality area, but this was not completed along with the Main Stand.
WHERE TO DRINK?
There is a supporters club at the ground, called the South Stand Bar which admits away fans. However, it is rather on the small side, having a capacity of 200, and fills up quickly. Nearby pubs include:
DIRECTIONS AND CAR PARKING
From the M62 motorway, take the A629 at Junction 24 and follow the signs for Halifax. The Shay ground is on the right-hand side after about three miles. Parking at the stadium is limited, however, there is some street parking to be had, but only if you arrive early. Otherwise, it is a case of parking in one of the nearby town centre car parks.
BY TRAIN
Halifax Railway Station is only a five minute walk away from the Shay Stadium. The station is on the Trans Pennine route between Leeds & Manchester. On exiting the station approach turn left onto Church Street. Keep straight on this road, passing the Three Pigeons pubs and you will reach the stadium entrance on your right
Outward London Euston 09.30 change at Warrington Bank Quay to Halifax arrive 13.04
Return Halifax 17.29 change at Preston to London Kings Euston 21.40
Off Peak Return £139.90 ouch! If anyone can find cheaper fares please let us know
BY COACH
We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games,
BLUES ON TOUR
Details will be published as soon as available
SHRIMPERS TRUST
Details will be published as soon as available
TICKETS
Details will be published as soon as available
Mbi Shay Stadium
Capacity: 10,401 (Seats 5,108)
Address: The Shay, Halifax, HX1 2YT
Club Nickname: The Shaymen
Year Ground Opened: 1921
Undersoil Heating: No
Home Kit: Blue and White
Record Attendance
36,885 v Tottenham Hotspur
FA Cup 5th Round, February 15th, 1953.
For an FC Halifax Town Fixture:
8,042 v Bradford City
FA Cup 1st Round, November 9th, 2014.
Average Attendance
2023-24 1,946 (National League)
2022-23 2,194 (National League)
2021-22 2,130 (National League)
Details shown are from the Footballgroundguide site:
WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS?
Away fans are normally housed in the Skircoat Stand on one side of the pitch. Although covered it does have a number of supporting pillars running along the front of it that may hinder your view. Around 1,450 away supporters can be accommodated in this area. Although the facilities in this old stand are basic, the acoustics inside the stand are good, meaning that away fans can really generate some noise from this area.
For clubs where there is only a small away following (less than 250), then the north section of the Main Stand is allocated. Whilst for games where a large away contingent is expected, then the North Terrace can be opened.
Food available inside normally includes burgers, hot dogs, pies and chips.
WHAT IS THE SHAY LIKE?
The ground is set into the side of a hill which gives it an enclosed but very green look. On one side is the relatively new Main (East) Stand. This single-tiered, covered, seated stand, has had a chequered history. It was originally constructed during the 2001/02 season, but due to financial problems it was left unfinished for some years, before the work re-commenced in 2009, with the stand finally opening in 2010. The stand is of a fair size, having a capacity of 3,500 and has some corporate hospitality boxes located at the back of it. There are windshields to either side and it has a rather odd look with a large area for wheelchair supporters being incorporated half way up on one side. The stand disappointingly has a shallow angle, meaning that spectators seated at the back of the Stand are situated quite far away from the playing action. The players tunnel and team dugouts are located on this side.
Opposite is the covered all-seated Skircoat Stand. This old-looking stand has a line of supporting pillars running across the front of it. It was opened a couple of years after the Club moved into the Shay in 1921. The roof of the stand pre-dates this, as it once was in place at Manchester City’s old Hyde Road Ground, which Manchester City left in 1923 to move to Maine Road. The Skircoat Stand doesn’t run the full length of the pitch and has grassy banks to either side. There are also a number of large trees that can be seen on the hill behind it, giving the ground a rural feel.
Both ends are good-sized covered terraces, both of which were built in the late 1990s. However, the North Terrace is only open for the bigger matches. One ‘hangover’ from the delays of the building of the Main Stand is that in the South East corner of the stadium there is the steelwork erected for what was going to be a hospitality area, but this was not completed along with the Main Stand.
WHERE TO DRINK?
There is a supporters club at the ground, called the South Stand Bar which admits away fans. However, it is rather on the small side, having a capacity of 200, and fills up quickly. Nearby pubs include:
- McCafferty Bar & Restaurant – McCafferty’s Bar & Restaurant, Halifax HX1 2DZ
- The Barum Tap Inn – 17 Rawson St, Halifax HX1 1NX
- White Horse – 33 Southgate, Halifax HX1 1DL
DIRECTIONS AND CAR PARKING
From the M62 motorway, take the A629 at Junction 24 and follow the signs for Halifax. The Shay ground is on the right-hand side after about three miles. Parking at the stadium is limited, however, there is some street parking to be had, but only if you arrive early. Otherwise, it is a case of parking in one of the nearby town centre car parks.
BY TRAIN
Halifax Railway Station is only a five minute walk away from the Shay Stadium. The station is on the Trans Pennine route between Leeds & Manchester. On exiting the station approach turn left onto Church Street. Keep straight on this road, passing the Three Pigeons pubs and you will reach the stadium entrance on your right
Outward London Euston 09.30 change at Warrington Bank Quay to Halifax arrive 13.04
Return Halifax 17.29 change at Preston to London Kings Euston 21.40
Off Peak Return £139.90 ouch! If anyone can find cheaper fares please let us know
BY COACH
We are extremely lucky two have two different independent coach services to away games,
BLUES ON TOUR
Details will be published as soon as available
SHRIMPERS TRUST
Details will be published as soon as available
TICKETS
Details will be published as soon as available
