Mitcham Stadium


Mitcham Stadium was a multi use sports stadium in Mitcham, London. Uses included rugby league, athletics and greyhound racing. The stadium is not to be confused with the former Sandy Lane ground owned by Tooting and Mitcham FC which was nearby.

Stadium

The stadium was simply called the Mitcham Stadium and was used from 1935 until 1955. It had covered grandstands along both straights and one of the straights was slightly extended. The stadium had a capacity of 60,000 and was owned by Sydney Parkes. The stadium was replaced by housing in 1955 and is now occupied by Ormerod Gardens.

Rugby League

It was home to the Streatham and Mitcham R.L.F.C. from 1935-1937.

Greyhound Racing

Some greyhound racing took place during 1936 and 1937. The track was a short lived independent. The racing ended after the owner Sydney Parker was refused a racing licence.

Other uses

The infield was also used for Hurling and Gaelic football. Fulham F.C. were in advanced negotiations to relocate to the stadium in 1938 but it never materialised.