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- Wigan F.C. played on Folly Field, near Upper Dicconson Street and used the nearby Dicconson Arms Hotel as a HQ.
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The last match at Central Park was against St Helens on 5 September 1999, a game which Wigan won 28–20 in front of 18,179 supporters. As Wigan developed into one of the most famous rugby league clubs in the world, Central Park also became one of the most famous grounds.
The last match at Central Park was against St Helens on 5 September 1999, a game which Wigan won 28–20 in front of 18,179 supporters. Wigan now play home games at the 25,000 all-seater DW Stadium (formerly JJB Stadium) at Robin Park.
In 2022, Wigan Warriors celebrated its 150th year. It was fitting that the Club, with Matt Peet in his first season as Head Coach, won the Challenge Cup for the 20th time, with the final played at the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Supporters said farewell to Central Park on Sunday 5th September 1999 after a match where the Wigan side that day beat local rivals St Helens 28-20. 96 years and 364 days after the first game against Batley was played, the most famous Rugby League ground in the world closed its doors for the final time.
The Brick Community Stadium, which was built by Alfred McAlpine, was completed in August 1999 and the inauguration was marked with a friendly football match between Wigan Athletic and neighbours Manchester United — who were then reigning European champions, Premier League title and FA Cup holders — with Sir Alex Ferguson officially opening ...
Mar 27, 2022 · Remembering the former home of Wigan Warriors, Central Park, Wigan. Built in 1902, the most famous rugby league ground in the world closed its doors for the final time on Sunday September 5...
Feb 26, 2018 · On September 5, 1999, Wigan beat St Helens 28-20 in the last match to take place at the ground with a double from Jason Robinson and tries from Denis Betts, Gary Connolly and Paul Johnson...
