Hamilton Crescent
Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club.
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| Ground information | |||
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| Location | Partick, Glasgow | ||
| Coordinates | 55°52′21″N 04°18′32″W | ||
| Establishment | 1862 | ||
| Capacity | 4,000 | ||
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| Pavilion End Burgh Hall Street End | |||
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| As of 3 February 2009 Source: Ground profile | |||
Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, played between Scotland and England. The game was played on 30 November 1872, ended in a goalless draw, and was watched by a crowd of 4,000.[1]
Further international matches were held here in 1874 and 1876, before being moved to the first Hampden Park. The 1877 Scottish Cup Final was also held at Hamilton Crescent.
References
- "A Sporting Nation - The first international football match". BBC. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
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