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Stamford Bridge (/ ˈ s t æ m f ər d /) is a football stadium in Fulham, adjacent to the borough of Chelsea in West London.It is the home of Premier League club Chelsea.With a capacity of 40,173, it is the ninth largest venue of the 2024–25 Premier League season and the eleventh largest football stadium in England.
Chelsea is an affluent area in West London, England, due south-west of Charing Cross by approximately 2.5 miles (4 km). It lies on the north bank of the River Thames and for postal purposes is part of the south-western postal area.
The existing Stamford Bridge was built of brick in 1860–2 and has been partly reconstructed since then. The name is more generally used to refer to the nearby Stamford Bridge Stadium, which is the home of Chelsea Football Club. In 1824–8 the lowest part of the creek was developed into the Kensington Canal.
Chelsea have bought 2.4 acres of neighbouring land with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge, but the club have still not ruled out relocating to a new site
“Not only are we committed to remaining at the home of Chelsea, Stamford Bridge,” Pagliuca said, “but we are inspired to renovate or redevelop the stadium. Chelsea is a world-class team, in ...
Chelsea suffered serious financial troubles during the 1970s and 1980s following a large-scale attempt to renovate Stamford Bridge. The financial crisis and a subsequent change of ownership at the club culminated in the sale of the club's freehold to property developers Marler Estates (and subsequently Cabra Estates).
Chelsea have bought 2.4 acres of neighbouring land with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge, but the club have still not ruled out relocating to a new site
Chelsea; 1976–77 season; Chairman: Brian Mears: Manager: Eddie McCreadie: Stadium: Stamford Bridge: Second Division: 2nd: FA Cup: Third round: League Cup: Four round: Top goalscorer: League: Steve Finnieston (24) All: Steve Finnieston (26) Highest home attendance: 55,003 vs Fulham (27 December 1976) Lowest home attendance: 16,883 vs Sheffield ...