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New 40,000 seater stadium opens in Malaysia

New 40,000 seater stadium opens in Malaysia

Wednesday 26th February 2020

Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT for short) have officially opened their new 40,000 seaters stadium.

The Sultan Ibrahim Stadium is named after the current ruler of the state of Johor and cost around £35m to build.

The stadium has been designed to look like a banana leaf was opened with a 15 minute firework and lights show, accompanied by a live performance by singer Leona Lewis.

JDT have won the Malaysian Super League for each of the last 6 seasons as well as the Asian equivalent of the Champions League in 2015.


Peterborough United planning move away from London Road

Peterborough United planning move away from London Road

Wednesday 26th February 2020

Peterborough United are planning to move away from London Road to a new stadium built just across the other side of the river Nene.

The announcement comes as the League 1 side have reached an agreement with the council regarding the City Centre Development Framework which will see a phased approach to redeveloping an area known as the Embankment.

Details are scarce at the moment, but reports speculate that the stadium will have a capacity of 17,500 which will be expandable up to 23,000 should demand require it.

Early estimates put the cost of the project at around £40m, with the club being said to want to move as soon as the start of the 2022/2023 season - just 2 and a half years away.


Brighton looking to increase capacity at the Amex

Brighton looking to increase capacity at the Amex

Tuesday 25th February 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion are looking to increase the capacity of the Amex Stadium this summer.

According to reports in the local media, the Premier League club are planning to add an extra 1,250 seats, taking the total capacity to over 32,000.

The moves comes after the club revealed that it has over 8,000 people on a season ticket waiting list. Brighton's average league attendance over the last 3 years has been 30,500 - over 99% full.


Millwall reveal design for new look Den

Millwall reveal design for new look Den

Friday 14th February 2020

Millwall have revealed plans to transform the Den into a modern 34,000 seater stadium.

The Championship club have been working on the redesign plans for 2 years and have finally revealed them to the public after a land dispute with Lewisham council has been resolved - leaving the club free to redevelop the ground.

The plans would keep as much of the current stadium structure as possible, increasing capacity through the addition of a third tier on each of the stands. The work would be done in phases to minimise effect on the current capacity.

Outside the ground, the club would build a public plaza with space for events and conferencing.

At the moment, these are just plans. No planning permission has been applied for.

The Den redevelopment - image 1

The Den redevelopment - image 1

Liverpool showcase new designs for Anfield Road rebuild

Liverpool showcase new designs for Anfield Road rebuild

Thursday 13th February 2020

Liverpool have revealed new images detailing their proposed rebuild of the Anfield Road stand.

The Premier League leaders are making the plans public before they formally apply for planning permission. The first stage of a public consultation last year saw a 93% positive response rate, with the club now looking to re-route Anfield Road around the stand after feedback from local residents and businesses.

If approved, the new £60m stand will increase Anfield's capacity to 61,000. It will provide an extra 1,800 corporate seats and 5,200 for general admission.

The club hopes to start building work in 2020, with a planned completion date in time for the start of the 2022/2023 season.

Anfield Road redevelopment - image 1

Anfield Road redevelopment - image 1

Anfield Road redevelopment - image 1

Man Utd request permission to install rail seating at Old Trafford

Man Utd request permission to install rail seating at Old Trafford

Wednesday 12th February 2020

Manchester United have requested to install 1,500 safe standing rail seats at Old Trafford.

Season ticket holders in the affected area have already been made aware of a possible trial which could take place as easily as this season.

If their application is successful, the Premier League giants will join Wolves and Spurs in offering safe standing to their fans.

The seat replacement will be on a like for like basis, meaning Old Trafford's capacity will remain the same at 74,879.


Grimsby Town restarts new stadium plans

Grimsby Town restarts new stadium plans

Saturday 8th February 2020

Grimsby Town have revived their plan to build a new stadiums after a proposed takeover deal fell through.

The League 2 side announced plans to move away from Blundell Park a number of years ago, but this never came to fruition. Now, the owners have reignited the plans to move to a new stadium in the East Marsh area of the town.

The new ground would be a 14,000 seater stadium costing in the region of £20m. Plans are still being drawn up, land needs to be bought and planning permission applied for and granted, so it is still a long way off. The club estimates it may take 3-5 years to complete the project.


Wolves exploring temporary Molineux expansion

Wolves exploring temporary Molineux expansion

Friday 24th January 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers are said to be exploring the possibility of using temporary seating to expand the capacity of their Molineux stadium.

The club are looking to build a second temporary stand between the Jack Hayworth and Steve Bull stands, hopefully in time for start of 2020/2021 season.

The Premier League side last year revealed ambitions to significantly expand the stadium by rebuilding the Steve Bull Stand (taking capacity to 38,000), Jack Hayworth Stand (43,000) and Billy Wright Stand (50,000).

Whilst that work is still being planned, the club needs a much quicker temporary solution to enable more fans to get through the turnstiles. Wolves' recent success has seen their season ticket waiting list swell to over 10,000.


Japanese 5th division side planning new stadium

Japanese 5th division side planning new stadium

Tuesday 21st January 2020

Tochigi City FC are planning to build a new 5,000 capacity stadium. The club is based 60 miles north of Tokyo and currently plays in the Japanese 5th tier.

The new stadium will be built in the city's Iwafune Athletic Park and consist of one seated grandstand with grass banks and standing areas behind each goal.

The new stadium will be ready for the end of the 2020 season and will be built to comply with J3 League standards, should the club get promoted.

The new £7m facility will also be open to members of the public on non-match days.


Ajax to increase capacity of Johan Cruyff ArenA

Ajax to increase capacity of Johan Cruyff ArenA

Saturday 18th January 2020

Dutch giants Ajax are to increase the capacity of their Johan Cruyff Arena to more than 56,000.

The expansion will come by filling in the 4 large vehicle access areas on each corner of the stadium - adding 1,103 news seats.

The stadium is one of 12 venues for Euro 2020 and will host 4 games including all 3 of the Dutch national team matches and one game from the knockout stage.

Ajax are currently top of the Eredivisie, averaging 53,500 this season.


Ecuador to get new national stadium

Ecuador to get new national stadium

Thursday 16th January 2020

Ecuador are to build a new national football stadium.

The current Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa is to be demolished and replaced by a brand new stadium with a capacity of around 50,000-60,000.

As well as hosting national matches, the current 36,000 capacity venue is also home to Serie A sides El Nacional and Universidad Catolica.

The new stadium will also feature a convention centre and museum as well as parking for up to 10,000 vehicles. The project is expected to cost around £150m.


Portsmouth to rebuild away end at Fratton Park

Portsmouth to rebuild away end at Fratton Park

Wednesday 15th January 2020

Portsmouth have revealed plans to redevelop the Milton End at Fratton Park which houses the away supporters.

The aging stand will see its capacity increase to 3,200 taking the overall capacity to around 20,000.

The plans will improve a number of facilities including larger toilets, more kiosks and much improved facilities for disabled fans, including being able to sit in the same stand as other away supporters.

It will also be built with segregation barriers to allow home fans to occupy 25% of the stand. No date or cost has been confirmed yet.

The League One side have created a PDF with more information and technical drawings on it.


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