New Bucks Head

New Bucks Head
David Hutchison Stand in 2013
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LocationWellington, Shropshire, England
Coordinates52°41′51″N 2°30′05″W / 52.6974°N 2.5014°W / 52.6974; -2.5014
Public transitNational Rail Wellington (0.9 mi)
OwnerTelford and Wrekin Council
Capacity6,300
Record attendance5,710 vs Burscough, April 28 2007
SurfaceGrass
Opened2003
Tenants
AFC Telford United (2004–present)
Telford United (2003–2004)
Wolverhampton Wanderers Women (2022-present)
Website
www.telfordunited.com/the-club/seah-stadium/

New Bucks Head, also known as the SEAH Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a stadium in Wellington, Shropshire, England and the home of Southern League Premier Division Central football club AFC Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford United and Wellington Town for over a century. The stadium was completed in 2003, and has a capacity of 6,300. It is covered on three out of four sides. The stadium lease and assets are currently held by Telford and Wrekin Council.

Until 2020, the stadium regularly hosted Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. reserve fixtures.[1] When Steven Gerrard returned from injury in the Liverpool Reserves it attracted one of the biggest crowds the stadium has ever seen.[2] The stadium played host to the National youth lions cup final in the 2006–07 season involving Sandiacre Town and Milton United.[citation needed] It has also been used for international football, hosting England U16's against Wales U16's in the Victory Shield.

  1. ^ "Club Statement: Wolverhampton Wanderers". AFC Telford United. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Premier stars on parade at Telford". shropshirestar.com. 11 September 2010.