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The "new" Deepdale after the new stands were built. Preston North End's security team can be seen preparing the stands for the match.

Deepdale is a football stadium in Preston, Lancashire, England.

It is the stadium of Preston North End F.C. and it is the site of the National Football Museum in England. Preston North End are one of the first teams to play in England's football league and they have played at Deepdale since they first started. Deepdale is the oldest league stadium in the world.

Since 1995 Deepdale has changed a lot, the old stands have been knocked down and now it has brand new all-seater stands. Now that the changes are finished, the stadium has 23,408 seats. Other changes made include a new big screen TV to show highlights of the match and new executive boxes where Preston North End's owners and their guests sit.

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  • Deepdale Layout

    Deepdale layout

  • The Splash at Deepdale - geograph.org.uk - 1588227

    The Splash, statue of Sir Tom Finney

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Deepdale para niños

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