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Vetchfield Stadium - Swansea City FC
Filename: Vetchfield - Swansea City JKM.jpg
Size: 3111 x 2074 (2.5MB)
Date: 22nd August 2023
Source: Sports Stadia Art
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Vetchfield Stadium - Swansea City FC
The Vetch Field was a football stadium in Swansea, Wales. It was used for football matches and was the home ground of Swansea City until the club moved to the newly built Liberty Stadium in 2005. Opened in 1912, the ground held around 12, 000 at the time of its closure, but upwards of 30, 000 at its peak.
As well as being home to the Swans, the Vetch also hosted games for the Wales national football team, with 18 internationals played at the Vetch between 1921 and 1988. Other sports also found a home at the Vetch, with 8 rugby league matches played there between 1990 and 1999. In 1960, local boy Brian Curvis beat the Australian boxer George Barnes at the Vetch to win the Commonwealth (British Empire) Welterweight title.
The stadium also operated as a music venue, hosting The Who in 1976 and Stevie Wonder in 1984.
The Vetch's final Football League fixture was a 1–0 win for Swansea over Shrewsbury Town on 30 April 2005. The last game of football to be held at the Vetch was the 2005 FAW Premier Cup final, which saw Swansea beat Wrexham 2–1.
The Vetch continues to be the subject of much nostalgia amongst some Swansea fans, who often feel that it had a more vibrant and authentic atmosphere than the Liberty Stadium
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This print showcases the iconic Vetchfield Stadium, once the beloved home ground of Swansea City FC. Steeped in history and memories, this football stadium in Swansea, Wales held a special place in the hearts of fans until its closure in 2005. With a capacity of around 12,000 spectators at its final days but boasting upwards of 30,000 during its peak, the Vetch Field witnessed countless thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Not only did it serve as the Swans' sanctuary, but also played host to international games for the Wales national football team from 1921 to 1988. The Vetch even welcomed other sports like rugby league matches and boxing events that saw local hero Brian Curvis claim victory over Australian boxer George Barnes. Beyond athletics, this hallowed ground transformed into a vibrant music venue on occasion. Legendary acts such as The Who in 1976 and Stevie Wonder in 1984 graced its stage with their awe-inspiring performances. The Vetch's farewell Football League fixture ended triumphantly with Swansea securing a memorable 1-0 win against Shrewsbury Town on April 30th, 2005. Its final game ever was none other than the intense clash between Swansea and Wrexham for the FAW Premier Cup final – an exhilarating match that concluded with a resounding scoreline of 2-1 favoring Swansea. For many devoted fans of Swansea City FC, nostalgia lingers when reminiscing about this historic stadium. They fondly recall its authentic atmosphere which they believe surpassed that of their current home at Liberty Stadium.
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