UK Stadiums: Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire
Sharpenhoe Road (The Winton Haulage Stadium) in Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, England, is the home ground of Barton Rovers. The semi-professional club competes in the Southern League Central Division One, the seventh and eighth levels of the English football league system. The league consists of 21 teams.
Capacity
The stadium has a capacity of 4,000, with 160 seats and room for 1,120 people in a covered stand that runs the length of the pitch.
The playing surface is natural grass with floodlights.
Club History
The team are nicknamed "The Rovers" and were founded in 1898. Club colors are blue shirts and shorts.
Some names associated with the club include goalkeeper Kevin Patrick Blackwell who had managerial spells at Leeds United, nearby Luton Town, Sheffield United, Bury and Thai club Nakhon Ratchasima.
Access - Getting There
The ground is about 15 minutes north of Luton (and Kenilworth Road) by car on the A6.
The MK1 bus from Luton Station Interchange stops near the ground. Get off at the Memorial stop.
Information
Address: Sharpenhoe Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, MK45 4LQ
www: bartonrovers.com
Nearby Hotels
If you wish to stay in nearby Luton try the 3-star OYO The Red Lion Hotel or the Hampton by Hilton Luton Airport.
See here for a complete listing of accommodation options in Luton.
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