The Welfare Ground
The Welfare Ground, Crofton Community Centre, Middle Lane, New Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1LB. Tel: (01924) 866010
(Nb. This will open a new window/tab at Google Maps)General Ground Directions:From M1 J39/M62 J31: Go towards Wakefield, take A638 Doncaster Road. After 2m, pass transport café/petrol station on right, go under bridge, turn right into Lodge Lane opposite Indian Restaurant. Go through Crofton Village, turn left at ‘Slipper’ PH, right on to Middle Lane, signposted ‘Crofton Community Centre’ about 400m;
From A1: Take A638 towards Wakefield, turn left in Lodge Lane opposite Indian Restaurant, then as above.
Public Transport:Station: Wakefield Westgate 4¾m. Arriva Yorkshire buses 195/196 from Wakefield (Bus Station) to New Crofton (Santingley Lane at Spring Lane); four times per hour, takes 22 mins. At crossroads turn east into Middle Lane and entrance to ground is on left (¼m).
Public transport directions courtesy of Andy Edwards. Click here to go to his website.Admission Price: £5 adults, £2.50 concessions, Children free with paying adult.
Capacity: 1500,
Cover: 200,
Seats: 100
Clubhouse: Open 7pm daily and every matchday. Fully licensed bar with darts, snooker and Sky Sports; Function Room - available to hire; Gym - Please contact Granville Marshall to enquire about membership.
Club Shop: n/a
League History:Wakefield League 1950-1966; West Yorkshire League 1966-1968; Wakefield League 1969-1982; West Yorkshire League 1982-2006; NCEL 2006-
Honours:NCEL: Presidents Cup - 2008/09; West Yorkshire League - Prem Div 2004/05; Wakefield & District FA Challenge Cup - 2001/02 2003/04 2004/05; Wakefield & District FA Open Invitation Cup - 2001/02 2003/04 2004/05
Players Progressing:Oli Johnson, Stockport County, 2008.
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