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Huddersfield Town v Norwich City
Championship
19:45
at the John Smith's stadium Huddersfield

Capacity: 24,500 (all seated)
Address: Huddersfield, HD1 6PX
Telephone: 01484 484112
Fax: 01484 484 101
Ticket Office: 01484 484123
Pitch Size: 115 x 76 yards
Pitch Type: Grass
Club Nickname: The Terriers
Year Ground Opened: 1994
Undersoil Heating: Yes
Shirt Sponsors: Pure Legal Limited
Away Shirt Sponsors: Radian B
Third Kit Sponsors: Covonia
Kit Manufacturer: Puma
Home Kit: Blue and White
Away Kit: Yellow and Black Hoops
Third Kit: Red and White

The club moved the short distance to the then called Alfred McAlpine Stadium in 1994 after leaving their former Leeds Road ground, their home for 86 years. When the stadium originally opened it had just three sides with the North Stand being opened later in 1997. In 2004 it was renamed the Galpharm Stadium, before becoming the John Smith's Stadium in 2012, in a new five year sponsorship deal with Heineken. Most new stadiums in this country are rather boring affairs with little character, but the Galpharm does not fall into this category. Each stand is semi circular rather than rectangular, and is further enhanced with large white steel tubing above the contours. In fact from the car park I first thought it looked like a new ride at Alton Towers! It is good to see something different from the architects for a change. The ground has won many design awards and is well worth a visit. The only disappointment is that the corners of the ground are open. The Fantastic Media North Stand at one end and the Revell Ward (Riverside) Stand at one side are both two tiered stands, each with a row of executive boxes running across the middle. The other two sides of the ground are large single tiered affairs. One of these the Britannia Rescue Stand, at one side of the pitch, can accommodate 7,000 supporters. There is an electric scoreboard at the back of the away end. The stadium is completed with a striking set of four floodlights. The stadium is shared with Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club. Tickets available from offical NCFC website @ £20 plus service charge of £1

enjoy the match and thank you for your wonderful support

Posted By: Tombs, Apr 5, 10:00:12