Scunthrorpe United FC Ground & Tickets
Ground: Glanford Park
Capacity: 9,086
Location: Jack Brownsword Way
Country: United Kingdom
The Ground
Glanford Park, opened in 1988, has been the home of Scunthorpe United Football Club for over three decades, marking a historic shift for the Iron. When it was built, Glanford Park became the first newly constructed Football League ground in England since 1955, replacing the club’s old Old Show Ground. It symbolised a step into the modern era for Scunthorpe, providing improved facilities and the space needed to support the club’s ambitions across the Football League.
With a capacity of around 9,000, Glanford Park is modest in size but full of character. Its design features four separate stands in a traditional layout, offering close-up views of the action and ensuring a proper lower-league football atmosphere. The Clugston Stand serves as the main stand, housing the dugouts, hospitality areas, and the club’s offices. The Britcon Stand (often referred to as the Doncaster Road End) is home to the noisiest Scunthorpe fans, generating the atmosphere that drives the team on. Visiting supporters are typically accommodated in the AMS Stand, while the Lincolnshire Co-op Stand completes the ground with additional seating and family-friendly sections.
Located just off the M181 motorway, Glanford Park is one of the easiest stadiums in the country to reach by car, with ample parking space on site. It sits around two miles from Scunthorpe town centre and the railway station, making it accessible for both local supporters and travelling fans.
Official Tickets
Visit the club’s “Buy Tickets” section on Scunthorpe United’s official website to purchase single-match tickets.
You can also buy tickets in person at the Ticket Office
Fanshop
Scunthorpe United FC – Official Club Shop
Jack Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 8TD
How to get to the Stadium
By train
Train to Scunthorpe Railway Station, 2 miles (about a 35–40 minute walk to the stadium). Buses. Services such as the 31 or 32 run towards Gunness and Burringham. Ask for a stop near Glanford Park / Doncaster Road. Journey: 10–15 minutes.
By Car
Through the M180. Parking Options: On-site car park at the stadium (spaces available on matchdays for a fee, usually £5). Overflow parking may be available nearby, but the on-site option is the most straightforwar
Airport
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Distance: 65 miles (105 km) south. Travel time: 1 hr 15 by car.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Distance: 60 miles (96 km) south.Travel time: 1 hr 30 min by car.
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Distance: 90 miles (145 km) west. Travel time: 1 hr 45 by car. By train: 2 hrs 30 (Manchester Airport → Manchester Piccadilly → Sheffield → Scunthorpe).
Around the Stadium
The Berkeley Hotel (Doncaster Road). Probably the most popular away-fan pub in Scunthorpe, just a short walk from Glanford Park. Big, lively, and welcoming, it’s well-known for its affordable drinks and football-friendly atmosphere. Perfect for pre-match pints before heading down to the ground.
The Iron Bar (inside the stadium). Scunthorpe’s official supporters’ bar, located within Glanford Park itself. Open on matchdays to both home and away fans, it’s the most convenient option, with quick service, big screens, and the buzz of supporters building right up to kick-off.
The Honest Lawyer (Oswald Road, town centre). Located near Scunthorpe Railway Station, this town-centre pub is popular with fans arriving by train. Spacious and friendly, it’s a handy stop for a pint before making the short taxi or bus ride to the stadium.
Blue Bell Inn (Oswald Road, town centre). A classic Wetherspoons pub in Scunthorpe’s centre, about 2 miles from the stadium. Always busy on matchdays, it’s cheap, spacious, and a good meeting point for groups of supporters before heading to Glanford Park.
The Redbourn Club (Cemetery Road). Just a 10-minute walk from the stadium, this social club is known for its friendly welcome, affordable prices, and matchday crowds. Popular with both home and away fans who want something close by but less hectic than the main pubs.
The Penny Bank (High Street, town centre). Another well-frequented town pub, about 2 miles from Glanford Park. Traditional in style, with plenty of regulars and football chatter, it’s a good stop for fans heading out from the centre.
The Priory (Ashby Road). A family-friendly pub with food and a more relaxed atmosphere, around a 20-minute walk from the stadium. Great option for supporters looking for something calmer than the busy town or stadium bars.
The Mallard (Market Hill, near station). A well-known real ale pub right next to Scunthorpe Station. Popular with both locals and travelling fans arriving by train, it offers a strong beer selection and a welcoming vibe before hopping in a cab to the ground.
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