Roker Park

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Roker Park was the historic football stadium in Sunderland, England, that served as the long-time home ground of Sunderland A.F.C. until its closure and demolition in the late 20th century.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf football stadium
city Sunderland
closed 1997
compliedWith Taylor Report all-seater requirements only by replacement
country England
demolished 1998
demolitionMadeWayFor housing development
hasCoordinateLocation 54.918°N 1.378°W
hasStand Clock Stand
Fulwell End
linked to: Fulwell

Main Stand
Roker End
historicalSignificance long-time home of Sunderland A.F.C.
homeStadiumOf Sunderland A.F.C.
hosted England international matches
FA Cup matches
Olympic football matches
hostedEvent 1966 FIFA World Cup matches
linked to: 1966 FIFA World Cup
locatedIn North East England
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
maximumCapacity approximately 75,000
namedAfter Roker district of Sunderland
notableFor intense match atmosphere
opened 1898
owner Sunderland A.F.C.
reasonForClosure inability to be economically converted to an all-seater stadium
region United Kingdom
replacedBy Stadium of Light
sport association football
surface grass
tenants Sunderland A.F.C.
usedFrom 1898
usedUntil 1997

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