First ever Albion game at the Goldstone Ground - 115 years ago today

[The Albion Mag]

(Taken from Brighton & Hove Albion On This Day)

Saturday 22nd February 1902

The Albion played their first ever game at the Goldstone Ground, Newtown Road, Hove as a Sussex Senior Cup semi-final was taking place at the County Ground, the club’s home pitch. The opponents for the historic friendly were Southampton Wanderers who were soundly beaten 7-1. The club moved permanently to the Goldstone for 1902/03 and became the sole occupants in 1904.

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[Petee]

Remember it as if it was yesterday, cracking game of football!

 

[Dick Swiveller]

Was it POTG? Stream?

 

[John Byrnes Mullet]

I think it would be a good idea to rename the East Stand the Goldstone Stand. Then our fantastic old ground will be talked about for many generations and never forgotten.

 

[SicilianHungary]

On my birthday! 91 years before me, mind.

 

[DavidRyder]

I wonder what Fan Zone was like in 1902?

 

[Statto]

Was it moved for sky?

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Remember it as if it was yesterday, cracking game of football!

 

[The Kid Frankie]

I wonder if the away attendance was announced and applauded.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

I wonder if the away attendance was announced and applauded.

only a few days to wait for that my friend
regards
DR

 

[Nixonator]

only a few days to wait for that my friend
regards
DR

Hasn't been done for a while now, despite many middle aged women more than eager to do so.