Where is the Bescot Stadium?

The Bescot Stadium is at Bescot Crescent, Bescot, Walsall, WS1 4SA

 

In brief

The stadium was built between 1989 and 1990. It replaced Walsall Football Club's previous ground, Fellows Park (which was their home for 94 years). The stadium is close to the M6 motorway. It was named Banks's Stadium with a sponsorship deal from 2007 until 2022. Since then it's been the Poundland Bescot Stadium.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Bescot Stadium - details

Walsall Football Club was previously based at Fellows Park from 1896 until they moved to the Bescot Stadium in 1990.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There was plans for a new stadium for Walsall FC as early as 1986, and in 1988 a site at Bescot Crescent was found, work began on the new stadium in 1989 and was completed in time for the 1990-91 season.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The stadium was opened in August 1990 by Sir Stanley Matthews, prior to a friendly game with neighbours Aston Villa.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The home end of the ground, formerly known as the Gilbert Alsop Stand was extended during the 2002-03 season.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

In 2007 there was a sponsorship deal with Banks's Brewery, with the name officially changed from the Bescot Stadium to the Bank's Stadium, this deal was extended in 2016 until the summer of 2022.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The new sponsor of the Bescot Stadium from 2022 is Poundland.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

One of the stands was called the Floors-2-Go Stand, later the Tile Choice Stand, and now the HomeServe Stand.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Former names of the Tile Choice Stand includes the H. L. Fellows Stand, while another stand is called the Poundland Stand.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is also a University of Wolverhampton Stand for away fans, and Experienced Energy Solutions Communiy Stand, plus the Bonser Suite.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Since 2009, there has been a large digital advertising board at the Bescot Stadium, facing the M6 motorway.

Bescot Stadium in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Public transport - Bescot Stadium Station

Walsall FC fans and visitors can get the train between Birmingham New Street and Walsall, alighting at Bescot Stadium Station. Exit via the footbridge, then a path under the M6 motorway towards the station car park. The Bescot Stadium is a short walk away.

Bescot Stadium Station in Walsall (November 2017). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Local bus routes include the 45 from Diamond Buses, and 881 from National Express West Midlands.

By car or coach: get off at M6, Junction 9, the Wednesbury Interchange, via the Bescot Road.

 

Contact details

Bescot Stadium