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VICTORY PARK was named by the club in 1920 to commemorate the end of the First World War.

For season 2007/08, local company Chorley Nissan have become the Main Club Sponsor with the ground being titled
THE CHORLEY NISSAN VICTORY PARK STADIUM.

Copyright Chorley Guardian

Full sized copies of this aerial image can be ordered from the Chorley Guardian. Ring 01257 264911 for details.

View from Pilling Lane End Stand

\\\ Ground History

Prior to 1920 the club have played at three other venues. The original home of the Magpies was in the town centre, on Dole Lane, near where the Chorley Little Theatre now stands.

In 1901 the club moved to Rangletts Recreation Ground, which is situated next to Victory Park (top of the image above) before moving again in 1905 to St Georges Park, the then home of the now long-defunct Chorley St Georges FC.

The final move came when the club purchased the land of the old ash tip next to Rangletts in 1919 for the princely sum of £868. After some preparation work on the site the ground was opened in 1920.

Disaster struck the club in November 1945 when the wooden main stand was destroyed by fire shortly after a crowd of over 4,000 had watched the Magpies beat Football League club Accrington Stanley in the first leg of an FA Cup first-round tie.

The record attendance at the ground was set on November 15 1923 when Darwen visited for an FA Cup tie. 9,679 turned up to attend the game.

Victory Park's Main Stand

Duke Street Terrace Stand

Pilling Lane End Stand

Ashby Street Banking

\\\ Directions

From M6, junction 27 (Standish)
Leave motorway, and head toward Wrightington. Take first turning right (next to garage) into Mossy Lee Road. Turn right into Boundary Lane (going over motorway bridge). Carry on along here (road changes to Pepper Lane) to end and turn right onto Preston Road (A49) and head toward Coppull.
Follow signs for Chorley onto Spendmore Lane at first round-a-bout.
Drive along here following signs for Chorley. Once in Chorley, Spendmore Lane becomes Moor Road and then Pall Mall following traffic lights.
Just after the Plough Inn, turn right into Duke Street, then third right (after School) into Ashby Street. Ground is on the right.

From M61, junction 8 (Botany Bay)
Leave motorway and follow signs toward Chorley town centre along A6.
At the two round-a-bouts by B&Q, head across the first then the right exit at the immediate next. Go straight across the next 6 (six) round-a-bouts until you pass between Morrison's and the Ford garage.
You will then arrive at the final round-a-bout in front of the old Plaza cinema. Take the third exit, then immediate first left into Duke Street. Then take the second left into Ashby Street. Ground is on the right.

Nearest Railway and Bus Station. (approx 0.5 miles)
Both are located near the town centre on the A6 opposite one another.
On leaving either, follow signs for Bolton along A6, passing between Morrison's and the Ford garage.
You will then arrive at the final round-a-bout in front of the old Plaza cinema. Head down the third exit, then immediate first left into Duke Street. Then take the second left into Ashby Street. Ground is on the right.

Victory Park's Social Club

Capacity

4,100

Seating Capacity

900

Covered Capacity

2,800

Disabled Facilities Available

Car Parking

Limited match day parking

Contact club for details

Club Office

Open match days and weekdays

until noon

Club Shop

Open on match days in the social club

Social Club

Games Room

Concert Room

Available for parties, contact club for full details


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