Turn left at the T-Junction and the main entrance is down on the right. The other striking aspect was the “jumbo-isation” of the main stand that had only just been completed prior to the start of the season, and a very fine looking job they’ve done on that too. Enjoyable but derby wins always are - especially if away. Fans are allowed out into the car park at half time, if fans need a cigarette. Although the Football League don't currently allow artificial pitches in the league, this is not deterring the Club from planning ahead in case the Football League change their rules on only grass pitches currently being allowed (or possibly going back to grass at the Gallagher Stadium, but this would be financially very costly for the Club, in terms of lost income and investment spent on installing the current 3G pitch). Gateshead were coasting at 3-0 nil up until Maidstone got back two quick goals. It is also used for training among a large number of the club's teams, and in addition is hired out to other organisations for wider community use. Perfect. An added personal bonus for me on my first visit to the Gallagher stadium was to learn that a certain Mr Paul Gallagher had scored the only goal in a game near Bletchley at Stadium:MK for my beloved Preston North End... Why not write your own review of the Gallagher Stadium Maidstone and have it included in the Guide? It is always a top day out at Maidstone and this was no exception. This side has no facilities for spectators as such, just a small flat standing area, behind the perimeter fence. How easy was your journey/finding th e ground/car parking? I then quickly researched the ground and town to make sure I was going with knowledge of the surrounding area. At the North End is a new covered terrace that was opened in March 2017. The pitch currently hosts the home matches of the club's first team, academy (under 18s), under 16s-13s and under 7s-8s. The main stand and terraces were extended in summer 2015 to increase capacity to 3,000. There was plenty of locals wearing Maidstone shirts and they seemed to be friendly people. [3], Rather than the traditional choice of grass, Maidstone were the first English team to build a stadium with third generation artificial turf. Maidstone East which is only a quarter of a mile away and Maidstone Barracks, which is half a mile away. After reforming in 1992 (the original Maidstone United sold their stadium in 1988 and moved into Dartford's ground, a move that eventually saw the club go out of business), Maidstone played in the Kent County League Division 4 with their home games taking place where the original club's old training pitch had been situated, at London Road, near Allington. Making it a very nervy ten minutes, but we held on. Maidstone East is only about a five minute walk away from the Gallagher Stadium. © 2020 Football Ground Guide. The club's stadium's record attendance was set when a crowd of 4,101 saw Maidstone United play against Crystal Palace on 15 July 2017 in a friendly match. [19] A new company, named Maidstone United Ground Ltd, was formed to deal solely with stadium matters, and by the summer of 2011 £1 million had been raised towards building the ground, and the lands freehold had been purchased outright from the Ministry of Defence. [6], A downside of the 3G pitch is that so far the club has only gained permission to use the pitch in the Football Conference (Conference National / North & South) downwards. With only three National League grounds to visit to complete the current set, I was looking forward to seeing the new ground, especially with the away side being one of my local teams-it would also be a new a ground of 375 that I have visited in total so far. We hung our flags up outside the pub and were happily drinking. No problems experienced. Even from the main Club car park, there is not much to be glimpsed of the interior. Did they not know what history had been created in the almighty Kent clash of the Titans? Another great away win for the mighty Heed! For daytime, kick offs there are a multitude of fee paying car parks nearby. The food hut looked and smelt very decent too. google_ad_width = 728; I took a train from Manningtree where I live into Liverpool Street. Second half Maidstone kept up the pressure but we managed to hit them on the counter several times. The club have given their fans what they wanted, a standing area with good views and cover and they should be applauded. The stewards were friendly enough even saying goodbye as we left.. Gallagher Stadium James Whatman Way Maidstone ME14 1LQ. [7] This also has the benefit of having BT and Sky Sports Sports to view the early kick offs. Find out more about submitting a Fans Football Ground Review. Another great weekend away and now looking forward to two more long trips (Braintree and Dover) to get another league ticked off! I had never been before to the Gallagher Stadium nor, Maidstone before. Typical football crowd milling away from the ground. The atmosphere felt a bit plastic to me like the pitch. Special thanks to Austin Byrne and Paul Dickinson for providing photos of the North Terrace at the Gallagher Stadium Maidstone United. Fill your boots! Gallagher Stadium is home to Maidstone United Football Club. After some preliminary work taking place throughout August 2011,[22] full construction of the stadium began on 26 September 2011.