Sutton United plans major stadium shake-up ahead of potential promotion

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 17:40 · Archive

Sutton United wants to demolish its ageing Mound Stand and replace it with new covered seating to meet English Football League requirements if promoted.

Sutton United wants to demolish its ageing Mound Stand at Gander Green Lane and replace it with new covered seating. The plans are designed to help the club meet English Football League stadium requirements should it achieve promotion.

The ambitious proposals would more than double the number of seats at the ground from around 1,000 to over 2,000, although overall capacity would remain at around 5,000. The new stands would accommodate away supporters. Planning documents describe the existing Mound Terrace, an uncovered standing area, as having 'seen better days'.

If Sutton gains promotion, it must meet EFL requirements by the start of the following football season in August 2027. These requirements include providing space for 5,000 supporters, including 2,000 seated fans, and one disabled space for every 100 seated spectators. The club has identified unused land around the Mound Stand where the new seating could be accommodated.

How it is being reported

• Sutton United stand to be DEMOLISHED in huge stadium shake-upAn ageing stand at Sutton United’s stadium could be demolished and replaced with new covered seating under major plans to transform part of the ground.Croydon Guardian · 29 Oct, 17:00
• Sutton United stand to be DEMOLISHED in huge stadium shake-upAn ageing stand at Sutton United’s stadium could be demolished and replaced with new covered seating under major plans to transform part of the ground.This Is Local London · 29 Oct, 17:00

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