FC United Secures Broadhurst Park Return for Stockton Town Match
FC United have won an appeal that keeps Tuesday’s fixture with Stockton Town on track to be played at Broadhurst Park. The Football Association appeal board overturned the Northern Premier League decision on Friday. The board ordered that FC United’s venue proposal be implemented.
Appeal ruling and scheduling
The Northern Premier League had originally moved the match to Curzon Ashton’s Tameside Stadium. That followed concern about repeated postponements after the game was called off six times this season because of pitch issues.
After the appeal, a joint decision between the club and the league will confirm the venue on Monday 20 April. Kick-off is set for 7.45pm, with the fixture scheduled for Tuesday 21 April 2026.
Club response
FC United welcomed the appeal board’s decision and thanked the panel for a full hearing. The club said current weather forecasts were favourable and expressed confidence the match could proceed at Broadhurst Park.
Supporters were advised to check the club’s website and social channels for final confirmation on Monday and Tuesday.
Controversy and consequences
The venue dispute caused a major online backlash last week. The league chairman, Mark Harris, was relieved of his duties pending an investigation after an alleged abusive email to an FC United supporter emerged.
FC United argued postponements were unavoidable and that contingency measures lowered the risk of further disruption. The club stressed the fixture’s importance in the promotion race.
League reaction
The Northern Premier League acknowledged the FA appeals panel decision. The league said it looked forward to the fixture being played at Broadhurst Park.
- Appeal decided by FA appeal board on Friday.
- Original move to Tameside Stadium by Curzon Ashton proposed by NPL.
- Match had been postponed six times this season.
- Final venue confirmation due Monday 20 April.
- Kick-off: 7.45pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
FC United secures a return to Broadhurst Park for the Stockton Town match. Filmogaz.com will follow up with updates as the clubs and league confirm the final arrangements.
