Before moving to the new Sixfields Stadium in 1994, Northampton Town had previously only had one home ground, the County Ground. A small Main Stand was constructed prior to the First World War with terracing to either side.
In 1924 a new Main Stand was constructed that ran the full length of the pitch, but this was mostly destroyed by fire in 1930 and had to be re-built. This covered stand had seating to the rear and terracing to the front.
The stand survived until 1985, but following the Bradford City Disaster, it was deemed to be unsafe and then demolished, leaving only the terracing behind. At both ends of the ground were terraced areas. The Hotel End was covered after the Second World War, whilst the other end the Spion Kop, remained uncovered until the ground was finally closed. A small temporary Main Stand was erected in 1986, which sat astride the half way line. Tuesday, October 12th 1994, saw the last ever league match to be played at the County Ground. This saw a 1-0 defeat for the Cobblers, at the hands of Mansfield Town (attendance 4,993
24,523 v Fulham,Division One, April 23rd, 1966.This attendance was set in Northampton's only season in the top flight, the 1965-66 seas and was their record home gate.
The ground was opened in 1885 and closed to football in 1994 but remains the headquarters of Northamptonshire County Cricket Club.
Source: FOOTYMAD
