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County Ground, Southampton

1983 Cricket World Cup stadiums1999 Cricket World Cup stadiumsCricket grounds in HampshireDefunct cricket grounds in EnglandDefunct football venues in England
Defunct sports venues in HampshireHampshire County Cricket ClubSouthampton F.C.Sport in SouthamptonSports venues completed in 1885Use British English from February 2023

The County Ground in Southampton, England was a cricket and football ground. It was the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club from the 1885 English cricket season until the 2000 English cricket season. The ground also served as the home ground for Southampton Football Club from 1896 to 1898.

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County Ground, Southampton
Marshall Square, Southampton Banister Park

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Marshall Square 87
SO15 2PD Southampton, Banister Park
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