AFC Fylde

Ground 34

Match 35

Evo-Stik Division 1 North

AFC Fylde 3-0 Durham City

Ground Kellamergh Park

Ground Capacity 1,500

Founded 1988 ( Kirkham & Wesham )

Nickname The Coasters

Kit All White

Admission £8

Programme £2

Attendance 253

Distance Travelled 14 miles

Main 282 Seater Stand with Press Section - Great View

















I suppose most visitors or neutrals will arrive via the M55 and probably end up in Kirkham but having made many a trip to the seaside i opted for the A584 via Preston Docks/Marina onto the Freckleton bypass . Found the ground easily using the Birley arms as an ideal landmark assuming a right turn into Church Lane which can appear a little late if you're motoring along at speed . Didn't even use my sat-nav which makes a change .

AFC Fylde was formed in 1988 with the amalgamation of Wesham FC and Kikham Town FC .
The club is based in the village of Warton near Lytham and is extremely ambitious .
Plans are in advanced stages for a new stadium close to the popular Ribby Hall Village . I was impressed with the current set up , ample parking , sponsors and Directors hospitality suites , ' Fullers Bar ' with sports tv , drinks promotions , hot and cold snacks hut with tasty pies and a quality match day programme .
I was made welcome straight away from a local in the club car park to the effervescent club secretary Martin Benson .
The club treats visitors like stars , doesn't matter whether your'e a regular , groundhopper or away fan , you feel welcome and wanted . The website compares well to any league club and attention to detail is apparent . There's a shuttle bus service for supporters to and from the ground from specified town centre areas and the club encourages junior supporters with special promotion days . Part of the Community Development Plan involves the manager/coaching staff visiting schools and taking part in PE lessons .



Durham soon get into gear almost taking an early lead when a fierce shot rattled the upright . The first quarter of an hour saw Fylde coming under severe pressure but managing to ride the early storm showing increased composure on the ball .
Their forwards have tremendous pace , in particular Ritchie Allen , a cheeky chappy with an ability to burst into space unnoticed , losing defenders . It was Glenn Steel who opened the scoring , nodding home after 28 minutes . In the club house at half time Durham fans mentioned a possible hand ball before the ball reached Steele . Fylde coasted into a two-nil lead before half time when 'Along came Allen ' who fired home . Dowson wasted two gilt-edge opportunities for 'the Citizens ,' a tame header from six yards and a one on one with keeper Zac Jones saving the low shot .
Half-time AFC Fylde 2-0 Durham City. Good to hear clear , concise announcements via the PA system .





















The second half saw both sides struggling to gain the upper hand , Fylde were cautious not to do anything silly whilst Durham couldn't find the illusive breakthrough . As the 'Citizens ' began pushing more men forward , the charsimatic Allen burst through the exposed defensive gap , rounded the keeper and netted from an acute angle before running past me and the Fylde fans , patting our hands , waving to the crowd ( Another Dave Swarbrick ? Maybe ? ) We need more bubbly characters like Ritchie Allen , involves the supporters and obviously loves the game . Final score -:
AFC Fylde 3-0 Durham City .
Thoroughly enjoyable day out .

Many thanks to Martin Benson ,   AFC Fylde and Durham City .

Dug Out Touchline side of the ground



Covered Goal Terrace League Status for 2022


Durham support giving the AFC Fylde keeper stick !



Below Two semi-final programmes involving Kirkham and Wesham .

AFC Fylde photos December 10, 2011">