The Shay
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- 10,401
- Capacity
- 1921
- Opened
- Halifax
- Town
- —
- Record crowd
- 105 × 68 m
- Pitch size
Ground capacity 10,401 · figure from Wikipedia, checked 8 September 2026
Playing surface 105 × 68 metres (115 × 74 yards) · Grass surface · no published measurement, shown at the regulation standard
Ground facts last updated 8 September 2026. Capacity, accessibility and development data are checked against club and planning sources.
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Matchday pubs
The five closest pubs to The Shay (HX1 2ND), ordered by walking distance.
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The Three Pigeons
South Parade
2 min walk
Beer garden - 0.3 mi
The Shears Inn
1 Boys Lane, Halifax
5 min walk
- 0.3 mi
Royal Oak
1 Clare Road, Halifax
6 min walk
- 0.3 mi
The Grayston Unity
8 Horton Street, Halifax
6 min walk
- 0.3 mi
The Courtyard
Address unconfirmed
6 min walk
Pub locations sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and supporter reports.
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Wheelchair user facilities are located on the 2nd and 3rd tiers of the East Stand. Access for wheelchair users and their carers is via a lift inside the main entrance of the East Stand, where admission monies are collected and matchday programmes sold. Accessible toilets are available on both balcony levels. An audio commentary service is provided for visually impaired supporters from the 3rd tier level. Catering facilities are on the ground floor of the East Stand; mobility-impaired persons on upper levels can request assistance from an official to access these. Disabled parking is available next to the turnstile for a £3 charge. To book, contact Ken Cheslett, Community Disability Officer,
Checked 7 Aug 2026. Always confirm details with the club before travelling.
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