Marine FC are excited to be unveiling their new stadium facilities prior to their first league game of the season against Dunston UTS on Saturday 17 August at 1.45pm. This is thanks to a grant from the Premier League through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) – the largest funders of non-league football in the country.

The investment has allowed Marine FC, who play in the Northern Premier League, Division One North West, at Step 4, to demolish the single-storey clubhouse building at the rear of the main stand, which was originally erected in 1929. This has been replaced with a smaller building comprising of three steel-lined modular units.

The new facilities include a kitchen area and servery for spectator use on matchdays, a spectator first aid room and office space in unit one. The second unit features a club shop and counter area, whilst the third unit is a hospitality and seating area, including facilities for disabled spectators. New turnstile units have also been installed at The Marine Travel Arena to give the ground a complete facelift for the new season.

The project was made possible by a £82,813 grant from the Premier League, which is delivered through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund – the sister organisation of the Football Foundation.