Hamilton Crescent

Hamilton Crescent

Ground information
Location	Partick, Glasgow
Coordinates	55°52′21″N 04°18′32″W / 55.87250°N 4.30889°W
Establishment	1862
Capacity	4,000
End names
Pavilion End Burgh Hall Street End
Team information
West of Scotland (1862–present)
As of 3 February 2009 Source: Ground profile

Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground located in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club.

Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, played between Scotland and England. The game was played on 30 November 1872, ended in a goalless draw, and was watched by a crowd of 4,000.^[1]

Further international matches were held here in 1874 and 1876, before being moved to the first Hampden Park. The 1877 Scottish Cup Final was also held at Hamilton Crescent.

References