Bracknell Town’s Larges Lane ground re-opening hits delay

Larges Lane pitch side. Photo: Kayne Steinborn-Busse.
Larges Lane pitch side. Photo: Kayne Steinborn-Busse.

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Bracknell Town Football Club had expected to see their newly refurbished Larges Lane home re-open on Saturday 19th November, but this date has now been pushed back.

The club were due to hold a grand re-opening with the visit of fellow title-challengers Thatcham Town, but that game has been moved to Sandhurst Town’s Bottom Meadow ground according to the FA’s Full Time fixture website – administered by the Hellenic Football League and confirmed by Bracknell Town chairman Kayne Steinborn-Busse.

The venue for Bracknell Town vs Thatcham Town has changed.
The venue for Bracknell Town vs Thatcham Town has changed.

The club are putting out a statement later today but the issue is believed to be around when the ground grading will take place – and this is now expected at the end of November.

Related: 12 things you didn’t know about Bracknell Town’s new ground

Mr Steinborn-Busse confirmed that the facility will still open next week, with training, youth and ladies fixtures able to take place at the ground.

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