Lillie Bridge Grounds

Lillie Bridge was opened in 1867 sports ground in Fulham, London and was the venue for the Wanderers FC. It was designed for soccer, cycling, cricket and athletics. In 1888 it was closed. In the vicinity is the Stamford Bridge opened in 1877. This is now the home of Chelsea FC.

Sports activities

Boxing

Lillie Bridge was in 1867 the scene of the first Amateurbox competitions in the country. The trophies were, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas donated by.

Football

The second final of the FA Cup was held at Lillie Bridge stadium on March 29, 1873. Here, the Club Wanderers FC won 2-0 against Oxford University. Wanderers FC won the trophy in 1872.

Cricket

Between 1869 and 1872, the Middlesex County Cricket Club played in this stadium.

Athletics

The stadium was also the beginning for athletes available, but in 1877 moved to the Stamford Bridge Stadium.

Lawn Tennis

Here with the recently invented lawn tennis ( Sphairistikè ) of Major Wingfield was experimented as early as May 1874. See The Morning Post, May 4, 1874 p 4 e