Francis Plain Playing Field
Francis Plain Playing Field is a multi-use sporting venue in Francis Plain, Saint Helena. The ground holds 2,000 and was built in 1970. It is used for cricket and football.
| Location | Francis Plain, Saint Helena |
|---|---|
| Owner | N/A |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Opened | 1970 |
| Tenants | |
| Saint Helena national football team Saint Helena Cricket Association | |
The Saint Helena Cricket Association (SHCA) utilises Francis Plain during the local cricket season which runs from December to May and includes a district league and three different tournaments. The cricket pitch is concrete overlaid with matting, rather than a traditional turf wicket.[1]
References
- Bain, Alasdair (17 November 2022). "The small island with big cricketing ambitions". Emerging Cricket. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
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