This is a list of football stadiums in England that are now defunct. Each stadium is shown alongside the year in which it ceased to be used and the stadium by which it was replaced. Defunct stadiums Stadiums no longer used for football Aigburth Cricket Ground Alexandra Meadows - Last used for football in 1881 by Blackburn Rovers. Remains in use for its original purpose of cricket. Christ Church Ground Clifton Grove County Cricket Ground, Derby County Cricket Ground, Northampton The Darlington Arena Dean Park Cricket Ground Herne Hill Velodrome - FA Amateur Cup Final 1911 played there. Used by Crystal Palace F.C. between 1914–1918. Used now for cycling races although a football pitch is still available. Kennington Oval Nevill Ground — Last used for football in 1903. Remains in use for its original purpose of cricket. Trent Bridge — Last used for football in 1910 by Notts County. Remains in use for its original purpose of cricket. See also List of football stadiums in England Notes External links Goodbye Gay Meadow Book on Shrewsbury Town's old ground, Gay Meadow BBC Webpage on: Farewell Milton Road defunct Football, England