The ground was opened by Charles E. Sutcliffe from the Football League on Saturday , 26 August 1922 . The opposition was Gainsborough Trinity . The initial capacity was for 7,000 spectators , which was extended year-on-year as finances allowed . In 1927 the main stand at Doncaster 's former ground in the suburb of Bennetthorpe was jacked up and moved on rollers to Belle Vue to form the family stand , where it remained until 1985 when the tragic events at Valley Parade , Bradford meant that the old wooden structure was deemed unsafe and was demolished
tragic events
Bradford City stadium fire
Belle Vue (Doncaster)