Stadium & Club Information

Ground Name:	Rugby Park	Nickname:	“Killie”
Address:	Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, KA1 2DP	Phone:	(01563) 545300
Capacity:	18,128	Fax:	(01563) 522181
Record Attendance:	35,995 (1962)	Ticket Office:	(01563) 545300
Pitch Size:	115x74 yards	Website:	www.kilmarnockfc.co.uk

Recent History

When Kilmarnock returned to the top flight in the early 1990’s they still had two areas of uncovered terracing, far less anything resembling an all-seater stadium.

That was soon to change however as Rugby Park soon bore witness to some major redevelopment. 

The Moffat Stand, the Chadwick Stand and the East Stand were all constructed with the Main Stand receiving a facelift to take the capacity to around 18,000 and in sufficient good order to stage some full Scotland international matches.

Future Developments

The redevelopment of the stadium throughout the 1990’s means there is little requirement for current modernisation of Rugby Park.

Visitors Section

Motherwell fans visiting Killie are housed in the Chadwick Stand, behind one of the goals and at the opposite side of the stadium from where visiting fans were originally housed at Kilmarnock.  The stand is of an ample size to cover the regular travelling ‘Well support for league matches and has proved just big enough for the larger contingent who follow the Steelmen in cup matches.

2008 / 2009 Prices:

Adults: £20
Concessions: £14 (Under 18's, Over 65's and Full Time Students)
Juveniles: £12 (Under 12)

Disabled Fan Information

Wheelchairs: 15 spaces for home and away fans in the Main Stand

Helpers: One helper admitted per wheelchair

Prices: £5.00 for the disabled with helpers charged £8.00

Disabled Toilets: 2 available in both the Chadwick Stand and the Moffat Stand

Contact: 01294 270-100 (Bookings are necessary)

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Getting there by Car

Depending upon your point of origin there are several options to take you towards Kilmarnock such as via Glasgow along the M8 and then M77, through East Kilbride and the Fenwick Moors or down the M77 or via Strathaven and Darvel.  Upon reaching the outskirts of the town the ground is well sign-posted.

AA Route Planner:

http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp

Parking

On street parking is available on numerous streets around the stadium.

Getting there by Rail

Many ‘Well fans enjoy making the trip to Kilmarnock by travel. Quick to get to from Glasgow Central and within walking distance of the ground, there’s always a fair smattering of claret and amber to be seen on the trains to Killie when Motherwell are in town.

Directions from Kilmarnock station to the ground:

On exiting the train station you will find yourself at the top of John Finnie Street. Walk straight down until you reach the traffic lights at the crossroads by the Sheriff Court. Turn right here into Portland Road. Take the second left at the traffic lights into South Hamilton Street, a bowling club will be on your right.  Take the first right turn into Rugby Road and the vistors end is a few yards alng the road.  You can expect this walk to take around 15 minutes or so.

First ScotRail Journey Planner:

http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/index.php

Getting there by Bus

Kilmarnock can be reached in just over an hour from Motherwell by bus travelling via Hamilton Bus Station or via Buchanan Street Bus Station in Glasgow.

Traveline Scotland Journey Planner:

http://www.travelinescotland.com/cms/welcome.xhtml

MAGIC MOTHERWELL MOMENT

It was just a few days after the club had entered administration and Motherwell fans trooped to Rugby Park fearful of what the future might hold for their team, or indeed if they would even still have a team to support. Derek Adams gave ‘Well a first half lead before the home side equalised in the 68th minute. 

Out of nowhere Motherwell exploded into life.  James McFadden netted in the 70th minute with Stuart Elliot making it 3-1 just two minutes later.  Incredibly Stephen Pearson netted Motherwell’s third goal inside four minutes to seal a 4-1 victory on a hugely emotional afternoon.

FORM GUIDE

Last five visits to Rugby Park: