Gigg Lane Meets FA Grade 4 Accreditation
The club can confirm that Gigg Lane has met the FA’s Stadium Accreditation requirements for Grade 4.
Grade 4 is the standard required for clubs competing at this level of the National League System. Achieving the accreditation confirms that the stadium meets the necessary criteria across facilities, safety and operational management.
Since 2022, work has been ongoing to restore and maintain the infrastructure at Gigg Lane. The recent grading reflects progress in key areas including:
- Clean and fully operational toilet facilities
- The required number of working amenities
- Appropriate catering provision
- Safety, access and egress compliance
- Overall cleanliness and matchday readiness
Stuart Wright, Stadium Manager
Ben McConnell, Deputy Stadium Manager
Stadium Manager Stuart Wright said:
“This is about meeting the required standard and doing the basics properly. Clean facilities, the correct provision for supporters and a safe environment on matchdays. A lot of hard work has gone into ensuring those standards are in place, both from our team of full-time stadium operatives and our band of dedicated volunteers.
The club continues to support these efforts with significant investment and, as we hopefully progress up the leagues, the ground will be ready to meet even more rigorous accreditation levels.”
FSSB Chair Tina Newall added:
“Grade 4 accreditation confirms that the stadium is operating at the level expected for this step. It reflects the investment and the great deal of hard work that has taken place over the past few years to bring Gigg Lane up to standard, whilst providing a solid platform to continue improving.
We hope supporters can see the extent of the work that has gone into Gigg Lane and are proud that we have a team in place who continue to push our facilities forward.”
The club will continue to review and upgrade facilities where appropriate as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining standards at Gigg Lane.
