ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Scottish Football Ground Guide - Almondvale Stadium, Livingston Football Club</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-16"> <meta content="A fans guide to the Almondvale Stadium. 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<br> <strong>Club Nickname:</strong> Livi Lions<strong><br> Year Ground Opened: </strong>1995<strong><br> Undersoil Heating: </strong>Yes<strong><br> </strong><b>Home Kit Colours:</b> Amber &amp; Black<br> <strong>Official Web Site: </strong><br> <a href="http://www.livingstonfc.co.uk/" target="Official Site">www.livingstonfc.co.uk</a><strong><br> </strong><b>Unofficial Web Sites:</b> <br> </font><a href="http://www.livilions.co.uk/" target="Livilions">Li<font face="Verdana" size="2">vilions</font></a><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="http://www.liviforlife.co.uk" target="Supporters Trust">Supporters Trust</a><br> <br> </font></p> </td> <td align="center" valign="center" width="101"> <img alt="Map" src="ewliving.gif" border="0" height="134" width="102"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div align="center"> <center> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="660"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> <p align="left"><strong><a name="Contents"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Contents</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Whats%20The%20Ground%20Like?">What's The Ground Like?</a><br> <a href="#Looking%20Towards%20The%20Clock%20End">Looking Towards The East Stand</a> <font color="#000000">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#What%20Is%20It%20Like%20For%20Visiting%20Supporters?">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</a><a href="#Where%20To%20Drink?"><br> Where To Drink?</a><br> </font><a href="#The%20North%20Stand">North Stand</a> <font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">(photo)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&amp;%20Where%20To%20Park">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</a><br> <a href="#By%20Train/Tube">By Train</a><br> <a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a><br> <a href="#Admission%20Prices">Admission Prices</a><br> <a href="#Programme%20Price">Programme Price</a><br> <a href="#Layout%20Of%20Almondvale%20Stadium">Layout Of Ground</a><br> <a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012">Fixtures 2011-2012</a><br> <a href="#Record%20Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><br> </font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#Hotel%20Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Livingston%20Feedback">Feedback</a><br> <a href="ground1.htm"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong><br> </a></font><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Whats The Ground Like?"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">What's The Ground Like?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font size="2">This purpose built stadium opened in 1995. It is a small, compact</font><font face="Verdana" size="2"> but smart looking ground. All four stands are of roughly the same height and two corners of the ground are filled with covered seating. There are open corners to the ground on either side of the West Stand, at one side of the pitch, which also has a few supporting pillars.&nbsp;<br> <br> George Hobb a visiting Hearts supporter adds, 'The club grew from the ashes of the former Meadowbank Thistle who played in Edinburgh, until in a move similar to NFL franchises, it was moved lock stock and barrel to Livingston. Efforts to retain the name were in vain as the major players saw this as an opportunity to get the town on Scotland s soccer map. What has been achieved in a short time is a minor miracle. Third division to Premier League, crowds quadrupled and most importantly a sound foundation has been put in place. Plus the ground is so neat, that you half expect the players to be on plastic bases and flicked around on the pitch!'</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Looking Towards The Clock End"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Looking Towards The East Stand</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="East Stand" src="living20.jpg" border="0" height="333" width="606"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Away fans are located in the North Stand and the North East corner of the ground. Up to 4,000 fans can be accommodated in this area. Livingston are a family orientated club and hence you are likely to have an enjoyable and relaxing day out. There is also a small band of drummers and trumpeters in the Livingston crowd who try to raise the atmosphere throughout the game, with a number of well known tunes. Aidan Hegarty a visiting Dundee United supporter adds; 'visitors should be aware that the club operates a zero tolerance policy towards foul or abusive language, so try to be on your best behaviour'.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Where To Drink?"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">George Hobbs informs me, 'try The Granary up from the Main Stand, that was quite popular on my visit'. Whilst up at the McArthur Glen Shopping Centre, there is a Wetherspoons pub, although no football colours are allowed to be displayed.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="The North Stand">The North Stand</a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><br> <img alt="North Stand" src="living10.jpg" border="0" height="353" width="606"></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Livingston is situated approximately 18 miles west of Edinburgh and easily accessible from the M8 motorway. The stadium is fairly well signposted around the town. The following directions from the M8 are not necessarily the quickest, but they are fairly straightforward to follow.<br> <br> </font>Leave the M8 at Junction 3 and take the A899 towards Livingston. Leave the this road when you reach the large roundabout that is the junction with the A71 (Bankton Road). Turn right onto the A71 and at the next island turn right into Alderstone Road (sign posted town centre). Go straight across three roundabouts and then turn right at the second set of traffic lights and into the stadium approach road. There is a fair sized car park at the stadium, <font face="Verdana" size="2">although it does cost a whopping £5 to park there!&nbsp;<br> <br> For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=304846&amp;Y=666976&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=5" target="Street Map">click here</a> </font><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2"><span lang="en-gb">(to take you to the Street Map website)</span>.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="By Train/Tube"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">By Train</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">There are two stations that are in reach of the ground. Livingston North &amp; Livingston South. The North station is served by trains from Edinburgh and is about a fifteen minute walk away from the ground. Whilst the South station receives trains from both Edinburgh and Glasgow and is about a 25-30 minute walk away from the ground.<br> <br> </font><span class="000175708-03022008"><font size="2">Exit Livingston North railway station and turn right, heading downhill towards the town centre. You can walk by the main road or take the more pleasant network of paths. You want the Alderstone Path, following directions for St John's Hospital, Howden and Town Centre. When you reach the hospital, you ll see the first signposts for the ground, further downhill along the main road and then on the left. The walk takes 30 minutes.</font></span><font face="Verdana" size="2"> Thanks to Andy Little a visiting Partick Thistle supporter for providing the directions.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Local Rivals"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Local Rivals</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">With being a relatively new club, local rivalries have yet to be firmly established. However, if the club maintains its current growth, then the Edinburgh clubs may be the focus of rivalry.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Admission Prices">Admission Prices</a>&nbsp;</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Adults: £12<br> Concessions: £6<br> <br> Concessions apply to Over 65's and Under 16's.</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Programme Price"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Programme Price</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Official Programme £2.50.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Layout Of Almondvale Stadium"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Ground Layout</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="Layout" src="pitlivin.jpg" border="0" height="233" width="328"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/fixtures/default.stm"> Livingston FC fixture list</a> (takes you to the <span lang="en-gb">BBC Sports</span> Website).</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><a name="Record Attendance"><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2">Record &amp; Average Attendance</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Record Attendance:<br> 10,112 v Rangers, Premier League, </font>October 27<font face="Verdana" size="2">th 2001.&nbsp;</font> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Average Attendance:<br> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 1,304 (Division Two)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"> 2009-2010: 987 (Division Three)<br> 2008-2009: 1,866 (Division One)</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99" height="17"><strong><a name="Hotel Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="17"><strong style="font-weight: 400">If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed &amp; Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. Access their <a href="http://www.laterooms.com/en/p11333/k16294945_livingston-hotels.aspx"> Livingston Hotels and Guest Houses</a> page.</strong> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#ffff99"><strong><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2"><b>Feedback</b></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Livingston%20Feedback">e-mail me</a> and I'll update the guide.</font><br> <br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"> </p> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><br> <strong><font size="2"><a href="index.htm">Return To The Main Menu</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr color="#000000" width="50%"> <p align="center"><b><font face="Verdana" size="1">Copyright © Duncan Adams 2012. 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