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Stirling Albion

Forthbank Stadium

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Capacity: 3,808 (Seated 2,508)
Club Nickname: Albion or Binos/Beanos
Year Opened: 1993
Pitch Size: 110 x 74 yards
Address: Springkerse, Stirling, FK7 7UJ
Phone: 01786 450 399
Pitch Type: Grass
Fax: 01786 448 592
Undersoil Heating: No
Home Kit: Red and White
Last Update: November 10, 2025

Forthbank Stadium was opened in 1993 and enabled Stirling Albion to move from their original Annfield home. The ground comprises two seated stands on either side of the pitch and small terraces at either end.

The largest of these stands is the West Stand, which is a covered, single-tier, all-seated stand that has a number of executive boxes running across the back of it.

Opposite is the similar looking East Stand – where away supporters are allocated – which is smaller in its overall length. This is also covered, all-seated and has a Police Control Box situated at its rear.

The terraces at each end of the stadium are almost identical. They are small, uncovered box-like affairs that are situated further back from the pitch and are only opened for bigger games.

Looking out beyond the North Terrace, there are some wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Beyond the stadium there are a number of artificial pitches behind the West Stand.

Away fans are placed in the East Stand, which has space for up to 1,000 fans to be seated. This covered stand has good facilities and offers a clear view of the playing action. If demand requires it, then a further 500 spaces can also be provided in the South Terrace.

Forthbank Stadium itself has ‘Binos Bar’, which operates in one of the hospitality suites in the Main Stand. Away fans are normally welcomed, but for high-profile games the focus will be on home supporters.

Otherwise – as the stadium is on the very outskirts of town – there is not much around. However, there is one pub called the Kerse Inn at the nearby Retail Park, which you will pass on your right as you drive down to the stadium.

Leave the M80 at Junction 9 and take the A91 towards Alloa. At the 4th roundabout turn left and the ground is just down this road on the right.

Forthbank Stadium features free car parking for both home and away fans, though visitors should be aware that space is limited and shared with The Peak facility nearby.

Springkerse Retail Park, which is a five to 10 minute walk from the ground, also offers additional free parking.

Stirling Railway Station receives trains from most parts of Scotland, and is situated about 1.5 miles from the ground. However, fans will need to either make the approximately 20-minute walk from there or travel by bus or taxi to get closer to Forthbank Stadium.

By bus:

As you come out of the station, turn right and walk further up Goosecroft Road to the ‘Stirling Railway Station (Stance B)’ stop. From there, take the P1 bus going towards Forthside for five stops and alight at ‘The Peak’. Forthside Stadium will then be within distance of a five-minute walk.

The P1 Park and Ride bus service costs £2.10 for an adult return, and runs every 15 minutes Monday-Saturday (see timetable here).

Walking:

Come out of the front exit at Stirling railway station and turn left – you will see a modern looking foot bridge not too far in front of you as you walk down the road. Use this bridge to cross over the railway tracks.

When you come down the stairs at the other side, walk straight ahead then go diagonally across the grassy area to Forthside Way. This road will bend round to the left and take you over a mini roundabout straight towards the stadium which will become visible on your left hand side.

Thanks to Iain Badger for providing these walking directions from the railway station to the stadium.

Adults – £18
Aged 65 and Over – £13
Students with valid ID – £8
Children aged 17 and under – £8
Children aged 12 and under – Free (when accompanied by a paying adult)

Official Programme £3.

Stirling Albion’s local rivals are Alloa.

Wheelchair users and other disabled spectators can access Forthbank Stadium via specific entrances in the West and East stands. The ground offers covered space for wheelchair users in the West Stand that is ramp-accessible.

There are 18 spaces available for home fans in the West Stand, as well as 18 for away fans in the East Stand.

Please see the accessibility section of the Stirling Albion ticket page for more details.

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Record Attendance

At Forthbank Stadium:
3,808 v Aberdeen
Scottish Cup 4th Round, 15th February, 1996.

At Annfield:
26,400 v Glasgow Celtic
Scottish Cup, 4th Round, 14th March 1959.

Average Attendance

2018-2019: 588 (League Two)
2017-2018: 658 (League Two)
2016-2017: 637 (League Two)

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Official Web Site: www.stirlingalbionfc.co.uk
Unofficial Web Sites: 
Red Web
Supporters Trust

If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, then please e-mail me at: [email protected] and I’ll update the guide.

Special thanks to Stepham Hoogerwaard for providing the photos of the Forthbank Stadium, Stirling Albion.

Ground Layout

Ground Layout of Stirling Albion

Reviews

Avatar of Neil Oakshott Neil Oakshott
Game AttendedBurton Albion v Portsmouth
CompetitionLeague One
Date13/09/2022

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?

Bit of a mixed bag really... Apart from being a Pompey supporter I also used to watch the occasional Brewers' game with a group of friends who are all diehard supporters of Burton. Also, this particular game marked a year since we lost my stepdad, a long-term season ticket holder at Fratton Park, and the Pirelli was one of his favourite away days. Seemed a fitting way for my son and me to mark the anniversary.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

Living in the West Midlands it's a short 40-minute drive from home to the ground, so we timed it just right avoiding the local rush hour. As for parking, experience has taught me to use the Northside Business Park on Hawkins Lane, just across the railway bridge from the ground. It's free, there's always space and it's good for a quick escape afterwards.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

As we had to collect our tickets at the Pirelli and time was getting on, we went straight through into the ground. There was enough time to pick up a drink each before the teams were on the pitch.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

Having also attended games at the old Eton Park, I've always liked the improvements the Pirelli brings. The current ground is never going to win any awards for aesthetics, but it's fully covered, the facilities are good and the staff are friendly enough. I've always thought that Ben Robinson and his team have done a very good job here.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

Food and drink has always been good at the Pirelli and although we only grabbed a hot drink beforehand, I didn't hear any of the pie munchers nearby complaining about their food! As for the stewards, I get the impression that there's been a change here in recent years and not one for the good. Just going back a couple of years the stewards at Burton had always been a good bunch, you could chat with them and they seemed to enjoy being there. As for the current bunch, what a contrast! Every one of them was miserable, they mumbled and I can't recall any eye contact at all. That's a shame as Burton always felt like a close knit club from top to bottom. The game itself was much discussed beforehand. Second top and unbeaten Pompey going to rock bottom Burton unveiling their new(ish) manager - I mean what could possibly go wrong?! Thankfully the Pompey team hadn't read the usual script and at half-time 0-0 wasn't an unfair scoreline despite Pompey having had the upper hand throughout the half. It has to be said that Josh Griffiths, our on loan keeper, had tried to give Burton the upper hand with one woeful pass out, but the usual suspects of Raggett, Morrison, Robertson and Ogilvie were more than up to the task of helping out across the back line. As for Burton, their keeper was the busiest player in their team which tells you how the game had been playing out. The second half saw Pompey lose some of their earlier fluency but thanks to an own goal by the Burton No.5 and an instinctive finish from Colby Bishop right at the end saw us take away three points and continued the early season unbeaten run. On balance a fair result.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game

Thankfully knowing a few shortcuts out of town, my son dropped me off at home less than an hour after the final whistle.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out

A trip to Burton is always a good afternoon or evening out, especially living so close tot he town. Their supporters are amongst the friendliest you'll meet on your travels, the club staff likewise, and who's not going to love three points and a good performance from an away game? A shame about the mood change with the stewards, but then you only need to acknowledge them on the way in so it's hardly going to ruin the day. I'd like to say we won't see Burton next season, more through Pompey getting promoted than Burton dropping a level. But it's early days yet and all Pompey supporters know that we never count our chickens until the very last second of the last game of the season!
Avatar of Mark Steele Mark Steele
Game AttendedForfar Athletic
CompetitionLeague Two
Date11/09/2021

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?

During the Lockdowns I had streamed a number of games from Forthbank but this was the first time I had ever visited Stirling. It was also the first time I had seen either of these sides "in person".

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

It was extremely easy to find the ground, I just put the post code in the SAT NAV and I could see the floodlights before I got there. The drive over from Motherwell was very easy. There is a more than ample and well maintained free car park at the ground.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

I arrived shortly before the turnstiles opened. I had just time for a quick look around the outside of the stadium and a chat with a couple of very helpful stewards before going in.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?

I was seated in the West Stand, as were all of the fans with the Forfar fans down towards the north end of the stand. The East Stand was being used for the two teams' subs due to COVID requirements.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

It was a very good game between two of the better sides in the division. The game finished 1-0 to Stirling, but the game was much better than the scoreline implies due to some good defending and goal keeping from both sides. Both goal keepers really impressed me. The stewards are clearly well practiced in what they do as everything ran smoothly. Food and coffee were better than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. I recommend the scotch pie!

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game

I was staying in Stirling for a couple of days and had a very easy 3 minute drive from the ground!

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out

I would recommend a trip to Forthbank to anyone. If you're a fan of a League 2 side who picks and chooses your away games, definitely make this one of them.
Avatar of John Meechan (Edinburgh City) John Meechan (Edinburgh City)

Stirling Albion v Edinburgh City 
Scottish League 2 
Saturday 21st December 2019, 3pm 
John Meechan (Edinburgh City)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Forthbank Stadium?

It is my favourite away day in League 1 and 2. Stirling is a great city to visit, with lots of tourist attractions and great pubs. Forthbank Stadium is nice and modern and it's easy to get too. The people in Stirling are always friendly also.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

We took a coach from Glasgow to Stirling which only took 44 minutes. Stirling is well connected to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the North by both coaches and trains (please note, coaches from Edinburgh to Stirling take ages, so best take the train if travelling this way). As for the ground itself, we walked the easy 20 minute route from the City Centre as it is picturesque and runs by the River Forth. We did try the bar at the ground also, however, there was some hospitality thing going on so we weren't allowed in, this seems to be a growing problem at Scottish Football grounds these days.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

As I was with an Arsenal fan we went to the Cold Beer Town sports pub in the City Centre to watch the Arsenal match that was the lunchtime kick-off televised game. I would recommend this pub for Sports fans, lots of screens, good sound, good food and a good beer selection.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Forthbank Stadium?

The Forthbank Stadium is nice and modern, the perfect size for this level, and it is convenient to find because of the tall floodlights. One thing that strikes me about the ground is that there is a pretty decent looking swimming pool right next door. I might give it a go during my next away day in my Edinburgh City FC trunks!

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

The atmosphere was fantastic as Stirling had some special Christmas deal on for the home fans and there were a lot of school kids in attendance who were making a great amount of noise with their Christmas bells. This great atmosphere was added with a great passionate Edinburgh City support of around 90 or so. 

The game was edgy and City won 1-0 with a very late goal, this sent our fans wild and our chants and singing were almost deafening at times. The stewards were fine, they did have to tell us away fans not to stand at the back of the stand and to sit in the seats but they were pleasant enough. Due to the large turnout and only one of the two seated stands being used it was a bit of a squeeze, but this probably made the atmosphere better. 

The pies were very tasty and the selection was great. The Haggis and Steak pie is highly recommended but it did seem to break up very easily which made it difficult to eat.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

Very easy, there is a large taxi rank by the ground and I noticed a lot of people used it. The walk for us back into the City Centre was nice as we could see the Castle in the distance making it an enjoyable one. After the game, we went to the City Walls and Molly Malones pubs, I would recommend both, however, please note that the Molly Malones (along with the Brewdog and Wetherspoons) in Stirling are all pretty small.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

Grand. My favourite away day in League 1 and 2 & still is. I have always said that every team in League 1 and 2 should aim for a ground like Forthbank. I highly recommend Stirling for a day out, football-related or not.

Avatar of Bryan (Neutral) Bryan (Neutral)

Stirling Albion v Queens Park
League Two
Saturday 3rd August 2019, 3pm
Bryan (Neutral)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Forthbank Stadium?
 
The first ground of my trip around the Scottish lower leagues.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
I travelled via train from Edinburgh. The ground was easy to find via directions on this site.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
I took a quick look around the town centre. The home fans were very friendly.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Forthbank Stadium?
 
There was just the Main Stand open for this game. I sat in amongst the home fans next to the roped-off Directors Area. The Forthbank Stadium is a nice small compact ground where even the directors would talk to you about the referee's woeful performance.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
Not a lot of singing, but plenty of vocal encouragement, the referee's performance added to that.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
It was easy to get out of the ground.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
A lovely day out only beating the lovely weather.
Avatar of Brian Scott (Neutral) Brian Scott (Neutral)

Stirling Albion v Brechin City
Scottish League Cup Group Stage
Tuesday 19th July 2018, 7.45pm
Brian Scott (Neutral fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Forthbank Stadium?
 
Only eight league grounds left for me to do in Scotland, and great to be able to see four matches in a nine day holiday.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
I had a good journey up from Suffolk by train and I had booked accommodation at The Holiday Inn right next to the ground. Expensive but convenient. I used the walking route given in the guide but going home the next day I used the P1 bus which runs every 15 minutes as it was raining! I hadn’t seen rain for two months.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
I had a meal in the pub restaurant very close to the hotel. Good food at very good prices! Then took the short walk to the Forthbank Stadium Only £5 to enter for seniors. I had a long chat with a very friendly steward in the ground. Only the Main Stand was open and he was in charge of the away area to the north of the stand. He lives and works locally now but comes from Birmingham and used to support Birmingham City in the old days.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Forthbank Stadium?
 
I sat in the home area and had a good view of the hills to the north. It was lovely to see green grass! Most of the UK was in drought conditions but the temperatures are lower in this part of Scotland.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
My last game had been at Brechin when they got relegated with no league wins. So it was good to see them playing some attractive football this time. For much of the game they outclassed the home side. Brechin scored in the 17th minute but Stirling equalised just before half time. It looked as though it was going to penalties, but Brechin got the winner in the 84th minute. The attendance was 334.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
I was back in my hotel room within minutes of the game ending.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
Day one of my holiday completed. On to Cove Rangers tomorrow and they’re brand new stadium in south Aberdeen.
Avatar of Phil Graham (Neutral) Phil Graham (Neutral)

Stirling Albion v Annan Athletic
Scottish Football League Two
Saturday 23rd September 2017, 3pm
Phil Graham (Neutral fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Forthbank Stadium?
 
Another new ground and only a 45 minute journey on train from Edinburgh were I am working at present.
 
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
 
The Forthbank Stadium was easy 15 minute walk from Stirling Station.
 
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
 
I went straight to the ground from the Railway Station.
 
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Forthbank Stadium?
 
All fans at the game were housed in the Main Stand. The Club shop is located right inside the home turnstile so you can't miss it! Would be good to see a game there with a big crowd and the terraces open at either end.
 
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
 
It was a really enjoyable game that Stirling Albion won 3-2. Most of the seats on the back row of the Main Stand were reserved for Season Ticket Holders and by the look of it most of them turned up as everyone seemed to know each other. The food was poor unfortunately and was the only blemish on a good day out. £3.50 a Burger and it was lukewarm and bland, The match programme which cost £2 was a monthly issue for September but was up to date with recent results.
 
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
 
With a crowd of only 600 exiting from the stadium was quick and easy and I was back at the Station by 5.10pm for my train back to Edinburgh.
 
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
 
A great day out at a nice ground. Although the Forthbank Stadium is newish, it didn't feel like the soulless concrete structures that a lot of other clubs have nowadays.
Avatar of Vinnie (Neutral) Vinnie (Neutral)

Stirling Albion v Cowdenbeath
Scottish League 2
Saturday 15th April 2017, 3pm
Vinnie (Neutral fan)

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Forthbank Stadium?

Firstly my Father-in-law played for Albion back in the day, plus I  know some of the lads playing in the current team.

How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?

I got a train up from Edinburgh, which took just under one hour. I then got a taxi to the ground which in fact I could easily have walked. So after the game, I did walk back to the station and it took about 15 minutes.

What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?

Not a lot as just went straight to the ground. The crowd was about 600 which is normal for League 2 in Scotland. What struck me though was the age profile of the fans – at 53 I did not feel particularly old! Not the usual loads of kids you get at smaller clubs. All very friendly, the banter was, ahem, earthy but very funny.

What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Forthbank Stadium?

All the fans were seated in the Main Stand. There is a small bank of terracing at either end and a smaller stand opposite which I believe they open for bigger games. The stadium is perfect for a club of this stature. Many Scottish teams have a couple of thousand fans knocking about in a 10,000 Taylor Report stadium, eg Clyde, Airdrie etc. This is better.

Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..

It was really entertaining, For the bottom of League 2 so it ain't Bayern v Dortmund… but plenty application by both teams. Stirling played poorly and their fans (rightly) gave them pelters. Could not really see the Cowden fans. The catering was very basic but cheap and did the trick.

Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:

I walked back to the station, teaming up with some random guy who was up for banter on way back. If I had more time then I would have gone for a drink in town.

Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:

It was a really good trip to the Forthbank Stadium. It was an easy trip and a watchable game. Also I forgot to mention – the view of the Ochil Hills from the ground is lovely! The Forthbank Stadium it would give a few other Clubs, also set in a nice scenic area a run for their money.