Fountain of Youth Stadium

Away fans are normally housed in the North (Spice Of Life) Stand where the view of the action is good. In addition the temporary East Stand can also be made available. The views from this area are not great as there is a row of supporting pillars running across the front of it. Alan Redman a visiting Morton supporter adds; ‘there is plenty of legroom in the North Stand, but wrap up well in winter as being as the ground is largely open, the wind blows right through it’.

Ross Clark, a Hamilton fan informs me; ‘Despite having only the two stands at the moment, it’s possible to make quite a lot of noise from either stand. You kind of forget that there’s nothing on the other side of the pitch until the ball goes out and it takes the ball boys far too long to retrieve the ball from the far wall. (a few impatient staff have taken to just punting a new one on almost as soon as it happens). The evening matches in the dark have been better for atmosphere’.

Joe McCabe informs; ‘There are two local bars at Peacock Cross, which is around half a mile away from New Douglas Park, near Hamilton West Railway Station. These are Bar West on Almada Street and The Tap Room, on Burnbank Road, although the Tap Room is more popular with home fans. Alternatively, opposite Hamilton West station itself is the Academical Vaults, but again (as the name would suggest) it is more orientated towards Accies supporters.’  Alternatively if arriving at Hamilton Central Railway Station then on Campbell Street, is the George Bar, which is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

By Car

Leave the M74 at Junction 5, and follow the signs for Hamilton. You will pass the racecourse on your left and a large fire station on your right. At the first set of traffic lights, turn right into Caird Street. On your left will appear a fair sized car park, which you can park in (I believe it is free on matchdays) and embark on the five minute walk to the ground. The ground is down New Park Street, which runs beside the bingo hall. Or if you continue along Caird Street, you turn right, just before the traffic lights (and bingo hall) into New Park Street. You will come to the ground entrance on your left.

There is no parking available for supporters at the ground itself, unless you are a club official, or have a valid disabled permit. However, due to limited space even these should be pre-booked with the Club.

By Train

The Superseal Stadium is only a few minutes walk from Hamilton West Railway Station, which is served by trains from Glasgow Central. Andy Alston informs me; ‘From Hamilton West station there is a path leading off to the left which leads directly to the ground, which is only a few minutes walk away’. Please note that Hamilton Central Railway Station is located around a 30 minute (one and a half miles) walk away from the stadium.

Adults £22
Concessions £12
Disabled £10 (Carer admitted free)

Concessions apply to Over 65’s and Under 18’s.

Official Programme: £2.50

Construction of the ground was completed by Ballast Nedam in 2001, with the original intention for it to be named the Ballast Stadium.

In 2004, the pitch was converted to artificial turf, with the more durable surface allowing the club to hold training sessions and youth academy games there without damaging the pitch for first team games.

However, following Hamilton Academical’s promotion to the Scottish Premier League in 2008, the artificial surface had to be replaced by grass due to league rules.

At the beginning of the 2013/14 season, Hamilton returned to an artificial playing surface, before the club made the installation of a new Greenfields surface in time for the 2018/19 campaign.

Record Attendance:

At New Douglas Park:
5,895 v Rangers
Premier League, 28th February 2009

At Douglas Park
28,690 v Hearts (1937)

Average Attendance:

2019-2020: 2,565 (Premier League)
2018-2019: 2,829 (Premier League)
2017-2018: 3,095 (Premier League)

Motherwell and Airdrie United.