Falmouth Town are set to leave their Bickland Park home after more than 50 years at the ground.

After weeks of denials, the club has finally confirmed that it has opened negotiations which will lead to it moving to a brand new stadium.

Although the club have not confirmed the location for the new ground, it is believed it will be on land off Union Road, known locally as the Channel Four field due to the broadcasting mast at the site.

According to a statement released by the club, the new stadium will provide the club with up-to-date and enhanced facilities for both players and spectators, including new training pitches.

Falmouth Town FC has had several homes in its history and has been at Bickland Park since 1957. The ground has a current capacity of 3,572 and seating for only 500. It has a lot of history having famously hosted two FA Cup first round ties in 1961 and 1969, when Town played Oxford United and Peterborough respectively.

Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson was part of the Oxford United squad that visited in 1962.

The club said that if it wants to move up the leagues and comply with the Football Association’s ground grading system, it needs a bigger ground and better facilities.

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