Pontefract Collieries Football Club is delighted to confirm that we have been granted the necessary permissions to proceed with our ambitious offseason redevelopment plans at The Hunters Stadium.
Thanks to a significant grant awarded by the Premier League, The FA and Government via the Football Foundation, along with the incredible support of our fans, volunteers and local donors, the club is now set to begin a transformative new chapter once the current season concludes.
This redevelopment will see the installation of a brand-new, state-of-the-art 3G pitch, as well as a range of crucial stadium improvements that will enhance the matchday experience and open up further opportunities for football at all levels within the community. These upgrades include:
- New perimeter fencing
- Upgraded changing facilities
- New floodlights
- Improved perimeter standing areas
- Completion of the Main Stand roof, creating a full cantilever structure
This project represents a huge step forward for the club and will provide a modern, inclusive, and sustainable facility for our men’s First Team, Women’s and Junior sections, Pontefract Pirates as well as grassroots and community football in the area.
We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to the Premier League, The FA and Government via the Football Foundation for their support, as well as Wakefield Council, local councillors and Yvette Cooper MP for their continued backing of grassroots sport in our region.
Our gratitude also extends to our fantastic Juniors section — including players, coaches, and parents — whose passion and commitment are central to everything we do. Special thanks must also go to our club committee and our incredible team of volunteers and supporters who have worked tirelessly to get us to this stage.
Further updates, including timelines and project milestones, will be shared in the coming weeks.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Trevor Waddington & Tom Wiles
Chairman & Vice Chairman
[email protected]
#UpTheColls