The Dumbarton Football Stadium, known as the Marbill Coaches Stadium and commonly known as The Rock, is a stadium in Dumbarton, Scotland, used mostly for football matches; it is the home ground of Dumbarton Football Club and, as of 2023, Broomhill Football Club. The stadium has a capacity of 2,020, and was built in 2000 after the move away from Dumbarton's former home, Boghead Park. It was built on part of the site formerly occupied by Denny's shipyard. The stadium is 5–10 minutes walk from Dumbarton East railway station on the North Clyde Line. Dumbarton have the third smallest stadium in the SPFL.
History
The stadium has just one stand, officially opened on Saturday 2 December 2000 prior to the visit of Elgin City; a match which ended 3–0 to the Sons. It is nicknamed The Rock by fans, as it is adjacent to Dumbarton Castle. Open areas ring the three sides without stands.
The Scotland international team have also used the stadium for training purposes before playing home matches. Celtic have used the stadium for UEFA Youth League home games.
In 2023, Lowland Football League side Broomhill announced a deal to move from Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld and play their matches in Dumbarton.
Aside from football the stadium also hosts many other events; wedding receptions, conferences & parties.
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