Wellington Road (Perry Barr)
Interactive map of Wellington Road | |
| Location | Perry Barr, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52°30′54″N 1°54′14″W / 52.5149°N 1.9039°W |
| Surface | Grass |
| Record attendance | 26,849 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1876 |
| Closed | 1897 |
| Tenants | |
| Aston Villa | |
Wellington Road was a football ground in the Perry Barr area of Birmingham, England. It was the home ground of Aston Villa from 1876 until 1897.
During the 1890s Wellington Road was used to host two FA Cup semi-finals. In 1889–90 it hosted the Bolton Wanderers–The Wednesday match (1–2), and in 1895–96 hosted the Derby County–Wolverhampton Wanderers game (also 1–2). It was also used as a home venue for the England team, hosting a British Home Championship match on 25 February 1893, with England beating Ireland 6–1.