New Roker Park

The ground at Arlesey Road sits quietly in Bedfordshire, a place that has only recently taken its current shape. New Roker Park did not appear overnight; it emerged from a £2 million relocation project completed in early 2020. The Settle Group built it, and the club moved from their old site, which shared the same name, to this fresh start. The name itself is a quiet nod to history, honouring the previous Roker Park in Sunderland that was pulled down years ago, though the two places are miles apart.

It is a small, functional space. The capacity is 1,500. The pitch is natural grass. The opening match against Shefford Town and Campton drew 644 fans. There are just the essentials for a club playing at this level.

The stadium’s identity is tied to its sponsor, sometimes known as the JSJ Stadium, but the locals call it New Roker Park. It is not a place for records or headlines; no attendance figures stand out as exceptional. It is a ground for the community, built by the council and the club to keep football alive in Stotfold. The website lists the team fixtures, and the address is simple: Arlesey Road, SG5 4HE. It does not claim to be anything more than a home for Stotfold F.C.