Wembley Park
Box Hill South, Australia
The ground at 980 Canterbury Road sits on earth that was once a council rubbish tip. The club's founders named the venue after the famous London stadium to signal their ambition, a name that has stuck through a decade of name changes for the local side, from Box Hill Soccer Club to Box Hill United.
The pitch itself is natural grass, a surface that has seen the club play through the National Premier Leagues. The capacity is a matter of debate; the club states five thousand, while other sources suggest one thousand or two thousand five hundred. The difference is in the counting of standing areas, but the ground feels the same regardless of the number.
The relationship with the local council has been steady, with the authority owning the land and the club managing the day-to-day operations. A sod-turning ceremony marked the start of construction in the mid-1950s, and the first match was played in 1958. The result was not a victory, but the ground has hosted many games since. The club's official website is the primary source for information, though the stadium itself has no separate online presence. The venue serves the community, hosting not just football but also other local events, a role that has defined its existence for more than sixty years. The atmosphere is quiet compared to the big grounds, but it is a place where the game is played with a focus on the local level.
Who plays here
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Box Hill 10 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Box Hill — Nunawading | 1:0 |
| 31 Jul | Box Hill — Keilor Park | 0:1 |
| 17 Jul | Box Hill — Altona City | 3:1 |
| 3 Jul | Box Hill — Whittlesea United | 1:3 |
| 19 Jun | Box Hill — Kingston City | 3:1 |
| 5 Jun | Box Hill — Werribee City | 0:2 |
| 22 May | Box Hill — Springvale | 2:1 |
| 16 May | Box Hill — Goulburn Valley Suns | 1:2 |