Lancaster CityFC
Giant Axe
Capacity
3,500
Postcode
LA1 5PE
Competition
Northern Premier League (Step 3)
Club nickname
The Dolly Blues
Founded in 1911 as Lancaster Town, the club became Lancaster City in 1937. The Dolly Blues nickname comes from washing blue once manufactured in the city.
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Nearest teams to Lancaster City
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| Team | League | Stadium | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | National League North | Morecambe Stadium | 2.4 miles |
| Fleetwood Town | League Two | Highbury Stadium | 12.7 miles |
| Longridge Town | North West Counties League Premier Division (Step 5) | Mike Riding Ground | 17.3 miles |
| AFC Fylde | National League | Mill Farm | 17.4 miles |
| Barrow AFC | National League | Holker Street | 17.9 miles |
| Kendal Town | Northern League Division One (Step 5) | Parkside Road | 18.9 miles |
| Blackpool | League One | Bloomfield Road | 19.5 miles |
| Preston North End | Championship | Deepdale | 19.9 miles |
| Clitheroe | Northern Premier League - West (step 4) | Shawbridge | 21.3 miles |
| Bamber Bridge | Northern Premier League (Step 3) | IronGate | 23.0 miles |
| Blackburn Rovers | Championship | Ewood Park | 25.8 miles |
| Padiham | Northern Premier League - West (step 4) | Arbories Memorial Sports Ground | 26.3 miles |
| Accrington Stanley | League Two | Crown Ground | 26.7 miles |
| Barnoldswick Town | North West Counties League Premier Division (Step 5) | Silentnight Stadium | 27.1 miles |
| Euxton Villa | North West Counties League Premier Division (Step 5) | Jim Fowler Memorial Ground | 27.3 miles |
| Nelson | North West Counties League Premier Division (Step 5) | Victoria Park | 28.5 miles |
| Colne | ENGNL | Holt House Stadium | 28.8 miles |
| Chorley | National League North | Victory Park | 29.0 miles |
| Southport | National League North | Haig Avenue | 29.3 miles |
| Charnock Richard | North West Counties League Premier Division (Step 5) | Mossie Park | 29.5 miles |
Distances to Northern Premier League (Step 3) away grounds
Compare the one-way distance from Giant Axe to every other league ground.
Total estimated round trip2,743.8 miles
| Club | Stadium | One-way distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfreton Town | Impact Arena | 88.4 miles |
| Ashton United | Hurst Cross | 48.3 miles |
| Avro | Whitebank Stadium | 46.3 miles |
| Bamber Bridge | IronGate | 23.0 miles |
| Bury | Gigg Lane | 38.7 miles |
| Cleethorpes Town | The Linden Club | 116.8 miles |
| Curzon Ashton | Tameside Stadium | 47.8 miles |
| Emley | Welfare Ground | 56.8 miles |
| FC United of Manchester | Broadhurst Park | 45.0 miles |
| Gainsborough Trinity | Northolme | 94.5 miles |
| Guiseley | Nethermoor Park | 46.0 miles |
| Hyde United | Ewen Fields | 51.4 miles |
| Ilkeston Town | New Manor Ground | 96.4 miles |
| Leek Town | Harrison Park | 72.3 miles |
| Quorn | Farley Way Stadium | 112.3 miles |
| Redcar Athletic | Green Lane | 80.9 miles |
| Stockton Town | Bishop Road West | 69.3 miles |
| Warrington Rylands | Gorsey Lane | 46.0 miles |
| Warrington Town | Canitilever Park | 47.6 miles |
| Whitby Town | Turnbull Ground | 93.2 miles |
| Workington | Borough Park | 50.9 miles |
About the distances:
figures are measured as the crow flies and will normally be shorter than
actual road or rail journeys.