From the 1860s, amateur football had been played on the site, but it was only in 1883 that Darlington F.C., a professional side made Feethams their home - and so it was for 120 years.
The site had been used for amateur football since the 1860s, and it was only in 1883 that Darlington F.C., a professional team, made Feethams their home, where they remained for 120 years.