What was the name of the home ground of Stoke City FC from 1878 until 1997?
Victoria Ground Victoria Ground The Victoria Ground was the home ground of Stoke City from 1878 until 1997, when the club relocated to the Britannia Stadium after 119 years. At the time of its demolition it was the oldest operational football league ground in the Football League. The Victoria Ground had been Stoke City's home since March 1878 and the first match was a friendly against Talke Rangers on 28 March 1878, Stoke won 1–0 before 2,500 spectators. The ground took its name from the nearby Victoria Hotel and was originally an oval shape, built to accommodate a running track and used
1997–98 Stoke City F.C. season heading for relegation Alan Durban took over for the remaining matches. Three wins in four home matches gave Stoke some hope but a 5–2 defeat against Manchester City on the final day saw the inevitable happen and Stoke were relegated as were Man City despite their big win. Stoke lost to West Bromwich Albion 3–1 in the third round. Stoke beat Rochdale and Burnley before being knocked out by Leeds United. "Stoke's score comes first" 1997–98 Stoke City F.C. season The 1997–98 season was Stoke City's 91st season in the Football League and the 35th in the second tier. It