Racecourse Ground, Derby
The Racecourse Ground, otherwise known as the County Ground, is a cricket ground in Derby and has been the home of Derbyshire County Cricket Club since at least 1871.
The Racecourse also held the games of Derby County until their move to the Baseball Ground in 1895. The first FA Cup final outside London was held at the ground in 1886 when Blackburn Rovers beat West Bromwich Albion 2–0 in a replay. England played one football international here, beating Ireland 9–0 in the British Home Championship on March 9 1895.
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