11 Facts About Trafford FC

1. Old Trafford FC is located in an area that is a mix of residential housing and offices and light industry.

2. Old Trafford FC is located just over 2 miles south-west from Manchester's city centre and just under 3 miles from Manchester Piccadilly Station.

3. Old Trafford FC hosted its only European final in 2003, when the Champions League final between Milan and Juventus was played at the stadium.

4. Old Trafford FC got selected to be one of the playing venues of the 1996 European Championships, and as a result a new North Stand opened in 1995.

5. Old Trafford FC got gradually further improved in the 1970s and 1980s, including new and better cover, increased seating areas, and improved executive facilities.

6. Old Trafford FC was one of the playing venues of the 1966 World Cup, during which it hosted three group matches.

7. In 1939, Old Trafford FC recorded its highest attendance of 76,962 during an FA Cup semi-final match between Wolves and Grimsby Town.

8. Old Trafford FC officially opened on 19 February 1910 with a match between Manchester and Liverpool.

9. Old Trafford FC was formerly divided into sections, with each section sequentially assigned a letter of the alphabet.

10. Old Trafford FC was used as a venue for several matches in the football competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

11. Old Trafford FC celebrated its 100th anniversary on 19 February 2010.