Urgent repairs continue at Scarborough Sports Village football pitch
Community clubs set to resume fixtures on repaired pitch next season
Last updated 15th Jan 2026
Work has begun on the first phase of repairs to the football pitch at Scarborough Sports Village, ensuring the much-loved community facility is ready for competitive matches to return for the 2026/27 season.
The pitch, home to Scarborough Athletic Football Club and Scarborough Ladies Football Club, became unavailable for fixtures due to structural issues discovered during a site survey last year.
Long-term future secured
The playing surface is being removed this week, marking a significant milestone for the repair project. Stabilisation works and drainage repairs will follow before a brand-new pitch surface is installed, allowing the clubs and the community to get back to enjoying the venue.
Executive member for leisure, Cllr Simon Myers, highlighted the significance of the project, saying:
“This marks a very important moment in this project and one that I’m sure is welcomed by all users of the pitch, including Scarborough Athletic and Scarborough Ladies, their members, supporters and the wider football community.
“We are absolutely committed to ensuring that the pitch is repaired to an excellent standard, and that it is done so as swiftly as possible to minimise the impact on everyone.
“We know how important this is for not only the clubs and their supporters, but the wider communities in Scarborough and beyond. That’s why it’s great to start the new year on the front foot, and I look forward to seeing the progress over the coming weeks and months.”
Community support and collaboration
The repair programme came in response to a petition signed by over 3,300 people last year, calling for the urgent restoration of the pitch. Temporary measures were quickly put in place, including an alternative arrangement allowing Scarborough Athletic to play home fixtures at Bridlington Town’s ground during the 2025/26 season.
The National League and Northern Premier League approved this temporary ground share, ensuring competitive matches could continue while the necessary improvements were made.
The council is working closely with the contractor, Willmott Dixon, as well as the football clubs and other stakeholders to ensure repairs are finished on schedule.
Repair works are expected to be completed by August 2026, ensuring clubs can return to their home ground for the start of the next competitive season.