We are delighted to announce that Gresford Athletic will be playing home games at The Hollingsworth Group Stadium for a portion of the 2021/22 season, groundsharing with Airbus UK Broughton.

Unfortunately, the club have found that Clappers Lane proves be quite difficult to implement the requirements to be COVID-19 complaint, which means hosting home games for a part of the 2021/22 season would have been a struggle.

Fellow JD Cymru North club Airbus UK Broughton have provided a very much appreciated lifeline, allowing the two clubs to groundshare at The Hollingsworth Group Stadium in Broughton.

The move will be for at least the first four home games of the 2021/22 season, with a potential for it to be extended, depending on COVID-19 restrictions.

We want to give a massive thank you to Airbus UK Broughton and the Football Association of Wales for their assistance with the groundshare. Without their help, it would have been very difficult for us to play at home for some of the 2021/22 season with the required COVID-19 regulations.

We are extremely grateful for their willingness, generosity and trust for us to use their facilities during these difficult times.

The move is simply to allow the club to play COVID-19 compliant home games during the 2021/22 season. Any update on fans returning to games will be provided by the Football Association of Wales in due course.

We look forward to getting underway in the 2021/22 JD Cymru North at our new temporary home!