Hamilton Crescent

Hamilton Crescent is a cricket ground in the Partick area of Glasgow, Scotland, which is the home of the West of Scotland Cricket Club.

Hamilton Crescent

Ground information
Location	Partick, Glasgow
Coordinates	55°52′21″N 04°18′32″W
Establishment	1862
Capacity	4,000
End names
Pavilion End Burgh Hall Street End
Team information
West of Scotland (1862–present)
As of 3 February 2009 Source: Ground profile

Hamilton Crescent hosted the first international football match, between Scotland and England, played on 30 November 1872, which ended in a goalless draw, and was watched by a crowd of 4,000.[1] A plaque on the wall of the clubhouse was placed to commemorate the match in 2002 by Mr John C McGinn, President of the Scottish Football Association.[2]

Further international matches were held here in 1874 and 1876,[3] before being moved to the first Hampden Park. The 1877 Scottish Cup Final was also held at Hamilton Crescent,[4][5] as was a rugby union international when Scotland and Wales drew their match in the 1885 Home Nations Championship.[6][7]

The gates are typically closed to visitors.