Redcar Athletic are based at Green Lane and have become one of Teesside’s rising non-league clubs. The Steelmen have climbed from the Northern League into the Northern Premier League structure, carrying a strong local identity and growing support on the North Yorkshire coast.
Redcar Athletic play at Green Lane, currently known through sponsorship as the BM Bi Fold Stadium / Hollou Sports Stadium depending on the latest naming arrangement used by the club. It is a compact and developing non-league ground in Redcar, with a capacity of around 1,000 and a strong community-club feel.
The ground is practical rather than grand, with spectator accommodation close to the pitch and facilities centred around the clubhouse, cafe and main entrance areas. Green Lane has the feel of a working Step 3/4 football venue: close to the action, relatively open in places, and built around the needs of local football rather than large-scale crowds.
Because Redcar have climbed quickly into this level, supporters should expect a ground that is still evolving. It is not a four-stand enclosed stadium, but it has enough character and facilities to make it a proper non-league away day, especially with the clubhouse and cafe forming part of the matchday experience.
A Teesside non-league rivalry where Redcar and Stockton bring local pride into matches that matter to supporters beyond the table.
Stockton TownRedcar AthleticBishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees | Northern Premier League Premier Division
Redcar AthleticStockton TownGreen Lane, Redcar | Northern Premier League Premier Division
A coastal North Yorkshire rivalry, especially meaningful when Whitby and Redcar share regional cup or league space.
Whitby TownRedcar AthleticTurnbull Ground, Whitby | Northern Premier League Premier Division
Redcar AthleticWhitby TownGreen Lane, Redcar | Northern Premier League Premier Division
Away segregation at Redcar Athletic is not likely to be a regular feature for ordinary league matches, although arrangements can change for bigger fixtures, cup ties or games where a larger travelling support is expected. There is no permanent away end that should be assumed for every match.
For most fixtures, away supporters are likely to enter through the normal admission points and choose from the available spectator areas around the ground. If segregation or a designated away section is introduced, the club should announce this in the match information before the game.
Visiting fans should pay attention to Green Lane's compact layout. If you want cover or a preferred viewing position, arrive early, especially in poor weather or for fixtures likely to attract one of the division's larger away followings.
Use the A19 southbound then A174 east towards Redcar. Follow the coast-side routes into town and avoid Teesside industrial roads unless signed.
Use the A19 northbound/A174 from Middlesbrough side, then continue towards Redcar. The A174 is normally the best spine road.
Use the A174 westbound from Saltburn/Loftus side and enter Redcar. Coastal roads can be slower in summer or bad weather.
Use the A66/A174 from Middlesbrough and Teesside, then follow Redcar signs. Plan parking before getting into residential streets near the ground.
Redcar Central is the station to use for Redcar Athletic. Tees Valley line services from Middlesbrough, Darlington connections and Saltburn make this the best station.
This entry is for rail planning only; the detailed walking route from the station is listed separately under the same station title.
Leave Redcar Central station and head towards Redcar Athletic's ground. The route is a mostly flat walk through Redcar towards the ground side of town.
Allow around 20 to 30 minutes on foot. Check the latest club or steward information for the correct entrance before travelling, especially for segregated fixtures or evening games.
Teesside is the closest airport for Teesside and parts of North Yorkshire, but flight choice and public transport can be limited. A taxi to Darlington, Middlesbrough or the ground is often the practical option.
For Redcar Athletic, this airport makes most sense because Teesside is the closest airport to Redcar. From the airport, aim for Darlington, Middlesbrough or Redcar. A taxi from Teesside is often the most practical option. By public transport, head to Darlington or Middlesbrough for rail towards Redcar Central.
Newcastle Airport is the best airport for Tyneside and much of the north-east. The Metro runs from the airport into Newcastle and Gateshead, making onward travel straightforward.
For Redcar Athletic, this airport makes most sense because Newcastle is the stronger airport if Teesside flights do not fit. From the airport, aim for Middlesbrough or Redcar. Use Metro into Newcastle, then rail south via Darlington/Middlesbrough towards Redcar. It is longer but gives more flight choice.
Arriva North East 63 is one of the specific routes to check for Redcar Central, Middlesbrough and Green Lane. It is included because it serves the town, nearby station corridor or the side of the town used for the ground, making it more useful than a vague 'local bus' recommendation.
Check the operator's live timetable before travelling, especially for evening fixtures, bank holidays and Sunday games.
Arriva North East X4 is one of the specific routes to check for Redcar Central, Middlesbrough and Green Lane. It is included because it serves the town, nearby station corridor or the side of the town used for the ground, making it more useful than a vague 'local bus' recommendation.
Check the operator's live timetable before travelling, especially for evening fixtures, bank holidays and Sunday games.
Boro Taxis is a named local taxi/private-hire option for Redcar Central, Middlesbrough and Green Lane. It is useful for station transfers, hotel pickups and the final leg where the nearest rail stop is not right beside the ground.
Pre-booking is sensible for midweek matches and for grounds in villages or residential areas where taxis may not be waiting outside at full-time.
Redcar Taxis is a named local taxi/private-hire option for Redcar Central, Middlesbrough and Green Lane. It is useful for station transfers, hotel pickups and the final leg where the nearest rail stop is not right beside the ground.
Pre-booking is sensible for midweek matches and for grounds in villages or residential areas where taxis may not be waiting outside at full-time.
Parking around Redcar Athletic's ground should be treated as limited and match-dependent. Follow club signs and stewards once near Green Lane.
Expect free or low-cost matchday parking where available. If it is busy, use town-side parking and walk or take a short taxi.
Redcar Central station parking is useful if you want an organised place to leave the car and do not mind the walk or taxi to the ground. It also suits supporters meeting rail travellers.
Expect normal station parking charges. Coastal weather can make the walk feel longer, so plan accordingly.
The Gypsy Rover is a named pub option for Redcar, useful for supporters who want a proper place to aim for before the match rather than just wandering around the ground-side streets. It is a sensible choice for early arrivals who want a town or village pub before moving on to the ground.
Check opening times and any fixture-specific door policy before travelling, especially where the ground sits in a residential area or the fixture is expected to be busy.
The Lobster Inn is a named pub option for Redcar, useful for supporters who want a proper place to aim for before the match rather than just wandering around the ground-side streets. It gives a second named pub option if the first choice is too busy or if you are arriving from a different side of town.
Check opening times and any fixture-specific door policy before travelling, especially where the ground sits in a residential area or the fixture is expected to be busy.
Pacitto's Redcar is a named food option around Redcar, useful if you want something more reliable than grabbing whatever is nearest at kick-off time. It works best for supporters arriving with enough time for a proper meal rather than a rushed stop.
For restaurant-style stops, book ahead or arrive early; for smaller cafes and takeaways, check opening hours around evening fixtures.
Armando's Redcar is a named food option around Redcar, useful if you want something more reliable than grabbing whatever is nearest at kick-off time. It gives another named alternative, useful for groups who want a different style of food before or after the match.
For restaurant-style stops, book ahead or arrive early; for smaller cafes and takeaways, check opening hours around evening fixtures.
Claxton Hotel is a practical overnight base for an away trip to Redcar. It is included because it is a realistic base for the town or nearby transport corridor rather than a random hotel miles away.
Compare rates before booking because small towns can have limited rooms, while tourist places and larger cities can jump in price around events.
Green Lane is a smaller community ground, so the most important advice is to plan parking and arrival properly. Redcar's own information points supporters towards using the club car park and asks people not to park on Broadway, Dormanstown for safety and access reasons.
The club car park has been advertised as free parking for around 140 vehicles, with space for one coach, but this can fill for busier fixtures. Arriving early is sensible, particularly if travelling with a larger away support. The ground is also within reach of Redcar East railway station, which is useful for supporters travelling by train.
For neutral supporters, this is a traditional compact non-league visit rather than a polished stadium experience. Use the clubhouse/cafe facilities if open, choose your viewing spot early, and bring weather-appropriate clothing because some areas around the ground are exposed.
Redcar Athletic use online ticketing for selected fixtures, particularly where larger than usual crowds are expected, but not every match is sold online. The club's ticket page states that some home and away games may be made available in advance, while other fixtures may simply be handled through normal matchday admission.
Away supporters should check both clubs' match information before travelling. For many normal league games, pay on the gate is likely, but for larger fixtures online tickets may reduce queueing times or be required if the club announces special arrangements.
Neutral supporters should check whether the match appears on the club's online ticketing page. If it does not, admission is likely to follow standard non-league matchday arrangements, but the official match preview should always be checked first.
Green Lane operates standard football ground rules: no pyrotechnics, no pitch incursions, no throwing objects, no abusive or discriminatory behaviour, and no access to restricted areas. Supporters should follow instructions from stewards, club officials and signage around the ground.
The club specifically asks supporters not to park on Broadway, Dormanstown, and to use the club car park where possible. Alcohol should only be consumed where permitted by the club and licensing conditions, and supporters should respect the local residential area when arriving and leaving.
Green Lane is a compact non-league ground, so disabled supporters should contact Redcar Athletic in advance for the latest advice on step-free access, wheelchair viewing positions, accessible toilets and parking. The club car park is close to the ground, but any specific accessible parking need should be checked before travelling.
Away disabled supporters should also check whether any fixture-specific arrangements are in place. If the match is expected to be busy, advance contact is recommended to make sure a suitable entrance and viewing position can be arranged.
Regular public stadium tours are not normally advertised at Redcar Athletic. Green Lane is a working non-league football ground, so supporters wanting to see the stadium should plan around a matchday or contact the club directly for any special access request.
Redcar Beacon is a worthwhile extra stop around Redcar if you are making more of the day than just the match. It is one of the more obvious local attractions or landmarks to build into an away day.
Check opening times before travelling, particularly for winter midweek fixtures or attractions with seasonal hours.
Official club website. Use this for club news, fixtures, ticket information, supporter notices and the latest matchday updates.