New pitch blow for Mickleover

The work was due to be undertaken in July, but will now be shelved until next year and be ready in time for the 2021/22 season.


A club statement said: The committee of Mickleover Sports Football Club are disappointed to have to postpone the building of a 3G stadium football pitch.

“Due to the current outbreak of Coronavirus it was felt that the health and safety of those involved in the construction of the pitch should be paramount.

“Consequently the uncertainty over its effect on the timing of the construction and the still unconfirmed start of the next football season, rendered the planning of the project difficult from both a financial and logistical point of view. With regret therefore a postponement was agreed.

“The club remains convinced that this project is necessary for its future development and viability, and as a provision of important sporting facilities in the local community. It is anticipated that the pitch will instead be built before the start of the 2021/22 season.”


Mickleover are working with the league’s official pitch partner, GreenFields, on the project - with clubs including Buxton having previously successfully implemented artificial pitches in recent years.