In England, especially, some of the most well-known stadiums have a haunted past. From experiencing supernatural phenomena to encountering ghosts around a venue, here are 5 haunted soccer stadiums in England.
St Mary's- Southampton
On this day (24th November) in 2001, Southampton FC had moved from their historic ground, The Dell, to the brand new facility, St Mary's. Originally, it was not a good move, as they lost their first four matches and drew one. Apparently some cheeky Portsmouth supporters buried one of their Pompey shirts under the St Mary's North End stand and cast a curse. This caused the losing streak, apparently!!
Southampton fans visiting St. Mary’s stadium home find themselves anxiously alarmed by the presence of spirits moving objects within the venue. To combat this presence, a local witch was brought in to ward off the spirits and bring tranquility to the fans.
The Pagan Princess, Ceridwen "Dragonoak" Connelly, a local Celtic witch, was hired in to exorcise (not exercise) the stadium, which had been built on land once known as an Anglo-Saxon village, Hamwick. Clearly there were ghoulies about.
Highbury Stadium – Arsenal FC
The former home of Arsenal FC, Highbury Stadium/site?? was/is? haunted by Herbert Chapman, Arsenal’s most successful pre-war manager. He is said to have been spotted on the grounds of this former stadium with a horse, that died during construction. In addition to Chapman’s presence, Highbury Stadium also features the ashes of other Arsenal fans, furthering the suspicion of a supernatural presence at this site.
Stadium of Light – Sunderland AFC
Years ago, staff members at the Stadium of Light spotted a dim shape in a stadium corridor. Shortly there after, Sunderland’s then-striker, Stephen Elliot, witnessed the same figure causing a number of team mates to believe the venue really was haunted. The spirit haunting this venue is believed to be a stranded 18th Century French sailor, named Spottee, who would guide ships to crash into coastal rocks.
Madejski Stadium – Reading FC
Near the home stadium of Reading FC, lies the spirit of King Henry I, whose remains were discovered by archaeologists. Following these findings, near The Madejski Stadium, Reading FC, has seen a significant fall from grace from the English Premier League, leading some to blame the king for a losing record.
Stamford Bridge – Chelsea FC
Not all haunted sports venues have a spooky ambiance, but Stamford Bridge has its own spirit that actually is said to bring joy to witnesses. "Smiling Man" is well known to Chelsea fans to bring positive outcomes to the lives of anyone who experiences him. A woman who attended a Chelsea game with her husband and saw Smiling Man and actually won a new car from a raffle she entered at Stamford Bridge! Believe in that??
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