First opened in 1804, Hallam F.C. 🏀 have played at the ground since 1860. Sandygate has been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the "Oldest 🏀 Football Ground in the World". On 26 December 1860, the world's first inter-club football match was played at the ground, 🏀 Hallam taking on Sheffield F.C.