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3 unusual facts about Cheadle Town F.C.


Cheadle Town F.C.

They have even graced the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, playing to a crowd of 65,000 and met people such as Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ronnie Biggs and Rajiv Gandhi.

During the 1966 World Cup it was used by the Portuguese national team as a training ground and has also had the honour of hosting a soccer school run by Brazilian legend Jairzinho during the summer of 1993.

Al Sadd were the first ever visitors on Saturday 12 August 1982, running out 4–1 winners on the day.



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