Stories · Grounds
A week with the grounds team
Mowing patterns, irrigation and recovery in the seven days before a national fixture.
15 May 2026 · Grounds · 4 min read
Seven days out
A match-ready pitch is a week's work — mowing patterns, irrigation cycles and line marking, timed to the fixture.
Protecting the surface
Between a concert and a match, protection systems and a recovery plan keep the grass playable.
Match morning
Final cut, final marks, and a walk of the surface before the gates open.
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