Sherwood Colliery will host their first game back at Debdale Park this weekend, when they welcome Brighouse Town in the NPL East Division.
The club has played away from their home ground while a new FIFA Quality Standard 3G pitch was installed, and the work is now completed.
The pitch upgrade represents a significant investment in the future of the club and its community, ensuring the highest quality playing surface for players and enhancing the overall matchday experience.
Chairman Mike Staton said: "We are eternally grateful to Rainworth MW FC for their support and hospitality during our temporary move at the start of the season. Having said that we are so pleased to return home, there is no doubt playing all our games effectively away from home has placed a burden on the club, players, supporters and volunteers both financially and on the playing side."
The new pitch’s first game is a big one in the context of the league table, with Sherwood only above Brighouse and the relegation zone on goal difference.
Sherwood have won two of their nine ‘home’ games while playing on the road, while Brighouse have won only one away game so far this season.
Commercial Manager Phil Kirkland, who has overseen the project on behalf of the club in conjunction with Debdale Park, added: “The installation of the FIFA Quality Standard 3G pitch marks a significant milestone for Sherwood Colliery FC. There is still work to be done to bring the ground up to Grade 4 accreditation, so we ask for patience and understanding while the work is completed. It will be great to be back!"
