Scarborough Athletic's Board issues an update on "emerging issue which could have a significant effect on our football club and community."
In a statement on Wednesday evening Scarborough Athletic informed fans of a delay to the anticipated resurfacing of the playing surface at Scarborough Sports Village.
the club say:
"Following a communication received from North Yorkshire Council on Tuesday 15th April and an Emergency Board Meeting held this evening, the Scarborough Athletic FC Board of Directors must update our member owners, supporters, sponsors and stakeholders of an important emerging issue which could have a significant effect on our football club and community.
As previously communicated, due to the condition of the current playing surface at the Scarborough Sports Village, North Yorkshire Council have been planning to replace the surface with an upgraded version at the end of the current season.
The club have now been informed that the new playing surface will not be ready for the start of the 2025/26 football season in August as originally envisaged and at this time North Yorkshire Council are unable to commit to a completion date.
We have immediately informed the National League of this situation and are engaging with them appropriately alongside other key partners.
We recognise that this announcement will create uncertainty for everyone and, as a fan owned community football club, we must meet this challenge together in an open and transparent way.
We are committed to working hard with all parties to minimise the impact of this news on our club and community and are committed to keeping all of our stakeholders updated as the situation develops.
The Board of Directors, Scarborough Athletic Football Club"
North Yorkshire Council had confirmed last July that it would replace the existing pitch at the end of the 24-25 season. The lifespan of the current pitch meant it was originally scheduled for replacement in the summer of 2027 but that date was bought forward after extensive patching work.
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