Hamilton given go-ahead for Broadwood move

BBC News

19-06-2025

Hamilton Academical are poised to be given the go-ahead to play their games at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld next season as the Scottish League 1 club look to avoid becoming homeless.In a bizarre switch, Accies will move to the North Lanarkshire stadium, while Clyde, who occupied the venue until 2022, will continue to play their home matches at Hamilton's now former ground, New Douglas Park.Accies were relegated after finishing bottom of the Championship following a 15-point penalty for failing to meet stadium requirements.And the Scottish Professional Football League would have had another decision to make had the club been left without a home venue.Hamilton took the decision to look for an alternative ground amid a row over stadium ownership and rental at New Douglas Park, the hometown stadium where they have been based for 24 years.There was a noon Thursday deadline for the SPFL to raise concerns over the proposed agreement between Accies and Broadwood Stadium Company, which is owned by North Lanarkshire Council.However, that has now passed with no issues being raised, paving the way for Accies to play their leagues matches in Cumbernauld - 15 miles from their home town.The multi-use community stadium and sports complex in the town's Westfield area is also currently the home of Cumbernauld Colts, who play in the fifth tier Lowland League, and Rangers' Scottish Women's Premier League side.The SPFL declined to comment when approached by BBC Scotland. Hamilton have also been approached.