Stadium's first game is 'huge chapter' for island

Victoria Park will open its gates to the public for the first time in March

Guernsey's football ground, Victoria Park, is to opens its gates to the public for the first time next month.

The inaugural game at the ground will be Guernsey FC's men's team playing Woking's Westfield FC on Saturday 29 March.

The following day the Guernsey Football Association has organised a Girls' Community Football Festival in the morning, which will be supported by Guernsey FC Ladies.

On the Sunday afternoon a Victoria Park Football Festival is set to take place to provide an opportunity for young footballers to play on the world-class stadium pitch for the first time.

Tony Vance described the opening of the ground as "a huge milestone"

Victoria Park director Rob Jones said: "The launch has been planned to showcase the inclusive nature of football here in Guernsey, from the Green Lions' inaugural game on their new home ground to a celebration of grassroots football through our junior tournaments. "

Guernsey FA chief Gary Roberts said the launch was "the culmination of many years of planning and perseverance" that marked a "huge chapter" in the island's football history.

Guernsey FC manager Tony Vance described the opening of the ground as "a huge milestone for the club".