Bankes Avenue Playing Fields
Wigan (Orrell), Greater Manchester, England
Bankes Avenue Playing Fields, Wigan (Orrell), England — opened Not confirmed, 11 rugby league games hosted, home of Orrell St James ARLFC (amateur rugby league club, BARLA-affiliated).
Sourcing caveat: Capacity, floodlight status, playing surface, opening date and first match could not be confirmed — a standard level of documentation for a community amateur ground.
Ground facts
| Opened | Not confirmed |
| Home club | Orrell St James ARLFC (amateur rugby league club, BARLA-affiliated) |
| Games hosted (rugby league, on record) | 11 |
| Top recorded crowd | 750 |
| Capacity | Not confirmed |
| Surface | Not confirmed |
| First rugby league match | Not confirmed |
| Years used | 2000–2026 |
| Location | Wigan (Orrell), Greater Manchester |
Name history
- Bankes Avenue Playing Fields — used throughout; no evidence found of prior or sponsor names
Rugby league history
The home ground of Orrell St James, an amateur club affiliated to the British Amateur Rugby League Association (BARLA). This site's recorded fixture window (2000-2026) is consistent with the club remaining an active, ongoing concern at this venue.
Sources
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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