The main stand replaced a wooden one dating from 1909, which held 500 fans, before being converted to tip-up seating with a reduced capacity of around 400 persons.

It is possible for the ground to be segregated with self-contained areas which include separate turnstiles, refreshment facilities and toilets (though this is rarely necessary).

FC United generally exceeded Stalybridge's home attendances when they played at Bower Fold.

[5] This was achieved on 8 February 1921 when Dick Kerr Ladies beat a Rest of Lancashire XI 10–0.

Stalybridge Celtic's record attendance was achieved on 17 January 1923, against West Bromwich Albion.

[6] On 5 November 2019 it was announce that Oldham would be returning to Bower Fold after the Rugby Football League informed the club that the Vestacare Stadium the club's home for the past two seasons did not meet the standards for Championship rugby.