General
fortress
What does fortress mean?
A stadium at which the home side boasts such strong form that visitors rarely win.
"Anfield became a fortress during their unbeaten home run."
Origin
Metaphor: the ground is defended like a fortress.
Frequently asked questions
What does fortress mean in football?
It describes a home ground where the team's form is so strong that visiting sides very rarely manage to win.
Why is a home ground called a fortress?
It is a metaphor: the stadium is defended so stubbornly against opponents that it is like a fortress few can breach.
How does a stadium become a fortress?
Through a long run of unbeaten home results, often helped by a hostile atmosphere and vocal home support.
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