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Non-league football teams in the UK :
Part time and semi professional non-league football teams in the UK
Non League Football Teams in the UK
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Abbey Rangers FC
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Addlestone Moor
Addlestone
Surrey
KT15 2QH
Telephone - 07920 797 113
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1976
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
The club were established in 1976, initially as a youth club for boys aged 7 to
16, and were named after the nearby Chertsey Abbey. Having played in both
Chertsey and Addlestone, they joined Division 1 of the Surrey County
Intermediate League (Western Section) in 2008, and in their first season won the
division and the League Cup, earning promotion to the Premier Division.
After finishing second in the Premier Division in 2010-11, the club joined the
Surrey Elite Intermediate League. They remained in the league until 2014-15 when
a fourth-placed finish resulted in promotion to Division 1 of the Combined
Counties League. In their first season in Division 1, they finished third,
earning promotion to the Premier Division.
The 2016-17 season saw the club enter the FA Cup for the first time in their
history when they entered the competition in the preliminary qualification
round. |
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AFC Croydon Athletic |
The Mayfield Stadium
111 Mayfield Rd
Gonville Rd
Thornton Heath
London Borough of Croydon
CR7 6DL
Telephone - 07930 677 512
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1986
Nickname(s) - The Rams
Club Colours - All Claret - Blue Collar
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Founded in 1986, the club was a merger between Wandsworth FC and Norwood FC and
was initially named Wandsworth & Norwood FC until 1990 when the club's name was
changed to Croydon Athletic FC. In 2001-02 the team won the championship of the
Isthmian League - Division 3. Due to league re-organisation, this saw them
placed in the new Division 1 South, where they remained until they won the title
in 2009-10.
The club was bought in 2008 by Mazhar Majeed, a UK-based property developer and
agent for members of the Pakistan national cricket team. In 2010, following
allegations that Majeed was involved in spot-fixing during the Pakistan cricket
tour of England, Croydon Athletic were investigated by HM Revenues and Customs
due to allegations that Majeed had been using the club for money-laundering
purposes, after Majeed was recorded by an undercover journalist stating that
that was the only reason he had bought the club. (He was later jailed).
This led to the manager and his assistant leaving the club after a match on 4th
September 2010. The following day the club announced on its website that
upcoming league and cup games were being postponed, resulting in the team
forfeiting an FA Cup match. Following these events squad members began to
transfer to other teams. On 2nd October 2010 the club chairman, David Le Cluse,
was found dead, with a bullet wound, having committed suicide in a garage in
Sutton.
The club received a £7,500 fine and a ten-point deduction after a case of
financial irregularities was proven on 8th December 2011. The club had been
charged with twenty-four breaches of FA Rules in relation to the 2009-10 season.
On 10th December the club was unable to fulfil a fixture away to Ramsgate FC and
stated that it would be unable to fulfil the following weekend's fixture also.
This was owing to the Keith Tuckey stadium being locked up, the management team
resigning, and most players having found clubs elsewhere. On 16th December the
Croydon Advertiser stated that the club was effectively no more.
Fans of the club formed AFC Croydon Athletic, which was accepted into the
Combined Counties Football League - Division 1 for the 2012-13 season, they were
runners-up in 2014-15, earning promotion to level eight of the pyramid. Rather
than entering the Premier Division of the Combined Counties League, they were
transferred into the Southern Counties East League.
Nicknamed "The Rams" club crest features 2 Rams heads, but no known origins |
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AFC Dunstable |
Creasey Park (Ground-sharing at Dunstable Town FC)
Creasey Park Drive
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1BB
Telephone - 07512 304 533
Capacity - 3,200
Formed - 1981
Nickname(s) - The O.D's
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
The club was established in 1981 as Old Dunstablians FC, named after a club for
former pupils of Dunstable Grammar School. The new club played at Manshead
School, which had succeeded the grammar school. They initially played in the
Dunstable Alliance Football League, before joining the Luton District and South
Befordshire League in 1983.
In 1994 the club moved to Totternhoe, when Dunstable Town Cricket Club opened a
new sports facility in the village. The new ground allowed the club to join the
South Midlands League Division 1 in 1995. In 1997 the league merged with the
Spartan League to form the Spartan South Midlands League. In 2004 the club
changed their name to AFC Dunstable.
In 2003-04 were champions of the renamed Division 2, but failure to achieve the
ground grading regulations meant that the club was unable to be promoted.
After winning Division 2 again in 2006-07, the club were again refused
promotion, finally after finishing third in Division 2 2008-09 and moving to
Creasey Park to ground-share, they were promoted to Division 1. In 2010-11 they
finished as runners-up in Division 1, earning promotion to the Premier Division,
which they won in 2015-16 for promotion to the Southern Football League -
Division 1 Central
Nicknamed "The O.D's" from previously being Old Dunstablians |
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AFC Hayes |
Farm Park
Kingshill Avenue
Hayes
Middlesex
Telephone - 0208 845 0110
Capacity - 2,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1974
Nickname(s) - The Brook
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
The team was formed in 1974 under the name Brook House, as a pub team playing in
the Hayes & District Sunday League.
In 1982 Brook House acquired the Park Farm ground in Kingshill Avenue and was
re-born as the Brook House FC Saturday team, playing in the South West Middlesex
League.
Two years later, the first team became founder members of the Middlesex County
Football League, where they remained until 1988, when they joined the London
Spartan League.
In 2003, the club was promoted to the Isthmian League - Division 2, where after
two third-placed finishes, the club were switched to Division 1 South & West of
the Southern League for the 2006-07 season. After finishing 18th in their first
season in the Southern League, the club were renamed AFC Hayes in 2007. They
switched divisions again in 2010 when they were placed in Division 1 Central of
the Southern Football League.
The club finished bottom of the division in 2014-15 and were relegated to the
Premier Division of the Combined Counties League.
Nicknamed "The Brook" from the previous team name |
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AFC Hornchurch |
Hornchurch Stadium
Bridge Ave
Upminster
RM14 2LX
Telephone - 01708 220 080
Capacity - 3,500 (1,000 Seated)
Formed - 1923
Nickname(s) - The Urchins
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2006-07 as AFC Hornchurch, 2017-18
Formed as Upminster Wanderers FC, The club were elected to the Romford League
and won the Division 2 title in their first season.
After World War 2 the club joined the Spartan League and played in Division 1
East for many years before being promoted to the Premier Division. In 1953 they
moved to the Delphian League and moved into their current home, The club changed
their name in that same year to Hornchurch & Upminster FC . In 1961 they changed
to Hornchurch FC. They were elected to the Isthmian League in 1975.
Season 2002-03 saw the ground change from an old derelict stadium to a 1000
seater ground with all amenities including a new restaurant, bar, changing rooms
and gymnasium.
That same season saw Hornchurch's greatest run in the FA Cup, the Urchins faced
Darlington FC in the first round proper. Goals from Steve West and Vinnie John
saw them through 2-0 to face Tranmere Rovers FC in Round Two, where they went
down 1-0.
Due to a fixture backlog Hornchurch became the first side for many years to play
two competitive fixtures at the same time, this was featured on the BBC's Match
of the Day, and Football Focus.
Hornchurch F.C. went into administration during the 2004-05 season, declaring
bankruptcy with debts of over £7 million. The club announced that there were no
longer funds able to sustain the club, and the club was liquidated.
AFC Hornchurch was formed in 2005, They joined the Essex Senior League for the
2005-06 season, where they were champions at the first attempt, and followed
this up by winning the Isthmian League - Division 1 North title in 2006-07.
They reached the Football Conference South Division for the 2012-13 season,
which ended in relegation
Nicknamed "The Urchins" when the club first moved onto the land which has remained their home for over fifty years - the
land was infested with urchins, the cost of removing them was enormous until
someone came up with the idea of importing a Russian Eagle Owl, whose favourite
food is urchins. |
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AFC Kempston Rovers |
Hillgrounds Leisure
Hillgrounds Road
Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8SZ
Telephone - 01234 852 346
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - The Walnut Boys
Club Colours - White & Red Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks - White
Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
In 1887, a Kempston Rovers FC existed but it played rugby union football and it
is in that year the club played its first reported game under association rules.
They joined the United Counties League in 1953. Winning their first title in
1955-56, the following season Division 1 & 2 were merged into one league and
they finished runners-up. In 1957-58, the club were crowned champions of the UCL.
The league was split into two division again in 1961-62, Kempston were placed in
Division 2. Despite finishing tenth that season, they were promoted to Division
1, In 1973, Division 1 was renamed the Premier Division and in 1974-75 the club
were crowned champions again, Rovers were relegated in 1983, but were promoted
again in 1985 after winning Division 1, relegated again in 2003, and in 2004,
they changed their name to their present name. This was due to the merging of
Kempston Rovers FC, Kempston Colts FC and Kempston Town FC. In 2015-16 the club
achieved promotion to the Southern League for the first time in their history.
Nicknamed "The Walnut Boys" at one time there was a large walnut orchard in
Kempston, and the walnuts produced were renowned far and wide for their
excellent quality, hence, as a result, all Kempston lads were known as Walnut
Boys |
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AFC Porchester |
Wicor Recreation Ground
Cranleigh Road
Portchester
Hampshire
PO16 9DP
Telephone - 07563 976 287
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1976
Nickname(s) - Porchey
Club Colours - Tangerine Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts - Tangerine Trim,
Tangerine Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Lloyds Sports FC were formed in 1971 and entered the Portsmouth Sunday League -
Division 6 under the guiding hand of AR Bob Sansbury. In 1973-74 Colorvision
Rangers FC, with a reserve side, carried their colours up to Senior Division 2.
Bob retired in 1976 with Colin Brans taking over as Secretary and Wicor Mill FC
was formed and enjoyed much success as a Sunday side. They joined the Hampshire
League in 1998-99, changed their name to AFC Portchester, and after successive
promotions were Division 1 Champions in 2001-02 before joining the Wessex League
in 2004. The Club has sides from age 7 right through to the senior side and they
all wear the same tangerine and black colours. The Club was awarded the Queens
Award for Voluntary Service in 2011, the same year as they opened their new
clubhouse, the latest phase in the many ground improvements that have taken
place over recent years. The Club is very family orientated, with generations
from the same families involved over the years, whilst Colin Brans, for many
years Club Secretary, has been involved with the club since the start. The club
won promotion to the Wessex League - Premier Division in 2011-12 and recently
appointed former Arsenal FC and England FC star Graham Rix as First Team Coach.
Nicknamed "Porchey" version of their name |
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AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
Dog & Duck Ground (Ground sharing at Wellingborough Town FC)
London Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 2DP
Telephone - 01933 276 592
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1992 (Reformed 2011 as AFC Rushden & Diamonds)
Nickname(s) - The Diamonds
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Rushden & Diamonds FC was a football club based in Irthlingborough,
Northamptonshire. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town FC and Irthlingborough
Diamonds FC in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a
short spell in the Football League at the start of the 2000's. The club were
expelled from the Conference National on 11 June 2011, their financial position
meant they could not guarantee to complete all their fixtures in the 2011-12
season, and resulted in the club being dissolved.
The end of the 2010-11 football season saw the demise of Rushden & Diamonds FC.
After nineteen years of numerous highs and lows, a small group of the clubs
supporters decided to take it upon themselves to try and ensure that those
memories lived on. The result was the birth of AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
There was a need to find a ground where games could be played, after a fans vote
on the options they overwhelmingly supported a ground share with Wellingborough
Town FC which meant AFC Rushden & Diamonds would play at the Dog and Duck ground
from the 2012-13 season onwards.In May 2012 the FA League Committee gave approval for the AFC Rushden & Diamonds
to play in Division 1 of the United Counties League in the 2012-13 season. They
would finish runners up the following year and gain promotion to the UCL -
Premier Division, where they would take the league title at the first time of
asking for promotion to Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Nicknamed "The Diamonds" taken from their name |
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AFC Sudbury |
Kings Marsh Stadium
Brundon Lane
Sudbury
CO10 1XR
Telephone - 01787 376 213
Capacity - 2,500 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1999
Nickname(s) - Yellows, The Suds
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2015-16
AFC in this instance standing for Amalgamated Football Club, Sudbury was formed
by the amalgamation of the town's two previous clubs, Sudbury Town FC who were
founded in1885 and Sudbury Wanderers FC who were founded in1958.
The club now plays at King's Marsh, which Wanderers purchased in 1972 and was
previously water meadows, from which two pitches and a training area were
created. The clubhouse was opened in 1985 and the dressing rooms in 1991.
Floodlights were added in 1992.In their debut season of 1999, they finished third in the Eastern Counties
League - Premier Division. The following five seasons all resulted in them
winning the league title, but did not take promotion on any of those occasions.
In 2000-01 they reached the first round of the FA Cup before being
comprehensively beaten 6-1 at Darlington FC.
The financial constraints of owning two grounds led the board not to apply for
promotion until the beginning of the 2005-06 season. After finishing third, and
passing the necessary ground inspections they were invited to take promotion
into the Isthmian League- Division 1 North, following the re-structuring of the
National League System.
Sudbury were moved into the Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands for
2008-09 following a restructuring of the football pyramid. After two seasons the
club was moved back to the Isthmian League - Division 1 North for 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Suds" version of their name
Nicknamed "Yellows" taken from their home colours |
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AFC Telford United |
New Bucks Head Stadium
Watling Street
Wellington
Telford
TF1 2TU
Telephone - 01952 640 064
Capacity - 6,300
Formed - 1872
Nickname(s) - The Bucks, The Lillywhites
Club Colours - All White
Current League - National League North
Conference North Winners - 2013-14
FA Trophy Winners - 1971, 1983, 1989
Starting life as Parish Church Institute the club existed under various names
for a total of 132 years, they were founder members of the Alliance Premier
League later to become the Football Conference in 1979 and played at that level
for 25 years, The club is also well known for it's FA Cup exploits in the early
80`s
AFC Telford will participate in the Conference Premier League in 2014-15, After
becoming Champions of the Conference North. The club plays its home matches in
Wellington, which forms part of the new town of Telford. It is one of the
largest towns in England without a Football League club.
Founded in 2004 the club were formed after the demise of Telford United FC due to a
series of mounting debts.
The new club embarked on their first ever season in the Northern Premier League
- Division 1, after a triple relegation due to the old clubs insolvency.
Nicknamed "The Lillywhites" coming from their all white home strip
Nicknamed "The Bucks" featured on the club crest
The Following all as AFC Telford
Biggest Loss - 6-1 vs Guiseley, 1st April 2014, Conference North
Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Runcorn FC Halton, 17th April 2006, Northern Premier League
Most Appearances - Ryan Young 376, 2006 - 2012
Record Scorer - Andy Brown 52, 2007 - 2014 |
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AFC Totton |
Testwood Stadium
Salisbury Road
Totton
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RW
Telephone - 0238 086 8981
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Stags
Club Colours - All Navy Blue
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2010-11
The club was originally known as Totton Football Club, playing its games at
South Testwood Park.
In 1933 the club moved their home ground to Testwood Park. After the Second
World War the club joined the Hampshire League, and played in the league's top
division. In the 1952-53 season the club was relegated to Division 2, but were
promoted back to the top division in the 1959-60 season.
In 1975 The club merged with Totton Athletic FC.
Totton became one of the founder members of the Wessex League for the 1986-87
season. The next twenty seasons saw them maintain their status in the Wessex
league top division.
2007-08 saw the club seal its first ever Wessex League title. The championship
win also enabled promotion to the Southern Football League.
The 2010-11 season saw the Stags play their first match at the newly built 3,000
capacity Testwood Stadium with the first match against Paulton Rovers FC, Totton
winning 5-1. The club also gained promotion to the Premier Division when they
won the league on the final day of the season with a 1-0 win away at Gosport
Borough FC.
The 2011-12 season saw the club beat Bradford Park Avenue FC 8-1 to reach the FA
Cup second round for the first time in their history.
Nicknamed "The Stags" Stag head on their crest |
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AFC Uckfield Town |
The Oaks
Eastbourne Road
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 5QL
Telephone - 07906 853 082
Capacity - 600
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - The Oakmen
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
The club was formed in 1881. They joined the Sussex County League - Division 2
in 1955, however the highest they ever finished was fourth and the club was
relegated from the league in 1966, joining the Mid-Sussex Football League.
During their time in this league, Uckfield were champions of Division 3 in
1982-83, Division 2 in 1990-91, Division 1 in 1994-95, and the Premier Division
in 1995-96, gaining promotion back to the Sussex County League - Division 3.
The club was formed in July 2014 by a merger of Uckfield Town and AFC Uckfield,
at the time of the merger Uckfield Town were in Division 3 of the Sussex County
League, whilst AFC Uckfield were in Division 2, the new club took AFC Uckfield's
place in Division 2 and continued to play at their Oaks ground.
Nicknamed "The Oakmen" this is derived from the club motto "corda quercus" which
in Latin means "hearts of oak" |
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Alfreton Town FC |
North Street Stadium (The Impact Arena)
North Street,
Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 7FZ
Telephone - 01773 830 277
Capacity - 3,600 (1,500 seated)
Formed - 1925
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim Shirts
Current League - National League North
Conference North Winners - 2010-11
Alfreton Town FC is an English football club based in Alfreton,
Derbyshire.
The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare FC and Alfreton United
FC in 1959. The new club was admitted into the Central Alliance
North Division 1 in 1959,
In 1970 they won the league title, and won it again in 1973 and 1977. and within
two seasons entered the Midland Counties League. After the Midland League and
the Yorkshire League merged in 1982, they won the Northern Counties East League
in 1985, division champions in 1987, and joined the Northern Premier League in
1988.
In 2003, the club won the First Division and the Derbyshire Senior Cup. they won
promotion to the Conference North. Alfreton have played in the Conference
Premier since the 2011-12 season after sealing promotion by winning the
Conference North title.
Nicknamed "The Reds" from their home strip colour
Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Solihull Borough, 8th November 1997, FA Trophy
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Loughborough United, 1972-73, Midland Counties League
Most Appearances - John Harrison 560
Record Scorer - John Harrison 303 |
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Alnwick Town AFC |
St James' Park
St. James Estate
Weavers Way
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1BG
Telephone - 01665 603162
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1879
Nickname(s) - The Magpies, The Wick
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Alliance - Premier Division
The club were established as Alnwick United Services FC. They joined the North
Northumberland League, winning it in 1898-99. In 1900 they were renamed Alnwick
United Juniors FC and moved to St James' Park. In 1923 they joined the East
Northumberland League, before switching to the Northern Alliance in 1935. The
following year the club adopted its current name, and in 1937-38 they won the
Northern Alliance for the first time. Following WW II the club enjoyed a
sustained period of success, winning the Northern Alliance 8 times between 1962
& 1972, as well as the Challenge Cup in 1962, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1971.
In 1982 the club joined the Northern League, becoming members of the new
Division 2. In 1988-89 they were runners-up, earning promotion to Division 1.
However, after finishing eighth in their first season in Division 1, they were
second from bottom in 1990-91, resulting in relegation back to Division 2. The
club remained in Division 2 until 2006-07 when they finished bottom of the table
and were relegated back to the Premier Division of the Northern Alliance.
However, they returned to the Northern League in 2011, having finished as
runners-up during the 2010-11 season.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" taken from their home colours
Nicknamed "The Wick" taken from their name |
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Alresford Town FC |
Arlebury Park
The Avenue
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9EP
Telephone - 01962 735 100
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The club was formed as Alresford FC. They joined Division 2 of the Hampshire
League in 1990, dropping back down to the North Hampshire League in 1996 before
bouncing back to the Hampshire League in 2000. When the Hampshire and Wessex
Leagues merged in 2004, Alresford became members of the expanded Wessex League.
The club finished as runners-up in Wessex League - Division 1 in 2006-07,
earning promotion to the Premier Division.
With the erection of floodlights at their Alrebury Park home, the club became
eligible to compete in FA competitions - first entering the FA Vase in 2007-08
and the FA Cup a year later.Alresford won Seven trophies in Danny Robinson & Tim Cole's last three seasons
and twice finished runners up in the Wessex League - Premier Division. The
highest league position in the clubs history. In 2015-16 the club fell down the
league and survived relegation by default due to expansion of the premier
division to 22 teams.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" from their home colours |
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Altrincham FC |
Moss Lane
Hale
Altringham
Cheshire
WA15 8AP
Telephone - 0161 928 1045
Capacity - 6,085 (1,154 Seated)
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Robins, Alty
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
FA Trophy Winners - 1978, 1986
Northern Premier League Winners - 1998-99
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1970, 1998
Northern Premier League - Challenge Shield Winners - 1980
Altringham FC is based in Greater Manchester, Founded in 1891, They were
promoted to the Conference Premier League via the playoffs in the Conference
North League In 2013-14.
The club has a proud history of giant killing in the FA Cup, holding the record
of knocking out more League sides than any other team that has spent it's
history playing non-league football, sixteen victories against League teams have
been recorded since 1921.
Nicknamed "The Robins" the red colour of their home shirts
Nicknamed "Alty" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 13-1 vs Stretford, 4th November 1893, Manchester League
Biggest Win - 14-2 vs Sale Holmfield, 5th December 1903, Cheshire Amateur Cup
Most Appearances - John Davison 478 (League), 1971 - 1987
Record Scorer - Jackie Swindells 241, 1965 - 1970 |
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Alvechurch FC |
Lye Meadow
Redditch Road
Alvechurch
Worcestershire
B48 7RS
Telephone - 0121 445 2929
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1929
Nickname(s) - The Church
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern League - Premier Division Central
Midland League - Premier Division Winners 2016-17
Alvechurch FC is an English association football club based in Alvechurch, near
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. They are affiliated with the Worcestershire County
Football Association. they played in the local park prior to a move to Lye
Meadow. In 1993 they folded, but a group of supporters reformed the club under
the name Alvechurch Villa FC in 1994. The name changed back to Alvechurch in
1996.
Alvechurch reached the 1st round of the FA Cup in 1971-72 after five replays in
their 4th qualifying round tie with Oxford City FC. The tie lasted eleven hours
making it longest in the history of the FA Cup, which now will never be beaten
after the introduction of penalty shoot-outs at the end of the first replay.
Two years later the club achieved their best ever result in the FA Cup, beating
King's Lynn FC 6-1 in the Second Round before losing 4-2 to Bradford City FC in
the Third Round. This tie was the first FA Cup tie to be played on a Sunday.
Alan Smith, Arsenal FC and England FC footballer played for the club, as did
Republic of Ireland FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC striker David Kelly.
Nicknamed "The Church" short version of their name |
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Amesbury Town FC |
Bonnymead Park
Recreation Road
Amesbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7BB
Telephone - 07590 482 780
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1904
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Amesbury Town FC was founded and first played its football in a field near the
historic monument of Stonehenge.
They played local football in the Salisbury League until progressing to County
football in the late 50's. In the early years the club went under various
guises, Amesbury FC, Amesbury Comrades FC (after WWI) and Amesbury Corinthians
FC. The years between the wars were not a glorious time for the club, it's only
success being champions of the Salisbury & District Wednesday League in 1935-36.
It was not until the late 1950's however that they started to gain County
honours, winning the Wiltshire League - Division 1 title.
Progression was made to the Western League - Division 1 for three seasons from
1994-95. The first season was fairly successful, but the following two saw the
club struggle and for 1997-98 season the club dropped down to the Salisbury &
District League for 1 season before joining the Hampshire League until 2004, and
then going on to the Wessex League.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours |
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Andover Town FC |
Portway Stadium Industrial Estate
W Portway
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 3LF
Telephone - 07540 007 844
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
Andover FC was a club based in Andover, Hampshire, established in 1883. Since
the 2007-08 season, Andover had been a member of the Southern League - Division
1 South & West. The club played at this level for 29 of its 128 years of
existence, and played its one thousandth game in this league in 2008. Compared
with earlier periods, the ten years from 1998 to 2008 were relatively successful
for Andover, seeing them win a number of league and cup honours as well as
registering their biggest ever win.
In the 2010-11 season, the club finished bottom, and was dissolved in July 2011
due to continuing financial constraints.
The club was re-formed in 2013 when the new leaseholders of the Portway Stadium,
Sparsholt & Andover Colleges FC, were accepted into the Wessex Football League.
On the 9 October 2013, Andover Town was involved in a Hampshire Senior Cup tie
at Brockenhurst. After the match finished 0-0 after extra time, the subsequent
penalty shootout resulted in 29 consecutive goals being scored, with
Brockenhurst FC winning 15-14. This was later confirmed by the Football
Association as an English record (and possibly a world record) for the highest
number of consecutive goals scored in a penalty shootout.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Ardley United FC |
The Playing Fields
Oxford Road
Ardley
Oxfordshire
OX27 7NZ
Telephone - 07711 009 198
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1945
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - All Sky Blue
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
Founded at the end of WW2, Ardley spent the majority of their early years in
local leagues, primarily the Lord Jersey League, winning the Lord Jersey Cup in
1970 and Division 1 and the Charity Cup in 1984-85.
In 1988 they moved up to the Oxfordshire Senior League and won the Division 1
title at the first attempt, gaining promotion to the Premier Division. The
1990-91 season saw the club win the Premier Division. In 1993 they were promoted
to Division 1 of the Hellenic League. In 1994-95 they won the Division 1 Cup,
retaining it the following season. The 1996-97 season saw them win both Division
1 and the Division 1 Cup, a feat they repeated the following year.
In 2000, league re-organisation saw the club placed in Division 1 West.
Following improvements to their ground to allow for promotion to the Premier
Division, a fifth-place finish in 2003-04 saw them move up to the Premier
Division, where they have remained since. |
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Arlesey Town FC |
Armadillo Stadium
Hitchin Road
Arlesey
Bedfordshire
SG15 6RS
Telephone - 01462 734 504
Capacity - 2,920 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Blue Shirts - Sky blue Stripe, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 1995
Isthmian League - Division 3 Winners - 2000-1
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2010-11
Southern Football League - League Cup winners - 2013
They initially played in the Biggleswade & District League, before joining the
Bedfordshire County League in 1922. They left the league in 1926, They
subsequently played in the Parthenon League, before joining the London League in
1958. After leaving the London League in 1960, the club became a member of
Division 1 of the South Midlands League.
In 1982-83 the club moved to the United Counties League, winning the Premier
Division in 1984-85. But financial costs forced Arlesey to resign from the
United Counties Football League, moving back to the South Midlands League in
1991-92.
1995 saw the club beat Oxford City FC in the final of the FA Vase
at Wembley Stadium. The Blues' fifth South Midlands League title followed
in 1999-2000, and they were promoted to Division 3 of the Isthmian League. Their
first season in this new division was a success with the club losing just two
matches in the winning the league, and earning promotion to Division
2. In 2006 the club were transferred to Division 1 North of the Isthmian
League, before being transferred back to the Midland Division of the Southern
League in 2008.
In 2010-11 the club won Division 1 Central of the Southern Football League,
and promotion to the Premier Division.
Also in 2011-12 the club reached the
first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time, where they lost 3-1 to
Salisbury City FC. They repeated this feat the following season, losing 3-0 to
Coventry City FC at the Ricoh Arena.
After four years in the Premier Division, they were relegated at the end of the 2014-15
season.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from the home colours |
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Arundel FC |
Mill Road
Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9PA
Telephone - 01903 883 997
Capacity - 2,200 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Mullets
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks - One White Sleeve, White Shorts
Current League - Southern Combination - Division 1
The club was established and they were founder members of the West Sussex
Football League in 1896 and were placed in the Senior Division. They remained in
the league until joining the Sussex County League in 1949. When the league
gained a second division in 1952, they were placed in Division 1. In 1957-58
they won Division 1, and retained the title the following season.
In 1965-66 they club finished second-from-bottom of Division 1 and were
relegated to Division 2. However, they made an immediate return as Division 2
runners-up the following season, and went on to finish as Division 1 runners-up
in 1968-69. This was repeated in the mid 1970's, 80's and 90's
In 2008-09 finished as Division 1 runners-up. In 2015 the league was renamed the
Southern Combination, with Division 1 becoming the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Mullets" unknown origins |
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Ascot United FC |
Ascot Racecourse
Winkfield Row
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7LJ
Telephone - 07984 162 151
Capacity - 1,150
Formed - 1965
Nickname(s) - The Yellamen
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
Ascot United was founded by a men's team who played their games at Sunninghill,
with after match meetings in The Wells public house in Cheapside village.
Within three seasons, the club had gained permission from the Ascot Racecourse
Trustees to convert the land north of coach park 10 into a football pitch. A
wooden clubhouse was built and this team went on to win many prestigious
trophies in the years that followed. In 2001 they joined the Senior Division of
the Reading League, going on to win the league in 2006-07. As a result, the club
were promoted to Division 1 East of the Hellenic League, and after finishing
fourth in their first season, claimed the runners-up spot in 2008-09 season,
earning promotion to the Premier Division. The club made its debut in the FA
Vase in the 2010-11 season and the 2011-12 season saw them play in the FA Cup
for the first time. Their first match was against Wembley FC, which was the
first-ever FA Cup match streamed live on Facebook. In 2013-14 the club won the
Hellenic League Challenge Cup, defeating Ardley United FC 2-1 in the final.
Nicknamed "The Yellamen" a name derived from their home colours |
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Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC |
Robert Parker Stadium
Stanwell
Staines
Middlesex
TW19 7BH
Telephone - 01784 245 908
Capacity - 2,550 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1958
Nickname(s) - Tangerines, Ash Trees
Club Colours - Tangerine & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Tangerine Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - League Cup winners - 2007
The club was established as Ashford Albion FC and joined Division 2 of the
Hounslow & District League. Ashford became founder members of the Surrey Premier
League in 1982. In 1989-90 they were league runners-up and won the Surrey
Premier Cup. In 1990 they were formally renamed Ashford Town (Middlesex) FC to
avoid confusion with the Kent club which previously shared the same name, but
are now named Ashford United FC. In the same year they joined the Combined
Counties League.
The 2013-14 season saw the club finish bottom of Division 1 Central, resulting
in relegation back to the Combined Counties League. After finishing third in the
Premier Division in their first season back in the league, they were runners-up
in 2015-16 and were promoted back to Division 1 Central of the Southern League.
Nicknamed "Tangerines" from their home colours
Nicknamed "Ash Trees" feature on the club crest |
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Ashford United FC |
Homelands Stadium
Ashford Road
Kingsnorth
Ashford
Kent
TN26 1NJ
Telephone - 01233 611 838
Capacity - 3,200 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Nuts & Bolts
Club Colours - Green Shirts - White V, White Shorts, Green & White Striped Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Winners - 2016-17
The new Ashford United was formed in 2011 (resurrecting a name used by the
town's football club around the advent of the twentieth century). Between 1930 &
2010 the town was represented by Ashford Town FC, before it ultimately went into
administration. The current club is therefore a club rising from the ashes of
financial ruin of its predecessor and although not a supporter owned club
continues, like most non-league clubs, through the contributions of volunteers
and supporters.
Under FA rules the 'new' Ashford United were not permitted to re-join the league
where their predecessors had left-off: for their inaugural season of 2011-12
they were placed into the newly formed Kent Invicta League.
Their finishing position improved two places in the 2012-13 season to third.
Although only the teams finishing in the top two positions were eligible for
automatic promotion, they were awarded promotion instead of the second placed
club Hollands & Blair FC, as Ashford had the facilities and ground grading in
place in order to take the promotion.
Nicknamed "The Nuts & Bolts" no known origins
Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Crawley Town, November 1964
Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Barry Town, February 1964
Most Appearances - Peter McRobert 765
Record Scorer - Dave Arter 197 |
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Ashington AFC |
Woodhorn Lane
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 9FW
Telephone - 01670 811 991
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - The Colliers
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was formed and since then have played in a number of local leagues,
including the Northern Alliance, the East Northumberland League, the North
Eastern League, the Midland League, Wearside League and the North Regional
League. The club was a founding member of the Football League - Division 3 North
in 1921, and the Northern Premier League in 1968. They have been in the Northern
League since 1970.
In 1973-74 they reached the semi-finals of the last-ever FA Amateur Cup, losing
3-0 to eventual winners Bishop's Stortford FC in a replay.
Nicknamed "The Colliers" from the industry in the town |
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Ashton United FC |
Hurst Cross
2 Surrey Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL6 8DY
Telephone - 0161 339 4158
Capacity - 4,500 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1878 as Hurst FC
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - Red & White Halved Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2011
Starting out as Hurst FC, this club has been playing football at Hurst Cross
since 1880, making their home one of the oldest football grounds in the world
today.
They changed their name to Ashton United in 1947, they have spent many years in
different leagues including the Greater Manchester League, The Lancashire
Combination and the Cheshire County League.
Many famous former players include Alan Ball, Dixie Dean and Sammy Mcllroy
started their careers at the club.
They have reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup twice in their early years, in
1883-84 and again in 1885-86.
They gained promotion to the Northern Premier Leagues 1st Division in 1992, and
after 10 years of coming close finally got promotion in 2002 to the Premier
League, that same season saw Gareth Morris score the fastest ever FA Cup goal
against Skelmersdale United FC timed at 4 seconds.
The highest they have ever finished up until 2015 is when they reached the
Conference North division which unfortunately only lasted for one season.
Nicknamed "The Robins" taken from the colour of their home strip
Biggest Win - 13-1 vs Marple, 22nd February 1919, Lancashire Combination League |
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Atherton Collieries AFC |
Kensite Stadium
Alder Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 9EY
Telephone - 07968 548056
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1916
Nickname(s) - Colls
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Black Socks - White
Trim
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 West Winners - 2018-19
North West Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
The club was established by miners from the six pits in Atherton Urban District
with the aim of raising money for locals involved in the war effort. After World
War I the club joined the Bolton Combination, winning the title in their first
season, between 1919 & 1965 Atherton Collieries won the Bolton Combination
League ten times. By 1964-65 they had won the Lancashire FA Amateur Shield six
times, a record which is still unsurpassed.
In 1971 they rejoined the Lancashire Combination, in 1977-78, the club switched
to the new Division 2 of the Cheshire County League. At the end of the 1981-82
season the league merged with the Lancashire Combination to form the North West
Counties League, with Atherton placed in Division 3, winning the title in
1986-87 and earning promotion to Division 2, they were runners-up in 1995-96,
resulting in promotion to Division 1. Division 1 was renamed the Premier
Division in 2008, but the following season saw the club finish bottom, and
relegation to Division 1. After winning the division in 2014-15 they were
promoted back to the Premier Division. They won the Premier Division in 2016-17
to move up to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "Colls" short version of their name |
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Aveley FC |
Millfield
Mill Road
South Ockendon
Essex
RM15 4SR
Telephone - 01708 865 940
Capacity - 1927
Formed - 1,100
Nickname(s) - The Millers
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2008-09
Isthmian League - League Cup Winners - 1990
The club played in local leagues until World War II. In 1946 they joined the
Thurrock Combination League.
In 1949 the club joined Division 2 of the London League. They finished fourth in
their first season, and were promoted to Division 1. The following season they
won Division 1, and were promoted to the Premier Division.
In 1957 the club switched to the Delphian League, finishing as runners-up in
their first season. When the league folded in 1963 they joined Division 2 of the
Athenian League. Finishing second in 1968-69, the club was promoted to Division
1. They won the Division 1 title in 1970-71, earning promotion to the Premier
Division.
In 1973 the club joined Division 2 of the Isthmian League, which became Division
1 in 1977.
In 2004 the club were transferred to the Southern Football
League - Division 1 East, before returning to Division 1 North of the Isthmian League in 2006.
They won the division in 2008-09, and were promoted to the Premier Division. In
2011-12 the club were relegated back to Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Millers" based on their ground name (Millfield) |
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Aylesbury Vale Dynamos FC |
Haywood Way Ground
Haywood Way
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 9WZ
Telephone - 07900 328 502 or 7947 388 462
Capacity - 1,300
Formed - 1930
Nickname(s) - The Dynamos
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division
Aylesbury FC only came into existence in May 2009 but the club has enjoyed a
long history in football dating back to the 1930's under the previous names of
Aylesbury Vale FC, Haywood United FC, Belgrave FC and Stocklake FC
At the end of the 2008-09 season Aylesbury Vale FC changed its name to Aylesbury
FC. with the aim of improving Haywood Way to get promoted to the Southern
Football League and in the longer term going up to the Conference. A proposed
merger with Aylesbury United FC fell through.
During their first season under their new guise, Aylesbury went on the club's
best FA Cup run beating local rivals Chesham United FC before losing to
Wealdstone FC in the 4th Qualifying Round.
Meanwhile, away from the FA Cup drama, their success continued,
becoming 'Double Winners' Winning both the Spartan South Midland League and
League Cup in 2010 capping an extraordinary season and gaining promotion to the
Southern Football League (Zamaretto) - League Division 1 Central
Nicknamed "The Moles" after the moles that live under their pitch at Haywood Way |
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Aylesbury United FC |
The ASM Stadium (Ground sharing at Thame United FC)
Meadow View Park
Tythrop Way
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 3RN
Telephone - 01296 487 367 or 7710 551 971
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1897
Nickname(s) - The Ducks
Club Colours - Green Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1987-88
Aylesbury United were formed with the merging of Night School FC, the Printing
Works FC and Aylesbury Town FC, spending the post war years playing in the
Delphian League until it merged with the Athenian League in 1963 to become that
competition's Division 2 whilst the Corinthian League became Division 1. They
turned semi-professional in the Southern League in 1976.
During the period between 1985 and 1993, they boasted the best FA Cup record of
any side outside the Football League, reaching at least the First Round Proper
every season. The highlights of this period were a 1-0 victory over then
Division Four leaders Southend United FC, a narrow 1-0 extra-time replay defeat
against Northampton Town FC, and their 1-0 loss with Walsall FC at Buckingham
Road being shown live on Sky television.
It was also during this period that the club reached its peak in terms of league
competition, as a Southern League championship win led to the club spending one
season in the Football Conference in 1988-89 after which they were relegated
into the Isthmian League.
The side enjoyed their longest FA Cup run in 1994-95, as they reached the Third
Round before going out 4-0, to then Premiership side Queens Park Rangers FC at
Loftus Road. During this run, Aylesbury again made themselves well known,
largely due to their invention of the "duck walk" goal celebration, and were
notably featured performing this celebration on an episode of the BBC's
programme They Think It's All Over.
Nicknamed "The Ducks" after the famous 'Aylesbury' breed of Duck
Most Appearances - Cliff Hercules 669, 1984 - 2002
Record Scorer - Cliff Hercules 301, 1984 - 2002 |
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Badshot Lea FC |
Shawfield Stadium (ground-sharing at Ash United FC)
Youngs Drive
Ash
Aldershot
Hants
GU12 6RE
Telephone - 01252 320 385
Capacity - 2,500 (230 Seated)
Formed - 1904
Nickname(s) - The Baggies
Club Colours - Claret & Blue Striped Shirts, Claret Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
When the club was established they only played friendly matches until
affiliating with the Surrey County Football Association in 1907. They
subsequently played in local leagues before joining the Surrey Intermediate
League, winning Division 1 in 1936-37 & 1937-38. They won the division again in
1985-86, earning promotion to the Surrey Premier League. However, they were
relegated back to the Surrey Intermediate League the following season after
finishing second bottom of the division.
They were relegated to Division 2, but won the division in 1992-93. In 2003 they
moved up to Division 1 East of the Hellenic League, and after finishing third in
2006-07 they were promoted to the Premier Division. However, after one season in
the Hellenic League's top division, they were transferred to the Premier
Division of the Combined Counties League, swapping leagues with AFC Wallingford.
Nicknamed "The Baggies" from early years playing in Baggy shorts |
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Bamber Bridge FC |
Sir Tom Finney Stadium
Brownedge Road
Bamber Bridge
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 6UU
Telephone - 01772 909 695
Capacity - 2,264
Formed - 1974
Nickname(s) - The Brig
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup winners: 1995
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1995-96
Northern Premier League - President's Cup winners - 2005
The club can trace its origins to the late 19th century, but the current club
was formed in 1974 following an amalgamation with neighbours Walton-le-Dale FC.
In the 1990-91 season the club joined the North West Counties Football League in
Division 2. The following season they were promoted to Division 1 as champions
and also reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase as well as reaching the final of
the North West Counties Football League Floodlit Trophy. In 1992-93 they were
runners-up in Division 1 on goal difference winning a second successive
promotion, this time to the Northern Premier League - Division 1. In 1993-94
they were losing finalists in the Division 1 Cup. They were Division 1
runners-up in 1994-95 and promoted to the Premier Division. They also won the
Northern Premier League Challenge Cup.
After a few ups & downs in the leagues, In the 2007-08 season, following a
restructuring of the Northern Premier League they joined the new Northern
Premier League - Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Brig" variation of their name |
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Banbury United FC |
Spencer Stadium
Station Approach
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 5AB
Telephone - 01295 263 354
Capacity - 2,000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1931
Nickname(s) - The Puritans
Club Colours - All Red - Yellow Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
When Banbury United were founded, they were called Spencer Villa FC. At this
time they were essentially a works club. In 1934, they changed their name to
Banbury Spencer FC and moved to the Spencer Stadium.
In 1962, the club's owners signalled their wish to sell the club and in 1965,
the club was bought out by a group of local businessmen. They changed the name
from Banbury Spencer to Banbury United.
They joined the Southern League in 1966, and stayed in the Southern League for
24 years.
Banbury languished in the Hellenic League for several years, and many times they
suffered financial problems.
Due to the restructuring of the non-league pyramid, the club knew that if in the
2003-04 season they could finish in the top seven or finish eighth and win a
play-off, they would be promoted to the Southern League Premier Division, they
finished 8th and won the play-off for promotion.
In August 2015, a supporter led Community Benefit Society took formal control of
the club.
Nicknamed "The Puritans" Traditionally in the town's history, many inhabitants
were strongly involved in the Puritan movement |
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Barking FC |
Mayesbrook Park
Lodge Avenue
Barking
Essex
RM8 2JA
Telephone - 0 20 3244 0069
Capacity - 2,500 (200 Seated)
Formed - 2006
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Essex Senior League Winners - 2016-17
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners 1978-79
The origins of the modern club are unclear, with potential claims that Barking
Institute was either formed around 1896 as Barking Working Lads' Institute (or
even earlier as Barking Working Men's Institute) or was a renamed Barking Rovers
FC, who had been established in 1880.
However in 2001 Barking FC ceased to exist when they merged with East Ham United
FC to form Barking & East Ham United FC, when the new club folded in 2006,
Barking were re-established and joined the Essex Senior League. In 2016-17 they
won the Essex Senior League, earning promotion to Division 1 North of the
Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home colours
Most Appearances - Bob Makin 566
Record Scorer - Neville Fox 241, 1965-73 |
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Barkingside FC |
Cricklefield Stadium sharing Ilford FC Stadium
A1083 Green Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1UE
Telephone - 0208 552 3995
Capacity - 3,500 (216 Seated)
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The Side, The Sky Blues
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - Navy Sides, Navy Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Eastern Counties League - Division 1 South
The club was formed by a small group of enthusiasts, The club was dissolved in
1922 but reformed in 1925 the name was then changed to Barkingside Boys Guild FC
& later to Barkingside Old Boys FC and then the "old boys" was dropped in the
1930s.
The club gained the use of a pitch at Barkingside Recreation Ground, where they
played for 25 years before moving to the ground in Station Road. The club then
became very successful in the Ilford and District League.
The club resumed immediately after the Second World War and after a few seasons
in the Ilford League they moved to the South Essex League, finishing runners-up
in their first season. The next season the club joined the Walthamstow League.
They then entered the London League in 1950 and finished runners-up in their
first season. They won the League Cup in 1956.
Barkingside first entered the London Senior Cup in 1957-58. They then joined the
newly formed Greater London League in 1964-65 and won promotion to the Premier
Division in 1965-66.
A fire in the early 1970's forced the club to play its home fixtures at Woodford
Avenue until the clubhouse was rebuilt. Barkingside entered the newly formed
London Spartan League in 1976-77 and finished fourth, which gained them
promotion to the Premier Division.
They spent many of the coming years in the Essex Senior League,
They were promoted to the Isthmian League for the first time in 2012-13 after
finishing 2nd in the Essex Senior League.
Nicknamed "The Side" version of their name
Nicknamed "The Sky Blues" from their home colours |
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Barton Rovers FC |
Sharpenhoe Road
Barton-Le-Clay
Bedfordshire
MK45 4SD
Telephone - 01582 707 772
Capacity - 4,000 (160 Seated)
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - Mighty Rovers
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
They played in the Luton & District League before joining the South Midlands
League ahead of the 1954-55 season. They won the South Midlands League Premier
Division eight times in nine seasons during the 1970's and were rewarded with a
place in the Isthmian League in 1979.
They were beaten finalists in the 1978 FA Vase, losing 2-1 to Newcastle Blue
Star FC at Wembley Stadium.
In November 1980, the club reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for the
first time in their history. where they lost 2-0 against Torquay United FC away
at Plainmoor.
In 2008, former Luton Town FC players Tony Thorpe, Scott Oakes and Liam George
signed for Barton Rovers.
On the final day of the 2015 January transfer window, Premiership side Crystal
Palace FC signed Rovers striker Keshi Anderson.
Nicknamed "Mighty Rovers" version of their name |
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Barwell FC |
Kirby Road Sports Ground
Kirby Road
Barwell
Leicestershire
LE9 8FQ
Telephone - 01455 843 067
Capacity - 2,500 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1992
Nickname(s) - The Canaries
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Green Sleeves, Green Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Central
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2010-11
A merger between Hinckley FC and Barwell Athletic FC bought these two club
together in 1992, to form Barwell FC, they soon were founder members of the
Midland Football Alliance League in 1994-95.
Playing their home games at Kirby Road Sports Complex which also has Cricket &
Bowling facilities, A new stand was built in 1996 to seat 500 people, and
another stand added in 2000, opened by Ex England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland who
himself was born in Barwell.
2010 saw them get promotion to the Northern Premier Division 1 South league
after going the entire season undefeated, a run of 42 matches which increased by
20 more at the start of the new season, and eventually saw them win the league
for promotion to the Southern League Premier Division, in 2013 they were
transferred to the Northern Premier League - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Canaries" taken from the colours of their home strip |
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Basford United FC |
Mill Street Playing Field
Greenwich Avenue
Basford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG6 0LD
Telephone - 07850 996 397
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1900
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2017-18
They have played their football in the Nottinghamshire leagues throughout most
of their history. The team competed in the FA Cup in the 1950's but never
progressed further than the second qualifying rounds. The club played in the
Nottinghamshire Senior League until they joined the Central Midlands League
South Division in 2010, winning the league in their first season and earning
promotion to the East Midlands Counties League. They repeated the feat the
following year becoming the first club to perform the double of winning the East
Midlands Counties League and League Cup. This earned them promotion to the
Northern Counties East League.
In July 2014 they moved to the newly formed Midland League - Premier Division,
in which they finished the 2014-15 season as champions, achieving promotion to
the Northern Premier League.
Nicknamed "United" short version of their name |
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Bashley FC |
Bashley Road
New Milton
Bashley
Hampshire
BH25 5RY
Telephone - 01425 620 280 Matchdays Only
Telephone - 07899 333 391 Office Hours
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Bash
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2006-07
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1989-90
Bashley FC joined the Bournemouth League in 1950, progressing through the ranks
before leaving in 1983 to join Division 3 of the Hampshire League. In the
1984-85 season the club gained promotion to Division 2, In 1986 they became
founder members of the Wessex League and won the title for the first three years
they took part, 1986-87, 1987-88 and 1988-89. Following their third Wessex
League title, the club were accepted into the Southern Football League -
Southern Division and won the title in their first season, gaining promotion to
the Premier Division where they played for four seasons before being relegated.
In the 1994-95 season, they reached the First Round proper of the FA Cup for the
first time, and won 1-0 at Chesham United FC to set up a second round tie with
Swansea City AFC at the Recreation Ground which they narrowly lost 1-0.
Bashley established themselves as a mid-table Southern Division side until the
1997-98 season when ex-Liverpool FC, European Cup winner Jimmy Case was
appointed as manager and led them to a third-place finish.
For the 2004-05 season the club moved to the Isthmian League - Division 1 due to
league re-structuring, but in 2006 they were moved again, this time to the
Southern League - South and West Division. they were promoted to the Premier
Division at the end of the 2006-07 season, after notching up a record 102 points
in winning the South and West Division title.
Nicknamed "The Bash" version of their name |
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Basildon United FC |
The Longman Motors Stadium
Gardiners Close
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3AW
Telephone - 0 none available
Capacity - 2,000 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - The Bees
Club Colours - Gold Shirts & Socks - Black Trim, Black Shorts - Gold Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1983-84
The club was established as a junior team named Armada FC before becoming an
adult club and adopting their current name in 1967. The club joined the Thurrock
Thames-side Combination League for the 1967-68 season.
In 1971 the club were founder members of the Essex Senior League. They finished
as runners-up in 1972-73, before winning the league in 1976-77. The club went on
to win the league for the next three seasons, as well winning the League Cup in
1977-78, before switching to the Athenian League in 1980.
After finishing second in their first season in the Athenian League, the club
joined Division 2 of the Isthmian League for the 1981-82 season. In 1983-84 they
won Division 2 and were promoted to Division 1. The club remained in Division 1
until being relegated at the end of the 1988-89 season, when they finished
second bottom of the Division, and were demoted to Division 2 North.
In 1991 the club left the Isthmian League and dropped back into the Essex Senior
League. They won the league and League Cup double in 1993-94, but did not take
promotion to the Isthmian League. They finished runners up in the Essex League
in 2015-16.
Nicknamed "The Bees" from their home colours |
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Basingstoke Town FC |
The Camrose
Western Way
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 6EZ
Telephone - 01256 327 575
Capacity - 6,000 (650 Seated)
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Stoke
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Yellow Trim on Shirts
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1984-85
The club was established in 1896 by a merger of Aldworth United FC and
Basingstoke Albion FC. They won the North Division of the Hampshire League in
1911-12 & 1919-20, but did not win another title until winning Division 1 in
1967-68, a feat they repeated in 1968-69 & 1970-71, a year in which they were
unbeaten in the league. At the end of the season they were promoted to the
Southern Division of the Southern Football League, winning the title in 1984-85,
to advance to the SFL -Premier Division.
In 1988 they switched to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League, they
became a yo-yo club, going back and forth between Division 1 & the premier. In
2003-04 they finished fourteenth in the Premier Division, and despite losing in
the play-offs for a place in the newly established Conference South, the club
was placed in the league after Hendon FC chose not to join.
They were relegated in 2015-16 back to the SFL - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Stoke" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Aylesbury United, 1979, Southern Football League
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Chichester City, 1976-77, FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round
Most Appearances - Billy Coombs (Unknown Number)
Record Scorer - Paul Coombs 164, 1991 - 1999 |
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Bath City FC |
Twerton Park
Dominion Road
Twerton
Bath
Somerset
BA2 1DB
Telephone - 01225 423 087
Capacity - 8,840 (1,006 Seated)
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Romans
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League South
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1959-60, 1977-78, 2006-07
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1979
Formed in 1889 as Bath AFC, Bath City's history is entirely in non-league
football, missing out on election to the Football League by a few votes in 1978.
They changed their name to Bath Railway FC in 1902 before settling on the name
Bath City FC.
After many years playing in the top tiers of non-League football they spent a
decade in the Southern League after being relegated from the 1996-97 Football
Conference. They were promoted to the Conference South after winning the
Southern Football League- Prier Division in the 2006-07 season. They have
reached the FA cup third round six times.
On 9th May 2010 Bath City won the Conference South Play-off Final against Woking
FC 1-0 and returned to the Conference Premier for the first time since 1997.
They were relegated in the 2011-12 season.
Nicknamed "The Romans" from the Roman Baths link in Bath |
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Beaconsfield Town FC |
Holloways Park
A355 Windsor Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2SE
Telephone - 01494 676 868
Capacity - 3,500 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1994
Nickname(s) - The Rams
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2017-18
Beaconsfield SYCOB FC are a football club based in Beaconsfield. The current
club was formed following the merger of Beaconsfield United FC and Slough Youth
Centre Old Boys FC. They will change their name to Beaconsfield Town FC for the
2016-17 season.
Beaconsfield United FC was formed in 1921 and played in the local leagues until
1979, when they joined the London Spartan League, their best performance saw
them finish sixth in the Premier Division in both 1983-84 and 1985-86, and
Slough Youth Centre Old Boys FC started out of a boys' club based in Slough and
first played in the adult leagues in 1947. They played in local leagues until
1990 when they joined the Chiltonian League, they were Premier Division runners
up in 1993-94.
Like many other non-league club's they have had many managerial changes through
the 21st century.
Nicknamed "The Rams" no known origins |
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Bearsted FC |
Otham Sports Club
Honey Lane
Otham
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 8RG
Telephone - 01634 240 008
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1895
Nickname(s) - The Bears
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Sash, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Bearsted FC was founded in 1895 and is one of the oldest clubs in Kent.
Originally playing on Bearsted Green the club moved to Honey Lane, Otham in 1998
to enable the club to compete in the Premier Division of the Kent County League.
They finished as runners-up in 1999-2000, before winning back-to-back league
titles in 2000-01 & 2001-02. After finishing eighth in 2010-11, the club became
founder members of the Kent Invicta League in 2011. The 2014-15 season saw them
finish as runners-up, and they went on to win the league title and the Challenge
Shield in 2015-16, earning promotion to the Premier Division of the Southern
Counties East League, which the Kent Invicta League had merged into.
Nicknamed "The Bears" short version of their name |
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Beckenham Town FC |
Eden Park Avenue
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 3JL
Telephone - 07774 728 758
Capacity - 4,000 (120 Seated)
Formed - 1971
Nickname(s) - The Reds, The Becks
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sash, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
The original Beckenham Town were established in the late 19th century,
affiliating to the Kent County Football Association in 1887.
In 1923 the club joined Division 1 of the London League. They won Division 1 in
1927-28, and were promoted to the Premier Division.
Despite finishing bottom of the Premier Division in 1931-32 they remained in the
division, but after repeating the feat in 1932-33, they were relegated back to
Division 1. After finishing bottom of Division 1 in 1934-35 the club left the
league. They had also entered a team into the Kent County Amateur League a few
seasons before, and continued playing in the Premier Division of the Western
Section until rejoining the London League in 1951, where they were placed in the
Premier Division.
They remained in the London League's Premier Division until joining the Aetolian
League in 1961. This merged with the London League in 1964 to form the Greater
London League, with Beckenham placed in Section B. A fifth-place finish in the
league's inaugural season saw them win a place in the Premier Division for the
1965-66 season. However, after finishing second from bottom of the division that
season, they were relegated to Division 1. They folded in 1969.
In 1971 the club was reformed based on the Stanhope Rovers junior team. After
playing in the South East London Amateur League, they joined Division 2 of the
new London Spartan League in 1975. After being runners-up in 1977-78, they were
promoted to the Premier Division. In 1982 they transferred to Division 1 of the
Kent League, which became the Premier Division in 1998. They finished as
runners-up in 2005-06. The league was subsequently renamed the Southern Counties
East League in 2013.
Nicknamed "The Reds" from their home colours
Nicknamed "The Becks" short version of their name
Most Appearances - Lee Fabian 985 |
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Bedfont & Feltham FC |
The Orchard
Hatton Road
Bedfont
Feltham
Greater London
TW14 9QT
Telephone - 0208 890 7264
Capacity - 1,200
Formed - 2012
Nickname(s) - The Yellows
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks - Yellow Trim
Current League - Combined Counties League - Division 1
The club was established in May 2012 as a merger of Bedfont FC and Feltham FC,
taking Feltham's place in Division 1 of the Combined Counties League. However,
as Feltham had already entered the 2012-13 FA Vase under their name, the club
played as Feltham FC until being renamed Bedfont & Feltham at the start of the
2013-14 season.
In 2014-15 the club won the Division 1 Challenge Cup, beating Worcester Park FC
4-3 on penalties in the final. The following season saw then finish as
runners-up in Division 1, earning promotion to the Premier Division
Nicknamed "The Yellows" from their home colours |
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Bedfont Sports FC |
Bedfont Sports Recreation Ground
Hatton Road
Bedfont
Feltham
Greater London
TW14 8JA
Telephone - 0208 831 9067
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 2002
Nickname(s) - The Eagles
Club Colours - Red & Black Hooped Shirts, Black Shorts, White & Red Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
The club was established in 2002 as a Saturday team for Bedfont Sunday FC, and
shortly afterwards absorbed the Bedfont Eagles youth club. In 2003 they joined
Division 1 of the Hounslow & District League, going on to win it at the first
attempt.
In 2004 they joined Division 1 of the Middlesex County League, and after
finishing as runners-up in their first season, were promoted to the Premier
Division. In 2006-07 & 2007-08 they won the league's Open Cup, whilst the
2008-09 season saw them win the Middlesex Premier Cup and finish third in the
Premier Division, after which they moved up to Division 1 of the Combined
Counties League. In 2011-12 they finished as runners-up in Division 1, earning
promotion to the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Eagles" feature on the club crest |
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Bedford Town FC |
The Eyrie
Meadow Lane
Cardington
Bedfordshire
MK44 3LW
Telephone - 01234 831 558
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Eagles
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners 1998-99
Southern Football League - Division 1 North Winners 1974-75
Southern Football League - Division 1 Winners 1969-70
Southern Football League - League Cup winners 1981
Southern Football League - South East Division Winners - 1958-59
It was in the 1955-56 season that the Eagles started on the first of their
notable cup runs which would see them achieve national fame as "Giant Killers".
These included a number of wins over league opposition including Watford FC 3-2,
Norwich City FC 4-2, Newcastle United FC 1-2, Exeter City FC 2-1, Brighton &
Hove Albion FC 2-1. and Oxford United FC 1-0. Possibly their greatest
achievement was a 2-2 draw with Arsenal FC at Highbury in the 1955-56 season.
After 74 years the end of Bedford Town FC came when the owners of the football
ground terminated the lease. The last game was away to Nuneaton Borough FC on
4th May 1982 with them losing 1-0. Plans for a new ground in the Bedford area
failed and the club was wound up in 1982. On 5th May 1989 a group of Eagles
supporters met to start a campaign to re-form Bedford Town FC. The re-formed
club obtained Council permission to play home games on a public pitch in Queens
Park,
near to the team's old ground in Ford End Road.
In 2005-06 the Eagles won 3-2 in the promotion play-off final against Chippenham
Town FC, earning a spot in the Conference South for their highest place on the
football ladder.
Nicknamed "The Eagles" from the emblem of Bedford featuring an eagle. |
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Bedlington Terriers FC |
Doctor Pitt Welfare Park
Park Road
Bedlington
NE22 5DA
Telephone - 07988 298 094
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1949
Nickname(s) - The Terriers
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club was established as Bedlington Mechanics FC and joined the Northern
Combination League. They won the Northumberland Minor Cup in 1953-54, and were
Northern Combination champions the following season. They joined the Northern
Alliance in 1955, and entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1959.
The club disbanded in 1963, but were reformed as Bedlington Colliery Welfare FC
in 1965, where they rejoined the Northern Alliance.They were league champions
and League Cup winners in 1966-67, and were runners-up the following season and
again in 1969-70 and 1971-72, as well as winning the League Cup again in 1970.
After leaving the Northern Alliance at the end of the 1978-79 season, the club
spent the 1979-80 season in the Tyneside Amateur League as Bedlington United FC,
before rejoining the Northern Alliance as Bedlington Terriers FC in 1980. In
1982 they were founder members of the new Division 2 of the Northern League.
They finished as runners-up in 1984-85, earning promotion to Division 1. After
finishing as runners-up in their first season in Division 1, the following
season saw them finish bottom of the table, resulting in relegation back to
Division 2.
They then won five consecutive league titles between 1997-98 and 2001-02. They
also reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time in 1998-99, after
beating Second Division Colchester United FC 4-1 they progressed to the second
round, where they lost 2-0 at Scunthorpe United FC. The same season saw them
reach the final of the FA Vase, losing 1-0 to Tiverton Town FC at Wembley
Stadium.
Nicknamed "The Terriers" taken from their name |
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Bedworth United FC |
The Oval
Miners Welfare Park
Coventry Road
Bedworth
CV12 8NN
Telephone - 0247 631 4752
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1895
Nickname(s) - The Greenbacks
Club Colours - All Green
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Formed under the name Bedworth Town, they played in the Nuneaton & District
League until it disbanded in 1900. A second formation in 1905 playing in the
Coventry & North Warwickshire League until the 1920s.
A third Bedworth Town club was formed in 1925 and again played in the Coventry &
North Warwickshire League until 1940. The current club debuted in 1947 and
joined the Birmingham Combination where they were champions on two occasions
before going into the Birmingham & District League. In 1968 they changed to
their present name, and four years later went up to the Southern League. They
enjoyed a seven season run in the Premier Division but were relegated in 1989
and have played in the league's second tier ever since, although divisional
reorganisations have seen the name of the division in which they play change
twice.
After two years away, including one in the Southern Premier League and one in
the Northern League, Bedworth returned to the Southern League Division 1
Central ahead of the 2014-15 season.
In their first season back, Bedworth were promoted via the play-offs with a 2-0
win against Barton Rovers in the final on 4 May 2015.
Nicknamed "The Greenbacks" from the colour of their home strip
Record Scorer - Alex Nash 176 |
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Belper Town FC |
Christchurch Meadow
Bridge Street
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1BA
Telephone - 01773 825 549
Capacity - 2,400 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - The Nailers
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2010
Although formed in 1883, the team has folded three teams through lack offinance.
The current, fourth incarnation of the club, was formed in 1951.
They joined the Midland League in 1961. After the 1981-82 season, Belper Town
joined the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, winning the title in
1984-85. After a second place finish in 1996-97, they were promoted to the
Northern Premier League - Division 1.
In 1987 the club played Sheffield Wednesday FC at home in the First Round of the
FA Cup, losing 3-2. It is currently the only time that a side from Belper has
ever progressed beyond the Preliminary Rounds.
They gained promotion to the Northern Premier League - Premier Division in the
2013-14 season. Finishing 4th, to claim a place in the play-offs. The semi-final
tie was played away against Leek Town FC, beating them 2-0 to set up an all
Derbyshire final against Mickleover Sports FC winning 1-0, However, they were
relegated the following year
Nicknamed "The Nailers" from the nail-working industry the town is famous for |
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Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC |
Westwood Recreation Ground (The Clubhouse)
Bemerton Heath
Western Way
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 9DP
Telephone - 01722 331 925
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1989
Nickname(s) - Harlequins
Club Colours - Black & White Hooped Shirts, White Shorts, Black Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
The club was established in 1989 by the merger of three clubs, Bemerton Athletic
FC of the Wiltshire League, Moon FC of the Salisbury & District League, and
Bemerton Boys FC of the Mid-Wiltshire League. All three clubs were previously
very successful in their own right and were a major force in local football.
This seemed the only logical step due to the close proximity of the grounds and
the fact their players played for both clubs on Saturdays and Sundays. The new
club joined the Wessex League in the same year and have remained in this league
up to at least the 2016-17 season. In the 1998-99 season, they reached the 5th
round of the FA Vase. They won the Wessex League Cup, for the first time in the
2009-10 season by beating league champions Poole Town FC 2-0 in the final.
Nicknamed "Harlequins" short version of their name |
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Bideford AFC |
The Sports Ground
Kingsley Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2NG
Telephone - 01237 474 974
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1946
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2011-12
During their Southern League days, the club set an all time FA Cup record, when
in 1974-75 they played thirteen FA Cup games in one season, they faced numerous
replays in qualifying rounds including five games to beat Falmouth Town FC and
four more to beat Trowbridge Town FC in the next round. With the subsequent
abandonment of second and further replays, this record now will never be beaten,
as replays are now settled by extra time and penalties.
Several players from the club have progressed to Football League status, the
most recent of them being Tony Dennis and Shaun Taylor.
In the FA Cup, Bideford AFC's record is quite impressive, reaching the First
Round Proper of the FA Cup on four occasions, and reaching the Semi-Final of the
FA Vase in 2003-04, going out to Winchester City 7-3 on aggregate.
Kevin Keegan is an Honorary vice president of the club
Nicknamed "The Robins" taken from the shirt colours.
Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Taunton Town, 1989-90
Biggest Win - 16-1 vs Soundwell, 1950-51 |
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Biggleswade Town FC |
Carlsberg Stadium
Langford Road
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 9JT
Telephone - 07785 297 688
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1874
Nickname(s) - The Waders
Club Colours - All Green - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
In 1980 the club joined the Premier Division of the South Midlands League. The
Spartan and South Midlands leagues merged to form the Spartan South Midlands
League in 1997 and the club were placed in the Premier Division North. The
following season they were placed in the Senior Division, and after finishing
fifth, were promoted to the Premier Division.
In 2006 the club left their Fairfield Road ground and played at Bedford United &
Valerio's ground, whilst a new ground was built in Langford Road, to be known as
the Carlsberg Stadium. The turnstiles at the ground were once used at Sheffield
United's Bramall Lane stadium.
In 2007-08 they won the Bedfordshire Premier Cup for a third time, beating Luton
Town FC 3-2 in the final. The 2008-09 season they won the league title, earning
promotion to Southern Football League - Division 1 Midland section.
The 2012-13 season saw the club finish fourth and secure promotion in the
play-offs, where they beat Rugby Town FC 3-1 in the final to get into the
Nicknamed "The Waders" a short version of their name |
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Billericay Town FC |
New Lodge Stadium
Blunts Wall Road
Billericay
Essex
CM12 9SA
Telephone - 01277 652 188
Capacity - 3,500
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Blues, Ricay
Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts
Current League - National League South
FA Vase Winners - 1976, 1977, 1979
Isthmian Division 2 Winners - 1979-80
Isthmian Premier Division Winners - 2011-12, 2017-18
Billericay Town FC played in the local Essex leagues until 1972 when they became
founding members of the Essex Senior League.
The club had been playing on a pitch opposite The Sun public house until 1970
when they moved to their present ground, the following year the town were
granted senior status while competing in the Essex Olympian League.
The club's greatest era was in the 1970`s, they won several league titles and
were the first club to win 3 FA Vase Trophies
Nicknamed "The Blues" after their home colours
Nicknamed "Ricay" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 10-3 vs Chelmsford City, 4th January 1993, Essex Senior Cup
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Stanstead, 5th May 1976, Essex Senior League
Most Appearances - J Pullen 418
Record Scorer - Freddy Clayden 275
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Billingham Synthonia FC |
The CLS Sports Stadium
Central Avenue
Billingham
Teesside
TS23 1LF
Telephone - 01642 553 102
Capacity - 1,970 (370 Seated)
Formed - 1923
Nickname(s) - The Synners
Club Colours - Green & White Quartered Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club was named after an agricultural fertiliser, Synthonia being a
contraction of "synthetic ammonia", a product manufactured by ICI, with which
the club was affiliated. They initially played in the South Bank & District
League, later joining the Teesside League.
In 1945 the club joined the Northern League. They reached the first round of the
FA Cup for the first time in 1948-49, losing 5-0 to Crewe Alexandra FC at Gresty
Road. The following season saw them finish as Northern League runners-up and
reach the first round of the FA Cup again, this time losing 3-0 at Stockport
County FC. Finishing as runners-up again in 1950-51, a season in which they did
not concede a goal at home in all of their league matches.
A fourth Northern League title was won in 1995-96. In 2006-07 Billingham reached
the semi-finals of the FA Vase, after beating AFC Totton 2-1 away , they lost
the home leg 2-1, with Totton winning the penalty shootout 5-4. At the end of
the 2014-15 season they were relegated to Division 2 after finishing in the
relegation zone
Nicknamed "The Synners" variation of their name
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Seaton Carew, 8th November 2014, Durham Challenge Cup
Most Appearances - Andy Habron 648, 1977-1996
Record Scorer - Tony Hetherington 243, 1964-1979 |
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Billingham Town FC |
Bedford Terrace
Stockton-on-Tees
Billingham
Teesside
TS23 4AE
Telephone - 01642 656 528
Capacity - 3,000 (176 Seated)
Formed - 1967
Nickname(s) - Billy Town
Club Colours - All Navy Blue
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
Northern Football League - Division 2 Winners - 2018-19
The club was established by Tom Donnelly and Robbie Cushley as Billingham Social
FC. They joined Division 2 of the Stockton & District League in 1968 and went on
to win it in their first season. After promotion to Division A, they went on win
the league title three seasons in a row and win the League Cup twice.
In 1974 Billingham joined the Teesside League, winning it in 1978-79. After
winning a second title in 1981-82, the club were promoted to the new Division 2
of the Northern League and took on its current name, A fourth-place finish in
1984-85 saw them promoted to Division 1, but they were relegated at the end of
the following season after finishing bottom.
Ups and downs followed for a few years.
In 2003-04 they won the Durham Challenge Cup, beating Bishop Auckland FC 3-1 in
the final. The 2006-07 season saw them finish as Division 1 runners-up, with
Whitley Bay FC winning the title on goal difference. The following season they
won the League Cup, beating Shildon AFC 2-1. In 2013-14 the club finished bottom
of Division 1 and were relegated.
Nicknamed "Billy Town" version of their name
Most Appearances - Paul Rowntree 505
Record Scorer - Paul Rowntree 396 |
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Binfield FC |
Stubbs Hill
Binfield
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 5NR
Telephone - 01344 645 827
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Moles
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The team comprised of young men from the local brickworks and those who worked
on the land around Binfield. The club's early years were spent in the Ascot and
District League, where we enjoyed many successful seasons winning the Fielden
Cup for the first time in 1924 and on eleven further occasions since.
In 1950 they joined the Reading and District League, where they remained for the
next forty years. In 1972 Binfield won promotion to the Premier Division for the
first time and although relegated two years later, returned in 1976 as Division
1 Champions.
In 1989 Binfield transferred to Division 1 of the Chiltonian League, which they
won in their first season, earning promotion to the Premier Division. They
finished as Premier Division runners-up in 1991-92 and won the division in
1995-96.
In 2000 the league merged into the Hellenic League, with Binfield placed in
Division 1 East. In 2008-09 they won Division 1 East and were promoted to the
Premier Division. Their second season in the division saw them finish as
runners-up.
Nicknamed "The Moles" thought to have come from their old Forest Road field they
used to play on, being full of Moles |
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Bishop Auckland FC |
Heritage Park
Stadium Way
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 9AE
Telephone - 01388 604 605
Capacity - 2,004
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Two Blues, The Bishops
Club Colours - Dark Blue Shirts - Sky Blue Wide Stripe, Dark Blue Shorts, Dark &
Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1896, 1900, 1914, 1921, 1922, 1935, 1939, 1955, 1956,
1957
Bishop Auckland Football Club are one of the most successful amateur sides,
having won the FA Amateur Cup on 10 occasions, and losing finalists on a further
8.
They had perhaps their best ever season in 1938-39 when they won a treble.
Future Liverpool FC player and manager Bob Paisley played at right back in the
team which won the Northern League title, the Durham County Challenge Cup and
the FA Amateur Cup. The Amateur Cup final was played in Durham at Sunderland
FC's Roker Park where they defeated Wellington FC 3-0 after extra time.
1955, 56, 57 seasons were unprecedented in Amateur Cup history, not only did The
Bishops reach the final each year, but they also finished the winners on each
occasion. The opponents being 1955 Hendon FC (2-0), 1956 Corinthian-Casuals FC
(1-1 90 Mins (Aet) 4-1) and 1957 Wycombe Wanderers FC (3-1). The latter being
Bishops last appearance in the Amateur Cup final.
In their debut season in the Northern Premier League the team finished as
runners-up in the First Division winning promotion to the Premier Division in
the process. The team more than held their own over the following seasons with
the club's highest position in the pyramid being achieved in 1997 2nd in the
Premier League of the Northern Premier League.
In 2002, the club suffered its first relegation in its history despite not
finishing in a relegation place. Bishops were relegated by the Northern Premier
League on a ground technicality.
Nicknamed "The Two Blues" taken from their home kit
Nicknamed "The Bishops" taken from their name |
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Bishop's Cleeve FC |
Kayte Lane
Bishop's Cleeve
Gloucestershire
GL52 3PD
Telephone - 01242 676 166
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1905
Nickname(s) - The Mitres
Club Colours - Dark Green Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Dark Green Socks -
White Trim
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
Formed in 1905, Bishop's Cleeve FC played in the Cheltenham League until 1967,
winning the Division 2 title in 1925 and the Division 1 title in both 1935 and
1967, after the 1967 title they stepped up to the Gloucester Northern Senior
League. They were Division 2 champions in 1968 and again in 1969, and won the
Division 1 championship in 1970 and 1973. When the Hellenic League was formed in
1983, they became founder members, starting in Division 1. Promotion to the
Premier Division came in 1987 but after five seasons in the top flight the club
was relegated in 1992. In 2001 Bishop's Cleeve won the regionalised Division 1
West title to return to the Premier Division, where they remained until a
reorganisation of the English football leagues saw them placed in the new
Southern League - Division 1 Midlands. After further reorganisations in the
league, they were then placed in the Southern League - Division 1 South & West.
Nicknamed "The Mitres" linked to the Bishops part of their name, what Bishops
wear on their heads |
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Bishop's Stortford FC |
ProKit UK Stadium
Dunmow Road
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 5RG
Telephone - 01279 306 456
Capacity - 4,525 (525 Seated)
Formed - 1874
Nickname(s) - The Bishops, The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1974
FA Trophy Winners - 1981
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1980-81, 1993-94
The club have played in many different leagues during their playing days, with
good success in most of them.
In 1971 the club switched to the Isthmian League. In 1977-78 the club finished
bottom of the Isthmian League - Premier Division, and were relegated to Division
1. They returned as Division 1 champions in 1980-81, a season in which they won
the FA Trophy with a 1-0 win over Sutton United FC at Wembley. In 1982-83 the
club beat Football League opposition in the FA Cup for the first time, winning
2-1 at Reading FC in the first round. After beating Slough Town 4-1 in the
second round, they held Second Division Middlesbrough FC to a 2-2 draw at
Ayresome Park, before losing 2-1 at home.
After a second-place finish in 2001-02 the club returned to the Premier
Division, and after finishing eleventh in 2003-04, were placed in the newly
formed Conference South, where they remained until 2011 when they were
transferred to the Conference North after Rushden & Diamonds FC were expelled
from the Football Conference.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours
Nicknamed "The Bishops" short version of their name |
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Bitton AFC |
The Recreation Ground
Bath Road
Bitton
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS30 6HX
Telephone - 01179 323 222
Capacity - 1,000 (50 Seated)
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Ton, The Boyds, The River Boys
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
Bitton AFC were founded in 1892. They play at the Recreation Ground, which is on
the outskirts of the village of Bitton. This has been their home since the club
was formed. There is very little history of the club before the WW2. From 1945
up until the late 1980's they ran teams in the Bristol & District Football
League with limited success.
In the 1989-90 season the club played in the Senior Division of the Bristol &
District Football League. After winning promotion two years in succession the
club started the 1991-92 season playing in the Premier Division of the Bristol
Premier Combination. Season 1994-95 was to prove one of the club's most
memorable, finishing Runners-Up in the Bristol Premier Combination, achieving
promotion to the Gloucestershire County League.
Season 1996-97 saw the club reach the GFA Challenge Trophy Final, losing
narrowly to Mangotsfield United FC. The club also finished Runners Up in the
Gloucestershire County League and were promoted to the Western League - Division
1.
After 7 seasons in the First Division, the Club achieved its highest position
during the 2003-04 season, when finishing Runners Up and gaining promotion to
the Western League - Premier Division.
Upon becoming an established Western League - Premier Division Club, Bitton AFC
were crowned Champions in 2008-09, whilst Winning the GFA Challenge Trophy in
the same season. Despite winning the league then, and earning Runners Up in
2010-11, Bitton were unable to gain promotion, as the ground facilities did not
satisfy Southern League standards.
Nicknamed "The Ton" short version of their name |
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Blackfield & Langley FC |
Gang Warily Community & Recreation Centre
Newlands Road
Blackfield
Nr Southampton
Hampshire
SO45 1GA
Telephone - 01264 358 358
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1935
Nickname(s) - The Watersiders
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts & Socks, Green Shorts
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Division 1 South Winners - 2018-19
Wessex League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
The club was formed and played in the Hythe & District League before joining the
Southampton Junior League after the war. After winning the Southampton Senior
Cup in 1947 they moved into the Hampshire League in 1951. For many seasons the
club had an up and down time in the Divisions in the League until they reached
Division 1 in 1985 and remained in the top flight until winning the title in
1998. However their facilities prevented further promotion at that stage but
they finally joined the Wessex League in 2001. Already competing in the FA Vase
the Club now entered the FA Cup for the first time. In 2004 they were relegated
to the newly formed Wessex League Division 2 where they remained for five
seasons before winning promotion to Division 1 (now the Premier Division) under
the management of former Saints star Jon Gittens. The Club consolidated their
position over the ensuing seasons until a superb late run saw them take the
Title for the first time in 2013 and in the same year they reached the Fourth
Qualifying Round of the FA Cup, going out to Southern League Premier side
Hastings United FC.
The Club's ground at Gang Warily is part of a large Recreation Centre that
covers a variety of sports, both indoor and outdoor, and also caters very widely
for children's activities.
Nicknamed "The Watersiders" because their ground is close to a large lake |
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Blyth Spartans AFC |
Croft Park
Plessey Road
Blyth
Newcastle
NE24 3JE
Telephone - 01670 352 373
Capacity - 4,435 (556 Seated)
Formed - 1899
Nickname(s) - The Spartans
Club Colours - Green & white Stripe Shirts, Black Shorts, Green Socks
Current League - National League North
Northern Premier League - Chairman's Cup Winners - 2006
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Cup Winners - 1995
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1994-95
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2005-06, 2016-17
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 1997
The club spent a lot of it's days in the troubled North Eastern League, the
league itself folded on a couple of occasions and eventually for good in 1963,
so the club decided after a lack of opportunities to turn amateur in 1964, they
joined the Northern League, winning the league 10 times and finishing runners up
5 times. New members at the club though wanted more success and promotion came
to the Northern Premier League Division 1 in 1993-94, Winning the league at the
first attempt. After winning the Premier League title in 2005-06 they had a few
years in the Conference North division before being relegated.
The club have an amazing record in the FA Cup and have reached the proper rounds
countless times with their best coming in 1977-78 season which saw them reach
the 5th round, losing out 2-1 to Wrexham FC after a replay.
Nicknamed "The Spartans" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Green Army" taken from their home colours |
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Blyth AFC |
South Newsham Playing Fields
Sandringham Drive
Blyth
Northumberland
NE24 3PS
Telephone -
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1995
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - All White - Navy Blue Sash on Shirts
Current League - Dissolved 2018
The club was established in 1995 and joined the Northern Football Alliance in
2002. They won two promotions in three years to reach the Premier Division by
2005, and in 2014 were crowned league champions for the first time. They
retained their title a year later and in 2016 won a third successive
championship, winning promotion to the Northern Football League - Division 2 in
the process.
They are entering the FA Vase for the first time in the 2016-17 season. |
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Bognor Regis Town FC
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Nyewood Lane
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 2TY
Telephone - 01243 822 325
Capacity - 4,500 (350 Seated)
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - The Rocks
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Green Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 1987
Bognor Regis Town joined the West Sussex League in 1896, they enjoyed some
success at this level which included winning the league 5 years in a row in the
early 1920`s.
They joined the Brighton and District League in 1926, however this turned out to
be for only one season, as they successfully applied to join the Sussex County
League where they remained until 1972.
In 1981 the club were transferred to Division 1 of the Isthmian League, and were
promoted at the end of the 1981-82 campaign after finishing second.
They have reached the second round proper of the FA Cup on a few occasions, and
their highest position on the football ladder was 9th in the then Football
Conference South Division
Nicknamed "The Rocks" originating from Bognor Rocks in the Aldwick area
Biggest Loss - 19-0 vs Shoreham, 1906-07, West Sussex Senior League
Biggest Win - 24-0 vs Littlehampton, 1913-14, West Sussex Senior League
Most Appearances - Mick Pullen 967, 1976 - 1996
Record Scorer - Kevin Clements 216, 1978 - 1989 |
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Boston United FC |
The Jakesmans Stadium
York Street
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 6JN
Telephone - 01205 364 406
Capacity - 6,643 (5,711 Seated)
Formed - 1933
Nickname(s) - The Pilgrims
Club Colours - Gold Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Black & Gold Socks
Current League - National League North
Conference Winners - 2001-02
Northern Premier League Winners - 1972-73, 1973-74, 1976-77, 1977-78
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1973-74, 1975-76, 2009-10
Northern Premier League - Challenge Shield Winners - 1973-74, 1974-75, 1976-77,
1977-78
Southern Football League Winners - 1999-2000
Although it was 1933 before the name Boston United FC first appeared, football
had been played in the town since the late 1800s and, indeed, always on the same
site as the present York Street stadium. The first time that a team from Boston
entered the FA Cup was in 1887.
By the start of the First World War there were two clubs in Boston, Boston Town
FC & Boston FC, At the end of the 1932-33 season, the directors of Boston FC
decided to wind up the club. A group of Boston FC supporters held a meeting to
discuss forming a new club, to be called Boston United, that would take the
place of Boston FC in the Midland League. There was enough support for the new
proposal, so the new club was born and began playing in the summer of 1933.
The club's FA cup run of 1955-56 included a 6-1 victory at Derby County FC, then
playing in Third Division North, this is still a record away win by a non-league
team against League opponents in the FA Cup.
They were founder members of the Northern Premier League in 1968, of which they
were champions four times, and of the Alliance Premier League (Football
Conference) (National League) in 1979. However, their NPL title wins were not
enough to gain them election to the Football League, and when they won the title
in 1978 they surprisingly missed out on league status in favour of runners-up
Wigan Athletic FC, who took the Football League place previously held by
Southport FC.
Boston United finished third in the Conference in 1988-89, but were relegated to
the NPL in 1993. They were transferred to the Southern League, winning the title
in 2000, and went fully professional in 2001. In their first season as a
professional club, Boston won the Conference and were promoted to the Football
League 2.
In May 2007 Boston were relegated from League 2. And due to financial
irregularities they were demoted 2 divisions, they clawed their way back through
the divisions to win a play-off final against Bradford Park Avenue FC in 2010
and promotion to the Conference North.
Nicknamed "The Pilgrims" local links to the pilgrims who went to the New World
Biggest Loss - 6-0 vs Grimsby Town, 3rd February 2007, Football Conference
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Bilsthorpe Colliery, 18th September 1937, FA Cup |
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Bournemouth FC |
Victoria Park
Namu Road
Winton
Bournemouth
Hampshire
BH9 2RA
Telephone - 07887 488 547
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1875
Nickname(s) - The Poppies
Club Colours - All Red - One White Stripe on Shirt & Hoop on Arm
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The club was founded as Bournemouth Rovers FC. On 26th November 1878 the club
participated in one of the first ever floodlit matches, when they played under
experimental electric lights at Dean Park. In 1888 the club moved to Dean Park,
and changed their name to Bournemouth Dean Park FC. The club changed its name
again to Bournemouth FC in 1889 when the club amalgamated with local side
Bournemouth Arabs FC, and moved grounds a season later to Victoria Park, they
became founder members of the Hampshire League in 1896-97.
They would remain in The Hampshire Leagues various Divisions until joining the
newly formed Wessex League in 1985, after being relegated from Division 3. The
club made its Debut in the FA Vase two seasons later losing to Bridport FC. The
club has remained in this division with its best performance being in the
1994-95 season when they finished as runners-up to Fleet Town FC.
In the 2010-11 season the club won the League Cup, winning the final 1-0 against
Winchester City FC.
Nicknamed "The Poppies" are often known as Bournemouth Poppies to avoid
confusion with the Premier League club AFC Bournemouth. |
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Bowers & Pitsea FC |
The Len Salmon Stadium
Crown Avenue
Pitsea
Essex
SS13 1BE
Telephone - 01268 452 068
Capacity - 2,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 2003
Nickname(s) - The Ducks, The Pirates
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - North Division Winners - 2018-19
Bowers United FC were established in 1946 and initially played in the Thurrock &
Thameside Combination League. The club won the league in 1958-59, and became
founder members of the Essex Olympian League in 1966. In 1974 the club moved up
to the Essex Senior League, which they won in 1980-81 & 1998-99 for the second
time.
Pitsea Young People's Club FC were formed in 1970 and despite having an average
age of 15, joined Division 3 of the adult Vange & District Sunday League. At the
end of their first season the club was renamed Pitsea FC, and were gradually
promoted to the top division of the league. In 1975 the club switched to the
Basildon Sunday League, reaching the top division in 1981.
In 2003-04 the 2 clubs merged to form Bowers & Pitsea FC.
They reached the semi-final of the 2015-16 FA Vase, however their chances of
reaching Wembley Stadium ended after a 4-3 aggregate loss to Morpeth Town FC.
Also in 2015-16 Bowers & Pitsea finally gained promotion to The Isthmian League
- Division 1 North after winning Essex Senior League by piping local rivals
Basildon United FC to the league title.
Nicknamed "The Ducks" because of the duck on the club badge. The Duck was added
to badge when they changed to their present name
Nicknamed "The Pirates" as it's believed Pirates used to smuggle their
contraband ashore at Pitsea Creek |
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Brackley Town FC |
St.James Park
Churchill Way
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN13 7DZ
Telephone - 01280 704 077
Capacity - 3,500 (600 Seated)
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Saints
Club Colours - Black & Red Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands Winners - 2006-07
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2011-12
Most of the period before the Second World War was spent in the Oxfordshire
Senior Football League, before a switch to the North Bucks and District League
in the post war years.
By 1977 the club had stepped up to the Hellenic League. They stayed in Division
1 until 1983 when they switched to the United Counties League, where they won
the Division 1 title at the first attempt.
In 1994 the club moved back to the Hellenic League. Despite a high turnover of
managers they consistently finished in the Hellenic League's top 10 and were
promoted back to the Southern Football League after winning the title in 2004.
In 2006-07, they finished top of the Southern League - Division 1 Midlands. In
the 2007-08 season, they competed in the Southern League - Premier Division.
The 2011-12 season saw Brackley Town reach the Football Conference after winning
the Southern Football League - Premier Division title.
Nicknamed "The Saints" from the stadium name |
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Brackley Town Saints FC |
St.James Park
Churchill Way
Brackley
Northamptonshire
NN13 7DZ
Telephone - 01280 704 077
Capacity - 3,500 (600 Seated)
Formed - Unknown
Nickname(s) - The Saints
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
They are the reserve team of Brackley Town FC, and are currently members of the
Premier Division of the Hellenic League. They joined Division 1 East of the
league in 2014 under the name Brackley Town Development FC. After finishing as
runners-up in their first season, they were promoted to the Premier Division and
adopted their current name.
Nicknamed "The Saints" short version of their name |
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Bracknell Town FC |
Larges Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9AN
Telephone - 01344 412 305
Capacity - 2,500 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - All Purple
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - Division 3 Winners - 1993-94
The club was established as Old Bracknell Wanderers FC. They joined the Ascot &
District League in 1904. In 1949 the club switched to the Reading & District
League and were renamed Bracknell FC. They remained in the league until joining
the Great Western Combination in 1958, and In 1962 the club adopted its current
name, a year later joined the Surrey Senior League.
In later years after winning the Spartan League, they joined the Isthmian League
- Division 2 South in 1984-85, there would be many ups and downs to follow.
In 2000-01 the club reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time,
losing 4-0 at Lincoln City FC.
Further league re-organisation in 2002 would see Bracknell placed in Division 1
South, and two seasons later they were transferred to Division 1 West of the
Southern League, this became Division 1 South & West in 2006. After finishing
bottom of the division in 2009-10, they were relegated to the Premier Division
of the Hellenic League.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from previous home coloursMost Appearances - James
Woodcock
Record Scorer - Justin Day |
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Bradford Park Avenue AFC |
Horsfall Stadium
Park Avenue
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD10 0RJ
Telephone - 07912 271 498
Capacity - 3,500 (1,800 Seated)
Formed - 1907
Nickname(s) - The Avenue
Club Colours - All White - Green Trimmed Shirts
Current League - National League North
Division 3 North Winners - 1927-28
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 2000-01
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2007-08
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2006
The early years were spent as a rugby club, in 1907 they applied to join the
Football League. They were not accepted, instead joining the Southern League,
although the club was based in the north and filling a gap left by Fulham FC,
who themselves joined the Football League. Their nearest opponents were
Northampton Town FC, whose ground was 130 miles away.
In 1908, Bradford FC were elected to the Second Division of the Football League.
The club was promoted to the First Division in 1914 after finishing second, and
achieved its highest ever league position of ninth, at the end of the 1914-15
season.
Relegated to the Second Division in 1921 and to the Third Division North in
1922. In 1928, the club were the Division 3 North champions and were promoted
back to the Second Division. They were relegated again in 1950, and placed in
the Fourth Division after a 1958 reorganisation. Although the club won promotion
to the Third Division in 1961, they were relegated back to the Fourth Division
in 1963.
After several difficult seasons, in 1970 they were replaced in the Football
League by Cambridge United FC. The club joined the Northern Premier League,
selling Park Avenue in 1973 and sharing facilities with Bradford City FC.
Bradford Park Avenue went into liquidation in 1974 with debts of £57,652, and
immediately re-formed as a Sunday league club.
A new club was formed to return Bradford Park Avenue to Saturday football for
the 1988-89 season, joining the West Riding County Amateur Football League and
then the Central Midlands League. The club moved to the North West Counties
League the following season.
In 1995 Bradford Park Avenue won the North West Counties League, re-joining the
Northern Premier League and moving to Horsfall Stadium.
At the beginning of the 2004-05 season they were founding members of the
Conference North, they were relegated to the Northern Premier League at the end
of the season and to NPL - Division North the following season. The club
returned to the Northern Premier League as champions in the 2007-08 season.
In 2012, they gained promotion to the Conference North by beating FC United of
Manchester 1-0 in the play-off final.
Nicknamed "The Avenue" short version of their name |
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Bradford Town FC |
Bradford on Avon Sports Club
Trowbridge Road
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1EX
Telephone - 07912 184 104
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1992
Nickname(s) - Bobcats
Club Colours - All Navy Blue
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
Bradford Town FC was formed by Les Stevens and his wife Pat in 1992. They
started playing at St. Laurence School in Bradford on Avon, in the Wiltshire
County League where the pitch had to be roped off before every home game, and
the half time tea made in the boot of a car.
In the 1993-94 season they gained promotion to the Wilts County - Premier
League. They then started to ground share with Trowbridge Town FC at the old
Frome Road ground in Trowbridge until moving to their present ground in Bradford
on Avon in 1996.
They gained promotion to the Western League in the 2005-06 Season after
finishing runners-up in the Wilts County - Premier League.
The 2013-14 Season saw the club focus on the first team, following the
disbandment of the Reserve Team. This season saw the Town's push for promotion
succeed when they won Division 1 league by a clear 13 points.
Nicknamed "Bobcats" unknown origins |
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Braintree Town FC |
The Amlin Stadium
Clockhouse Way
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3RD
Telephone - 01376 345 617
Capacity - 4,202 (553 Seated)
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The Iron
Club Colours - All Tangerine - White Trim
Current League - National League South
Conference South Winners - 2010-11
The club were formed as Manor Works FC, the works team from Crittall Window Co,
The new club took over the fixtures of the recently defunct Braintree FC
in the North Essex League.
In 1921 they were renamed Crittall Athletic FC, in 1928 they joined the Spartan
League, and in 1935 were founder members of the Eastern Counties League. They
switched between many leagues in the coming years
and were renamed Braintree & Crittall Athletic FC in 1968 but in 1981 all links
with Crittall were severed and the club renamed Braintree FC.
Promoted to the Conference South in 2005-6 they won promotion to the Conference
Premier in 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Iron" originating from the works team from Crittall Window Company
Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Chesterfield, 9th November 2014, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 6-0 vs Dover, 12th August 2014, Conference Premier |
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Brandon United FC |
Welfare Ground
Rear of Commercial Street
Brandon
Durham
County Durham
DH7 8PJ
Telephone - 0191 378 0476
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1968
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Brandon United were originally formed as a Sunday morning side called Rostrons
FC, the name of the waste paper company where most of the founders worked. They
began playing in the Durham & District Sunday League in 1968-69, Joining the
Division 3 and gradually played their way up to the Division 1. From 1968-69
until 1976-77 they were First Division champions four times, Brandon United's
proudest moment came in 1979-80 when entering the FA Cup for the first time,
they reached the first round proper, along the way beating Northern League
opponents Spennymoor United FC, Tow Law Town FC, South Bank FC and North Shields
FC. In the first round proper, they were beaten 3-0 by Football League opponents
Bradford City AFC.
The club joined the Wearside League in 1981-82. The following season they
reached the quarter finals of the FA Vase and repeated the same the following
season.
Nicknamed "United" taken from their name |
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Brentwood Town FC
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The Brentwood Centre Arena
Doddinghurst Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9NN
Telephone - 07505 242 835
Capacity - 1,800 (1500 Seated)
Formed - 1954
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Southern Football League -
Southern League Winners - 1968-69
The club was formed as Manor Athletic, and played as Brentwood FC from 1972, in
the 2004-5 season "Town" was added to their name.
They reached the 3rd Round of the FA Cup in 1969-70 season, beating league side Reading FC
1-0 in the first round, winning 2-0 at Hendon FC and narrowly losing 1-0 to Northampton Town FC in the third,
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home colours
Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Staines Town, 5th September 2015, Isthmian Premier League |
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Bridgwater Town (1984) FC |
Fairfax Park
Bath Road
Bridgwater
TA6 4TZ
Telephone - 01278 446 899
Capacity - 2,500 (318 Seated)
Formed - 1903
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - White & Red Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
They originally played in the Somerset County League, but dropped out after only
four years. Re-establishing itself as Bridgwater AFC in 1903, the club played
one year in the Clevedon & District League in 1905 before joining the Weston &
District League the next year. Financial problems and World War I forced the
club to once again disband.
In 1921, the club was again reformed, this time as Bridgwater Town FC, and
joined the Highbridge & District League for a few years, but ended up in
several local leagues in this period. Eventually the club dropped down into
junior football and faded away.
In 1948, Bridgwater Town AFC was formed and finished runners-up in the Somerset
County League. They successfully applied for promotion to the Western Football
League and reached the top level after 3 years. Winning the title in 1968 and
1981. After a 3rd-place finish in 1982, they were accepted into the Southern
Football League, but increased costs forced the club into liquidation after only
two years.
In 1984 Bridgwater Town 1984 FC was formed and joined the Somerset County
League. The club advanced to the Premier Division and finished in the top three
for six years in a row from 1988-94, culminating in a promotion back to the
Western League. A second-place finish in the Western League Premier in 2006-07
was enough to see the club promoted back to the Southern League after a 23-year
absence, and they finished 6th in their first season.
In the 2009-10 season they recorded the most successful season in the club's
history, reaching third place and runners up in the Southern League - Division 1
South & and West Play-offs and also a runners-up position in the Somerset
Premier Cup.
Bridgwater Town has reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup twice, in 1960-61 and
1961-62, losing 2-1 to Oxford United FC and 3-0 to Crystal Palace FC
respectively.
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West
Nicknamed "The Robins" from the once all red home strip |
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Bridport FC |
St Mary's Field
Skilling Hill Road
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 5LA
Telephone - 01308 423 834
Capacity - 2,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Bees
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black & White Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
In their early years, they played in a variety of leagues, including the Dorset
League, South Dorset League, West Dorset League, and Perry Street League.
They were among the founding members of the Dorset Combination in 1957, they
joined the Western Football League in 1961 where they played until the 1983-84
season when they resigned and their record was expunged. Taking their reserve
side's place in the Dorset Combination, the club finished third in 1984-85 and
then went on to win the league three years in a row. Following the third title,
they was accepted back into the Western League - Division 1. A runners-up
performance in 1993-94 allowed the club to return to the Premier Division, an
11-year run in the top flight came to an end with relegation following the
2004-05 season.
After finishing in third place, Bridport were promoted to the Premier Division
in 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Bees" from previous home strip colours |
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Brighouse Town FC |
St Giles Road
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 2PL
Telephone - 01484 380 088
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Amber Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
They were established in 1963 and played in the Huddersfield Works League until
1975 when they joined the West Riding County Amateur League.
At the end of 2007-08 they applied to join the Northern Counties East League -
Division 1 and their application was successful.
After consolidating their position in their first season at the higher level
they finished an impressive second place in the 2009-10 season and gained
promotion to the NCEL Premier Division. The following season saw a change in
manager, Mick Couzens came in from Bradford Park Avenue FC, after four
competitive matches, Couzens walked away and was replaced by Paul Quinn who
managed to finish the season as high as 4th. In the 2012-13 season Quinn in his
first full season in charge signed a new array of talent including talisman Tom
Matthews who scored 45 goals, despite a good season including an FA Vase cup
run, Quinn's side finished runners up by two points to Scarborough Athletic FC.
The team went on to win the Northern Counties East - Premier Division title in
the 2013-14 season with a record 100 points and subsequently gain promotion to
the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North.in the 2014-15.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Brightlingsea Regent FC |
North Road
Brightlingsea
Colchester
CO7 0PL
Telephone - 01206 304 199
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1928
Nickname(s) - The R's
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2016-17
Brightlingsea United FC were founded in 1928 by a merger of Brightlingsea
Athletic FC and Brightlingsea Town FC. The new club played in Division 1 of the
Essex & Suffolk Border League, and in 1929 moved to their current North Road
ground.
1972-73 - Joined Essex Senior League
In 1988-89 & 1989-90 they won the Essex Senior League Championship.
1990-91 they joined Eastern Counties League Division 1 where they finished
runners-up and were promoted to the Premier Division.
The club resigned from the league shortly before the start of the 2002-03 season
after the manager and most of the players left, complaining about a lack of
proper changing facilities and amenities. The first team replaced their reserves
in Division 2 of the Essex & Suffolk Border League and were relegated to
Division 3 at the end of the season. When Division 3 was disbanded in 2005, the
club was moved back to Division 2. That year the club merged with youth club
Regent Park Rangers FC to form Brightlingsea Regent FC. The newly merged club
won Division 2 at the first attempt, and were promoted again the following
season after finishing second. In 2010-11 the club won the Premier Division and
were promoted to Division 1 of the Eastern Counties League.
The 2012-13 season saw the club finish third in Division 1, earning promotion to
the Premier Division. They also won the First Division Knock-Out Cup, beating
Great Yarmouth Town FC 1-0 in the final. The following season Brightlingsea
finished second in the Premier Division, earning promotion to Division 1 North
of the Isthmian League
Nicknamed "The R's" taken from the Regent name |
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Brimscombe & Thrupp FC |
The Meadow
A419 London Road
Brimscombe
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 2SH
Telephone - 07828 427 113
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Lilywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Sleeves, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The club was formed as just Brimscombe AFC and were the first ever winners of
the Stroud & District League in 1902. They would also become the first ever
winners of the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League following its creation in
1922.
They became founding members of the Gloucestershire County League in 1968
alongside Stonehouse Town FC and Forest Green Rovers FC and attempts to earn
promotion to the Hellenic League were made, but they were denied entry as they
failed to secure enough votes. Both Brimscombe AFC and Thrupp FC joined together
to form a new club to ensure the future of both sides in the late 1970's.
In recent years Brimscombe & Thrupp won the Gloucestershire Senior League,
earning promotion back to the Gloucestershire County League. In April 2011, they
won the County League and earned promotion to the Hellenic League - Division 1
West.
In April 2012, the club announced it would be installing floodlights at its
ground and entering the FA Vase for the first time in its history.
In March 2013, they earned promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division from
Division 1 West, and towards the end of the year a new stand was installed at
the ground, replacing the former stand which had been in place for several
decades.
Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" from previous home colours |
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Brislington FC |
Brislington Stadium
Ironmould Lane
Bristol
BS4 5RS
Telephone - 01179 774 030
Capacity - 3,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1956
Nickname(s) - Briz, The Foxes
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
The club steadily moved up through the leagues progressing to the senior
division of the Bristol & Suburban League by 1965. In 1966-67 they reached the
final of the Somerset FA Senior Cup, losing 3-1 to Chard Town FC.
The 1970's saw the side move on again to the Somerset Senior League, winning the
League Cup in 1976-77 and were Premier Division runners up in 1979-80.They
finished runners up again in 1984-85 but their greatest season came in 1988-89,
winning the Somerset Senior League - Premier Division championship, and the
Somerset FA Senior Cup, with it promotion to the Western League - Division 1.
2012-13 season saw the club become Western League - Premier Division Runners-Up,
but were rejected for promotion by the FA for ground standard issues.
Nicknamed "Briz" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 6-0 vs Frome Town, October 2008
Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Porthleven, October 2009 |
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Bristol Manor Farm FC |
The Creek
A4 Portway
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS9 2HS
Telephone - 0117 968 3571
Capacity - 2,000 (100 seated)
Formed - 1960
Nickname(s) - The Farm
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Western Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
Bristol Manor Farm Football Club was formed for the 1960-61 season. After just
one season, the club was disbanded but was later reformed and began playing
again in the 1962-63 season. Their current home at The Creek used to be the site
of the Port of Bristol Authority Sports & Social Club and when they moved to new
premises, Manor Farm took it over in 1965. The club joined the Western Football
League - Division 1 in 1977 and won the league in 1982-83, gaining promotion to
the Premier Division. In the same year the club entered the FA Cup for the first
time and reached the Second Qualifying Round. The following season they reached
the Fifth Round of the FA Vase. Bristol Manor Farm stayed in the Premier
Division until being relegated in 2001, but the club returned to the division
after finishing third in 2003-04.
Season 2015-16 they managed to get to the Quarter-Final of the FA Vase narrowly
going out away at Morpeth Town FC. Whilst finishing 3rd in the Western League,
just missing out on promotion to the Southern League by one place.
Nicknamed "The Farm" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Devizes, 19th November 2016, Les Phillips Cup. |
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Broadbridge Heath FC |
Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre,
Wickhurst Lane
Broadbridge Heath
West Sussex
RH12 3YS
Telephone - 01403 211 311
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Bears
Club Colours - All Royal Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
The club was established by local ex-members of the armed forces who had just
returned from the 1914-18 Great War. Despite having only twelve players, they
won the Horsham & District League and the Challenge Cup in their first season.
When the league merged into the West Sussex League in 1970, Broadbridge Heath
were placed in Division 3, earning promotion to Division 2 in their second
season. They were later promoted to the Premier Division, but left to join the
Southern Counties Combination League in 1978. When this league merged into the
Sussex County League in 1983, the club were placed in the new Division 3.
Promotions and relegations followed in the coming years, and despite only
finishing fifth in 2011-12, they were promoted back to Division 2, and after
finishing as runners-up in Division 2 in 2013-14, the club were promoted to
Division 1. In 2015 the league was renamed the Southern Combination, with
Division 1 becoming the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Bears" unknown origins |
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Grigg Lane
Brockenhurst
Hampshire
SO42 7RE
Telephone - 01590 623 544
Capacity - 2,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The Badgers
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
When Brockenhurst was founded they played mostly in friendlies before eventually
joining the New Forest League. The club moved up to the Hampshire League in 1924
but after only two seasons at the higher level dropped back into the New Forest
League. Promoted again in 1935, but dropped back again in 1937. 10 years later
in 1947 the club again moved up to the Hampshire League and this time stayed
until 1986. When the club joined the Wessex League.
The 2012-13 season saw the club finish as Champions of Division 1 of the Wessex
League, and gain promotion to the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Badgers" A Badgers Head being the club emblem |
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Burgess Hill Town FC
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Leylands Park
Maple Drive
Burgess Hill
Sussex
RH15 8DL
Telephone - 01444 254 832
Capacity - 2,500 (408 Seated)
Formed - 1882
Nickname(s) - The Hillians, Hill
Club Colours - Green & Black Striped Shirt, White Shorts, Black Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Isthmian Division 1 South Winners - 2014-15
Burgess Hill FC were founder members of the Sussex County Football Association,
They won the Sussex Senior Cup 3 years running, In 1998 they reached the final
of the Senior Cup for the first time in 110 years losing 2-1 to Hasting Town.
2013-14 season saw them finish the highest ever on the football ladder after a
6th place finish in the league, narrowly missing the play-offs by 1 point,
this was to be bettered the following season in 2014-15 when they won the Isthmian Division 1 South title
by 11 points
Nicknamed "The Hillians or Hill" a versions of their name
Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Saltdean United, 2001-2, Sussex County League Division 1
Most Appearances - Paul Williams 499
Record Scorer - Ashley Carr 179 |
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Burnham FC |
The Gore
Wymers Wood Road
Burnham
Slough
SL1 8JG
Telephone - 01628 668 654
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1878
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Quartered Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Hellenic Football League - Premier Division
Hellenic Football League - Division 1 East Winners - 2018-19
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners 2012-13
The team first joined a senior league in 1971 when they entered the Hellenic
Football League Division 1 A, finishing as runners-up in their first season,
followed by a runners-up position in Division 1 which saw them promoted to the
Premier Division. In 1975-76 they were Premier Division champions.
In 1984 Burnham switched leagues to the London Spartan League, where they were
champions at the first attempt. The following year the club merged with
Hillingdon Borough FC to form Burnham & Hillingdon FC, taking over Hillingdon's
place in the Southern Football League. In 1987 the club reverted back to Burnham
FC.
They had one of their best seasons in recent years when they finished 3rd in the
Southern League - Division 1 South & West in 2006-07, they entered the promotion
play-offs but lost at home in the semi-final 2-1 to eventual play-off winners
Swindon Supermarine FC.
In 2015-16 season they were relegated for a second year running, after having to
use 112 players throughout the season.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours |
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Burscough FC |
Victoria Park
Mart Lane
Burscough
Lancashire
L40 0SD
Telephone - 01704 893 237
Capacity - 3,054 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Linnets
Club Colours - All Green
Current League - North West Counties League - Premier Division
FA Trophy Winners - 2003
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2006-07
The first Burscough AFC was formed in 1880 folding in 1900, In 1905 Burscough
Rangers FC were founded and moved to the present Mart Lane ground in 1908. They
established many of the traditions carried on by the current club, playing in
green and known as the Linnets. They began to run into financial difficulties,
finally folding in 1935.
Following WWII the present Burscough club was founded in 1946, starting life in
the Liverpool County Combination. In 1953-54 they joined the Lancashire
Combination where they played until 1970, joining the Cheshire County League for
10 years, before joining the North West Counties League.
In 1997-98, after finishing runners-up in the North West Counties League, the
club were promoted to Division 1 of the Northern Premier League.
In 2005-06 the club reached the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in
their history. In reaching that milestone they defeated League 1 side Gillingham
FC 3-2 at Victoria Park, before losing 4-1 at Burton Albion FC.
Nicknamed "The Linnets" Name of a bird sometimes known as the 'green linnet';
used for teams that play in green |
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Bury Town FC |
Ram Meadow
Cotton Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1XT
Telephone - 01284 754 721
Capacity - 3,500 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1872
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue - White trimmed Shirts
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League - League Cup Winners - 2012
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands Winners - 2009-10
Initially named Bury St Edmunds FC, The club took up residence at Kings Road,
also know as the Cemetery Road ground, in 1888. Kings Road was the first
football ground in East Anglia to operate floodlights and on Monday 12th January
1953, they played their first ever floodlit game against Cambridge City FC. A
total of 14 bulbs of 1500 watts illuminated the Suffolk skyline for the first
time and history was created.
The clubs name was changed by a vote to Bury Town FC in September 1885, however
10 years later the members chose to adopt the full name of the Town back as the
name, before changing to Bury United in 1908. In 1923 the clubs members decided
that the name United was no longer appropriate as there were a number of sides
in Bury St Edmunds, and decided to revert to Bury Town, which has remained to
this day.
They moved into their current Ram Meadow ground in 1978 and won the Suffolk
Premier Cup. The Blues spent a total of 11 seasons in the Eastern Counties
League and their greatest moment came in their final season when the reached the
4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup and were drawn away at Football Conference
leaders Enfield FC. The sides drew 0-0 at Southbury Road and returned to Ram
Meadow for the replay, the visitors won 1-0 to reach the First Round Proper.
The 1987-88 season saw Bury Town promoted to the Southern Football League, they
were relegated back to the ECL in 1996, where they would spend another 10 years.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home colours
Most Appearances - Dick Rayner 610
Record Scorer - Doug Tooley 251 |
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Buxton FC
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The Silverlands Stadium
Silverlands
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6QH
Telephone - 0129 823 197
Capacity - 5,200 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1877
Nickname(s) - The Bucks
Club Colours - All Blue - Yellow Trim
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 2006-07
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 1982, 2007
The club play their home matches at Silverlands, which is 1000 feet above sea
level, the highest football ground in England, they have played in the Northern
Premier League since 1973, getting promotion to Division 1 in 2005-06, and to
the Premier league a year later in 2006-07.
They reached the Third round of the FA Cup in 1951-52, but only since then have
got to the first round on a couple of occasions.
Previous well known players to move on from Buxton have been Ian Greaves, who
played for Manchester United and Tony Parkes who played for and later managed
Blackburn Rovers FC.
Nicknamed "The Bucks" feature on the club badge, Bucks version from
the name Buxton
Most Appearances - David Bainbridge 591, 1982 - 2007
Record Scorer - Mark Reed 251, 2002 - 2015 |
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Cadbury Heath FC |
Springfield
Cadbury Heath Road
Cadbury Heath
South Gloucestershire
BS30 8BX
Telephone - 07971 399 268
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Heathens
Club Colours - All Red - White Sleeves
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
The club joined the Gloucestershire County League in 1968 as founder members.
Between 1970 & 1974 the club won the league on four successive occasions. After
finishing runners-up in 1974-75, the club joined the Midland Combination League
- Division 1, and reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase. They rejoined the
Gloucestershire County League in 1980-81.
After finishing runners-up in 1999-2000, they joined the Western League -
Division 1, where they remained until the end of the 2011-12 season when they
were promoted to the Western League - Premier Division as Champions. The same
season the club entered the FA Cup for the first time and reached the Second
Qualifying Round.
Nicknamed "The Heathens" variation of their name |
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Camberley Town FC |
Krooner Park
Wilton Road
Camberley
Surrey
GU15 2QW
Telephone - 0127 665 392
Capacity - 1,976 (196 Seated)
Formed - 1895
Nickname(s) - The Krooners
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
The club was established after a discussion at St Michael's church, and was
originally named St Michael's FC, although they became known as St Michael's
Camberley FC.
In January 1901 a public meeting was held, at which it was decided to establish
a new club that would merge both St Michael's and Camberley Magpies. The name
Camberley & Yorktown FC was adopted and the club took St Michael's place in the
East & West Surrey League. They would become founder members of the Surrey
Senior League.
After WWII the club was renamed Camberley FC. The club's current name was
adopted in 1967. In 1973 they joined the Spartan League, but left to join
Division 2 of the Athenian League in 1975. In 1977 they switched to Division 2
of the Isthmian League, and were promoted to Division 1 after finishing as
runners-up in 1978-79. They rejoined the Athenian League, which now had a single
division.
In 1983 Rick Wakeman became the club's chairman while he was living in Camberley.
He remained in this post until 1986 when he was elected Vice-President.
In 1984 the Athenian League disbanded; Camberley rejoined the Isthmian League
and were placed in Division 2 South, and Camberley remained members until the
end of the 2005-06 season, when they dropped into the Premier Division of the
Combined Counties League. They were runners-up in the division in 2013-14 &
2014-15.
Nicknamed "The Krooners" taken from their ground name |
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Cambridge City FC |
Pro-Edge Westwood Road sharing St Ives Ground
Westwood Road
St Ives
Cambridge
PE27 6DT
Telephone - 07720 678 585
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Lilywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & White Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1985-86
Southern Football League - Southern League Cup Winners - 2010
Southern Football League - Southern League Winners - 1962-63
The club was founded as Cambridge Town FC, as Cambridge had not been granted
city status at that point, The club competed in the Southern Amateur League,
developing a fierce rivalry with Ipswich Town FC. In 1936 the club were invited
to apply for Football League status, in an attempt to expand the professional
game in East Anglia, Norwich City FC were the only football league club in the
region at that time. City declined in order that the club should uphold its
amateur status, though Ipswich Town FC took up the offer and were elected in
1938. In the late 1950's and 1960's they were getting the the highest
attendances in non league football, regularly attracting average gates in excess
of 3,500 higher than rivals Cambridge United FC, and occasionally having gates
of over 10,000.
After several years in the 1990's avoiding relegation, the club joined the
Football Conference's newly formed South Division in 2004-05, Following United's
relegation from the League in 2005, the two Cambridge clubs were only one
division apart. However, they were encountering financial problems and the
club's City Ground was sold to an Isle of Man company called Ross River, which
was linked to Brian York, a man who had briefly been a director of the club. The
then board announced that it was to scrap the first team and make the reserves
into a feeder team for Cambridge United. This prompted the formation of a
supporters trust, who took over the running of the club. The club took Ross
River to court, where it was ruled that the club were victims of fraudulent
misrepresentation and bribery, the former chief executive Arthur Eastham having
taken a £10,000 payment from Brian York. though the original deal was not
overturned.
In May 2008 they were demoted from the then Conference South, after their ground
failed an FA inspection, to the Southern Football Leagues - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" from the colour of the home strip |
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Canterbury City FC |
Homelands
Ashford Road
Kingsnorth
Ashford
Kent
TN26 1NJ
Telephone - 01227 375 000
Capacity - 3,200 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - All Claret
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
They were founded in 1947 and spent a long association with the Kent and
Southern Football Leagues. However, evidence suggests a team of the same name
existed in the mid-19th century, though the modern team did not claim lineage.
Originally Canterbury played in the Kent League from 1947 to 1959.
The 1960's saw some good FA Cup runs for Canterbury as they twice made it
through to the 1st round proper. In 1964-65 they hosted Torquay United FC at
home losing 6-0 in front of a record 3,001 attendance and in 1968-69 they gave
Swindon Town FC a tough battle before eventually going down 1-0. Canterbury City
also achieved their highest position in English football by finishing seventh in
the 1965-66 Southern League - Division 1 campaign.
In 1994 Canterbury were struggling on and off the pitch and after another tough
season they dropped down to the Kent League for the 1994-95 season. But then the
club again fell on hard times and after finishing bottom of the ladder for two
consecutive seasons they withdrew in the summer of 2001 and folded.
The new club was formed in 2007, and was elected into the Kent County League -
Division 2 East.
In their first season they claimed the Division 2 East title, thus securing
promotion, and also won the Kent County Junior Cup. In 2008-09 the club secured
back to back promotions by claiming the Division 1 East title. In their first
season 2009-10 in the Kent County League - Premier Division they achieved a
5th-place finish. The 2010-11 season saw Canterbury finish as runners-up and
become the last club to be elected directly from the Kent County League to the
Kent League. |
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Canvey Island FC
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Park Lane Stadium
1 Park Lane
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 7PX
Telephone - 01268 682 991
Capacity - 4,500
Formed - 1926
Nickname(s) - The Gulls, Yellow Army, The Islanders
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Sleeves, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
FA Trophy Winners - 2002
Isthmian Premier Division Winners - 2003-4
Isthmian Division 1 Winners - 1998-99
Isthmian Division 2 Winners - 1995-96, 1997-98
The club has enjoyed a brighter future since Jeff King a former player took over
in 1992, they won the Essex Senior League in 1993, and were semi-finalists in
the FA Vase, Two promotions followed in quick succession. 1995-96 saw them reach
the first round proper in the FA Cup, losing 4-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion FC after a
2-2 draw at home,
The new millennium was their best year for some time, reaching the 2nd round of
the FA Cup and also winning the FA Trophy which included beating 3 Conference
sides, 2001-2 saw them go one better and reach the 3rd round proper, knocking
out Wigan Athletic FC 1-0 at the JJB Stadium, beating Northampton Town FC 1-0 at home and
finally losing out 4-1 at Burnley FC.
Nicknamed "The Gulls" seaside links & feature on the club badge
Nicknamed "The Islanders" a version of their name |
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Carlton Town FC |
Bill Stokeld Stadium
Stoke Lane
Nottingham
NG4 2QS
Telephone - 0115 940 2531
Capacity - 1,000 (164 Seated)
Formed - 1904
Nickname(s) - The Millers
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
They were established as Sneinton FC after the district of Sneinton in which
they were based. The club played in local leagues throughout most of the 20th
century. They won the Notts Alliance Division 2 championship in 1984-85, and the
Division 1 championship in 1992-93, gaining promotion to the Senior Division.
After finishing third in the Senior Division in 1994-95 the club were accepted
into the Central Midlands League - Premier Division. The club was promoted to
the Supreme Division in 1997-98 after finishing third. In 2002 they changed
their name to Carlton Town FC, winning the Supreme Division the following
summer, achieving promotion to the Northern Counties East Football League
Division 1. They were champions of Division 1 in the 2005-06 season and were
promoted to the Premier Division. After finishing third, they were promoted to
the Northern Premier League Division 1. For the 2011-12 season.
Nicknamed "The Millers" no known origins |
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Carshalton Athletic FC |
War Memorial Sports Ground
Colston Avenue
Carshalton
Sutton
SM5 2PW
Telephone - 0208 642 2551
Capacity - 5,000 (240 Seated)
Formed - 1905 (as Mill Lane Mission FC)
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 2002-03
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2017-18
Carshalton Athletic FC traces its roots to 2 separate teams playing in
Carshalton in the early 20th century. Whilst the club's history is dated to the
formation of Mill Lane Mission FC in 1905, it also recognises Carshalton St
Andrews FC in its history formed in 1897. Mill Lane Mission played in light blue
& chocolate and St Andrews in red & white stripes. The name changed to
Carshalton Athletic FC in 1907.
1956 saw election to the Athenian League, where they would play for the next 17
seasons.
In 1973 Carshalton Athletic finally achieved a promotion of a kind, when they
were elected as founder members of the newly created Isthmian League - Division
2.
Former player Gary Bowyer twice led a successful fight against relegation. In
2000, with the club in severe financial difficulties, the ownership changed
hands twice, Bowyer was dismissed, the clubhouse was destroyed in an arson
attack, and the ground's landlords, Sutton Council, threatened the club with
eviction for breaching their lease. At the end of that season, Carshalton were
relegated to Division 1 South. Two years later, Graham Roberts led them to the
Division 2 South title, to gain promotion to the Premier Division. The following
season, they finished seventh, qualifying for the new Conference South Division.
They survived the first year, but in their centenary year of 2005-06 were
relegated to the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from their home colours
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Southall, April 1963, Athenian Premier League
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Worthing, 3rd rd February 1991, Loctite Cup
Record Scorer - Jimmy Bolton 242 |
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CB Hounslow United |
CB Hounslow United FC (Feltham EX Servicemen Club)
Bedfont Lane
Feltham
Middlesex
TW14 9NW
Telephone - 0208 574 7055
Capacity - 2,100
Formed - 1989
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - All Dark Green - Black Trim
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
The club was formed after Richmond Rangers FC disbanded, and were named after
Cater Bank (CB), a company owned by the father of the club chairman and also the
club's sponsors. They initially played in the Hounslow & District League, before
joining the Senior Division of the Middlesex County League in 1997. After
finishing fourth in 1998-99, the club were promoted to the Premier Division.
They were runners-up in 2004-05 and again in 2005-06, after which they
successfully applied for promotion to Division 1 of the Combined Counties
League.
In 2015-16 the club won Division 1, earning promotion to the Premier Division. |
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Chalfont St. Peter AFC |
Mill Meadow
Gravel Hill
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9QX
Telephone - 01753 885 797
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1926
Nickname(s) - The Saints
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks, Green Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian Division 2 Winners - 1987-88
Chalfont St Peter FC were formed and played at Gold Hill Common. After the
Second world war they joined the Great Western Combination league for the
1949-50 season. They moved to the Parthenon League in 1958-59.
They joined the London League in 1960, but only stayed for 2 seasons. The
club joined the Spartan League in 1963 and played in the league for 12 years, In
1976 they joined the Athenian League Division 2. The following season then saw
the club make their debut in the FA Cup, losing to Barking FC in the first
Qualifying Round.
The club finished runners-up in the Athenian League in 1983-84 and gained
promotion to the Isthmian League Division 2 North. After two seasons the club
was transferred to Division 2 South, which the club won in 1987-88, gaining
promotion to Division 1, After six seasons in Division 1, Chalfont were
relegated to Division 2, and a further six season later, they were relegated to
Division 3, which was renamed Division 2 in 2002. The club left the Isthmian
League in 2006 to join the Spartan South Midlands League when the FA
restructured the leagues. After finishing runners-up in 2007-08 and 2009-10, and
champions in 2010-11, they were promoted to the Southern Football League -
Division 1 Central.
Nicknamed "The Saints" taken from their name
Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Lewes, 7th November 2000, Isthmian League Division 3
Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Kentish Town, 23rd December 2008, Spartan South Midlands
League Premier Division |
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Chasetown FC |
The Scholars Ground
Church Street
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 3QL
Telephone - 01543 682 222
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1954
Nickname(s) - The Scholars, The Chase
Club Colours - Navy Blue Shirts - White Band, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
The club was formed as Chase Terrace Old Scholars Youth Club.
For the 1961-62 season the club stepped up to the Staffordshire County League
before moving to the West Midlands League - Division 1 and adopting the new name
of Chasetown FC in 1972.
In 2007-08, Chasetown beat Team Bath FC 2-0 to reach the second round proper of
the FA Cup for the first time in their history. This set up an away tie against
Staffordshire rivals Port Vale FC, they drew 1-1 before winning the replay 1-0
to set up a 3rd round tie at home to Championship side Cardiff City FC, making
Chasetown the lowest ranked club ever to make the 3rd round of the competition.
they lost the match 3-1.
In 2010, Chasetown won the Northern Premier League - Division 1 South play-offs,
beating Sheffield FC 3-2 in the semi-final & Glapwell FC 1-0 in the final to
gain promotion to level 7 of the English football league system for the first
time in their history.
Nicknamed "The Chase" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Scholars" from having been formed byaffiliates of nearby Chase
Terrace High School in the Chase Terrace area of Burntwood.
Record Scorer - Tony Dixon 197, 1987 - 1998 |
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Chatham Town FC |
The Sports Ground
Maidstone Road
Chatham
Kent
ME4 6LR
Telephone - 01634 812 194
Capacity - 5,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Chats
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sash, Red Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
The club was formed in 1882 as Chatham United FC, when Rochester Invicta FC
merged with the Royal Engineers Band FC.
They spent most of their years in the Kent Leagues until 2000, when they entered
the Southern Football League.
The league was restructured for the 2004-05 season and saw Chatham being placed
in the Southern Football League - Eastern Division.
Between seasons 2006-07 and 2007-08 the club played in Isthmian League -
Division 1 South. The club played in Isthmian League -Division 1 North in the
season 2008-09, but transferred back the following season to Division 1 South.
For the next few years they swapped between the North & South Divisions.
They reached the quarter-final of the FA Cup in 1888-89, but have not progressed
to the proper rounds since.
Nicknamed "The Chats" version of their name |
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Chelmsford City FC |
Melbourne Stadium
Salerno Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2EH
Telephone - 01245 290 959
Capacity - 3,019 (1,265 Seated)
Formed - 1878
Nickname(s) - The Clarets
Club Colours - Claret Shirts & Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2007-08
Southern Football League - Eastern Section Winners - 1939-40
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1945-46, 1967-68, 1971-72
Southern Football League - Division 1 South Winners 1988-89
Southern Football League - League Cup winners 1946, 1960, 1991
Chelmsford FC was established in 1878 by members of the Chelmsford Lawn Tennis
and Croquet club in order to give them something to do in the winter.
In 1912, it was amongst the founder members of the Athenian League, although it
also continued to play in the South Essex League for another season. In 1922,
the club failed to be re-elected and dropped into the Middlesex County League.
In 1938, it was decided to form a professional club in order to join the
Southern League. Having seen how Colchester Town FC had fared so badly after the
formation of the professional Colchester United FC, it was decided to close down
the existing club and to reform as Chelmsford City, despite the fact that
Chelmsford itself would not be granted city status until 2012.
Chelmsford City was established in 1938 and took over Chelmsford's New Writtle
Street ground, they joined the Southern League.
After the formation of the Alliance Premier League in 1979, they regained their
top division status. after some ups and downs, they did not return to the
Premier Division until 2001.
In 2004, the club transferred to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League and
were champions in 2007-08, earning promotion to the Conference South.
Nicknamed "The Clarets" from their home colours |
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Chertsey Town FC
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Alwyns Lane Football Ground
Alwyns Lane
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9DW
Telephone - 01932 561 774
Capacity - 2,500 - 3,000
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Curfews
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Combined Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
FA Vase Winners - 2019
The club started playing it's football in the West Surrey League and then
established itself in the Surrey Senior League, winning the league in 1959-60,
and twice more shortly after that, however no promotions or change of league
happened due to the static nature of amateur football at that time.
Turning professional in 1963, they entered the Metropolitan League, they joined
the Spartan League in 1967, the 1980`s saw the club have more success in the
Isthmian Leagues, reaching the quarter finals of the FA Vase twice in 1987-88
and 1991-92, Many more promotions and relegations followed, until they achieved
promotion in 2010-11 season to the Southern League Division 1 Central, the
highest level they have ever played at, However after struggling at that level
for a season they were relegated the following year to the Combined Counties
Premier Division where they play today (2015-16 season).
Nicknamed "The Curfews" origin is from a famous bell that hangs in nearby St.
Peters Church. The bell used to ring out the evening curfew,
Record Scorer - John Pomroy 301 |
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Chesham United FC |
The Meadow
Amy Lane
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1NE
Telephone - 01494 783 964
Capacity - 5,000
Formed - 1917
Nickname(s) - The Generals
Club Colours - All Claret - Light Blue Trim on Shirts
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1990-91, 1996-97
Isthmian League - Division 2 North Winners - 1986-87
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 1992-93
The story of Chesham United has many highs and lows. The club was formed
following the merger of Chesham Town FC and Chesham Generals FC who took their
name from the General Baptist Church in Chesham Broadway.
Relative success in the following years with the FA Amateur Cup run of 1967-68
when, against all the odds, Chesham United went all the way from the Preliminary
Round to the final of the FA Amateur Cup, losing 1-0 to Leytonstone FC in front
of a 54,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. At a time when the population of Chesham
was just 18,000, the club sold 22,000 tickets for the game.
The club went into turmoil on May 3rd 1983 when the main stand burned down. A
new stand was officially opened with the visit of a Graham Taylor Watford side
containing former United manager Luther Blissett in 1984. Season 1987-88 marked
the centenary year of non league football in the town of Chesham, an achievement
commemorated with a match against a full strength Arsenal side on 18th August
1987.
Since those days the club has seen many well known faces as managers, including
ex-England Internationals Graham Roberts, Mark Lawrenson and Luther Blissett,
and many players, including Bruce Grobelaar between the sticks.
The 2010-11 season marked the start of a new era for Chesham United. For some
time the club's Supporters Trust has been the largest shareholder and in June
2010 the other two majority shareholders, including the club Chairman,
relinquished control of the club and handed over their voting rights to the fans
representatives ahead of the Trust securing sufficient funds to purchase shares
for outright ownership.
Nicknamed "The Generals" because they were once the football team of the General
Baptist Church, (Chesham Generals FC). |
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Cheshunt FC |
The Stadium
Theobalds Lane
Cheshunt
Hertfordshire
EN8 8RU
Telephone - 01992 625 793
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1880 - Reformed 1946
Nickname(s) - The Ambers
Club Colours - Amber & Black Striped Shirts,Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners 2002-03
Cheshunt FC was formed in 1880. They played at Cheshunt Cricket Club's
Recreation Ground on Albury Ride and played in a black and white striped kit, in
1926-27 Cheshunt's form collapsed and they finished bottom of the Athenian
league for the next four seasons. Heavily in debt, they disbanded in 1931 after
their landlord, raised the rent on their ground.
The modern club was established in July 1946 at a public meeting in the Co-op
Hall in Waltham Cross. A group of local businessmen decided to form a new club
for the town.
After several failed attempts, Cheshunt joined Division 2 of the Isthmian League
in 1977. In 1981-82 they finished second, and were promoted to Division 1. At
the start of the 1986-87 season a mass walkout of Committee, management and
players, due to budget cuts and demands to see a first team made up of former
youth team players, led to them finishing bottom of Division 2 and being
relegated into the Spartan League.
In 1992-93 they won the Spartan League Cup and finished third in the league,
earning promotion back to Division 3 of the Isthmian League. They finished
second in their first season and were promoted to Division 2, but were relegated
at the end of the 1997-98 season, they made an immediate return to Division 2
after finishing third. In 2002-03 they won the division, and were promoted to
Division 1. A third-place finish the following year saw them promoted to the
Premier Division. At the end of the season the club finished in the relegation
zone, but avoided being demoted after Hornchurch FC went bust, the club were
transferred to the Southern Football League Premier Division.
In 2007-08 they were relegated, and were placed in Division 1 North of the
Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Ambers" from their home strip
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Royal Ordnance Factory FC, 1946, London League - Division
1
Most Appearances - John Poole 512
Record Scorer - Eddie Sedgwick 148 |
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Chester FC |
Deva Stadium
Bumpers Lane
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 4LT
Telephone - 01244 371 376
Capacity - 5,328 (3,929 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Seals, The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
Football Conference Winners - 2003-04
Chester City FC were formed when Chester Rovers FC and Old King's Scholars FC decided
to amalgamate. Originally the team was just known as Chester FC, but changed
its name to Chester City FC in 1983. The team played only friendlies in its
early years, joining the Combination League in 1890. Problems with their home
ground caused a temporary halt to operations in 1899-1900, but in 1901 the club
relocated to Whipcord Lane. This was the start of a successful period for the
club, culminating in the Combination League Championship in 1909, following five
consecutive years as runners-up. Chester joined the Football League in 1931 and
enjoyed moderate success, finishing in the top ten of Division Three (North)
throughout the thirties. The club were officially wound up in 2010,supporters
immediately began forming a new club Chester FC was officially established in
May 2010. And in 2013-14 they were relegated from the Conference Premier
Division on the last day, only to be re-instated before the next season when
Hereford United FC were expelled for not paying taxes due to the Inland Revenue.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colours of their home strip
Nicknamed "The Seals" their old ground was named, Sealand Rd
Biggest Loss - 5-0 vs Barnet, 9th August 2014, Conference Premier
Biggest Win - 12-0 vs York City, 1st February 1936, Division 3 North
Most Appearances - Billy Stewart 317, 1986 - 1996
Record Scorer - Stuart Rimmer 135, 1985 - 1998 |
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Chester-le-Street Town FC |
Moor Park
Chester le Street
County Durham
DH2 3RW
Telephone - 0191 388 4257
Capacity - 700 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1972
Nickname(s) - The Cestrians
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club was founded in 1972 when a group of enthusiasts got together in a local
public house and formed a football club which was called Chester-le-Street
Garden Farm FC after the pub in which the idea started. The club entered the
Newcastle City Amateur League that same year and played on a pitch in Low Fell,
Gateshead, because no grounds were available in Chester-le-Street. However,
after one season they were allotted a pitch at the Riverside, Chester-le-Street,
which was to be their home until 1977. In 1975 the Cestrians joined the
Washington League, winning the championship, the Durham Minor Cup and the
Washington A.M. Cup. The now flourishing club moved to the Sacriston CW ground,
and were admitted to the Wearside League in 1977, and changed their name to
Chester-le-Street Town FC the following year. Over the next few years they won
the Wearside League title and the Monkwearmouth Cup on two occasions. In 1980
the club moved to its present home at Chester Moor Park.
The club was admitted into the Northern League in 1983, winning the Second
Division title at the first attempt to gain promotion to the First Division. In
1984-85 the club reached the fifth round of the FA Vase before losing in a
second replay to Fleetwood Town FC.
Many promotions and relegations followed, and they were promoted back to the
Northern League - Division 1 in 2015-16.
Nicknamed "The Cestrians" a resident or native of any of the places called
Chester or Chester-le-Street
Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Consett, 6th November 96, Northern League
Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Washington, 28th February 98. Northern League
Most Appearances - Colin Wake 575
Record Scorer - Robert Draper 350 |
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Chichester City FC |
Oaklands Park
Oaklands Way
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 6AR
Telephone - 01243 533 368
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1873
Nickname(s) - Lillywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts - One Green Sleeve, Green Shorts & Socks - White
Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Southern Combination - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
The old Chichester City team were Sussex Senior Cup winners in 1927 and reached
the first round proper of the FA Cup in 1960-61, but lost 11-0 away to Bristol
City FC.
Chichester City United FC were established in 2000, following a merger between
the old Chichester City FC and Portfield United FC. The merger had been
discussed for many years but it was only at the start of the new millennium that
it was undertaken. The City had always struggled to support two senior clubs so
the merger was seen as the only option for Chichester to become a force in
non-league footballing.
The new club finished seventh in Division 1 of the Sussex County League.
The club's name reverted to Chichester City in 2009.
Nicknamed "Lillywhites" from previous home colours |
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Chippenham Town FC |
Hardenhuish Park
Bristol Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6LR
Telephone - 01249 650 400
Capacity - 2,815 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1873
Nickname(s) - The Bluebirds
Club Colours - All Royal Blue
Current League - National League South
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
After playing at four different locations during the early days, Chippenham made
Hardenhuish Park their home in September 1919. During the 1920's they won the
Championship and the Wiltshire Senior Cup on three occasions and in the season
of 1928-29, they won all four Wiltshire Trophies.
After the war years under the leadership of local businessman George Flower, the
Club turned professional at the start of the 1948-49 season and changed the
colour of their strip from black and white to blue and white that is still
proudly worn today. This was to be the start of a very successful period for the
Bluebirds who then went on to win the Western League title for the only time in
its history in 1951-52.
The clubhouse was built in 1979 and promotion to the Premier Division of the
Western League was won in 1981.
The 1999-2000 season saw a superb increase in support at Hardenhuish Park with
the highest attendance figures in the country achieved for the fifth, sixth and
semi-final rounds of the F.A. Vase. This culminated in a crowd of 20,083 the
second highest in the history of the competition attending the final at Wembley
against Deal Town FC which unfortunately the Bluebirds lost by one goal to nil.
For the coming years they would have solid seasons regularly finishing in the
top 10.
Nicknamed "The Bluebirds" from the all blue home strip |
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Chipping Sodbury Town FC |
The Ridings
Wickwar Road
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6BQ
Telephone - 07787 522 100
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Sods
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
Originally playing in Red & White, the club began playing in the Western League
at a semi-pro level until they disbanded in 1954.
A few years later a police officer started a local junior side, this team
entered the Dursley & Wotton league in 1958. As the team grew up they entered
the Bristol & District league-Division 3.
The early 90's saw the new clubhouse and changing rooms built by the committee,
with players contributing their trades. The first team climbed the league's to
eventually get elected to the Bristol Combination - Division 1 in 1991.
Season 2007-08 was the most successful in the 123 year history of the Club with
the first winning the Premier Combination and gaining entry into the Surridge
Gloucestershire County League for the first time.
After finishing 3rd in the Gloucestershire County League - Premier Division in
2015, the club was promoted to the Western League
Nicknamed "The Sods" short version of their name |
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Chipstead FC |
High Road
Chipstead
Couldson
Surrey
CR5 3SF
Telephone - 01737 553 250
Capacity - 2,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1906
Nickname(s) - The Chips
Club Colours - Green & White Hoop shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Chipstead Football Club was formed in 1906, when the Netherne hospital was being
built and the building workers and the lads in Chipstead challenged each other
to a match.
Up to the 1962-63 season they played junior football, but having finished
runners up in the County Junior Cup the previous year they then moved into the
Surrey Intermediate League.
The club played at this standard until 1982 when they became founder members of
the Surrey Premier League. The next 4 years saw the club have great success
finishing runners-up three times and also winning the League Cup on three
occasions.
2006-07 was the clubs Centenary Season. On the opening day of the season the
team won their first game and went top, come February and still top the decision
was made to do the necessary work to achieve the ground grading. The next six
weeks saw the ground transformed. The team remained top and promotion to the
Rymans league (Isthmian League) was achieved for the first time in 100 years.
Nicknamed "The Chips" version of their name |
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Cinderford Town AFC |
The Causeway
Edge Hills Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2QH
Telephone - 07896 887 162
Capacity - 3,500 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1922
Nickname(s) - The Town, The Foresters
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2015-16
Cinderford Town played in the Gloucester Northern Senior League until 1939. In
that year they joined the newly formed Bristol Charity League but this league
folded two weeks later at the outbreak of World War II. In 1957 they won the
title but the two seasons they spent in the top flight put severe financial
pressure on the club, who were forced to withdraw and return to the Gloucester
Northern Senior League
After playing in the Warwickshire Combination in 1964, they won a league and cup
double, which saw them step up to the West Midlands (Regional) League.
The club returned to play in the newly formed Gloucestershire County League for
the 1969-70 season and stayed for 5 years, finishing as runners-up on three
occasions, but again sought a higher standard of football and were accepted into
the Midland Football Combination. They played in this League for the next 10
seasons, achieving a best finish of 4th, before being forced to withdraw and
return to the Gloucestershire County League after more financial problems.
In the 1990-91 season the club played in the Hellenic League, initially in
Division 1, where they won the league championship at the first attempt. Four
years later the club claimed the Premier Division title and stepped up to the
Southern Football League, where they remain to this day.
In the 2015-16 season they were champions of the Southern League Division 1
South & West, but refused promotion.
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Foresters" from being a small town on the eastern fringe of the
Forest of Dean |
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Cirencester Town FC |
Corinium Stadium
Kingshill Lane
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1HS
Telephone - 01285 654 543
Capacity - 4,500
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Centurions
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern Football League - South & West Division Winners - 2013-14
Cirencester Town FC became founding members of the Gloucestershire County League
in 1968-69, but they joined the Hellenic League Premier Division the following
season. Relegated to Division 1 in 1978, and remained in the division until
finishing runners up in 1990-91, gaining promotion to the Premier Division. The
following season they finished runners up, and then in 1995-96 were crowned
champions. This saw the team promoted to the Southern Football League - Southern
Division, For the 1999-2000 season they were transferred to the Western
Division. Cirencester Town were promoted to the Premier Division after a 3rd
placed finish in 2003-04. They were relegated to the South & West Division in
2008, but returned to the Premier Division in 2009-10 after winning the
play-offs. The club was relegated again in 2012. But after winning the Southern
League South & West division in the 2013-14 season, they returned to the Premier
Division for the 2014-15 season.
Nicknamed "The Centurions" feature on the club badge |
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Cleethorpes Town FC |
Bradley Community Stadium
Bradley Road
Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire
DN37 0AG
Telephone - 07766 931921
Capacity - 1,000 (180 Seated)
Formed - 1998
Nickname(s) - The Owls
Club Colours - Black & Blue Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Blue Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Northern Counties East League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
The club was established by Tommy Watson in 1998 as the Lincolnshire Soccer
School, with Watson playing for and managing the club. As LSS Lucarly's FC, they
joined the Lincolnshire League in 2003, where they played for two years. In 2005
the club transferred to the Premier Division of the Central Midlands League,
after one season they left to join Division 1 of the Humber Premier League.
After finishing third in their first season, they were promoted to the Premier
Division. In 2008 the club adopted their current name.
Cleethorpes pulled out of the Humber Premier League during the 2009-10 season,
and rejoined the Lincolnshire League for the 2010-11 season. After winning the
league and Challenge Cup in 2012, they were promoted to Division 1 of the
Northern Counties East League. In 2013-14 they won Division 1, earning promotion
to the Premier Division. In 2015-16 they won the League Cup, beating Tadcaster
Albion FC 3-2 in the final. The following season saw the club win the Premier
Division, earning promotion to Division 1 South of the Northern Premier League.
They also reached the final of the FA Vase at Wembley, where they lost 4-0 to
South Shields FC.
Nicknamed "The Owls" depicted on the club crest |
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Clevedon Town FC |
The Hand Stadium
Davis Lane
Clevedon
Somerset
BS21 6TG
Telephone - 01275 871 600
Capacity - 3,900 (1,900 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Seasiders
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
Southern Football League - Division1 West Winners - 2005-06
Southern Football League - Midland Division Winners - 1998-99
Southern Football League - Cup Winners - 2011-12
The club were founder members of the Western League in 1892 although their stay
only lasted three seasons. After dropping back into local football they
re-joined the Western League in the 1910-11 season. They initially played at
Dial Hill, but they moved to a new site at Old Street, later renamed Teignmouth
Road in 1895, where they were to remain until 1992.
After WW1, Clevedon played in the Bristol & District League and the Bristol &
Suburban League before a switch to the Somerset Senior League in the early
1930's, where they remained until WW2. After the War the club again returned to
the Western League and also made their debut in the FA Cup for the 1945-46
season.
The club once again played in the Bristol & District League, before finally
rejoining the Western League in 1973-74 after a merger with another local club
Ashtonians United FC. The club's name was later changed to Clevedon Town to
reflect their new status. Clevedon joined the professional ranks in 1974 when
Ray Mabbutt, father of future Spurs star Gary Mabbutt became their first paid
player.
In 1992-93, the club gained promotion to the Southern Football League for the
first time. Promotion to the Premier Division followed in 1998 and, although
they were relegated again in 2000-01, the 2005-06 season saw them win Division 1
West to return to the top flight. In 2006 they reached the first round proper of
the FA Cup but went down 4-1 to Football League club Chester City FC.
However, due to problems with the floodlights at The Hand Stadium, Clevedon Town
were demoted back to the Western League for the start of the 2015-16 season,
Nicknamed "The Seasiders" coastal links
Biggest Win - 18-0 vs Dawlish Town, 24th April 1993 |
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Clitheroe FC |
Shawbridge
Pendle Road
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 1LZ
Telephone - 01200 444 487
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1877
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
The club was formed as Clitheroe Central FC, after joining the Lancashire
Combination in 1903, they removed Central from their name.
Except for breaks during the first and second World Wars 1914-18 & 1939-45 they
played in the Lancashire Combination until the end of the 1981-82 season.
For the 1982-83 season The Lancashire Combination merged with the Cheshire
County League to become the North West Counties League. they became one of the
founder members, however the state of the ground meant they started in the
Division 3, then followed one of the most successful periods in the club's
history when they won the Third, Second and First Divisions in consecutive
seasons.
They won the 2003-04 NWCFL championship on the final day of the season with a
3-2 victory at Nantwich Town FC, for a place in the Northern Premier League -
Division 1.
Nicknamed "The Blues" after their home colours |
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Coalville Town FC |
Owen Street Sports Ground
Owen Street
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3DA
Telephone - 01530 833 365
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1926
Nickname(s) - The Ravens
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks - Black
Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Coalville Town Football Club were formed as Ravenstone Miners Athletic FC. They
played for many years in the Coalville & District Amateur League, and later the
North Leicestershire League.
In 1991 they were elected to the Leicestershire Senior League Division 1, and
following the local council's refusal to grant permission for floodlights, the
club took the decision to relocate to Coalville. A change of name followed to
Coalville FC with the club becoming the first senior side in the town of
Coalville since the demise of Coalville Town Amateurs in 1954.
In 1996-97 they joined the Leicestershire Senior League - Division 1, and were
promoted to the Premier Division, in 2002-03 they won the league and joined the
Midland Alliance, which they won in 2010-11, for promotion to the Northern
Premier League - Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Ravens" stems from the team's previous name Ravenstone Miners
Athletic FC |
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Colliers Wood United FC |
Wibbandune Sports Ground
A3 Southbound
Robin Hood Way
Wimbledon
SW20 0AA
Telephone - 0208 942 8062
Capacity - 2,000 (102 Seated)
Formed - 1874
Nickname(s) - The Wood
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
The club was established and originally called Vandyke FC. They played in the
local leagues of Wimbledon and Sutton, before joining the Southern Division of
the Surrey Intermediate League. In the 1960's & 70's they were members of the
Surrey Senior League, winning Division 1 in 1969-70. However the lack of
facilities at the local recreation ground they used stopped them being promoted
to any higher standard of football.
In 1991 the club moved to the Wibbandune Sports Ground. The club now at its own
ground then joined the Surrey County Premier League for the start of the 1991-92
campaign. The club then went on to win the Surrey Intermediate Cup at the end of
1991-92 season and this was followed by the Surrey County Premier League cup at
the end of the 1994-95. In 1997 the Club change its name to Vandyke Colliers
United FC. The change of name worked as they went on to win the Surrey County
Premier League in the 1997-98 competition.
In 1999 the club changed its name again to its current version. The change of
name saw the club then finish in runners-up position in the Surrey County
Premier League that year, which was renamed the Surrey County Senior League in
2000, and two of the next three seasons. The 2003-04 season saw the club join
the newly created Division 1 of the Combined Counties Football League, where
they finished as runners-up at the first attempt and earning promotion to the
Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Wood" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Bedfont, 5th March 2008 |
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Colne FC |
Holt House Stadium (XLCR Vehicle Management Stadium)
Harrison Drive
Colne
Lancashire
BB8 9SF
Telephone - 01282 862 545
Capacity - 1,800
Formed - 1996
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - All Red - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
There used to be a club who were also called Colne FC, formerly Trawden Forest
FC who played in the Lancashire Combination League in the early 20th century.
However they are unrelated to the current club. The town also had another club,
Colne Dynamoes FC who folded in 1990.
Colne were formed in January 1996 and were placed in the North West Counties
Football League - Division 2, They remained at that level, mostly finishing
mid-table until winning the Division 2 title in 2003-04, gaining promotion to
Division 1.
In 2016 they won the North West Counties League - Premier Division title for the
first time and were promoted to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North
for the 2016-17 season.
Nicknamed "The Reds" From their home colours |
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Colwyn Bay FC
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Llanelian Road Stadium
Old Colwyn
Colwyn Bay
North Wales
LL29 8UN
Telephone - 01492 514 680
Capacity - 2,500 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - Seagulls
Club Colours - Claret Shirts - Blue Sleeves, Blue Shorts, Claret Socks
Current League - FAW Championship North & Mid
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1991-92
Their best ever FA Cup achievement was in 1995 when they reached the second
round proper and lost 2-0 to Blackpool FC at Bloomfield Road. They had the
first relegation in their history in 2002-03.
2010-11 season saw them finish as runners up in the NPL Premier Division and get
promotion to the Blue Square Conference North via the play-offs, after wins
against North Ferriby United AFC and a 1-0 win in the final against FC United of
Manchester, 2013 saw former Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC's Frank Sinclair take the
managers job, and save the club from relegation with a run of 6 wins at the end
of the season to keep them up, they finished the next season 12th, but were then
relegated the following season.
Nicknamed "Seagulls" seaside link, feature on the club badge |
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Concord Rangers FC |
Thames Road
Canvey Island
Essex
SS8 0HH
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 3,300
Formed - 1967
Nickname(s) - The Beach Boys
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Yellow Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League Cup - Winners 2013
The team played along the seafront in Canvey Island, near to Concord Beach, from
where they got their name.
In 1988 the club joined the Essex Intermediate League - Division 2, where they
stayed for three seasons, winning the title in 1990-91 on goal difference and
gaining promotion to the Essex Senior League. They spent 17 seasons in the
Senior League, winning the title three times in that period (1997-98, 2003-04,
2007-08), with the 2007-08 championship win gaining promotion for the first time
in their history to the Isthmian League.
They reached the play-off final in the 2009-10 season, defeating Enfield Town FC
3-1 at Thames Road, to gain promotion to the Isthmian League - Premier Division.
A resurgent 2012-13 campaign saw them win, the Isthmian League Cup, and reach
the Premier Division play-offs, where they beat Wealdstone FC 2-1 away from home
in the semi-finals, followed by a 2-1 away win at Lowestoft Town FC to earn
promotion to the Conference South for the first time in their history.
Nicknamed "The Beach Boys" from playing in their ground along the sea- front |
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Consett AFC |
Belle View Stadium
Consett
County Durham
DH8 7BF
Telephone - 01207 588 886
Capacity - 4,000 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1899
Nickname(s) - The Steelmen
Club Colours - All Red - White Trimmed Shirt Sleeves
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was founded as Consett Celtic FC. The town was dominated by the
steelworks until 1980.
The works provided the team's first ground the Vicarage Field, known locally
as "the Vic". It was taken back by the Works in 1948, and the renamed side of Consett AFC played at Eden Colliery Welfare during the construction of their new
ground at Belle Vue. The Steelworks had donated an area of waste ground and slag
heaps for this ground and the local community volunteered in clearing and
levelling the field, a feat the people of the town were very proud of when it
opened in 1950.
Consett have reached the first round proper of the FA Cup twice. they were
defeated on both occasions, in 1958-59, 5-0 to Doncaster Rovers FC & 1996-97,
4-0 to Mansfield Town FC.
They joined the Northern League in 1970.
Nicknamed "The Steelmen" from the towns industry, previously "The Ironworkers"
until 1967 |
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Corby Town FC |
Steel Park
Jimmy Kane Way
Rockingham Road
Corby
NN17 2FB
Telephone - 07932 633 343
Capacity - 3,893 (577 Seated)
Formed - 1948
Nickname(s) - The Steelmen
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Southern Football League - Merit Cup Winners - 1964, 1991
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2008-09, 2014-15
It took the club only three years to win their first title, wrapping up the
United Counties League in 1951 before doing the same again only a year later,
with Ernie Middlemiss scoring a club record 135 goals in 136 games, a record
that was to stand for 40 years. 1958 saw the introduction of floodlit football
in Corby and in the same year the club moved from the Midland League to the
Southern League.
The move to the Southern League was to be a good one as the club narrowly missed
out on promotion to the Premier Division in 1964, but promotion was gained the
following year. The club made several unsuccessful applications to join the
Football League, although they did receive one vote in 1966.
The club saw a change of ownership in 2007, and in 2008-09 won the Southern
League title. The Steelmen narrowly missed out on a play-off spot during their
first season in the Conference North. In April 2014 it was announced that a
local consortium businessmen headed by Paul Glass had agreed a deal to purchase
the club and save it from the threat of administration.
Nicknamed "The Steelmen" derives from the old steelworks that were in Corby
(Stewarts & Lloyds)
Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Paget Rangers, 1995-96
Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Gainsborough Trinity, 1956-57
Most Appearances - Derek Walker 601
Record Scorer - David Hofbauer 159 |
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Corinthian Casuals FC |
King Georges Arena
Queen Mary Close
Hook Rise South
Tolworth
KT6 7NA
Telephone - 0208 397 3368
Capacity - 2,700
Formed - 1939
Nickname(s) - Corinth, Casuals, The Chocolate & Pink, The Amateurs
Club Colours - Chocolate & Pink Halved Shirts, Chocolate Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
The Corinthians were founded in 1882 by N.L. "Pa" Jackson, Asst. Hon. Sec. of
the Football Association.
Within four years, calling on the best amateurs from the public schools and
universities, there were 9 Corinthians in the England team. Twice, the
national squad consisted of all Corinthian players. The Corinthians went on to
challenge some of the top professional teams in the land including, in 1904,
beating Manchester United FC 11-3, still their worst defeat.
They also took football around the world, touring in South Africa, Canada, the
United States, South America and across Europe, including Hungary,
Czechoslovakia, Spain, Denmark and Germany.
In 1910, after a visit to Sao Paulo in Brazil, the locals were so impressed they
founded a Corinthians of their own, now SC Corinthians Paulista , one of the
most successful clubs in South America; in 2012 they beat Chelsea FC to become
World Club Champions.
The current club was formed in 1939 by a merger of two amateur clubs: Corinthian FC,
who formed in 1882, and Casuals FC, who formed in 1883.
A runners-up finish in the 1992-93 campaign and winning the League Cup in the
1994-95 season were the highlights of the Spartan League era before Casuals
switched to the Combined Counties Football League in 1996, and in the first
season a runners up spot was achieved to win back a place in the Isthmian
League.
The club started in Division 3 of the Isthmian league and remained there until
the league re-organised at the end of the 2001-02 and the Club were promoted to
the newly formed Division 1 South.
In January 2015, Corinthian-Casuals embarked on an historic tour to Brazil to
play the two-time FIFA World Club Champions SC Corinthians Paulista. The match
played in front of 30,000 fans and screened live on two national TV stations.
The final score was 3-0 to the hosts.
Alan Pardew played for the club in the early part of his career, also former
England cricketer Graham Roope, played in goal for them.
Nicknamed "The Amateurs" from their days when they were all amateurs
Nicknamed "Corinth or Casuals" version of their name
Nicknamed "The Chocolate & Pink" from the colours of their home strip |
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Corinthian FC (Kent) |
Corinthian Sports Club
Gay Dawn Farm
Valley Road
Fawkham
Longfield
Kent
DA3 8LY
Telephone - 01474 573 116
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1972
Nickname(s) - The Hoops
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Corinthian FC was founded in 1972 by Ron Billings to provide football in a safe
environment, whilst teaching the players the principles that he believed to be
important in sport, and mainly to give his sons a club to play for.
For the first ten years of the club's existence they welcomed such teams as
Tottenham Hotspur FC, Charlton Athletic FC and Norwich City FC amongst other
league teams as well as county and district representative sides as opposition.
During the 1980's they progressed from youth football into competitive men's
football playing in the Southern League - Southern Division, at the time a level
7 league in the English football league system. This level of football by a
totally amateur club made them unique. In their first season in the league they
finished a creditable 5th, but subsequent seasons saw them slide down the table
until they finished bottom and were relegated to the Kent League in 1991. They
subsequently slipped into the Kent League - Division 2, later renamed Division 1
in 1998.
Early in the new century they reviewed the whole football club and decided that
they had lost their roots in youth football and this was having a detrimental
effect on the senior side, so decided to withdraw temporarily from senior
football, whilst rebuilding the lower levels of the club. They integrated a
senior side within Welling United FC and developed a reserve side playing in the
Kent League - Division 2. This set up has moved on now to the Suburban league,
but is still being run from Gay Dawn Farm.
In 2009, following the withdrawal of Slade Green FC, the league amended its
constitution to allow the club to return to the Premier Division under its own
name.
Former players include Jimmy Bullard and Andy Hessenthaler
Nicknamed "The Hoops" taken from their home colours |
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Cowes Sports FC |
Westwood Park
Reynolds Close
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7NT
Telephone - 01983 718 277
Capacity - 2,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - The Yachtsmen
Club Colours - Sky Blue & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Southern Football League - Division 2 South West Winners - 1898-99
Cowes FC was formed in 1881 and played in friendlies until 1886, when they
entered the Hants & Dorset Junior Cup. In 1896 they became founder members of
the Hampshire League and became its first champions, completing the double by
winning the Hampshire Senior Cup. The club joined the Southern Football League -
Division 2 South West Section in 1898, winning the division at their first
attempt. However, they finished as runners-up in the overall Division 2 play-off
to Thames Ironworks FC, the club that later became West Ham United FC However,
they were promoted to Division 1 after a test match against Royal Artillery
Portsmouth FC, but folded the following season due to financial issues.
The club was reformed in 1903, and joined the Hampshire League - Division 1.
Cowes were relegated to Division 2 in 1967, and won the league in 1975. The club
was still a Division 2 side by the 1980's when the club merged with Whites
Sports FC to form Cowes Sports.
The club was promoted to Division 1 in 1988-89 after finishing third, and after
winning Division 1 in 1993-94, they were promoted to the Wessex League. Where
they were placed in the Wessex League - Division 1 after re-organisation in
2005, the league was renamed the Premier Division the following season,
they were relegated to Division One in 2010. In the 2014-15 season Cowes Sports
gained promotion back to the Premier Division by finishing as runners up.
Nicknamed "The Yachtsmen" from the famous Yacht racing around the IOW |
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Crawley Down Gatwick FC |
The Haven Centre
Hophurst Lane
Crawley Down
West Sussex
RH10 4LJ
Telephone - 07973 620 759
Capacity - 2,900
Formed - 1993
Nickname(s) - The Anvils
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
They were established in 1993, when Crawley Down United FC merged with two other
sides to form Crawley Down Village FC, and continued to play in the Mid Sussex
league. Two seasons later the club joined the Sussex County League - Division 3
for the 1995-96 season. The club earned promotion to Division 2 at their first
attempt, and remained at that level until promotion to Division 1 in the 2008-09
season. During their time in Division 2 the club finished in a promotion spot
during the 1998-99 campaign but were denied promotion due to their ground having
no floodlights, which were later installed in May 2007. The club changed its
name to Crawley Down FC in 1999.
They first entered the FA Cup in the 2008-09 season. They won the Sussex County
League - Division 1 in 2010-11 and earned promotion to the Isthmian League -
Division 1 South for the first time in their history. For the 2012-13 season
they changed their name to their current incarnation of Crawley Down Gatwick,
the reasons being was to distinguish themselves from Crawley Town FC and to
widen their fanbase.
Nicknamed "The Anvils" unknown origins |
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Cray Valley Paper Mills FC |
Badgers Sports Ground
Middle Park Avenue
Eltham
Kent
SE9 5HT
Telephone - 07878 079 566
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Millers
Club Colours - Dark Green Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Southern Counties East League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
Cray Valley Paper Mills FC was founded, and played their first game on 20
September 1919. They won the Kent Junior Cup in 1921. The club played at the
Paper Mills which was owned by the Nash family. The club colours are the Paper
Mills' livery of green and white. The family sponsored the football club and
their ground until the Mills' closure in 1980. That year they won the Kent
Junior Cup for the second time.
The club continued on after the Mills closure, and played in various leagues and
at various grounds, until they finally settled at Badgers Sports Club in Eltham.
The club joined the Spartan South Midlands League in 1991-92 and became founder
members of Division 1 South in 1997-98. In their only season in this league they
finished runners-up, before leaving to become founder members of the London
Intermediate League. In 2001, the Mills left the league to join the Kent County
League Division 1 West, which they won in their inaugural year. This led to the
team being promoted to the Premier Division, which they won in 2004-05. After a
third place finish in 2010-11, they were promoted to the Kent League after
originally gaining entry to the new Kent Invicta Football League. The move of
Sporting Bengal United FC to the Essex Senior League made this change possible,
despite the fact that Cray Valley lacked the stands or floodlights required to
meet the ground requirements of the Kent League. However, the ground
requirements were fulfilled by March 2012 as per the League's instructions and
the club now play in one of the most modern grounds in the League.
Nicknamed "The Millers" from the paper mill industry |
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Cray Wanderers FC |
Hayes Lane (Ground-sharing at Bromley FC)
Hayes
Bromley
Kent
BR2 9EF
Telephone - 0208 460 5291
Capacity - 5,000 (3,000 Seated)
Formed - 1860
Nickname(s) - The Wands
Club Colours - Amber Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - South East Division Winners - 2018-19
Cray Wanderers FC is an English semi-professional football club based in
Bromley, Kent. It is the second oldest football club in the world. The club was
established in 1860 in the twin villages of St. Mary Cray and St Paul's Cray.
They have spent most of their playing days in the Kent Leagues, and at one point
were a nursery club for Woolwich Arsenal FC.
Most of the 1960's and 1970's were spent in the Metropolitan Leagues, and early
1980's until early 2000's back in the Kent Leagues, and from then on in various
divisions of the Isthmian Leagues.
They have also struggled to get a permanent ground sorted out, after being
evicted from their home in 1972, and being refused planning permission for a new
one, they have been ground-sharing with Bromley FC ever since 1998-99.
Nicknamed "The Wands" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Bromley, 1920-21
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Sevenoaks, 1894-95
Most Appearances - John Dorey 500, 1961-1972
Record Scorer - Ken Collishaw 274, 1954-1965 |
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Cribbs FC |
The Lawns
Station Road
Henbury
Bristol
BS10 7TB
Telephone - 01179 502 303
Capacity - 1,000 (50 Seated)
Formed - 1958
Nickname(s) - Cribbs
Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Shorts - White Trim, Red & White Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
Cribbs FC was founded in London in 1958 as Sun Life Assurance FC. The Bristol
team was established in 1976 when Sun Life first relocated to Bristol.
Initially, participating in the Bristol & Avon League, playing at Dundridge
Farm. However, when the Cribbs Causeway FC ground was opened in 1978, the first
team were promoted straight to the Avon Premier Combination League later renamed
Bristol Premier Combination, where they stayed for 20 years until they
eventually won promotion to the County League in 1999-2000. In the summer of
2011, the club changed to its new name of Cribbs Friends Life FC for the 2011-12
season. It was Cribbs' most successful season to date as the club won its first
Gloucestershire County League title on its way to a League and Cup double, with
the team later adding the Les James League Cup to the League Championship, in
the process becoming the first and only side to achieve this feat. As well as
winning the double, the club finally earned promotion to the Western League
Division 1 for the 2012-13.
In 2013, Cribbs Friends Life FC changed their name to Cribbs FC after losing the
backing of their sponsors.
Nicknamed "Cribbs" taken from their name |
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Crook Town AFC |
The Sir Tom Cowie Millfield Ground
West Road
Crook
County Durham
DL15 9PW
Telephone - 01388 762 959
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Black and Ambers
Club Colours - Amber Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1901, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1964
Crook joined the Northern League in 1896 and first won the Amateur Cup in 1901
beating Kings Lynn 3-0 at Ipswich after a 1-1 draw at Dover Court in Essex.
In 1913 Crook toured Barcelona to help establish football as the main sport in
the region of Catalonia instead of bullfighting. Feeling was so high against
this that King Alfonso of Spain who had hoped to attend the three games but
couldn't do so because of the attempts on his life. Crook man Jack Greenwell
organised the tour and went on to become the first English manager of Barcelona
until the mid thirties when he took over the Spanish national side until the
civil war. He managed Peru in 1938.
In 1943 Hole in the Wall Colliery FC and Peases West Welfare FC merged to form
Crook Colliery Welfare FC. When the Northern League resumed in 1945, the new
club took the place of Crook Town, whose name they adopted in 1949. In 1952-53
they won the Northern League, and the following season they won the FA Amateur
Cup again, defeating Bishop Auckland FC in a second replay in the final.
In 1958-59 they won the league and reached the FA Amateur Cup for the third
time, beating Barnet FC 3-2. They won the Cup again in 1961-62 with a 4-0 win
over Hounslow Town FC in a replay, and the following season won the Northern
League title. A fifth Amateur Cup was won in 1963-64 when they defeated Enfield
FC 2-1. In 1976 they became the first English club side to tour India, when they
played six matches there, including a 1-0 defeat to the Indian national side,
the match was watched by a crowd of 100,000.
In 1988-89 they finished bottom of Division 1 of the Northern League and were
relegated to Division 2. They returned to Division 1 after finishing as
runners-up in 1994-95, but were relegated after finishing bottom in 2000-01. In
2012-13 the club won Division 2, earning promotion back to Division 1.
Nicknamed "The Black and Ambers" taken from their home colours |
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Crowborough Athletic FC |
Crowborough Community Stadium
Alderbrook Close
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 3BU
Telephone - 01892 661 893
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Crows
Club Colours - Navy Blue Shirts, Sky Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
The club was formed and started playing in the local Tunbridge Wells leagues. In
the early 1950's the club moved to its present home of Alderbrook Recreation
Ground.
They joined the Sussex County League in 1974,starting in division 2, spending
ten seasons in the division before being relegated to division 3 at the end of
the 1983-84 season. The club won promotion back to Division 2 in 1986-87. They
stayed in that division until they gained further promotion, as Champions, to
Division 1 in 1992-93.
Many relegations & promotions followed before they won Division 1 in 2007-08, to
gain promotion to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South, which only lasted 1
season.
They were moved to the Southern Counties East League for the 2014-15 season.
Nicknamed "The Crows" short version of their name |
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Croydon FC |
Croydon Sports Arena
Albert Road
South Norwood
London
SE25 4QL
Telephone - 0208 654 8555
Capacity - 8,000
Formed - 1953
Nickname(s) - The Trams
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - One Blue Hoop, Blue Shorts - White Trim, Sky
Blue Socks - White Trim
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Division 1
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1999-2000
Isthmian League - Full Members Cup Winners - 2000
The club was founded as Croydon Amateurs FC and it's original players came from
some of the stronger clubs playing in local football. The club spent their first
ten years in the Surrey Senior League. One year was spent in the Spartan League,
which they won, and the next ten years in the Athenian League.1973 saw the
Amateurs dropped from their name, due to the impending changes to the status of
players and a year later, election to the expanding Isthmian League.
Two seasons later, after an unbeaten 1975-76 campaign, the club gained promotion
to the Isthmian's top division initially titled Division 1 but then retitled
the Premier Division where they spent twelve seasons before relegation to the
First Division in 1989.
The non-league scene was reorganised at the end of the 2005-06 season and this
restructuring saw them placed in the Kent League, they shuffled sideways into
the Combined Counties League for the 2009-10 season, the first three seasons in
the CCFL saw them finish in the lower half of the table. For the 2014-15 season,
the club was switched to the Southern Counties East League.
Nicknamed "The Trams" from the tramlink system used through the town
Biggest Loss - 14-0 vs Staines Town, 2nd April 1994, Isthmian League
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Banstead Athletic, 21st January 1961, Surrey Senior League
Most Appearances - Alec Jackson 450, 1977-1988
Record Scorer - Fred Morris 159, 1959-1964 |
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Curzon Ashton FC |
Tameside Stadium
Richmond Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
Greater Manchester
OL7 9HG
Telephone - 0161 330 6033
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - The Nash
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - National League North
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2013-14
Curzon Ashton were formed in 1963 after the merger of two clubs, Curzon Road
Methodists FC and Ashton Amateurs FC, who played in the Manchester Amateur
Football League. The club's name was originally Curzon Amateurs FC before being
changed to the current name.
In 1983-84 Curzon became founder members of the North West Counties League when
the Cheshire League and Lancashire Combination merged as part of the non-league
pyramid. The club was placed in the first division and floodlights were
purchased in 1986 as Curzon prepared for an assault on the title and possible
promotion to the Northern Premier League.
Curzon became founder members of the Northern Premier League First Division.
Relegation was only avoided when the division was expanded from 19 to 22 clubs.
In the 2008-09 season, they reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for the
first time, where they defeated League 2 side Exeter City FC 3-2. They went on
to lose 2-0 away to Conference National side Kidderminster Harriers FC in the
second round.
The 2013-14 season saw them win a league championship for the first time in 36
years, and gain promotion to the NPL - Premier Division. The following season
the team won the play-offs, beating Ilkeston FC in the final, in order to gain
consecutive promotions to the National League North.
Nicknamed "The Nash" from a combination of their name Curzo N ASH ton
Biggest Win - 13-1 vs Droylsden, 5th April 2014, NPL Premier Division
Record Scorer - Rod Lawton 376 |
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Darlington FC
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Currently Sharing Bishop Aucklands Stadium
Heritage Park
Stadium Way
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7AE
Telephone - 01325 240 240
Capacity - 2,004
Nickname(s) - The Quakers, Darlo
Formed - 1883
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - National League North
Division 3 North Cup Winners - 1934 as Darlington FC
FA Trophy Winners - 2011 as Darlington FC
Football Conference Winners - 1989-90 as Darlington FC
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2015-16
Darlington FC. was formed at Darlington Grammar School. They joined the
Northern League in 1886 and won the league on two occasions before turning
professional and joining the North Eastern League in 1908. In 1920 they finished
as runners up and won the championship the next year. This coincided with the
formation of the new Football League Third Division (North) and they were
elected as founder members. Since joining the league in 1921, Darlington has
spent all of its time in the lower divisions of the Football League, apart from
two seasons spent in Division 2 in the 1920's.
Darlington FC Folded and Darlington 1883 FC was formed in 2012, they are to
revert back to Darlington FC in 2017-18 season.
Nicknamed "The Quakers" after the town's connections with the
religious movement, the club badge features a Quaker style hat
Nicknamed "Darlo" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Ossett Albion, 2nd October 2013, Northern Premier League - Division
1 North
Biggest Win - 13-1 vs Scarborough, 24th October 1891, FA Cup as Darlington FC
Most Appearances - Ron Greener 490, 1955 - 1967, as Darlington FC
Record Scorer - Alan Walsh 100, 1978 - 1984, Darlington FC |
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Darlington Railway Athletic FC |
Brinkburn Road
Darlington
DL3 9LF
Telephone - 01325 468 125
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - R A Railwaymen
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Wearside League - Division 1
The club was formed shortly after the World War 1 and started out in the
Darlington & District League. Little is known of the club in the early seasons
but in 1919-20 the club joined the Northern League, where they stayed for just 5
years before returning to the Darlington & District League.
In the 1960's and 70's the club went through possibly its most rewarding period
accumulating in a number of honours. In 1964 they won the Darlington & District
League, and the League & League Cup double in 1968. Two years later they were
North Riding Cup winners and runners-up in 1973. Then came the clubs greatest
success, they won the Durham Amateur Cup in 1975.
They then joined the Teesside League and in the late 80's joined the Wearside
League.
The club folded in 1992, but were reborn in 1993-94.
They played in the Northern League from 2005 and they were promoted to Division
1 after finishing 3rd in their first season, but were relegated straight back,
they have played in Division 2 since then.
Nicknamed "R A Railwaymen" taken from their name
Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Morpeth Town, 5th January 2013
Biggest Win -
11-1 vs Glaxo, 6th January 2001
11-1 vs Ferryhill Athletic, 2nd April 2005
11-1 vs Byers Green, 20th November 1999
11-1 vs Wearhead United, 28th October 2000 |
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Dartford FC |
Princes Park
Darenth Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1RT
Telephone - 01322 299 992
Capacity - 4,100 (642 Seated)
Formed - 1888
Nickname(s) - The Darts
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, White Shorts, Black & White Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2007-08
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2009-10
Southern Football League - Division 2 Winners - 1896-97
Southern Football League - Eastern Section Winners - 1930-31, 1931-32
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1976-77, 1987-88, 1988-89
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1973-74, 1983-84
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1980-81
Dartford Football Club was formed by members of the Dartford Working Men's Club.
In 1897 they became founder members of the Southern League Division 2, winning
the Championship at the first attempt. The club moved between the Southern and
Kent Leagues several times over the following years.
Darts continued their association with the Kent League, winning the league cup
in 1923-24, before switching to the Southern League.
In the 1980s John Still had a stint as manager, he was replaced by Peter Taylor
who brought success and titles.
After finishing as champions of the Isthmian League - Division 1 North in the
2007-08 season, they competed in the Isthmian League - Premier Division. They
finished in 8th position in their first season (2008-09). They were crowned
champions of the Isthmian League - Premier Division in their second season
(2009-10), and started playing in the Conference South from the 2010-11 season.
Nicknamed "The Darts" version of their name |
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Daventry Town FC |
Communications Park
Browns Road
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4NS
Telephone - 01327 311 239
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - Purple Army, The Town
Club Colours - All Purple - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
United Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
The club was established as a local town club playing in the Northampton Town
League. The club moved to the Northants Combination in 1987.
In 1989-90, the club joined the United Counties League Division 1, they have won
the league 3 times and been relegated twice.
The club was threatened with extinction in the 2005-06 season, when the
Elderstubbs clubhouse and changing rooms got burnt down. However, a sponsorship
deal with mobile phone company Go Mobile enabled the club to survive.
In the 2009-10 season Daventry won promotion to the Southern League Division 1
Central, by becoming champions of the United Counties League.
2013-14 season, the team qualified for the FA Cup first round proper for the
first time in their history. They were drawn away to Chesterfield FC from
Football League 2, Town lost the tie 2-0.
Nicknamed "Purple Army" from their home colours
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name |
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Deal Town FC |
The Charles Ground
St Leonard's Road
Deal
Kent
CT14 9AU
Telephone - 01304 375 623
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Hoops
Club Colours - Black & White Hooped Shirts - Red Trim, Black Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 2000
The club was formed as Deal Cinque Ports FC, changing its name 12 years later to
Deal Town FC. They played in the Thanet League and then the East Kent League,
and later became members of the Kent League. After this incarnation of the Kent
League folded in 1959, Deal became founder members of the Aetolian League.
In 1963 they were elected into the Southern Football League but struggled and
eventually dropped down to the Greater London League before joining the present
incarnation of the Kent League during the 1970's. They were champions in 2000
but were not promoted. The same season saw their greatest achievement as they
won the FA Vase final at Wembley Stadium beating Chippenham Town 1-0, the first
club from Kent to win it.
They switched to the Southern Counties East League for the start of the 2013-14
season.
Nicknamed "The Hoops" from their home strip |
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Dereham Town FC |
Aldiss Park
Norwich Rd
Dereham
NR20 3PX
Telephone - 01362 690 460
Capacity - 2,500 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts,Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
The club spent many of its early years in the Dereham & District League. In
1891-92 the club reached the final of the Norfolk Senior Cup, losing to CEYMS
FC, In 1910 the club were playing in the Norwich & District League and had been
renamed East Dereham FC. In 1920 they adopted their current name and in 1935
they joined the Norfolk & Suffolk League, When the N&SL merged into the Anglian
Combination, the club were placed in the Senior B Division. They won that league
at the first attempt and were promoted to the Premier Division. They were
renamed Dereham Hobbies United FC in 1986 after a local Sunday league team
merged with the club. They were relegated from the Premier Division at the end
of the 1988-89 season, but made an immediate return to the Premier Division as
Division 1 winners. In 1991 they returned to the name Dereham Town FC.
In 1997-98 they won the Anglian Combination Premier Division, earning promotion
to Division 1 of the Eastern Counties League, In 2001-02 the club finished
second in Division 1, beating Stanway Rovers FC 1-0 on the final day to overtake
them and earn promotion to the Premier Division.
In 2012-13 they won the Eastern Counties League Premier Division, earning
promotion to Division 1 North of the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" taken from their home colours |
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Didcot Town FC |
Loop Meadow Stadium
Bowmont Water
Ladygrove
Didcot
Oxfordshire
OX11 7GA
Telephone - 01235 813 138
Capacity - 3,000 (350 Seated)
Formed - 1907
Nickname(s) - Diddy, The Railwaymen, The Artillerymen, The Gunners
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
FA Vase Winners - 2005
By the turn of the 19th Century football in England was already well organised,
and in Didcot, the game was played seemingly on an ad-hoc basis. A team going by
the name of Didcot Village FC played on Station Meadow (now Cronshaw Close) and
also, with the consent of the land owners, on a field near Britwell Road.
Another team, Northbourne Wanderers FC (who consisted mainly railway workers),
were playing on Northbourne Sports Ground.
They amalgamated to form Didcot Town FC in 1907.
They then became founder members of the Hellenic League in 1953, where they won
the championship at the first attempt, they returned to the Metropolitan League
for the 1957-58 season, but rejoined the Hellenic League Premier Division in
1963, where they stayed for 13 years.
In May 2009 they gained promotion to the Southern Football League - Premier
Division, when they beat AFC Totton 2-1 in the play-off final.
Nicknamed " Diddy" version of their name
Nicknamed "The Railwaymen" from when they played under the name Northbourne
Wanderers FC (who consisted mainly railway workers)
Nicknamed "The Artillerymen" & "The Gunners" from many of the players and
officials who were called up to join the army, in the 1st World War |
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Dorchester Town FC |
The Avenue Stadium
Weymouth Avenue
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2RY
Telephone - 01305 262 451
Capacity - 5,009 (710 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - Black & White Stripe Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Eastern Division Winners - 2003-04
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1979-80, 1986-87
Southern Football League - Challenge Trophy Winners - 2003
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2002
In season 2003-04 Dorchester won the Southern League end of season play-offs,
defeating Bath City FC 4-2 in the Semi-Final and Tiverton Town FC 3-1 in the
Final, played at Exeter City's St. James Park, to gain entry to the newly formed
Conference South. 2012-13 season the Magpies finished in their highest position
to date when they finished in eighth place, which was a great achievement for
the small market town with a population of 15,000. 2013-14 was their last season
and they finished bottom and were relegated back into the Southern League.
Danny Ings had a short stay at the club in 2010 in his early days scoring 4
goals in 9 appearances.
In a 1st round FA Cup game on 4th November 2012 against Plymouth Argyle FC they
attracted 3,196 fans to the Avenue. Dorchester beat their League neighbours 1-0
in a match which was televised live by ESPN. They lost 2-1 to Luton Town FC in
the 2nd Round.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" from the Black & White colours of their home strip |
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Dorking Wanderers FC |
West Humble Community Ground
London Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 6DB
Telephone - 07500 006 240
Capacity - 2,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1999
Nickname(s) - Wanderers
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
The club was only formed in 1999 and played in the Crawley and District Football
League. After just one season in the Crawley league they switched to the West
Sussex Football League and immediately won the Division 4 title. They made more
progress the following season when they finished as runners-up in Division 3
achieving promotion to Division 2. The club climbed the league ladder again two
years later in the 2003-04 season when they finished as champions of Division 2.
The 2005-06 season saw the club clinch promotion to the top division of the West
Sussex league when they finished third in Division 1.
In their second season in the Premier Division the club finished as champions
and gained promotion to Division 3 of the Sussex County Football League.
They spent the next four seasons in Division 3 of the County League, and gained
promotion as champions at the end of the 2010-11 season, The next season saw the
club finish third and qualify for promotion to Division 1, however the league
denied them entry to the division as their ground was considered not suitable
for that division, the club appealed against this decision to the FA and they
overturned the decision after an independent ground grading visit confirmed that
the ground did reach the necessary standards for Division 1 football.
In 2015, Wanderers were promoted to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South
having finished runners-up to Littlehampton Town FC. The club has become the
dominant football club in Dorking and the surrounding areas as their six
promotions in eight years has caused major interest.
Nicknamed "Wanderers" short version of their name |
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Droylsden FC |
Butcher's Arms Ground
Market Street
Droylsden
Manchester
Lancashire
M43 7AY
Telephone - 0161 370 1426
Capacity - 3,000 (500 seated)
Formed - 1952
Nickname(s) - The Bloods
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Football Conference North Winners - 2006-07
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup winners - 2004
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners -1998-99
Northern Premier League - President's Cup winners - 1999
After 20 years of friendlies and local leagues, break ups, reformations, the
club emerged from WW I the only survivors amongst the village teams, and as
members of the Manchester League.
In 1936, the club joined the Lancashire Combination League and, a season later,
became a nursery club to Manchester City FC, whose A team played at the
Butcher's Arms. City's surplus players were available to play for Droylsden, but
the link banned the club from appearing in the FA Cup.
The late 1970s side broke up, Droylsden's fortunes slumped, and they finished
bottom of the newly formed Cheshire League First Division in 1982. They were
saved from relegation when the Cheshire League voted to merge with the
Lancashire Combination to create the North West Counties League. Droylsden were
placed in Division 2.
The unstable period ended with the appointment of Mark Fallon as player-manager.
In his second season Fallon guided the club to the Division 2 Championship,
which was Droylsden's first major honour.
Droylsden have never played in North West Counties League Division 1. Their
Division 2 Championship coincided with the formation of a Division 1 to the
Northern Premier League and the Bloods successfully applied to go directly into
the new League.
In 1990, Droylsden ended the season as Division 1 runners-up to Leek Town FC and
were promoted to the Premier Division. The club struggled for 6 seasons,
finishing no better than 13th, before being relegated in 1996 after conceding
100 goals. They were also on the wrong end of the fastest hat trick in FA Cup
history, conceding three goals in 2 minutes and 28 seconds in the Preliminary
Round away to Nantwich Town FC.
Under the dual Chairmanship and management of Dave Pace, the club rebuilt itself
quickly, and in 1998-99 won the Division 1 Championship on goals scored,
regaining their Premier Division place.
Nicknamed "The Bloods" originating from the colour of their kit
Biggest Loss - 13-1 vs Chorley, 5th April 2014, Northern Premier League -
Premier Division
Record Scorer - Ernest "Gilly" Gillibrand 275 |
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Dulwich Hamlet FC
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Champion Hill
Edgar Kail Way
East Dulwich
London
SE22 8BD
Telephone - 0207 274 8707
Capacity - 3,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1893
Nickname(s) - The Hamlet, Pink N Blues
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Large Pink Hoop on Shirts
Current League - National League South
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1920, 1932, 1934, 1937
Isthmian League Winners - 1919-20, 1925-26, 1932-33, 1948-49, 1977-8
The club's original ground Woodwarde Rd had no changing rooms, so on match days
the players would walk half a mile through the streets, from their dressing room
to get to the pitch. Usually carrying the corner flags and goalposts with them.
Up until 1974 they had won the Surrey Senior Cup 16 times, they have spent their
entire football career in the Isthmian League since 1907.
2014-15 season saw them finish 4th to gain a play-off place, but lost out to 2-1 Margate FC
in the Semi-Final on the 14th May 2015.
Nicknamed "The Hamlet" short version of their name
Nicknamed "Pink N Blues" reference to the home strip
Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Hendon, 1963-64, Isthmian League
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Walton on Thames, 1936-37, Surrey Senior Cup
Most Appearances - Reg Merritt 576, 1950 - 1966
Record Scorer - Edgar Kail 427, 1919 - 1933 |
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Dunstable Town FC |
Creasey Park
Creasey Park Drive
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1BB
Telephone - 07512 304 533
Capacity - 3,200
Formed - 1883 (Reformed 1998)
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Hoop Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division
In 1950 Dunstable Town joined the Metropolitan League. The club moved to a
stadium at Kingsway, and played in this league for many years, before moving to
the Southern League in 1965. On 17th December 1956 they also achieved their best
result in the FA Cup, reaching the first round proper, losing 1-0 to Margate FC.
In 1973, the club received the financial backing of Keith Cheesman. He hired
Barry Fry as manager, and gave him money to build up a strong team; indeed in
his autobiography, Fry claims that he was often given blank, signed cheques.
Both Jeff Astle and George Best were bought in to play for the team. However,
this spending quickly led to the accumulation of debt, and the club folded.
Creasey Park, the current stadium, was leased in 1997, allowing the team to be
reformed for the 1998-99 season. Promotion from the South Midlands League
Division 1 was obtained at the second attempt, followed by two promotions in
three years to the Isthmian League First Division.
Kerry Dixon briefly co-managed the team in 2005-6.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from the home colours |
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Dunston UTS FC |
UTS Stadium
Wellington Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE11 9HS
Telephone - 0191 493 2935
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1975
Nickname(s) - The Fed
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1 North West
Northern Football League - Division 1 Winners - 2018-19
FA Vase Winners - 2012
Originally known as Whickham Sports FC, the club became Dunston Mechanics FC in
1982. Following a sponsorship arrangement, the club changed name again to
Dunston Federation Brewery FC in 1986. At the end of the sponsorship, the club
dropped the 'Brewery' from their name in 2006.
From their formation in 1975 to 1980 they were members of the Northern Amateur
League, before moving to the Northern Combination League, and then in 1987 the
Wearside League, where they won the title twice. In 1991 They joined the
Northern League, and are still members as of 2016-17. They reached the
Quarter-Finals of the FA Vase in the 1992-93 season when they also became
Northern League - Division 2 winners.
In 2003-04 They went 39 league games unbeaten only to lose the very last game of
the season.
In June 2009, UTS Ltd became the club's main sponsor. The club was then renamed
Dunston UTS Football Club and their ground name was changed to the UTS Stadium
Nicknamed "The Fed" from the Federation Brewery sponsorship |
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Durham City AFC |
Belle View Stadium (The Arnott Stadium)
Delves Lane
Consett
County Durham
DH8 7BF
Telephone - 0191 386 9616
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1918
Nickname(s) - The Citizens
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Durham City were formed and 3 years later joined Division 3 North of the
Football League in 1921. In 1928 they failed to gain re-election to the league
and returned to playing in the North Eastern League, being replaced in the
league by Carlisle United FC. The club was disbanded in 1938, but reformed in
1950, at first playing in the Wearside League, before gaining admission to the
Northern League in 1952.
They were Northern League champions in 1994 and again in 2008, gaining promotion
to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North. They won that division at the
first attempt and were promoted to the Premier Division. However, at the start
of the 2009-10 season the club was informed by the Football Conference that they
would not be allowed to progress any further up the pyramid with their
artificial surface, which led to their main sponsor pulling out a week before
the season was due to start. The loss of income meant that almost all the club's
players left. The scratch side lost their first 28 matches and were deducted 6
points for playing a suspended player under a false name. They finally recorded
their first win and points of the season on 13th March 2010 with a 2-1 victory
over FC United of Manchester, and followed that with a 4-3 win at home to Whitby
Town FC, although this was not enough to prevent relegation back to Division 1
North, finishing the season with 0 points (after the six-point deduction). They
re-signed from the NPL in 2011-12, and now play in the Northern League.
Nicknamed "The Citizens" simply evolved from the term City |
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Easington Colliery AFC |
Easington Welfare Park
Memorial avenue
Easington colliery
County Durham
SR8 3PL
Telephone - 0747 117 5884
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1913
Nickname(s) - The Colliery
Club Colours - White & Green Striped Shirts, Green Shorts, Green & White Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club had to wait until the 1930's for their first honours which came with
five league championships and five cups. In 1955 the club made it to the First
Round proper of the FA Cup, when they played Tranmere Rovers FC at the Welfare
Ground in front of a crowd of 4,500, going down 2-0, In 1964 the club was
disbanded but nine years later were reformed, and quickly won three league
championships. A new era in began with a merger with fellow Easington FC &
Easington Rangers FC.
Their present name was taken in 1976. In 1985 they joined the Northern League -
Division 2, where they stayed until 2005-06 when they joined the Northern
Alliance League, re-joined the Wearside League in 2007-08, and joined the
Northern League in 2011-12, for 1 season, before dropping back to the Wearside
for 2 seasons finishing runners up, and going back to the Northern League in
2015-16.
Nicknamed "The Colliery" taken from their name |
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Eastbourne Borough FC |
Priory Lane
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 7QH
Telephone - 01323 766 265
Capacity - 4,151 (600 Seated)
Formed - 1964
Nickname(s) - The Sports
Club Colours - Red Shirts, Black Shorts, Red & Black Striped Socks
Current League - National League South
They were formed in 1964 as Langney FC, naming themselves after the Langney
district of Eastbourne in which the club continues to play its home games. Prior
to the 1968-69 season there was a change of name to Langney Sports FC.
In 2000 they finished the season as Sussex County League Champions, and were
promoted to the Eastern Division of the Southern League, After their first
season they announced their name would change to Eastbourne Borough FC, the
following year resulted in promotion to the Premier Division with Borough
finishing second, losing out on the title on goal difference to Dorchester Town
FC.
As the league system was changed the club were qualified to be one of the
founders of the newly formed Conference South for the start of the 2004-05
season.
The 2007-08 season was one of Eastbourne Borough's most memorable, they beat
Braintree Town FC 5-0 over two legs in the play-off semi-finals, before winning
promotion to the Conference National with a 2-0 win over Hampton & Richmond
Borough FC in the Conference South Play-off final.
Nicknamed "The Sports" due to team's previous name of Langney Sports FC
Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Sheppey United, 2nd October 1993, FA Vase
Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Crowborough, 13th January 2009, Sussex Senior Cup
Most Appearances - Darren Baker 952, 1992 - 2013
Record Scorer - Scott Ramsay 135, 2002 - 2008 |
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Eastbourne Town FC |
The Saffrons
Compton Place Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1EA
Telephone - 01323 723 734
Capacity - 3,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow & Blue Striped
Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Founded as Devonshire Park FC, named after the original ground they played at,
they moved to their current home The Saffrons in 1886. A home they have shared
since with Eastbourne Cricket Club and Eastbourne Hockey Club. They changed
their name to Eastbourne FC in 1889.
They were founding members of the Southern Amateur Football League in 1907 in
which they remained in until 1946. They briefly left in 1920 and were one of the
founding teams of the Sussex County Football League, in which they stayed for
one season and returned to the Southern Amateur Football League in 1921.1946 saw
them join the Corinthian League.
In 1963 the Corinthian League merged with the Athenian League. Eastbourne were
placed into the first division and stayed there for the first three seasons
before relegation into the second division. In 1971, they changed to their
present name. The 1975-76 season they nearly amalgamated with league rivals
Eastbourne United FC but opted to re-join the Sussex County League.
Unable to continue in the Athenian League, due to falling attendances, they
joined the Sussex County League in 1976. Their first season in the new league
was successful, winning Division 1. They came close to the title again in the
1984-85 & 1985-86 seasons, finishing third on both occasions.
In 2001 they were relegated into Division 2 after 25 years, they achieved a
return to Division 1 at the end of the 2002-03 season after finishing in second
place.
In the 2006-07 season, they became Sussex County League champions, earning
promotion to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South.
In 2014 they were relegated back to the Sussex County League.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Eastbourne United AFC |
The Oval
Channel View Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 7LN
Telephone - 01323 726 989
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Six changes of name up until 1951, when it was named to Eastbourne United FC.
They played in the Metropolitan & Athenian leagues from the mid 50's until mid
70's, when the Athenian League was disbanded in 1977, they joined Division 2 of
the Isthmian League, and subsequently Division 2 South following re-organisation
in 1984. When further changes to the Isthmian structure were made in 1991,
United found themselves in the new Division 3 and after one season, opted to
rejoin the Sussex County League.
After the end of the 2009-10 season, the Eastbourne United AFC committee took
the decision to focus all their efforts on the proposed redevelopment of The
Oval ground, which meant the playing budget was cut and as a result the majority
of the first team squad left.
Nicknamed "United" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Southdown Athletic, 13th September 1933
Most Appearances - Reg Pope 367, 1953-1965
Record Scorer - Tom Barrow 168, 1925-1938 |
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East Grinstead Town FC |
GAC Stadium
East Court
College Lane
East Grinstead
RH19 3LS
Telephone - 01342 325 885
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1890 (as East Grinstead FC)
Nickname(s) - The Wasps
Club Colours - Black & Amber Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
The club was formed as East Grinstead FC, and did not play their first
competitive match until 1900, when they were founder members of the Mid-Sussex
League.
In 1930 they transferred to the Southern Amateur League, winning Division 3 in
1931-32. They returned to the Mid-Sussex, and after winning it in 1936-37,
played in the Sussex County League for a third spell
In the first season after World War II they were placed in the Eastern Division,
but the league returned to a single division for the 1946-47 season. After a
second division was added in 1952. East Grinstead remained in Division 1 until
1979, when they were relegated to Division 2. In 1988-89 they finished bottom of
the division and were relegated to Division 3. After finishing third in 1990-91
they were promoted, and two seasons later they finished third again, earning
another promotion.
In 1997 the club was renamed East Grinstead Town FC. They were promoted back to
Division 1 after finishing third in 2002-03, but were relegated back to Division
2 after two seasons. In 2007-08 they won Division 2, and were promoted back to
Division 1. They were promoted to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South in
2013-14.
Nicknamed "The Wasps" taken from their home strip colours |
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East Thurrock United FC
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Rookery Hill Stadium
Rookery Hill
Corringham
Stanford Le Hope
Essex
SS17 9LB
Telephone - 01375 644 166
Capacity - 4,000 (160 Seated)
Formed - 1969
Nickname(s) - The Rocks
Club Colours - Yellow & Black Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League Division 1 North Winners - 2011-12
Isthmian League Division 3 Winners - 1999-2000
The club was formed after a group of football fans from around the area of
Corringham & Stanford-Le-Hope, decided they should have a senior football team,
The club was entered into the Southern Essex Combination League, and 3 years
later joined the Metropolitan London League Division 2, which they won at the
first attempt, they switched to the Essex Senior League in 1979 and remained
there until 1992, when after finishing 3rd they joined the Isthmian League
Division 3.
1999-2000 saw them win Division 3 and were promoted to Div 2, after league
restructuring they eventually found themselves in the Eastern Division of the
Southern League, finishing 2nd in their first season, and gained promotion to
the Isthmian Premier Division.
In 2012 they reached the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in
their history losing 3-0 to Macclesfield Town FC.
Nicknamed "The Rocks" a version of their name |
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Egham Town FC |
The Runnymede Stadium
Wards Place
Egham
Surrey
TW20 8XD
Telephone - 01784 435 226
Capacity - 5,565 (262 Seated)
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - The Sarnies
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
Egham Town's forerunners were Runnymede Rovers FC who were established in 1877.
Rovers were reformed as Egham FC in 1905 and were founder members of the Surrey
Senior League, The club had an unsuccessful six-year spell in the Spartan League
between 1928 and 1933, before returning to the Surrey Senior League, in which
they played until disbanding upon the outbreak of World War II. Egham FC did not
reform at the end of the War and it was not until a public meeting at the town's
Literary Institute on December 9th 1963 that the present club was formed.
They have played in many of the local leagues ,working their way up.
For season 1991-92 the Club was promoted to Division 1 South of the Isthmian
League as part of a re-organisation of non-league football and in 1997-98 were
relegated to Isthmian League - Division 3, they were switched to the Southern
League in 2004, finishing bottom, In the 2005-06 season they played in the
Isthmian League Division 2 but as a result of the restructuring of non-league
football the club entered the Combined Counties League - Premier Division. They
were champions in 2012-13 for promotion to Southern Football League - Division 1
Central.
Nicknamed "The Sarnies" origins unknown |
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Enfield Town FC
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The Queen Elizabeth II Stadium
Donkey Lane
Enfield
Middlesex
EN1 3PL
Telephone - 0208 804 5491 or +44 7787 875 650
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 2001
Nickname(s) - Towners
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Enfield Town FC was the first supporter owned club in the country, following the
sale of Enfield FC`s Southbury Road ground, they won a place in the Essex Senior
League, but had to ground share with Brimsdown Rovers FC.
A very successful first season saw them finish runners up in the league and also
win 3 trophies, the next season saw them go one better and win the league,
2005-06 the stadium met the standards for the Ryman League which led to a
successful promotion into the Southern League.
Their 10th year anniversary saw them move into their new home The QEII Stadium,
2011-12 season ended with a play-off final win 1-0 against Needham Market FC to gain promotion to the Isthmian
Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Towners" a version of their name |
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Erith & Belvedere FC |
Park View Road
Welling
Kent
DA16 1SY
Telephone - 07984 090 805
Capacity - 5,000 (1,000 Seated)
Formed - 1922
Nickname(s) - The Deres
Club Colours - Blue & White Quartered Shirts, Blue & White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Erith and Belvedere FC were formed due to the restructuring of Belvedere &
District FC.
In 1924 the Deres reached the FA Amateur Cup Final losing 3-0 to Clapton FC at
Millwall FC's The Den, it was reached again in 1938, where they lost 1-0 to
Bromley FC again at The Den.
After World War II, they were founder members of the Corinthian League, They
were one of only three clubs to remain in the Corinthian League throughout its
existence, and in 1963 they joined Division 1 of the Athenian League on its
expansion to three divisions. They reached the Athenian premier division in
1971.
In 1978 the club opted to return to the Kent League, in 1982 they won the
championship and were promoted to the Southern Football League. They remained at
that level for over twenty years, finally they were relegated in 2004-05,
the first relegation in the club's 83-year history.
A strong campaign in 2012-13 finally clinched them their first major league
success since 1982 by winning the Kent League - Premier Division on the final
day of the season and promotion to the Isthmian League - Division 1 North for
the first time since 2005.
They were relegated again a year later to the Southern Counties East League.
Nicknamed "The Deres" taken from their name |
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Erith Town FC |
The Oakwood Sports Ground (Groundshare at VCD Athletic FC)
Old Road
Crayford
Kent
DA1 4DN
Telephone - 01322 350 271
Capacity - 1,180
Formed - 1959
Nickname(s) - The Dockers
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red & Black Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Erith Town were originally formed as a Sunday club under the name Woolwich Town
FC and played in the London Metropolitan Sunday League. In 1989 they briefly
changed their name to Woolwich Heathway FC before reverting to their original
name within a year.
In 1991, the club made the move up to Saturday football and joined the London
Spartan League - Division 2. In their first season, they were promoted to
Division 1 due to the restructuring of the league despite having finished in 9th
place. At this time they also left their home at the Woolwich Barracks Stadium
and entered into a ground-share agreement with Greenwich Borough FC.
In 1995, the club gained full senior status and were promoted to the Spartan
League - Premier Division and also moved to a new home at the Erith Sports
Stadium.
In March 1996, at the third request, the Dockers were granted permission to
leave the Spartan League and they entered the Kent League, where they remain to
this day.
In 2010, the club changed its name to Erith & Dartford Town FC following the
arrival of Roy MacNeil, the club's new chairman. However towards the start of
the 2010-11 season, the deal fell through and the club reverted to being Erith
Town FC.
Nicknamed "The Dockers" from the early industry in the town along the River
Thames |
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Esh Winning FC |
West Terrace Waterhouses
Esh Winning
County Durham
DH7 9BQ
Telephone - 0191 373 3872
Capacity - 3,500
Formed - 1967
Nickname(s) - The Stags
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Football clubs in Esh Winning date back as far as 1889, including a team which
won the Northern League in 1913. Formed in 1967 as Esh Winning Pineapple FC, the
latest birth of the club was in 1969 as the current Esh Winning FC, they gained
a place in the Durham & District Sunday League Division 3, with promotion in
1971, the Guards Cup was won the following season and in 1973 they won the
Division 2 Championship.1979 & 1980 saw them carry off back to back Sunday
League Championships before spending the 1981-82 season in the Northern
Alliance.
Successful election into the newly created Northern League - Division 2 followed
where Esh remained until 2002 when the club was promoted to Division 1. In the
2005-06 season the club got off to a slow start and were relegated back to the
Second Division after 4 years in the Northern League top flight. The 2008-09
season was one of success, finishing in third place and gaining promotion to the
1st Division where they maintained their position until struggling in 2010-11,
and were relegated again to Division 2.
Nicknamed "The Stags" from the club emblem depicting a Stag |
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Evesham United FC |
The Spiers & Hartwell Jubilee Stadium
Cheltenham Road
Evesham
WR11 2LZ
Telephone - 01386 442 303
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1945
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Evesham United FC was founded shortly after World War II by returning
servicemen, replacing the town's earlier club Evesham Town FC, who had reached
the FA Amateur Cup final in 1923. The new club started out in the Worcester
League before switching to the Worcestershire Combination in 1951, winning the
league title in their second season in the league. After a second title win in
1955 they switched to the Birmingham & District League.
In 1962 the club left the Birmingham League and, after a short spell in the
Warwickshire League, rejoined the Worcestershire Combination, which was renamed
the Midland Combination soon afterwards, and in which they were to remain until
1992. During this time they claimed 3 more league titles, after the last of
which they stepped up to the Southern Football League. In the 2004-05 season
former Coventry City player David Busst led them to promotion to the Premier
Division but the club was relegated straight back down after just one season.
In 2008 the club reached the FA Cup first round for the very first time. They
eventually lost 2-0 away to Torquay United FC. Earlier in the competition they
defeated AFC Rushden and Diamonds of the Conference 2-0.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from their home colours |
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Fareham Town FC |
Cams Alders Football Stadium
Cams Alders
Palmerston Drive
Fareham
Hampshire
PO14 1BJ
Telephone - 01329 823 487
Capacity - 5,500 (450 Seated)
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Creeksiders, The Reds
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Fareham Town were formed in 1947, when three local sides Fareham FC, Fareham
Brotherhood FC & Fareham Youth Centre FC merged together in 1946. The club
joined the Portsmouth League and started playing their games at Beaconsfield
Meadow, before moving to Bath Lane.
At the end of the 1948-49 season the club gained promotion to Division 3 East of
the Hampshire League, and were promoted to Division 2 as champions at the first
attempt, further progress in the 1952-53 season when they finished as Runners-up
in Division 2, for promotion to Division 1.
Further success would follow when the club won Division 1, five times in a row
from 1962. The club would go on to win the league twice more during the 1970's.
In 1975 the club moved to its present home.
After finishing runners up in the 1978-79 season the club successfully joined
the Southern Football League - Southern Division. In the 1982-83 season the club
was placed in the Premier Division, when the league was re-structured. They
spent the next seven seasons in the Premier Division, during which time, they
reached the Semi-finals of the FA Trophy before losing to the eventual winners
Kidderminster Harriers FC. At the end of the 1988-89 season the club finished
19th and were relegated to the Southern Division, where they would then spend
the next nine years.
At the end of the 1997-98 season the club, decided to move down to the Wessex
League, due to the financial costs of staying in the Southern League.
Steve Claridge played a handful of games for the club in the 1983-84 season at
the start of his career.
Nicknamed "The Creeksiders" from playing near to the creeks and lakes, that lead
off Portsmouth Harbour
Nicknamed "The Reds" from the club colours |
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Farnborough FC
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The Rushmore Community Stadium
Cherrywood Rd
Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8UD
Telephone - 07933 605 480
Capacity - 6,000
Formed - 1968 as Farnborough Town
Nickname(s) - Boro, Yellows
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern League - Premier Division Winners - 2009-10
With the demise of Farnborough Town FC in 2007, The new club was relegated 2
divisions to the Southern League South & West Division, The new name was chosen
by the fans. That same season saw a massive step forward as they won the league
at the first attempt scoring 110 goals along the way, gaining promotion to the
Southern League Premier Division.
As Farnborough Town FC they reached the 4th round of the FA Cup in 2002-03, where
they lost 5-1 to Arsenal FC.
Nicknamed "Yellows" from the colour of their home shirts
Nicknamed "Boro" short version of their name |
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Farnham Town FC |
The Memorial Ground
Mead Lane
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DY
Telephone - 01252 715 305
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1912
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - All Claret - White Trim
Current League - Combined Counties League - Division 1
Established in 1912, the club was one of the founder members of the London
Spartan League in 1975.
During the early 1990's, they were one of the biggest names in local football
and won the Combined Counties League in successive seasons. However, the lack of
funds to compete with increasing player wage bills and continuous need for
upgrading facilities landed them with financial problems and they continue to
play in the Combined Counties League Premier Division.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Farsley Celtic FC |
Throstle Nest
Newlands
Pudsey
Yorkshire
LS28 5BE
Telephone - 0113 255 7292
Capacity - 3,900 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Villagers
Club Colours - All Blue - White Band on Shirts
Current League - National League North
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2006
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
Farsley Celtic AFC was an English football club based in Farsley, in the City of
Leeds. The club was known by the nicknames of the Villagers and the Celts; their
colours were blue and white. Founded in 1908, by a group of local men from the
village of Farsley, the club spent their entire existence in non-league
football, winning several titles in Northern England. In the FA Cup, the club
reached the First Round twice to play league opposition. In June 2009, they
entered administration with reported debts of £750,000, and on 10th March 2010
they were formally disbanded by the administrators. Following the disbandment of
the club a new Farsley club was formed in 2010 as Farsley AFC. In May 2015 they
were allowed to add the 'Celtic' suffix to their name, thus becoming Farsley
Celtic FC,
they played their first season in the Northern Counties East League Premier
Division in 2010-11, winning the league in the process and with it, promotion to
the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Villagers" after being founded by a group of local men from the
village
Biggest Win - 8-0 v Arnold Town, 26th February 2011, Northern Counties East
League - Premier Division |
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Faversham Town FC |
Shepherd Neame Stadium
Salters Lane
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8ND
Telephone - 01795 591 900
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - The Sorters, The Creeksiders, The Lilywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
In the early years they played under a variety of names including Faversham
Invicta FC, Faversham Railway FC and Faversham Rangers FC as well as Faversham
Town FC.
The Lilywhites joined the original Kent League in 1949 and played there, until
it folded ten years later. In 1966 a new incarnation of the Kent League was
formed, with Faversham as one of the founder members. They played in this league
until 1971 when, after two successive championships, they became founder members
of the new Metropolitan - London League. Two years later they were on the move
again, this time to the Athenian League, where they played for three seasons.
Faversham Town rejoined the Kent County League for the 2005-06 season, Four
years later they won the Kent League and joined the Isthmian League Division 1
South for the 2011-12 season.
They embarked on one of the best seasons in the club's history during the
2012-13 season. They lost just three away league games all campaign on their way
to finish in third position and reach the play-off final, but lost 3-0 to
Maidstone United FC.
Faversham had a productive 2014-15 season, scoring 111 league goals and amassing
a record 97 points to finish in third place in the Ryman South for the second
time in three seasons. But they suffered more play-off heartache, as they lost
5-4 on penalties at home to Merstham FC in their Ryman South Play-off semi-final
following a goalless draw.
Nicknamed "The Creeksiders" from the famous Creek that runs through Faversham
Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" from the colour of their home strip
Nicknamed "The Sorters" as they play at Salters Lane
Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Sittingbourne, 1965-66, FA Cup |
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Fawley AFC |
Waterside Sports and Social Club
179/181 Long Lane
Holbury
Southampton
SO45 2NP
Telephone - 07836 259 682
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1923
Nickname(s) - The Oilers
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - Navy Blue Sleeve, Navy Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
The Club was formed as AGWI United FC, and joined the Hampshire League six
seasons later. In 1949 they changed their name to Esso Fawley FC . They won
Division 3 of the Hampshire League in 1995 and after a league re-organisation in
1999 they were moved up to the Premier Division.
In 2002 they changed their name again to Fawley AFC. In 2004-05 became founder
members of the new Division 2 of the Wessex League, which was renamed Division 1
in 2006. In 2010 they finished as runners-up and were promoted to the Premier
Division.
Nicknamed "The Oilers" the village of Fawley is dominated by an Oil Refinery |
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FC United of Manchester |
Broadhurst Park
310 Lightbowne Road
Manchester
Moston
M40 0FJ
Telephone - 0161 769 2005
Capacity - 4,400
Formed - 2005
Nickname(s) - FC United, The Reds, Red Rebels
Club Colours - Red Shirts, White Shorts, Black Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2014-15
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2008
Founded in 2005 by Manchester United supporters opposed to American businessman
Malcolm Glazer's takeover of that club, FCUM entered the North West Counties
Football League - Division 2 in their inaugural season. They achieved three
consecutive promotions in the first three years of their existence and were
promoted for a fourth time to compete in the National League North for the
2015-16 season.
After sharing many stadiums across Greater Manchester between 2005 and 2015, FC
United opened their own ground, Broadhurst Park in north-east Manchester, in May
2015.
They are the largest fan owned football club in the United Kingdom and have one
of the highest home attendances in English non-league football. The club is
democratically run by its members who have equal voting rights and own one share
in the club each.
The club's best performance in the FA Cup was a second round appearance during
the 2010-11 season. After a 3-2 first round win over Rochdale FC, United
recorded a 1-1 away draw with Brighton & Hove Albion FC, forcing a home replay
which they lost 4-0. The team advanced to the first round of the FA Cup again in
2015-16 but lost 4-1 at Broadhurst Park to Chesterfield FC.
Nicknamed "The Reds" from their home colours
Nicknamed "Red Rebels" from being a breakaway group from Man Utd
Nicknamed "FC United" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 5-0 vs Harrogate Town, 20th February 2016, National League North
Biggest Win - 10-2 vs Castleton Gabriels, 10th December 2005, NWCL Division 2
Most Appearances - Jerome Wright 352
Record Scorer - Rory Patterson 99, 2005 - 2008 |
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Fisher FC |
St. Paul's Sports Ground
Salter Road
Bermondsey
London
SE16 5EF
Telephone - 0203 606 0380
Capacity - 1,300 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Fish
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Fisher FC's origins lie in the Fisher Catholic Club for Boys, founded in 1908.
The team competed in various district leagues before moving to the Parthenon
League where they stayed until 1965. At this point the club folded and reformed,
this time based in Mitcham, joining the Western Section of the Kent Amateur
League for the 1966-67 season.
Fisher were elected to the Spartan League in 1974 and won back to back
championships in 1980-81 & 1981-82. The latter coincided with a move to the
purpose-built Surrey Docks Stadium.
Fisher were elected to the Southern League - Southern Division for the 1982-83
season and won the championship at the first attempt, earning promotion to the
Premier Division. 1984-85 saw Fisher reach the first round of the FA Cup, losing
1-0 to Bristol City FC.
In 1986-87 they won the Southern League title and were promoted to the Football
Conference. The following year brought another run to the first round of the FA
Cup where they once again lost out to Bristol Rovers FC who won 3-0.
Fisher's success came to an end in 1990-91 when they finished bottom of the
Conference and dropped back to the Southern League - Premier Division. The
following season brought a second successive relegation, to the Southern
Division.
They were promoted to the Isthmian League - Premier Division for the 2005-06
season. they would finish 3rd to win promotion to Conference South.
With mounting debts to players and customs, Fisher Athletic were wound up in
2009. Following a meeting in Bermondsey on the evening of 28 May 2009, a
supporters trust was formed to take control of all forthcoming club matters,
with 42 founding members. Renamed as Fisher FC.
Fisher kicked off the 2016-17 South Counties East League - Premier Division
season back at home in Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, returning to SE16 after 12
years in exile.
Nicknamed "The Fish" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Barnet, Conference 1990
Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Lewes, Sept 1995, FA Cup
Most Appearances - Dennis Sharp 720
Record Scorer - Paul Shinners 205 |
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Flackwell Heath FC |
Wilks Park
Heath End Road
Flackwell Heath
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP10 9EA
Telephone - 07932 952 538
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1907
Nickname(s) - Heathens
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
When they were founded, the club joined the High Wycombe & District League for
its inaugural season. The Heathens proved to be a major force in local football,
having won 12 Wycombe League championship titles and the High Wycombe Senior
Challenge Cup on a record 12 occasions, they stayed in this league until the
1950's. They joined the Great Western Combination League, winning the
championship in the 1957-58 season, but returned to the Wycombe and District
League a couple of seasons later.
In 1976 they joined the Hellenic Football League, where they gained promotion
from Division 1 at the first attempt. In 1982 they switched to the Athenian
League but two years later, with this league on the verge of collapse, they
moved to the Isthmian League, initially in Division 2 North, although they were
switched to Division 2 South after one season.
They were relegated into the Hellenic Premier Division for season 2007-08.
Flackwell Heath were promoted as champions of the Hellenic League Premier
Division in 2015, earning promotion to the Southern League - Division 1 Central,
which would have featured numerous local games, however they were switched to
the South & West Division, and so declined promotion.
Nicknamed "Heathens" variation on the name Heath |
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Fleet Town FC |
Calthorpe Park
Crookham Road
Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 5FA
Telephone - 01252 623 804
Capacity - 2000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - White Trim, Navy Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
Formed as Fleet FC, they are a semi-professional football club, Changed their
name in 1962 to the present one, They joined the Athenian League in 1979. In
2004, they joined the Isthmian League Division 1, moved into the Southern
Football League - Division 1 South & West in 2007, then moved back to the
Isthmian League in 2008. and the club that season finished as Runners-up to
Farnborough FC, but lost out in the play-offs for promotion.
Former QPR and Spurs player Andy Sinton managed the club for a period through
the 2000's, winning many local cups along the way.
Clement Attlee, a once Prime Minister in England played for the club.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours
Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Bashley, 12th April 2004
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Petersfield United, 26th December 1994 |
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Folkestone Invicta FC |
The Fullicks Stadium
Cheriton Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 5JU
Telephone - 01303 221 819
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1936
Nickname(s) - Invicta, The Seasiders, Stripes
Club Colours - Black & Amber Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier League
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2015-16
Early years were played in the East Kent Amateur League. They took over the Cheriton Road stadium after the demise of Folkestone FC in
1990, who were not connected in anyway.
Invicta entered the FA Cup for the first time in the 1994-95 season, beating
Hailsham Town FC and then Southern League premier division side Sittingbourne FC
before going out 2-1 at home to a Worthing FC side that included former
Tottenham Hotspur FC striker Mark Falco.
Promotion was achieved from the Kent League, by finishing runners up to Herne
Bay FC in 1997-98. The club continued to make good progress in 1998-99, as
southern league football returned to Folkestone.
The 1999-2000 season saw the club achieve more progress in achieving to the
Southern League - Premier Division as runners up to Fisher Athletic FC in the
Eastern Division. The 2000-01 season saw the club compete in the Southern League
- Premier Division for the first time and Invicta achieved their objective of
staying up. In the process they were the only side to win away to Nigel Clough's
Burton Albion FC at Eton Park.
In 2004 the club was switched from the Southern League to the Isthmian League,
They made the play-offs in the Isthmian League - Division 1 South in 2011-12 &
2012-13, but lost on both occasions.
Nicknamed "Invicta" short version of their name
Nicknamed "Stripes" reference to the home shirts
Nicknamed "The Seasiders" coastal link
Most Appearances - Micheal Everitt 500+ |
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Frickley Athletic FC
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Westfield Lane Stadium
Westfield Lane
South Elmsall
West Yorkshire
WF9 2EQ
Telephone - 01977 642 460
Capacity - 2,087
Formed - 1910
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Ever since being formed Frickley have played at their Westfield Road ground,
which has seen gradual improvements taking place over the years, some of which
was paid for with the help of the Frickley Colliery miners welfare fund.
The club spent many years in the Midland League, in 1960 they finished bottom of
this league, and due to the league disbanding, they became the only club from
Yorkshire ever to play in the Cheshire County League.
They rejoined a reformed Midland League in 1970 for 6 years, before joining the
Northern Premier League, They also spent 7 years in the Alliance Premier League,
which was to become the Football Conference, the highest they have currently
achieved was runners up in that league.
They reached the third round of the FA Cup once in 1985-86, after beating league
side Hartlepool United FC 1-0 away in the second round, they lost out to Rotherham
United FC 3-1 before a record crowd at home of 5,800.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from the all blue home strip |
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Frome Town FC |
Badgers Hill (Blindman's Brewery Stadium)
Berkley Road
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2EH
Telephone - 01373 464 087
Capacity - 3,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1904
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Frome have always played at Badgers Hill they had their biggest gate in 1954
when 8,000 fans saw Leyton Orient FC win 3-0 in the First Round Proper of the FA
Cup.
Success was gained in the Somerset Premier Cup in 1966-67 with victory over
Yeovil Town FC in the final and the cup was shared by the same two teams in
1968-69. Frome's greatest triumph came in 1978-79 when the club won the Western
League. The Championship was secured by losing only once in the last 32 matches.
The League Cup followed in 1979-80.
The Club was re-structured off the field in 1999-00 but despite the ground being
upgraded unfortunately success on the field did not follow with a re-structure
of the league saving the Club from relegation. Frome improved rapidly and after
finishing third continued upwards as they won promotion back to the Western
League Premier Division after a six year absence the following year and also
reached the final of the League Cup. With Frome struggling to win at home during
the 2003-04 season the Club turned to the help of a local "White Witch", Titania
Hardie. This move brought huge media interest from all over the World. It worked
immediately and they went on a magnificent run that saw them go on to finish 3rd
in the league. The 2004-05 season saw the Club celebrate their centenary and
events on the field saw the Robins reach the Quarter-Finals of the FA Vase
before eventually losing 3-0 at Jarrow Roofing FC. A seventh, third and fourth
placed finish saw the club continually improving and then runners-up spot in
2008-09 secured promotion into the Southern League for the first time in the
Clubs history.
12 months later they beat Sholing FC 1-0 in the play-off final to secure
promotion to the Southern Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Robins" taken from their home colours & featured on the club
badge
Most Appearances - Mark Salter 450
Record Scorer - Mark Salter 292 |
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Gainsborough Trinity FC |
The Northolme
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2QW
Telephone - 01427 613 295
Capacity - 4,304 (515 Seated)
Formed - 1873
Nickname(s) - Trinity, The Holy Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1982, 1997
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club was formed in 1873 as Trinity Recreationists
FC, set up by the vicar of the Holy Trinity Church for young parishioners.
In 1896 the club applied for membership of the Football League, and were elected
after finishing third in the ballot, ahead of existing members Port Vale FC and
Crewe Alexandra FC.
After losing their Football League status, they spent most of their playing days
in the Midland League. The club applied to join the Football League again in
1975 and 1976, but received only a single vote on each occasion. When the
Northern Premier League added a second division in 1987, Trinity were placed in
the Premier Division, where they remained until becoming founder members of the
Conference North in 2004. In 2011-12 the club finished fourth, qualifying for
the promotion play-offs. After beating FC Halifax Town in the semi-finals,
Trinity lost the final 1-0 to Nuneaton Town FC. In 2012-13 the club reached the
semi-finals of the FA Trophy for the first time, losing to eventual winners
Wrexham FC.
Nicknamed "Trinity" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Holy Blues" after being formed by the vicar of the Holy Trinity
Church |
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Gateshead FC |
Gateshead International Stadium
Neilson Road
Gateshead
Tyne And Wear
NE10 0EF
Telephone - 0191 433 5700
Capacity - 11,800
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Tynesiders, The Heed
Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & White Socks
Current League - National League North
Gateshead FC started out as South Shields FC 8 miles away from Gateshead after many money struggles and relegations, the club decided to look
for a new home, they chose a move to Gateshead in 1930.
Gateshead AFC started a new era 15,500 fans watched as they beat Doncaster
Rovers FC 2-1 at a newly constructed Redheugh Park Stadium that season saw them
finish runners up and miss promotion on goal difference.
In 1973 they went into liquidation and were reformed 4 years later as Gateshead
FC, they were accepted into the Northern Premier League and played at the
Gateshead Youth Stadium which was upgraded to the stadium it is today, Promotion
via the play-offs in 2007-8 got them into the Conference North Division and
again Promotion via the play-offs in 2008-9 season saw them move up to the
Conference Premier.
Nicknamed "The Tynesiders" from where the club is located
Nicknamed "The Heed" short version of their name
Biggest Loss -
9-0 vs Manchester City, 28th January 1933, FA Cup
9-0 vs Sutton United, 22nd September 1990,Football Conference
Most Appearances - James Curtis 525, 2003 - 2015
Record Scorer - Paul Thompson 130, 1995 - 2008 |
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Gillingham Town FC |
Harding's Lane
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4HX
Telephone - 01747 823 673
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1879
Nickname(s) - The Gills
Club Colours - All Tangerine - White Trim
Current League - Dorset Premier League
Founded in November 1879, the club is the oldest in Dorset, and joined the
Dorset Combination in 1970. The league was later renamed the Dorset Premier, and
Gillingham finished runners-up in 2002-03. They repeated this feat again in
2007-08 and won promotion to the Western Football League - Division 1.They won
the Dorset Senior Cup in 2009-10, beating Wimborne Town FC 2-1 after extra time
in the final, In April 2010, the club was promoted to the Western League -
Premier Division in 2011-12 after finishing third.
Nicknamed "The Gills" short version of their name |
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Glossop North End AFC |
The Arthur Goldthorpe Stadium
Surrey Street
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 7AJ
Telephone - 01457 855 469
Capacity - 1,350 (209 Seated)
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Hillmen
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Between 1899 and 1992 the club were known as Glossop FC, often cited as the
smallest town in England to have had a Football League club: it still is the
smallest town whose team has played in the English top flight. At the turn of
the 20th century, Glossop played in the Football League First Division, the
highest level of English football at the time. During this period the club was
bankrolled by Sir Samuel Hill-Wood, who was later to become chairman of Arsenal.
The club became founder members of the newly formed North West Counties Football
League in 1982 when the Cheshire County League merged with the Lancashire
Combination.
The club almost folded in 1990-91 when their then Chairman sold the ground to
the local council and left the club with large debts. The present Board of
Directors took over in January 1991. After a sixth-place finish in 1991-92 they
were promoted back to Division 1 over higher-placed clubs and after the season
the directors reverted the club's name to Glossop North End.
The 2014-15 season was the most successful season in Glossop's recent history.
On 19th April they beat Nelson FC to win the North West Counties League -
Premier Division, for promotion to the Northern Premier League - Division 1
North.
Nicknamed "The Hillmen" after the club's chairman and benefactor in the early
years, Sir Samuel Hill-Wood |
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Gloucester City AFC |
Whaddon Road (ground-sharing at Cheltenham FC)
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 5NA
Telephone - 01452 421 400 - Mob +44 7974 785552
Capacity - 7,066
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - The Tigers
Club Colours - Yellow & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & Yellow Socks
Current League - National League North
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1956
Southern Football League - Midland Division Winners - 1988-89
The club was established in 1883 as Gloucester, they became Gloucester City FC
in 1902, but were briefly known as Gloucester YMCA FC from 1910 to 1925, before
returning to their previous name. The club has competed in the Conference North
since 2009, having been promoted from the Southern Football League - Premier
Division at the end of the 2008-09 season. It spent a record 70 years within the
Southern Football League from 1939 until 2009.
In July 2007, the club was considerably affected by the Gloucestershire floods
with their Meadow Park stadium under eight feet of water. The floods have meant
the club has been away from Gloucester since 2007.
Confirmation that outline planning permission had been granted by the council
for rebuilding their old Meadow Park ground, came on the 22nd September 2015. An
application for a 3,060 capacity category B stadium was validated by the
council.
Nicknamed "The Tigers" from the home colours
Biggest Loss - 14-0 vs Brimscombe, January 1923
Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Bristol Saint George, April 1934, Gloucestershire Northern
Senior League |
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Godalming Town FC |
Wey Court
A3100 Meadrow
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 3JE
Telephone - 01483 417 520
Capacity - 3,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1950
Nickname(s) - The G's
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks, Green Shorts
Current League - Combined Counties League - Division 1
The club traces its origins to Godalming United FC, a club formed in 1950 by
former pupils of Godalming Grammar School. In 1970 Surrey Senior League side
Farncombe folded. Godalming took over their debts and their Meadrow ground,
changing their name to Godalming & Farncombe FC and the name of the ground to
Wey Court.
The club was accepted into the Combined Counties League in 1979, and in 1980
changed its name again, to Godalming Town FC. The team were league champions in
1983-84.
In 1992 the Guildford Football Appeal donated money towards the cost of adding
floodlights to the ground, and in return the name of the club was changed again,
to Godalming & Guildford FC.
In 1985 another local club, Addlestone & Weybridge Town FC, folded and, before
their ground at Liberty Lane was demolished, Godalming purchased the stand and
fencing, re-erecting the stand at Wey Court with seating for 200 fans. In 1995
they installed one of Millwall FC old turnstiles, and another from Southend
United FC in 2006.
During the 2005 season, the club reverted to the name Godalming Town FC.
In 2005-06 Godalming won the Combined Counties League title and were promoted to
the Isthmian League - Division 1 South following extensive ground improvements,
the highest level at which the club had ever played.
Nicknamed "The G's" taken from their nameMost Appearances - Shaun Elliot 365 |
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Godmanchester Rovers FC |
Bearscroft Lane
A1198
Godmanchester
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 2LQ,
Telephone - 0795 036 7417
Capacity - 1,050
Formed - 1911
Nickname(s) - Goddy
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - Navy Blue Trim, Navy Blue Shorts - Sky Blue
Trim, Navy Blue Socks
Current League - Eastern Counties League - Premier Division
They played in the Huntingdonshire League for many years before joining the
Cambridgeshire League, and in 1992 were promoted to the top division of the
Cambridgeshire League. In 1994-95 they won the League Cup, retaining it for the
next two seasons. However, they were relegated to the Senior Division in 2000.
With the club about to move into a new ground, they made a speculative
application to join the Eastern Counties League in 2002. Despite being in the
second tier of the Cambridgeshire League, the club were successful. They
finished bottom of the division in 2004-05, but were not relegated as the league
was understrength in terms of numbers. In 2011-12 the club won Division 1 on
goal difference to earn promotion to the Premier Division, and also won the
Division One Knock-out Cup, defeating Whitton United 1-0 in the final. In
2014-15 the club finished as runners-up in the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "Goddy" version of their name |
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Goole AFC |
Victoria Pleasure Grounds
Marcus Street
Goole
East Yorkshire
DN14 6WW
Telephone - 01405 762 794
Capacity - 3,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1912
Nickname(s) - The Vikings
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Counties East League - Premier League
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1989 as Goole Town FC
The Port and Town of Goole have had a semi professional football team since the
1900's. Goole Town competed in various leagues throughout their history
including the Midlands League in the 1950's when they were probably at their
most successful. Time went by with varying degrees of success and failure and
finally at the end of the 1995-96 season, because of ever increasing debts and
falling attendance's Goole Town FC committee had no option but to close down the
club.
Goole AFC was formed in 1997, a year after Goole Town had disbanded.
They started life in the Central Midlands League, where they spent two seasons
before joining the Northern Counties East League. They won the Division 1 title
at the first time of asking, and the Premier Division title in 2005, enabling
promotion to the Northern Premier League Division 1.
Nicknamed "The Vikings" unkown origins, but they have a Viking Ship on their
club badge |
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Gosport Borough FC |
Aerial Direct Stadium (Privett Park)
2 Charlesbury Avenue
Gosport
South Hampshire
PO12 3TG
Telephone - 01329 235 961
Capacity - 3,300 (1,000 Seated)
Formed - 1944
Nickname(s) - The Boro
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
In their second season, the Club were accepted into the Hampshire League and won
the Division 1 title at their first attempt. This feat was not repeated for
thirty-one seasons, despite the club being a major force in Hampshire football
during that period.
Gosport won the Hampshire League title in successive seasons 1976-77 & 1977-78
and were elected to the Southern Football League. In the team's first four
seasons they never finished outside the top four and when the League was
restructured for the start on the 1982-83 season, they were placed in the
Premier Division.
The club enjoyed their highest ever finish in the 1988-89 season, when seventh
place in the Premier Division was achieved. Unfortunately, a mass exodus of
players and a change in the management saw the team relegated to the Southern
Division the following season, before a further relegation to the Wessex League
in 1992.
In 2006-07 they won the Wessex League, their first title in 29 years. Having
captured the title, Boro' officials and supporters waited for the news from The
Football Association on their application for promotion. Two weeks after lifting
the title, promotion was confirmed and they were elected back into the Southern
League - Division 1 South & West for the 2007-08 season.
In 2011-12 & 2012-13 they achieved successful play-off final wins, for promotion
to the Conference South Division.
Nicknamed "The Boro" version of their name |
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Grantham Town FC
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South Kesteven Sports Stadium
Trent Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7 XQ
Telephone - 01476 402 224
Capacity - 7,500 (750 Seated)
Formed - 1874
Nickname(s) - The Gingerbreads
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2011-12
The history of this club dates back years, and 3 years after being formed were
one of the first teams to enter the FA Cup, where on 27th October 1877 they lost
2-0 at home to Clapham Rovers FC in front of a crowd of 650.
Working their way through various leagues, they played in the Midland League
under new manager Jim Raynor in 1964 winning the league and scoring a record 152
goals along the way, However he soon left to join Notts County FC and was replaced
in 1965 by Terry Bly for the next 14 years which were some of the best in the
club's history, winning the league in 1970 and 1971, along with some great cup
runs, the most memorable was when Jack Charlton's Middlesbrough FC side visited for
a third round FA Cup tie which the Boro won 2-0 in front of more than 6,500 fans
at their previous London Road Ground, they moved to the new sports complex in
1990-91.
Many well known players have managed at the club including Martin O'Neil, John
Robertson, John Barnwell and Lee Glover
Nicknamed "The Gingerbreads" after the town being famous for making the Macaroon
shaped Gingerbread biscuits, since the 18th Century
Biggest Loss - 16-0 vs Notts County Rovers, 1892-93, Midland Amateur Alliance
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Rufford Colliery, 1934-35, FA Cup
Most Appearances - Adrian Speed 667, 1989 - 2006
Record Scorer - Jack Macartney 416, 1937 - 1955 |
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Grays Athletic FC
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Mill Field (sharing Aveley FC Stadium)
Mill Road
Aveley
Essex
RM15 4SJ
Telephone - 0208 502 8950
Capacity - 1,100
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Gravelmen, The Ath, The Blues
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts - Navy Blue Sash, White Shorts, Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
FA Trophy Winners - 2005, 2006
Football Conference South Winners - 2004-05
Isthmian Division 1 North Winners - 2012-13
Isthmian Division 2 South Winners - 1984-85
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 1992
Starting life as Grays Juniors FC, they merged with Southern League side Grays
United to form Grays Athletic FC, they became founder members of the Athenian
League and later in 1945 they were one of 9 founder members of the Corinthian
League, which they won in their first season.
They played in the Isthmian League between 1983 & 2004, and were then founder
members of the Conference South Division, which again they won at the first
attempt, going on to win the FA Trophy in 2005 & retaining it in 2006.
In 2010 they resigned from the Football Conference, and started the next season
in the Isthmian Division 1 North, where they ended up as champions in 2012-13,
creating a new Isthmian League record of winning 18 games in a row.
Nicknamed "The Gravelmen" origins seem to come the the Globe Gravel Pit in
the area.
Nicknamed "The Blues" colours of the home strip
Nicknamed "The Ath" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 12-0 Enfield, 20th April 1963, Athenian League
Biggest Win - 12-0 Tooting Town, 24th February 1923, London League
Most Appearances - Phil Sammonds 472, 1982 - 1997 |
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Great Wakering Rovers FC |
Burroughs Park
Little Wakering Hall Lane
Great Wakering
SS3 0HH
Telephone - 01702 217 812
Capacity - 2,500 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - Rovers
Club Colours - Green & White Striped Shirts,Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
The club was formed by soldiers demobbed after WW I. They first played in the
Southend & District League, where they played until 1982, becoming the league's
most successful club especially in the 1960's and 1970's. In 1982 they switched
to the newly formed Southend & District Alliance Football League, this league
folded in 1989. At this point the club decided to make the step up to
intermediate level and join the Essex Intermediate League.
They remained in that league for three seasons, winning the championships of
Divisions 3 and 2 in successive seasons, after the latter of which they
successfully applied to join the Essex Senior League. They were league champions
in 1994-95 and were league runners-up three times in the next four seasons. On
the fourth occasion they finished behind Saffron Walden Town FC, but as they
failed to meet the ground requirements for a place in the Isthmian League,
Rovers were promoted in their place, into Isthmian League Division 3 for the
1999-2000 season.
At the first attempt they were promoted to Division 2, then moved to Division 1
North in 2002 due to league reorganisation. Further reorganisations saw them
transferred to the Southern League Eastern Division for two years, but in 2006
they were switched back to Isthmian League Division 1 North. In 2011-12 they
finished bottom of Division 1 North, and were relegated back to the Essex Senior
League. In 2014, they won the ESL, and were promoted back to the Isthmian
League.
Nicknamed "Rovers" short version of their name
Most Appearances - John Heffer 511 |
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Greenwich Borough FC |
DGS Marine Stadium (Ground-sharing at Cray Valley Paper Mills FC)
Badgers Sports Ground
Middle Park Avenue
Eltham
Greater London
SE9 5HP
Telephone - 07958 077 958
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1928
Nickname(s) - Boro
Club Colours - Black & Red Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Greenwich Borough FC were formed as Woolwich Borough Council Athletic Club,
owing to their success, "Borough" were awarded Senior status and joined the Kent
Amateur League Division 1.
In 1948 they relinquished their Senior status to join the South London Alliance
League Division 2. In 1965 the club changed their name to London Borough of
Greenwich FC following a change of London Borough boundaries.
In 1976, the club transferred to the London Spartan League. For the 1984-85
season, the club changed to its current name of Greenwich Borough FC upon
joining the Kent Football League. The 1997-98 season saw a restructuring of the
Kent League known since 2013 as the Southern Counties East Football League, and
Greenwich Borough were placed in the newly formed Premier Division.
2015-16 season saw them win the league, for promotion to the Isthmian League -
Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "Boro" short version of their name |
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Gresley FC |
The Moat Ground
Moat Street
Church Gresley
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 9RE
Telephone - 01283 216 315
Capacity - 2,400
Formed - 1882
Nickname(s) - The Moatmen
Club Colours - All Red - White Sleeves & Shoulders on Shirts
Current League - Midland League - Premier Division
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1996-97
Formed as Gresley Rovers in the small mining village of Church Gresley,
At the end of the 1907-08 season the Church Street Ground was required for
building, so the club moved across the road onto the newly acquired Moat Ground,
where Gresley FC currently play.
they rejoined the Central Alliance in 1959-60 and stayed in that League until
1974-75 during which time the League changed its title to the East Midlands
Regional League, they dominated that League and in the fourteen seasons from
1961 to 1975 the lowest they finished was in fifth place.
A successful application to join the Southern Football League and they were
placed in the Midland Division for the 1992-93 season.
That 1992-93 season had some disappointment for Gresley as they lost in the
semi-final of the FA Vase, but in the League they shocked everyone by finishing
as runners-up and with it promotion to the Premier Division at the first
attempt. In 1994-95 season saw them reaching the First Round Proper of the FA
Cup for only the second time, before losing away to Crewe Alexandra FC 7-1.
After financial difficulties, Gresley Rovers FC liquidated at the end of the
2008-09 season, forming a new football club, Gresley FC. In the 2009-10 season,
they were placed in the East Midlands Counties League. After finishing their
first season in second place they went one better by winning it in 2010-11, for
promotion to the NPL - Division 1 South
Nicknamed "The Moatmen" from playing at The Moat Ground
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Brigg Town, 13th September 2014, Northern Premier League -
Division 1 South |
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Guernsey FC |
Footes Lane Stadium
Saint Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 2UL
Telephone - 01481 259 553
Capacity - 5,000 (720 Seated)
Formed - 2011
Nickname(s) - The Green Lions
Club Colours - Green Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Established in 2011 to offer the Island's elite footballers the opportunities to
test themselves on a regular basis outside of the Channel Islands. Guernsey FC
is a community football club which plays in the Isthmian League - Division 1
South.
Matthew Le Tissier was the club's President until his resignation in August
2014, whilst his brother Mark is the club's Football Secretary.
In 2012-13 season with 27 games postponed due to Cup matches and the terrible
winter weather, Guernsey were scheduled to play 17 games in April 2013, 23 games
in 43 days. the last four matches of the season in four days. Finishing the
season in style, Guernsey earned promotion for the second season in succession,
to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South, coming 4th in the league and reaching
the play-offs for promotion to the Isthmian League - Premier Division but lost
out to Leatherhead FC 3-2.
Nicknamed "The Green Lions" with reference to their home colours, Lion depicted
on the club badge
Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Merstham, 18th November 2014, Isthmian League - Division 1
South
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Crawley Down Gatwick, 1st January 2014, Isthmian League -
Division 1 South |
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Guisborough Town FC |
King George V Stadium
Howlbeck Road
Guisborough
Cleveland
North Yorkshire
TS14 6LE
Telephone - 01287 636 925
Capacity - 3,500
Formed - 1973
Nickname(s) - The Priorymen
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
After winning the Middlesbrough & District League and the South Bank & District
League they were soon entered into the Northern Alliance. There is however
evidence to show that there were football teams in the town as Guisborough
pre-dating them, such as Guisborough Belmont Athletic FC as far back as the
1920's, and a team named simply Guisborough FC in the 1940's.
Guisborough finished top of the Northern Alliance in the 1979-80 season, and
reached the final of the FA Vase tournament that same season, losing 2-0 to
Stamford FC at the original Wembley Stadium.
In 1985 they joined Division 2 of the Northern League. After spending just two
seasons in the league they were promoted to Division 1, having finished second
in Division 2 in the 1986-87 season.
They remained in Division 1 for the next eighteen years, before being relegated
at the end of the 2004-05 season after being docked six points for twice
fielding ineligible players. The club completed an excellent season in 2010-11
where they only lost 6 League games and finished Runner's Up earning promotion
to the First Division again.
During the 1988-89 season, Guisborough made their only appearance in the FA Cup
first round proper, narrowly losing 1-0 to Bury FC at Middlesbrough's Ayresome
Park.
Nicknamed "The Priorymen" from the club crest which contains a graphic of
Gisborough Priory, a notable Guisborough landmark |
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Guiseley AFC |
Nethermoor Park
Otley Road
Guiseley
West Yorkshire
LS20 8BT
Telephone - 01943 872 872
Capacity - 3,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1909
Nickname(s) - The Lions
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
FA Vase Winners - 1991
Founded by a group of enthusiasts, Guiseley football team switched many
different leagues and were not very successful until the 1930`s, by 1939 they
had won a 4th title but would have to wait another 17 years before a 5th,
Another switch to the West Yorkshire League saw them have a remarkable run in
the Wharefedale Challenge Cup seeing them winning it on 9 out of 10 occasions in
the 1960`s.
Since 1990,they have reached the 4th qualifying round of the FA Cup on 6
occasions and the 1st round proper twice, They won the Northern Premier League
in 2009-10 to gain promotion to the Conference North Division.
2014-15 season saw them finish 5th in the Conference North but win promotion via
the play offs to reach the newly named National League (Conference Premier) the
highest the club have ever been in their history.
Nicknamed "The Lions" no origin known |
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Halesowen Town FC
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The Grove
Old Hawne Lane
Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 3TB
Telephone - 0121 661 9392
Capacity - 5,000
Formed - 1873
Nickname(s) - The Yeltz
Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Shorts - White Trim, White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
FA Vase Winners - 1985, 1986
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2013-14
The club has played at it's current ground since being formed, it started off as
a cricket ground with 3 sides, this was not changed until 1980, although
additions and alterations were made up until that time to the rest of the
ground. In 1983 the club won a six a side tournament, the prize was a set of new
floodlights for their ground.
They have reached the first round of the FA Cup on 9 occasions up until 2015,
including a run of 7 years in succession in the 1980`s and early 1990`s.
2012-13 season saw the club replace their manager with John Hill, who took them
to the NPL Division 1 South title the following season.
Nicknamed "The Yeltz" name for the locals from Halesowen, although a few
other origins have been around for some years without any real conformations. |
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Halifax Town - FC Halifax Town |
For details of the Halifax Town Football Club, please see their entry further
above for FC Halifax Town |
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Hallen AFC |
The Hallen Centre
Moorhouse Lane
Hallen
Bristol
BS10 7RU
Telephone - 01179 505 559
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1949
Nickname(s) - The Armadillos
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
The club was established as Lawrence Weston Athletic FC, playing their early
years in the Bristol & District League and then the Bristol Premier Combination.
In 1979, they moved to Hallen, changing their name to Lawrence Weston Hallen FC.
The facilities available at their new base enabled them to move up to the
Gloucestershire County League in 1987. Three years later, they changed their
name again, to Hallen FC.
In 1992 they gained a further promotion, joining the Hellenic League - Division
1, and after further improvements to the facilities, particularly the erection
of floodlights and a all seater stand, a runner-up position in 1996-97 led to
another promotion to the Hellenic League - Premier Division.
After three seasons in the Hellenic League Premier, they were granted permission
to switch to the Western League, but had to take a demotion to that league's
Division 1. They were champions of the division in 2003-04, taking their place
in the Western League - Premier Division, where they remain to this day.
Nicknamed "The Armadillos" one origin is thought to be because they had a hard
defence to break down |
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Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
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Beveree Stadium
Beaver Close
Hampton
Middlesex
TW12 2BX
Telephone - 0208 941 2838 or 208 979 2456
Capacity - 3,500 (750 Seated)
Formed - 1921
Nickname(s) - The Beavers, Hampton
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian Premier Division Winners - 2006-07, 2015-16
From 1921 until 1999 the club were known as Hampton FC , they changed to their
current name in order to try and draw a larger fan base.
2007 saw them in the Conference South Division after winning the Isthmian
Premier Division on the last day of the season 4-2 against Slough Town FC, They
were relegated back down in 2011-12 on the last day of the season.
They have reached the first round proper of the FA Cup on 2 occasions in 2000-1
losing 2-1 to Conference South side Barnet FC and 2007-08 losing to League 2
side Dagenham & Redbridge FC 3-0.
Nicknamed "The Beavers" after the stadium name and address
Nicknamed "Hampton" short version of, and what their name originally was
Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Hounslow Town, 1962-63, Middlesex Senior Cup
Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Eastbourne United, 1990-91, Isthmian Division 2 South |
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Hamworthy United FC |
County Ground
Blandford Close
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4BF
Telephone - 01202 674 974
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1926
Nickname(s) - The Hammers
Club Colours - Claret Shirts, Claret Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The club moved to it's present ground, which is The County Ground formerly known
as the Nursery in 1950.
They became founding members of the Dorset Combination league in 1957. The club
then merged with Trinidad Old Boys FC at the start of the 1971-72 season to form
Hamworthy United FC as it is known today.
In the 2002-03 season the league was renamed the Dorset Premier League and the
club went on to become champions of the newly named league that season.
Hamworthy retained the championship the following season and earned promotion to
the Wessex League. The first season in the Wessex league saw the club play in
its first FA Cup game since the 1950-51 season.
The club also achieved in winning some silverware in the 2004-05 season by
winning the Wessex League Cup, beating Thatcham Town FC in the final.
Nicknamed "The Hammers" short version of their name |
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Hanwell Town FC |
Reynolds Field
Perivale Lane
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 8TL
Telephone - 0208 998 1701
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1920
Nickname(s) - The Geordies
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
They played in the London League during their early years, but dropped down to
more local leagues after World War II.
In 1970 the team moved up to the Middlesex County League, and by the early 80's
were playing in the London Spartan League. During their time in the London
Spartan league - Premier Division the club reached the final of the London
Senior Cup three times in a row from the 1991-92 season to the 1993-94 season,
winning 2 finals. It was also in this period that the club made their debut in
the FA Cup in the 1988-89 season, making it to the Second Qualifying round,
losing to Wembley FC 1-0.
When the league amalgamated with the South Midlands League in 1998, Hanwell were
placed in the Premier Division South but after the league's first season, a
reorganisation saw them moved down into the Senior Division. They immediately
won promotion back to the Premier Division where they remained until
reorganisation of the non-league system in 2006 saw them placed in the new
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West, unfortunately they were
relegated in their first season there.
They remained in the Spartan South Midlands League, until they won it outright
in 2014, losing only one game all season.
Nicknamed "The Geordies" the club were formed by group of exiled Newcastle
United fans working in the area.
Most Appearances - Phil Player 600+
Record Scorer - Keith Rowlands 283 |
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Hanworth Villa FC |
Rectory Meadow,
Park Road
Hanworth
Middlesex
TW13 6PN
Telephone - 0208 831 9391
Capacity - 600
Formed - 1976
Nickname(s) - The Villains
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
Hanworth Villa Football Club was established in 1976. The club won the Middlesex
County League - Premier Division title in 2004-05, earning promotion to the
Combined Counties Football League - Division 1. They finished runners-up in
2008-09 & 2009-10, gaining promotion to the Premier Division. They reached the
Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup in the 2011-12 season, being narrowly
defeated by hosts AFC Totton. In the same season, they reached the Third Round
of the FA Vase.
In the 2015-16 season, Hanworth Villa would win the Middlesex Charity Cup for
the first time in the club's history with a 2-0 win over Cockfosters FC on 2nd
May 2016. Villa had previously been runners-up in the competition in 2011.
In May 2016 the club appointed former Queens Park Rangers FC and Fulham FC
defender Rufus Brevett as their new manager. .
Nicknamed "The Villains" version of their name |
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Haringey Borough FC |
Coles Park
White Hart Lane
Tottenham
London
N17 7JP
Telephone - 01707 873 187
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1973
Nickname(s) - The Borough
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
It was not until 1973 that a team played under the name of Haringey Borough when
Wood Green Town FC who had played at Coles Park since 1930 changed their name to
Haringey Borough FC while playing in Intermediate football. But the roots of the
Club go back to 1907 when Tufnell Park FC was formed and joined the London
League in which it played until 1914 and from 1912 to 1914 a team was also
entered into the Athenian League. Wood Green Town was itself a breakaway
off-shoot of Tufnell Park in 1911, playing under the name of Tufnell Spartans FC
until 1920. After many name changes and amalgamations which at various times saw
the ancestors of the present Club playing in the Isthmian, Athenian, Spartan and
Delphian Leagues on a number of different grounds the two Clubs merged in 1973
and played at Coles Park, under the name of Edmonton & Haringey FC until 1976
when the present name was taken.
In 1984 the club joined Division 2 North of the Isthmian League. They left the
league in 1988 and had a season without playing, before joining the Premier
Division of the Spartan League in 1989. They were renamed Tufnell Park FC in
1995, but changed back to Haringey Borough after one season.
The club was transferred to the Essex Senior League for the 2013-14 season,
where their tenants Greenhouse London FC also play.
In 2015 gained promotion to the Isthmian League Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Borough" short version of their name |
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Harlow Town FC |
The Harlow Arena
Elizabeth Way
Harlow
Essex
CM19 5BE
Telephone - 01279 443 196
Capacity - 3,500 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1879
Nickname(s) - The Hawks
Club Colours - All Red - Thin White Hoops on Shirts
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners -1978-79
Isthmian League - Division 2 North Winners - 1998-99
Harlow Town did not have their first manager until 1957, they had a Selection
Committee for the first 77 years of their history.
The Club made a name for itself in 1979-80 in the FA Cup, which saw the club
progress to the fourth round proper, Leytonstone-Ilford FC were beaten in the
first round 2-1, Southend United FC in the second round 1-0 (after a replay
1-1), as were Leicester City FC in the third round by the same score(s), which
gave the club a fourth round tie away to Graham Taylor's Watford FC. The BBC
Match of the Day cameras were at Vicarage Road as Harlow went down 4-3.
The 2013-14 season saw a new era for The Hawks. They started the season playing
on a 3G artificial surface, in the newly named Harlow Arena.
Nicknamed "The Hawks" origin unknown
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Ware, 6th March 1948
Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Bishop's Stortford, 11th April 1925
Most Appearances - Norman Gladwin 639, 1951-1970 |
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Harrogate Railway Athletic FC |
Station View Ground
160 Station View
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 7JA
Telephone - 01423 883 104
Capacity - 3,500 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1935
Nickname(s) - The Rail, The Locomotives
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, Green Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Counties East League - Division 1
THE club was formed in 1935 by workers at the Starbeck LNER depot and played in
the Harrogate League. They progressed successfully and in 1946 won the British
Railways National Cup Final. This success prompted the club to borrow £1,500
from the LNER to buy the Station View ground and secure a permanent home. This
was agreed provided 300 rail workers paid 1 old penny a week to finance
repayments.
In the 2002-03 season, they won 8 games and reached the Second Round of the FA
Cup. A capacity crowd saw Harrogate Railway lose to Bristol City FC 3-1. This
run was the furthest the club has gone in the FA Cup to date.
In recent years the club has reached its highest ever league position, under the
management of Martin Haresign who took over in October 2003, the club were
bottom of the Northern Counties East League - Premier Division at the time. He
steadied the ship at the club and led them to promotion in 2005-06, into the
Northern Premier League - First Division. In 2007, Harrogate played in the
inaugural season of the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North.
In 2007-08 they once again reached the second round of the FA Cup, Railway lost
3-2 to Mansfield Town FC, which was televised live on Match of the Day.
Nicknamed "The Rail" from being formed by rail workers
Nicknamed "The Locomotives" from being formed by rail workers |
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Harrow Borough FC
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Earlsmead Stadium
Carlyon Avenue
South Harrow
London
HA2 8SS
Telephone - 0208 422 5221
Capacity - 3,070
Formed - 1933
Nickname(s) - The Boro, The Reds
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Isthmian Premier Division Winners - 1983-84
Starting out as Roxonian FC, they changed their name to Harrow Town FC in 1938,
and then to Harrow Borough FC in 1967, going through many different divisions
along the way, mainly as runners up.
They were promoted to the Isthmian Premier Division in 1979, they have finished
as champions once by 17 points, but twice turned down going into the Football
Conference for financial reasons, they reached the 2nd round proper of the FA
Cup on one occasion.
Many notable players have come through the club including names like David
Speedie, David Kemp and Steve Claridge, also Dave Bassett who went on to manage
Wimbledon FC
Nicknamed "The Boro" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Reds" the colour of their home strip
Biggest Loss - 8-0 on 5 occasions
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Handley Page, 18th October 1941 |
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Hartley Wintney FC |
The Memorial Playing Fields
Green Lane
Hook
Hampshire
RG27 8DX,
Telephone - 01252 843 586
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1897
Nickname(s) - The Row
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts & Shorts - Black Trim, Black Socks - Blue Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Hartley Wintney FC was established in 1897. The club was a founder member of the
Home Counties Football League in 1978. The league was renamed the Combined
Counties League the following season. They were runners-up in 1980-81, and won
the league in 1982-83. They were relegated to Division 1 in 2005, but returned
to the Premier Division after finishing third in 2008-09. However, they were
relegated back to Division 1 the following season. The club was promoted to the
Premier Division again in 2011-12 after finishing third.
They won the league in 2015-16 season but declined promotion.
Nicknamed "The Row" stems from the fact that Hartley Row was/is a hamlet |
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Hassocks FC |
The Beacon Ground
Brighton Road
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 9LY
Telephone - 01273 757 570
Capacity - 600
Formed - 1902
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - All Red - Black Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Hassocks Football Club was founded and spent the first 80 years of it's
existence competing in the Mid Sussex Football League and Brighton, Hove &
District Football Leagues.
In 1981-82 season the club become members of Division 2 of the Sussex County
League, In the 1986-87 season, a change in the County League rules regarding
ground grading saw the club demoted to Division 3, the Division 3 title being
won by 10 points in 1991-92, and the club realising its ambitions to move to its
own ground, The Beacon.
In 1994-95, the club won promotion to Division 1 of the County League but
quality floodlights had to be provided. This was achieved through fund raising
and a donation from Matthew Harding, who lived locally and whose sons Pat and
Joel went on to become first team regulars. A game against Chelsea Youth in 1995
supported by Graham Rix and Liam Brady marked the official opening of the
floodlights.
They have finished in the top half of the division more often than the lower
half ever since 1981.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from the home colours |
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Hastings United FC |
Pilot Field
Elphinstone Road
Hastings
East Sussex
TN34 2AX
Telephone - 01424 444 635
Capacity - 4,050
Formed - 1894 (as Rock-a-Nore FC)
Nickname(s) - The Arrows
Club Colours - Claret Shirts - Sky Blue Wide Stripe, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Southern Football League - Division 2B Winners - 1909-10
Southern Football League - Eastern Division Winners - 2001-02
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1995
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1991-92
The present day team known as Hastings United FC was founded in 1894 as Rock-a-Nore
FC. The team played in local leagues until 1921, when they merged with All
Saints FC to become Hastings & St. Leonards Amateurs FC and joined the Sussex
County League, where they played until 1927. In 1952, the club rejoined the
Sussex County League, remaining there until 1984-85.
In 1985, the old Hastings United FC ceased trading, The new club applied for membership
of the Southern League - Premier Division, but following objections from another
club, were admitted into the league's Southern Division. The club also
negotiated a long term lease with Hastings Borough Council for use of United's
Pilot Field ground, moving from their former home at The Firs.
1991-92 season culminated in a win at second placed Weymouth FC to clinch the
league title and promotion to the Southern League - Premier Division, where they
played for the following six seasons.
The 2002-03 season saw Hastings Town FC renamed as Hastings United, playing in the
former team's traditional claret and blue kit.
Following the restructuring of the non league football pyramid, they kicked off
the 2004-05 season in the Isthmian League, playing in Division 1
2012-13 saw them reach the third round of the FA Cup, where they were knocked
out by Middlesbrough FC, beaten 4-1 at The Riverside Stadium.
Nicknamed "The Arrows" origins unknown |
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Havant & Waterlooville FC |
West Leigh Park
Martin Road
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 5TH
Telephone - 02392 787 822
Capacity - 5,250 (560 Seated)
Formed - 1998
Nickname(s) - The Hawks
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue & Yellow Sleeves, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
National League South Winners - 2017-18
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1998-99
Havant FC were formed in 1883 and played in the Portsmouth League. In 1958 they
merged with Leigh Park FC to form Havant & Leigh Park FC. In order to progress
further, the club were seeking to move away from their basic Front Lawn ground.
They purchased the site of West Leigh Park in 1980 and moved in in August 1982,
at which point the club was renamed Havant Town FC.
Waterlooville FC was established in 1905 and initially played in the
Waterlooville & District League. In 1971 the club were promoted to Division 1
South of the Southern League. They won the division in their first season and
were promoted to the Premier Division. The following years saw them go up and
down on a few occasions.
In 1998 Havant Town FC and Waterlooville FC merged to play at Havant Town's West
Leigh Park ground. In their first season as a merged team, Havant &
Waterlooville FC won the Southern Football League - Southern Division.
In the 2007-08 FA Cup, the Hawks beat Bognor Regis FC, Fleet Town FC, Leighton
Town FC, Conference Premier team York City FC and League 2 club Notts County FC,
before causing an even bigger upset by defeating League 1 side AFC Swansea City
4-2 in a third round replay. In the fourth round, they played Premier League
Liverpool FC at Anfield and caused a sensation by leading twice before
eventually losing 5-2.
Season 2011-12 witnessed excitement of a different kind as the Hawks escaped
relegation by the skin of their teeth, an injury time 93rd minute goal was badly
needed to ensure a win that made sure Conference football remained at Westleigh
Park.
Nicknamed "The Hawks" supporters voted for this, a word from H A vant & W
aterlooville |
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Hayes & Yeading United FC |
SkyEx Community Stadium
Beaconsfield Road
Hayes
Middlesex
UB4 0SL
Telephone - 0208 573 2075
Capacity - Upgrade not finished
Formed - 2007
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts - Red Trim, White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Isthmian League - South Central Division Winners - 2018-19
Hayes FC was an English association football club. The club started out as
Botwell Mission FC in 1909, adopting the name Hayes FC in 1929. After winning
the Isthmian League in 1996, Hayes had a six-year stint in the Conference
National.
Yeading FC roots trace to a youth club formed in 1960. They have been known as
Yeading Football Club after 1965. After the Isthmian League Division One was
divided in 2002 they were placed in Division One North. They won the
championship of that league in the 2003-04 season, returning to the Premier
Division. Yeading went on to win the Isthmian League championship that season,
earning promotion to Conference South.
Hayes & Yeading United FC was formed on 18 May 2007 after Conference South clubs
Hayes FC and Yeading FC merged.
In their second season, 2008-09, they finished fourth, securing a place in the
play-offs; they beat Eastleigh FC 6-4 on aggregate in the semi-final coming back
from 4-2 down in the first leg (after being 4-0 down just after half-time). In
the play-off final they defeated Hampton & Richmond FC 3-2. This gave them a
place in the Conference National. They were relegated in 2015-16.
Nicknamed "United" after a merging of the 2 clubs |
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Haywards Heath Town FC |
Hanbury Stadium
Allen Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 3PT
Telephone - 01444 482 227
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1888
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - South East DivisionSouthern Combination - Premier Division
Winners - 2016-17
Formed as Haywards Heath Juniors FC the club dominated the Mid Sussex League in
the early 1920's before they left to join the Brighton + District League in
1931. The championship was won the following season with a 100% record and
Haywards Heath joined the Sussex County League in 1932.
After WW2 the club re-entered the County League on it's resumption, winning the
league title in 1949-50 & 1950-51. When Hanbury Park was opened in 1952, they
joined the Metropolitan League and competed against the third teams of Football
League Division 1 clubs, rejoining the County League in 1961-62. They won the
County League once more in 1969-70, but just over ten years later found
themselves in Division 2 following relegation in 1980-81.
Promotion gained in 1986-87 as runners-up to Wick FC and the following season
the club finished in 3rd place. However, The Blues were relegated once more in
1991-92, dropping into Division 3 the following season, were they remained until
winning promotion at the end of the 2002-03 season.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home colours |
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Heaton Stannington FC |
Grounsell Park
Newton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7HP
Telephone - 0191 281 9230
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1910
Nickname(s) - The Stan
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Although officially founded in 1910, Heaton Stannington were in existence by
1903 and playing at Miller's Lane on the site of the current Fossway. The club
name originates from its links with the Stannington Avenue area of Heaton. In
1903-04 they finished fifth in division 2 of the Newcastle and District Amateur
League. In December 1904 they resigned from the league, and there is no further
record of the team until 1910 which suggests that they might have folded and
then reformed nearly six years later.
After WW1 the, club spent the next 19 years in National Alliance League -
Division One.
They moved around many different leagues in the coming years, and for season
2013-14, after a gap of 61 years, the Stan returned to the Northern League.
The ground was renamed Grounsell Park in honour of the service given, both on
and off the pitch, by Bob Grounsell. One of the most memorable matches played
there took place in July 2012 when Heaton Stannington were beaten 4-0 by the
Gabon national side. This being a warm-up match for the Olympics included an
appearance by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Nicknamed "The Stan" short version of their name |
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Hebburn Town FC |
Hebburn Sports & Social Ground
North Drive
A185 Victoria Road West
Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 1UN
Telephone - 0191 483 5101
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1912
Nickname(s) - The Hornets
Club Colours - Black & Amber Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was founded as Reyrolles FC and joined the Jarrow & District Junior
League. After WW I they joined the South Shields Combination League, before
switching to the Tyneside Combination in 1923. They joined the Tyneside League
in 1927, and won it in 1938-39. During WW II they played in the Northern
Combination League and the North Eastern League. They remained in the former
after the war until rejoining the North Eastern League in 1959. In 1960 they
joined the Wearside League. In 1986 they were renamed Hebburn Reyrolles FC,
before changing their name to Hebburn FC in 1988. In 1989 they moved up to
Division 2 of the Northern League. After finishing fourth in 1991-92 they were
promoted to Division 1. Despite finishing eleventh in 1994-95 they were
relegated back to Division 2 due to issues with their ground. They were promoted
again after finishing third in 1999-00 and then adopted their current name. They
remained in Division 2 until winning promotion at the end of the 2011-12 season.
In the same season the club achieved their best performance in the FA Cup when
they reached the fourth qualifying round, losing out to local rivals Gateshead
FC.
Nicknamed "The Hornets" taken from their home colours |
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Hednesford Town FC |
Keys Park
Keys Park Road
Hednesfordg
Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 2DZ
Telephone - 01543 422 870
Capacity - 6,500
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Pitmen
Club Colours - Black & White Quartered Shirts, White Shorts, Black Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
FA Trophy Winners - 2004
Southern Football League - Championship Trophy Winners - 1995
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2011
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1994-95
The club was formed by the merger of two leading Hednesford clubs, the Red &
Whites FC (West Hill FC) & Hill Top FC. They played their first 50 years in the
Birmingham & District League, in 1974 joined the West Midland Premier League,
and joined the Southern Football League in 1984.
Promoted to the SFL - Premier Division in 1991-92 season after finishing
runners-up, and winning the division in 1994-95 for promotion to the Football
Conference.
In 1995-96 the Pitmen commenced their first season in The Conference at their
new Keys Park home and in the club's first season they finished in third place
behind champions Stevenage Borough FC & Woking FC. They were relegated in
2000-01, the next 15 years were spent going between the Southern League and
Northern League, with a couple of promotions back to the Conference North
Division, they were relegated again in 2015-16 to the Northern Premier League -
Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Pitmen" Hednesford was an important coal mining community for
over a century.
Most Appearances - Kevin Foster 470
Record Scorer - Joe O'Connor 220 |
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Hemel Hempstead Town FC |
Vauxhall Road
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 4HW
Telephone - 01442 264 300
Capacity - 3,152 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Tudors
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1999-2000
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2013-14
The club was formed as Apsley End FC and played in the West Herts League, before
joining the Herts County League in 1899 and competed there until 1922, when the
club then joined the Spartan League, and competed there until 1952 when they
joined the Delphian League, by which time they had changed their name to Hemel
Hempstead FC. In 1955 the name was changed once again to Hemel Hempstead Town
FC. In 1972 the club merged with Hemel Hempstead United FC, with the merged club
being called simply Hemel Hempstead FC.
In 1977 the Tudors joined the Isthmian League, where they played for over 25
years.
The 2013-14 season saw the club win the Southern Football League - Premier
Division to secure promotion to the National League South.
Nicknamed "The Tudors" In 1539 King Henry VIII, granted a charter to make Hemel
a market town. It is said that when he visited Hemel Hempstead with Anne Boleyn
he stayed at the Bury in Gadebridge park. |
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Hendon FC
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Earlsmead Stadium (sharing with Harrow Borough FC)
Carlyon Avenue
South Harrow
London
HA2 8SS
Telephone - 0208 908 3553
Capacity - 3,070
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Greens, The Dons
Club Colours - Green Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Isthmian League Winners - 1964-65, 1972-73
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 1977, 2015
The club adopted it's current name in 1946, they have won the Athenian League
title 3 times, they switched to the Isthmian League in 1963.
1964-65 season saw them win the Isthmian League and Amateur Cup double, and in
1973-74 season they reached the 3rd round of the FA Cup were they drew 1-1 with
Newcastle United at St James' Park only to lose 4-0 in the replay at Watford's
Vicarage Rd stadium, the following season saw them beat league opposition for
the first time with a 1-0 win over Reading FC in the 1st round of the FA Cup.
2008-09 saw them leave their old Claremont Road ground, which has now been
demolished for a housing estate, they have ground shared ever since at different venues, and are currently sharing with Harrow Borough
FC.
Nicknamed "The Greens" taken from their shirt colours
Nicknamed "The Dons" a short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 11-2 vs Walthamstow Avenue, Athenian League
Biggest Win - 13-1 vs Wingate, 2nd February 1957, Middlesex Senior Cup
Most Appearances - Bill Fisher 787, 1940 - 1962
Record Scorer - Freddy Evans 176, 1929 - 1935 |
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Henley Town FC |
The Triangle Mill
Mill Lane
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 4HB
Telephone - 01491 410 389
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1871
Nickname(s) - The Red Kites
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Thames Valley Premier League - Division 2
Thames Valley Premier League - Division 3 Winners - 2018-19
Henley are the oldest club recognised by the Oxfordshire Football Association.
By the 1879-80 season, Henley Town were playing in the FA Cup and, for some
seasons, were full members of the Football Association. In 1897 Henley Town then
joined the Reading Temperance League until 1931 when they joined the Spartan
league. In 1957 they joined the Hellenic Football League - Division 1, and
stayed in that league until 1972-73 season. In 1984 they joined the Chiltonian
Football League. In 1991, the town council granted a long lease on their present
ground and a new clubhouse was opened in 1995. In the 2000-01 season Henley Town
joined the Hellenic Football league again as it merged with the Chiltonian
Football league. In 2011 they gained promotion to the Hellenic Football League -
Premier Division after finishing second in the league.
Nicknamed "The Red Kites" from the Red Kite bird of prey on their club emblem |
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Hereford FC |
Edgar Street
Hereford
HR4 9JU
Telephone - 01432 268 257
Capacity - 4,913
Formed - 1924
Nickname(s) - The Bulls, The Whites, The Lilywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League North
Division 3 Winners - 1975-76
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2016-17
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1951-52, 1956-57, 1958-59
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
Hereford United FC played their home matches at Edgar Street from their
formation, the ground was previously used by the amateur club Hereford City FC.
They played 27 seasons in the Southern League after WW2. The 1971-72 season saw
the club finish second in the Southern League and gain national prominence due
to its exploits in the FA Cup, a side that defeated top-flight Newcastle United
FC. The Cup run played a part in the club's successful election to the Fourth
Division, replacing Barrow FC.
The club rose rapidly to the Second Division after finishing runners-up in their
first season in the Fourth Division and winning the Third Division title in
1976.
Many financial problems were to follow for many years, which finally ended with
them being wound up in December 2014.
Three days later the new club were born, with the supporters having a big say in
what goes on, On 14th May 2015, the FA confirmed that Hereford would compete in
the Midland Football League Premier Division (9th tier) for the club's first
season.
They won the League title straight away for promotion to the
Southern Football League - South & West.
Nicknamed "The Bulls" from the cattle breed in the County
Nicknamed "The Whites, The Lilywhites" from their home colours |
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Herne Bay FC |
The Altira Park Stadium
Winch's Field
Stanley Gardens
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 5SG
Telephone - 01227 374 156
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Bay
Club Colours - Blue & White Halved Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Early years were spent between the East Kent League, and the Kent League, but by
mid 1912 the club had folded.
In 1933 the club was reborn, as Herne Bay Invicta FC, in 1935 the Invicta was
dropped from their name. In 1953 the club moved to its current home at Winch's
Field and soon re-entered the Kent League in Division 2. In 1955 they lifted the
Division 2 title, winning promotion to Division 1. Soon afterwards the Kent
League disbanded, due to the expansion of the Southern Football League and the
club became founder members of the Aetolian League for the start of the 1959-60
season. At the end of the 1963-64, the Aetolian league merged with the London
League into the Greater London League and the club decided to switch to Division
2 of the Athenian League instead, and joined where they enjoyed several
successful seasons followed by promotion to Division 1 in the 1970-71 season as
champions of Division 2. During their first season in the Athenian League the
club made their debut in the FA Cup, reaching the second qualifying round.
After finishing bottom of Division 1 of the Athenian league at the end of the
1973-74 season, the club left the league to become founder members of the new
Kent League. In the 90's they were the dominant team, winning the title 4 times.
Despite these league wins the club was denied promotion due to their ground not
meeting the standards of a higher league. In the 2011-12 season under manager
Simon Halsey and with work done on their ground, the club finished champions of
the Kent league again and this time earned promotion to the Isthmian League
Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Bay" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs 7th Dragoon Guards, October 1907
Biggest Win - 19-3 vs Hythe Wanderers, February 1900 |
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Heybridge Swifts FC |
Scraley Road Stadium
Scraley Road
Heybridge
Maldon
CM9 8JA
Telephone - 01621 852 978
Capacity - 3,000 (550 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - Switfs
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 1982, 2001
Isthmian League - Division 2 North Winners - 1989-90
Heybridge Swifts FC although formed in 1880, the club's first foray into senior
football did not happen until 1971 when they were founder members of the Essex
Senior League. In between that time the club was almost put out of existence
when they were evicted from their previous home at Bentall's Sports Ground in
1964, as it was sold to be made into a shopping precinct. The club then became
tenants of neighbours Sadd's Athletic FC for two years, but they managed to
acquire in time the former carrot field in Scraley Road, which became their new
home. After finishing in second place in Essex Senior League at the end of the
1980-81 season the club claimed the league championship in the following three
seasons, after which they were admitted to the Isthmian League, initially in
Division 2 North, which they won in the 1989-90 season.
In 1995-96 they finished as runners-up in Isthmian League Division 1 and stepped
up to the Premier Division, where they remained until relegation in the 2008-09
season. They finished second in the league in 2005-06 behind champions Braintree
Town FC, missing out on promotion to the Conference South after a penalty
shoot-out defeat to Fisher Athletic FC in the play-off final.
The 2008-09 season saw Heybridge Swifts relegated from the Isthmian League
Premier Division back into the Isthmian League Division 1 North.
In September 2011 the club got some media attention as they signed Mark Wright
from the ITV2 show The Only Way Is Essex, he played two games and left at the
end of October to join his brother Josh at Thurrock FC.
Dean Holdsworth played for the club, when he had finished playing at the top
levels of the Football League.
Nicknamed "Switfs" short version of their name |
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Highmoor Ibis FC |
Rivermoor Stadium
Scours Lane
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 6AY
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 2,000 (162 Seated)
Formed - 2001
Nickname(s) - The Moor
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The club were only formed in 2001 as a merger of Highmoor FC, who had played in
the Reading Thames & Kennet leagues, and Ibis FC who had played for many years
in the Reading Football League after leaving the former Chiltonian League at the
end of the 1990-91 season.
As a combined side, Highmoor Ibis FC did not finish below 4th place in the
Reading Football League for most of the 2000's, and won promotion to the
Hellenic League Division 1 East for the 2011-12 season. As part of gaining
promotion the club had to leave its home of the Ibis club in Scours Lane, as
their ground did not have floodlights or a suitable stand for spectators, so
they moved temporarily to Palmer Park Sports Stadium. The club in its first
season in the Hellenic League gained promotion to the Premier Division by
finishing as runners up in Division 1 East. They moved back to Scours Lane for
the 2016-17 season.
Nicknamed "The Moor" short version of their name |
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Highworth Town FC |
The Elms Recreation Ground
1A Swindon Road
Highworth
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 7DE
Telephone - 01793 766 263
Capacity - 1,400
Formed - 1893
Nickname(s) - The Worthians
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
When Highworth Town FC was formed, they joined the Cirencester & District
League.
After winning the League Division 2 Championship in 1931-32, they moved to the
Swindon & District League, where they won the Division 3 Championship and
Swindon Junior Cup double in 1933-34.
The 1950's saw Highworth make good progress. They won the Division 3 title again
in 1954-55 and then the Division 2 title the following season. One more season
was needed to win the Division 1 title. They then went on to win the Premier
Division title in 1957-58, and the following year saw them retain the Premier
Division title again.
Highworth continued to dominate the Swindon & District Premier Division in the
1960's, winning four successive titles from 1960-61 and another hat-trick from
1965-68, making seven titles in eight seasons.
There was a switch to the Wiltshire Combination League, where they finished as
Runners-Up in Division 2 in 1970-71, all of this success prompted them to join
the Hellenic League.
They finally achieved Premier Division status in 1993-94 gaining promotion after
finishing third in Division 1. Runners-Up in the Premier Division in 1999-2000
and Winners of the Premiership Title in 2004-05.
Their greatest achievement to date was reaching the Semi-Final of the FA Vase in
2015, where they were knocked out by the winners, North Shields FC in a closely
fought two-legged tie 3-0 on agg.
Nicknamed "The Worthians" version of their name |
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Histon FC |
Glassworld Stadium
Bridge Road
Impington
Cambridge
CB24 9PH
Telephone - 01223 237 373
Capacity - 4,300 (1,700 Seated)
Formed - 1904
Nickname(s) - The Stutes
Club Colours - Black & Red Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Eastern Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
Football
Conference South Winners - 2006-7
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2004-5
The best of Histons footballing days started in the 2003-04 season, and saw them
finish 2nd in the Southern Leagues Eastern Division to claim promotion to the
Premier Division. The following year Histon took on League 2 side Shrewsbury
Town FC in the FA Cup 1st Round, setting up a 2nd Round tie at home to Yeovil
Town FC with a 2-0 win. They lost to Yeovil in the 2nd Round, but it did not
affect their league performances and they clinched the Southern League Premier
Division title on the last day of the season and with it promotion to Conference
South.
On 14 April 2007 they beat Welling United FC 1-0 at Bridge Road to secure
promotion to the Conference National for the first time in their history.
Histon's second season of Conference football started well and they were top of
the division during November. They finished third that season, qualifying for
the play-offs, where they were defeated 2-1 on aggregate by Torquay United FC in
the semi-final. In the FA Cup Histon reached the third round for the first time
after beating Football League opposition in Swindon Town FC 1-0 in the 1st
Round, and Leeds United FC 1-0 in the 2nd Round, the first time Leeds had lost
to a non-league side. They lost 2-1 to Swansea City FC at home in the 3rd round.
2013-14 started brightly with the team in the top half of the table until
September but ultimately a very young side couldn't maintain Conference football
and relegation to the Southern League followed.
Nicknamed "The Stutes" originating from the club's previous name Histon
Institute.
Record Scorer - Neil Kennedy 300 + |
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Hitchin Town FC |
Topfield
Fishponds Road
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 4,554
Formed - 1928
Nickname(s) - The Canaries
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Isthmian League Division 1 Winners - 1992-93
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2006
Hitchin Town can trace its roots back to 1865 when Hitchin FC was formed. The
club took part in the first FA Cup in 1871-72, and reached the quarter finals of
the competition, losing to eventual finalists Royal Engineers FC. That first
Hitchin club, folded in 1911, debt-ridden and the victims of a fire at their
ground.
1963-64 season saw the club switch to the Isthmian League, were they would
remain for the next 40 years, with many ups and downs, and financial problems
like many other small clubs.
Former England and Chelsea FC striker Kerry Dixon had a short spell as manager,
but was replaced when he couldn't commit fully to the club.
2004-5 season would see them switch to the Southern Football League - Premier
Division.
As with many non league clubs they have had numerous managerial changes over the
last few decades.
Nicknamed "The Canaries" from the colours of their home strip |
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Hollands & Blair FC |
Star Meadow Sports Club
Darland Avenue
Gillingham
Kent
ME7 2AA
Telephone - 01634 360 255
Capacity - 700
Formed - 1970
Nickname(s) - Blair
Club Colours - All Red - White Collar
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
The current club was formed under the name H & B United FC. In 1973 this club
merged with the Hollands & Blair team, in a first team & reserves partnership
before the latter disbanded in 1974 and the H & B United side chose the Hollands
& Blair name. In 1976 the club finished runners-up in the Rochester & District
League Division 1, winning promotion to the Premier Division. They then stayed
in this division for 17 years, winning the championship twice and finishing
runners-up three times, before entering the Kent County Football League - East
Division 2 in 2004 on the back of a further two consecutive championships. The
team went on to be promoted twice in as many seasons to reach the Kent County
Football League Premier Division by 2006. They won this league in 2008-09 &
2010-11 and were accepted into the Kent Invicta Football League for its
inaugural season in 2011-12.
They won the league in 2014-15 season to step up to the Southern Counties East
League - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "Blair" short version of their name |
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Horley Town FC |
The New Defence
Court Lodge Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 8SP
Telephone - 07545 697 234
Capacity - 2,000 (130 seated)
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Clarets
Club Colours - Claret & Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
The club was originally known as Horley FC and was first affiliated to Surrey
Football Association in 1896. In 1908 the club merged with Gatwick Rovers FC but
did not change its name until 1975 when it became Horley Town FC. In 1984 the
club joined the Combined Counties Football League, but left in 1996 and were
members of local leagues until rejoining the Combined Counties in 2003. They are
currently members of the Premier Division, which is a feeder league to the
Isthmian League. Horley were demoted to Division 1 in season 2005-06 because
their ground failed to meet the facility requirements of the league. But they
finished 2nd in Division 1 and were promoted back to the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Clarets" from their home colours |
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Horndean FC |
Five Heads Park
Five Heads Road
Horndean
Hampshire
PO8 9NZ
Telephone - 0239 259 1363
Capacity - 500 (50 Seated)
Formed - 1887
Nickname(s) - The Deans
Club Colours - Red & White Hooped Shirts, Red & White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
They initially played at Blendworth Hill before moving to their current ground.
The club only played friendly matches until WWI, after which they joined the
Waterlooville & District League, They won the league title in 1926-27, 1929-30,
1930-31 & 1931-32. They went on to join the Portsmouth League, winning Division
2 in 1953-54. They were later promoted to the Premier Division, which they won
in 1968-69, 1969-70 & 1970-71.
In 1972 they moved up to Division 4 of the Hampshire League. By the mid-1980's
they had reached Division 1, and became founder members of the Wessex League in
1986.
After finishing bottom of the league in 1994-95, they were relegated back to the
Hampshire League, where they remained until rejoining the Wessex League as
founder members of the new Division 2 in 2004. In 2010-11 they were promoted to
the Premier Division after finishing as runners-up.
Nicknamed "The Deans" version of their name |
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Horsham FC |
Goring's Mead (Ground-sharing at Horsham Y.M.C.A. FC)
Brighton Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 5BP
Telephone - 01903 239 333
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1871
Nickname(s) - The Hornets
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Green Trim, Green Shirts - Yellow Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 3 Winners - 1995-96
The club eventually became members of the Sussex County League after winning the
West Sussex Senior League for the fourth time in 1925-26. The 30's was a golden
age for the club, and the County League was won in 1932, 1933, 1935, 1936, 1937
& 1938, with the team regularly scoring over one hundred goals a season.
In 1973, Horsham joined the Isthmian League when it expanded to two divisions.
They enjoyed very little success during the 1980s and early 1990s, but began to
turn their fortunes around with a Division 3 title win in 1995-96. In 2001-02
they finished second in Division 2 and were promoted to Division 1 South and in
2005-06 a second place finish in that division, behind champions Ramsgate FC
only on goal difference, saw them promoted to the Premier Division for the first
time.
After a couple of relegations the team rebuilt and won the Sussex County League
in 2015-16, for a place back in the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Hornets" from previous home colours |
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Horsham YMCA FC |
Gorings Mead
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 5BP
Telephone - 01403 252 689
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The YM
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
In the early years YM played in the Horsham & District League before moving to
the Crawley League and subsequently to the Mid Sussex League. Their rise through
the later two leagues was swift and facilitated the club's entry into the Sussex
County League in 1959.
They spent seven years in Division 2 before gaining promotion in 1966 as
Champions, The club gained Division 1 status and remained there for sixteen
seasons until the end of the 1981-82 season, when they were relegated, the club
bounced straight back as Division 2 champions in the following season.
With YM trailing Ringmer FC by twelve points as the 2005-06 season reached its
climax, and struggling to find the money for the required work on the ground,
remarkably, however, the players maintained their resolve as their rivals
buckled, and YM not only over-turned the deficit, but romped home by nine points
to achieve back-to-back League titles.
Gorings Mead was deemed fit by FA inspectors to allow the club to take its place
in the newly created Isthmian League - Division 1 South for the 2006-07 season,
after competing for two seasons in Division 1 South, the club finished second
from bottom in the 2007-08 season and were relegated back to Sussex County
League.
Nicknamed "The YM" version of their name |
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Hungerford Town FC |
Town Ground
Bulpit Lane
Hungerford
West Berkshire
RG17 0AY
Telephone - 01488 682 939
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Crusaders
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League South
After the second world war the club played in the Newbury & District League and
also the Swindon & District League. At the start of the 1958-59 season the club
joined the Hellenic Football League in the Premier Division. They spent seven
seasons in the top division of the Hellenic league before being relegated to
Division 1 at the end of the 1964-65 season. 1970-71 season they won Division
1 and the Hellenic League Cup. The next seven seasons saw the club remain in
the Hellenic Premier Division, the club made its debut in the FA Vase in the
1973-74 season, and the FA cup a season later.
At the end of the 1977-78 season, after coming 3rd in the Hellenic league and
reaching the Semi-final of the FA Vase for a second time, the club were elected
to the Isthmian league, On 24th November 1979, they reached the First Round of
the FA Cup losing 3-1 at Slough Town FC. In the 1981-82 season the club clinched
the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup in their fourth final appearance, beating Wycombe
Wanderers FC 1-0. After the Berks and Bucks success the club then spent the next
21 years in the Isthmian Leagues Division 2. At the end of the 2002-03 season
the club had to leave the Isthmian league as their ground did not meet the
league standards, they rejoined the Hellenic league.
In the 2008-09 season, the club started to carry out ground improvements, with a
refurbishment program for the clubs facilities and there was improvements on the
pitch as well, The club went on a 22 match unbeaten run which took the club to
the top of the league, the lead swapped between themselves and Shortwood United
FC, a last day draw at Hook Norton FC was enough for the club to clinch the
Hellenic League championship on goal difference and promotion to the Southern
League.
At the end of their first season in the Southern League Division 1 South &
West, the club parted company with manager Alan Clark, and replaced him with
Bobby Wilkinson from Kintbury Rangers FC, The club were promoted to the Southern
League Premier division via the 2012-13 play-offs, winning games against Paulton
Rovers FC and Merthyr Town FC after extra-time.
Nicknamed "The Crusaders" Origin unknown |
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Hyde United FC
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Ewen Fields
Miles Street
Hyde
Greater Manchester
SK14 5PL
Telephone - 0161 367 7273
Capacity - 4,250 (530 Seated)
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Tigers
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Football
Conference North Winners - 2011-12
Northern Premier League - Chairman's Cup Winners - 2000, 2004
Northern Premier League - Cup Winners - 1986, 1990, 1996
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2003-04
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2004-05
Hyde have an unwanted record of suffering the biggest defeat ever in English
football when they lost 26-0 at home to Preston North End FC in the first round of
the FA Cup in 1887.
In 2005, Hyde United |FC won the Northern Premier League title for the first time in
their history, but it was not without controversy as they were awarded the title
after an appeal to the FA. The title was originally awarded to Farsley Celtic
FC after the removal of Spennymoor United FC's results because they were unable to
complete their fixtures that season. On appeal, this decision was overturned and
Hyde, along with other teams who had not played them twice, were awarded 3
points for a "0-0 win" which was enough to secure Hyde's Northern Premier League
title.
In 2015 after a number of management changes, the club changed its name back
again to Hyde United FC
Nicknamed "The Tigers" was adopted at the end of the 1960s when they were
founder members of the Northern Premier League. They were expected to struggle
but fought like Tigers for two seasons and finished seventh and eleventh.
Biggest Loss - 26-0 vs Preston North End, 15th October 1887, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 13-1 vs Eccles United, 1921-22
Most Appearances - Steve Johnson 623
Record Scorer - Pete O'Brien 247 |
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Hythe Town FC |
Reachfields Stadium
Reachfields
Hythe
CT21 6LS
Telephone - 01303 264 932
Capacity - 3,000 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1910
Nickname(s) - The Cannons
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Hythe Town FC was formed in August 1910 and started playing in the local junior
leagues. After WW1 the club soon joined the Kent Amateur League. This continued
until the 1970's when the club won the league three times in succession and won
the Kent Junior Cup. Hythe were granted senior status and were elected to the
Kent League in 1977, playing at the newly acquired Reachfields. The club were
runners-up in the Kent League on 3 occasions but it was not until property
developer Tony Walton took over Hythe Town in February 1988 that things really
started to happen.
Disaster struck in 1992 when Hythe resigned from the league due to money
problems. A new club was formed at a public meeting under the name Hythe United
FC, in 2001 Hythe dropped the United suffix, and reverted back to Town.
In the 2010-11 season, they reached the first round of the FA Cup, after a win
against Conference South club Staines Town FC, and were drawn away to League 2
side Hereford United FC, were they were soundly beaten 5-1. They finished the
season by winning the Kent League and gaining promotion to the Isthmian League
Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Cannons" from days past when their were huge cannons on the
Martello Towers defending the town. |
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Ilkeston FC
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New Manor Ground
Awsworth Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8JF
Telephone -
Capacity - 3,029
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - Red Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Dissolved 2017
Starting out as Ilkeston Town, Changing to Ilkeston United in 1904, until the
club disbanded in 1928, a new Ilkeston Town FC was formed in 1945 after the war,
they played mainly in the various Midland Leagues until 2004 when the football
pyramid was re-arranged, and they were placed in the Northern Premier Leagues,
Division 1, Promotion via the play-offs followed, and in 2009 won promotion to
the Conference North via a 2-1 play-off final win against Nantwich Town FC.
Part way through the next season the club were liquidated due to an unpaid tax
bill, and a new club Ilkeston FC was formed, being demoted to the NPL Division 1
South, a successful first season 2011-12 saw them again promoted via the
play-offs back to the Northern Premier Division - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from the club shirt colour and feature on the
club's badge |
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Jarrow Roofing BCA FC |
Boldon Sports Ground
New Road
Boldon Colliery
NE35 9DZ
Telephone -
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1987
Nickname(s) - The Roofing, The Roofers, The Roof
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Yellow Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Dissolved 2018
Jarrow Roofing Boldon Community Association to give them their full name,
started in the South Tyneside Senior League, winning it at the first attempt and
moving to the Tyneside Amateur League. After three successive championships the
club entered the Wearside League Division Two in 1991 and were promoted to
Division 1 after finishing runners-up in their first season.
In 1995-96, the club finished runners-up in Division 1 and were promoted to the
Northern Football League - Division 2. They were promoted to Division 1 in their
inaugural season after finishing third. After 11 seasons in the first division,
a spell which also included a run to the FA Vase semi-final in the 2004-05
season, eventually losing to Didcot Town FC, Roofing were relegated back to
Division 2 at the end of the 2007-08 season. Roofing regained their Division 1
status two seasons later after another third-place finish. In 2011-12, the club
finished 20th and were relegated back to Division 2.
After finishing in 4th place in the 2012-13 season and missing out on promotion
by goal difference, they secured promotion back to Division 1 in 2013-14.
The club was dissolved in 2018.
Nicknamed "The Roofing, The Roofers, The Roof " all variations of their name |
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Kempston Rovers FC |
Hillgrounds Leisure
Hillgrounds Road
Kempston
Bedford
MK42 8SZ
Telephone - 01234 852 346
Capacity - 2,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - The Walnut Boys
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
The club are thought to have been founded in 1884, although the first evidence
of their existence seems to date to 1887 when the Kempston Rovers rugby club
played their first football match. At the rugby club's AGM in 1891, it was
decided to create a football team called Kempston Montrose FC. Three years later
they folded and its assets transferred to Kempston Association FC . In a meeting
in 1895 another new team were formed, Kempston Rovers FC.
The club initially played in both the Bedford & District League and the
Biggleswade & District League.
The club were renamed in 2004 as AFC Kempston Rovers name following the merger
of Kempston Rovers FC, Kempston Colts FC and Kempston Town FC.
The club was promoted to the Premier Division after winning Division 1 of the
United Counties League for the third time. In 2015-16 the club won the Premier
Division, earning promotion to Division 1 Central of the Southern League for the
first time in their history.
Nicknamed "The Walnut Boys" due to Kempston being well known for its walnuts |
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Kendal Town FC |
Pye Motors Stadium
Parkside Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 5HD
Telephone - 01539 727 472
Capacity - 2,400
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Mintcakes, The Field, The Town
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
The club was established in 1919 as Netherfield AFC by employees of the K Shoes
factory.
In 1968 the Club accepted the challenge of becoming a founder member of the
Northern Premier League.
In 1980 Netherfield AFC and Bridlington Trinity FC set a record for cup tie
replays that will never be broken, when they played each other seven times in
the first round of the FA Trophy. After a total of thirteen and a half hours
match play Netherfield won 2-0 to go through to the second round. However the
cost to both clubs was dear, a total of £1,800 and it depleted the finances of Netherfield causing the Club to move down into the North West Counties League
Division 1 in 1982.
In 1987 the Northern Premier League expanded into a new division, League
Division 1 which provided a route back for the club to play at a higher level as
they joined the new Division and in 1998 the Club changed its name to
Netherfield Kendal FC.
They changed their name to Kendal Town FC in 2000.
2005-06 saw Kendal's most successful season for 40 years as they achieved a
promotion for the first time in their history to the (Unibond) Northern Premier
League.
Nicknamed "The Mintcakes" from the famous Kendal Mintcakes
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Field" from the previous team name Netherfield AFC |
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Kettering Town FC |
Latimer Park (Ground-sharing with Burton Park Wanderers FC)
Polwell Lane
Burton Latimer
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 5PS
Telephone - 01536 217 006
Capacity - 2,300
Formed - 1872
Nickname(s) - The Poppies
Club Colours - Red & Black Hooped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - National League North
Football Conference - League Cup Winners - 1987
Football Conference North Winners - 2007-08
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1975
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2014-15
Southern Football League - Division 1 North Winners - 1971-72
Southern Football League - Division 1 Winners - 1960-61
Southern Football League - Eastern Division Winners - 1927-28, 1928-29
Southern Football League - Premier Central Winners - 2018-19
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1972-73, 2001-02
Southern Football League - Winners - 1956-57
Kettering Town turned professional in 1891. The club progressed through twelve
different leagues from 1892 until they became founding members of the Alliance
Premier League in 1979. The club maintained its status in the top flight of
semi-professional football until the 2000-01 season.
They were the first British team to wear sponsorship upon their shirts in 1976.
The Southern League Championship was won on three occasions by the club, in 1928
and 1957 under Tommy Lawton and in 1973 under the guidance of Ron Atkinson.
The FA Cup has brought success with the first round proper being reached on 41
occasions, reaching the fourth round proper in the 1988-89 season after beating
Dartford FC and then league sides Bristol Rovers FC and Halifax Town FC before
losing 2-1 at Charlton Athletic FC, and again in 2008-09 defeating Lincoln City
FC, Notts County FC and Eastwood Town FC before losing 4-2 at premiership side
Fulham FC.
Troubled times off the pitch in 2011-12, the club had debts of 1.2 million
pound, players not being paid, and eventually would be demoted to the Southern
Football League and deducted 10 points.
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Kidderminster Harriers FC |
Aggborough Ground
Hoo Road
Kidderminster
DY10 1NB
Telephone - 01562 823 931
Capacity - 6,444 (3,140 Seated)
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - Harriers, The Carpetmen, Kiddy
Club Colours - Red & White Diagonal Half Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - National League North
Football Conference Winners - 1993-94, 1999-2000
FA Trophy Winners - 1987
The only club from Worcestershire to have played in the football league, they
have also played at the Aggborough Ground ever since they were formed, as a very
successful athletics and rugby club that had existed since 1877.
Harriers won the Conference title in 1994 but were denied promotion on ground
safety rules even though the wooden stand was replaced for the beginning of the
new season.
With the backing of a retired retail millionaire Liverpool's Jan Molby was
appointed manager and he led the club to the Conference title at the first
attempt in 2000, They survived for five years in the Football League before
being relegated back to the Conference National League.
Nicknamed "Harriers or Kiddy" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Carpetmen" the modern carpet industry was founded there
Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Darwin, 24th January 1891, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 25-0 vs Hereford Club, 12th October 1889, Birmingham Senior Cup
Most Appearances - Brendan Wassall 686, 1962 - 1974
Record Scorer - Peter Wassall 448, 1963 - 1974 |
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Kidlington FC |
Yarnton Road
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1AT
Telephone - 01865 849 777
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1909
Nickname(s) - The Greens
Club Colours - All Green - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Kidlington FC was founded in 1909 and played local village football up to the
2nd world war. In 1945 they moved from village football to play in the Oxford
City Junior League. In 1953 The Hellenic League was formed. The Oxon Senior
League immediately lost some of its stronger clubs to the new league. Kidlington
won the Senior League title that season & joined the new league in 1954. Many
coming years were spent between the Premier and Division 1.
The new millennium brought with it a major overhaul to the committee & with it a
new Chairman. The 2004-05 season, under the guidance of Kevin Walton saw the
first team finish in third place in the League & were promoted back into the
Hellenic Premier Division.
Season 2014-15 saw Martin Wilkinson again at the helm assisted by Paul Harwood.
The team finished in their highest league position of 4th place after topping
the table for several weeks, the following season saw them win the league for
promotion to the Southern Football League - Division 1 Central, the highest
position they have achieved.
Nicknamed "The Greens" from their home colours |
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Kidsgrove Athletic FC |
The Novus Stadium
35 Hollinwood Road
Kidsgrove
Stoke-on-Trent
ST7 1BQ
Telephone - 01782 782 412
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1952
Nickname(s) - The Grove
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Northern Premier League - Chairman's Cup Winners - 2005
After World War II football was resurrected, when Kidsgrove United FC was formed
which brought a number of players from further afield. Local young men unhappy
with this structure formed their own club in 1952 under the name Kidsgrove
Athletic FC. The club joined the amateur Burslem and Tunstall League. They
played on the Vickers and Goodwin pitch next to the A50 before deciding not to
play football in 1961 in order to develop a ground on Hollinwood Road,
They moved to the Mid-Cheshire League in 1966 and remained there until 1990,
when they Joined North West Counties League - Division 2, in 1992-93 they were
Promoted to Division 1 ahead of higher placed teams due to ground grading, they
won the league in 2001-02 for Promotion to Northern Premier League - First
Division.
They became Inaugural members of the Northern Premier League - Division 1 South
in 2007-08.
Nicknamed "The Grove" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 15-0 vs Stafford Rangers, 20th November 2001, Staffordshire
Senior Cup
Biggest Win - 23-0 vs Cross Heath WMC, 1965, Staffordshire Cup
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Kings Langley FC
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Gaywood Park
A4251 Hempstead Road
Kings Langley
Hertfordshire
WD4 8BS
Telephone - 07976 692 801
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - Kings
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Sides, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2015-16
After spending the majority of their history in the Herts County League, they
joined the Spartan South Midlands League in 2001, They were relegated on ground
issues in 2003-04.
In 2007-08 they became Spartan South Midlands Division 2 Champions, Division 2
Cup winners, Herts FA Intermediate Cup winners, with a club record of 47
consecutive matches unbeaten in all competitions between 15th September 07 and
15th October 08. Were runners up in the Spartan South Midlands Div 1 in 2008-09.
but refused promotion due to floodlights not being in operation, a deadline
missed by a matter of weeks.
2013-14 Runners-up in Division 1 and promoted to Premier Division. Won Division
1 Cup for the second successive season.
2014-15 Spartan South Midlands Premier League champions, promoted to the
Evo-Stik Southern Football League - Division 1 Central. Achieved the double by
winning the Challenge Trophy (League Cup).
Nicknamed "Kings" short version of their name
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King's Lynn Town FC
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The Walk's Stadium
Tennyson Road
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 5PB
Telephone - 01553 760 060
Capacity - 5,733 (1,200 Seated)
Formed - 1879 (Reformed in 2010)
Nickname(s) - The Linnets
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 1983
Southern Football League - Division 1 East Winners - 2003-04
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2007-08
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2005
Known locally as Lynn Town FC, they did not adopt the name King's Lynn until
1953.
They joined the Southern League in 1958 when it added a second division. After a
transitional season in the South East Division, they earned a place in the
Premier Division. They were relegated to Division 1 at the end of the 1961-62
season, but returned to the Premier Division after finishing second in 1963-64.
They won four successive East Anglian Cups between 1964-65 and 1967-68, but were
relegated again at the end of the 1970-71 season.
In 1980 the club moved to the Northern Premier League, winning the President's
Cup in their third season. In 1983 they returned to the Southern League and won
the East Anglian Cup again in 1984-85. They were relegated to the Midland
Division at the end of the 1986-87 season, where they remained until finishing
second in 1995-96 and earning promotion back to the Premier Division. They
qualified for the promotion play-offs in 2005-06 and 2006-07, but lost on both
occasions. Although they were promoted to the Conference North as champions in
2007-08, They were demoted from the Conference North because the Walks ground
failed to meet Conference North standards, although the remedial work was
completed by the start of the following season, Midway through their first
season back in the Northern Premier League the club folded and they were wound
up at the High Court on 25 November 2009 with debts of £77,000 and went out of
business in December after their appeal failed. The club was re-formed in
January 2010 as Lynn FC and later renamed King's Lynn Town FC.
Nicknamed "The Linnets" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Aston Villa, 13th January 1906, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 17-0 vs Beccles, 19th April 1930, Norfolk & Suffolk League
Most Appearances - Mick Wright 1,152
Record Scorer - Malcolm Lindsay 321 |
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Kingstonian FC
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Kingsmeadow Stadium (sharing with AFC Wimbledon)
Jack Goodchild Way
422a Kingston Road
Norbiton
Kingston-Upon-Thames
KT1 3PB
Telephone - 0208 330 6869
Capacity - 4,850 (2,025 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The K's
Club Colours - Red & White Hoop Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - Red Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1933
FA Trophy Winners - 1999, 2000
Isthmian League Winners - 1933-34, 1936-37, 1997-98
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 1996, 2016
6 changes of name from forming until 1919, the club were quite successful over
the next few years, winning the league and getting to the finals of many local
senior cups, they entered the Isthmian league in 1929, and in 1933 won the
Amateur Cup, and in 1934 & 1937 won the league.
Kingstonian won the Isthmian league in 1998 and the FA Trophy in 1999 and
retained it the following year, 2001 saw them reach the 4th round of the FA Cup,
beating league sides Brentford FC 3-1 and Southend United FC 1-0, all away from
home, before losing out 1-0 to Bristol City
FC in a replay, after a 1-1 draw away.
Nicknamed "The K's" taken from their name
Biggest Loss - 12-3 vs Bishop Auckland, 1955
Biggest Win - 15-1 vs DHC Delft, 1951
Most Appearances - Micky Preston 555, 1967 - 1985
Record Scorer - Johnny Whing 295, 1948 - 1962 |
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Lancaster City FC |
The Giant Axe
West Road
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 5PE
Telephone - 01524 382 238
Capacity - 3,500 (513 Seated)
Formed - 1911
Nickname(s) - The Dolly Blues, City
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2000, 2001
Northern Premier League - Division 1 League Challenge Cup Winners - 1996
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1995-96
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2016-17
Northern Premier League - Presidents Cup Winners - 1995, 2011
Following the folding of two Lancaster based teams, Skerton FC and Lancaster
Athletic FC, Lancaster Town FC was formed.
In 1937 the club adopted its current name, Lancaster City FC, after the town was
given city status as part of King George VI's coronation celebrations.
The club joined the newly established Northern Premier League in 1970-71. After
finishing seventeenth in 1981-82 the club resigned from the Northern Premier
League and dropped into Division 1 of the North West Counties League when
financial difficulties led them to fold and reform. Two years later they were
relegated to Division 2 after finishing second from bottom of the league.
However, despite only finishing thirteenth in 1987-88, the club were accepted
into the new Division 1 of the Northern Premier League thanks to in no small
part to ground standard and support.
In 1995-96, and under the stewardship of former Preston North End FC and Bury FC
player Alan Tinsley, They finished as champions of Division 1 and were promoted
to the Premier Division. After finishing eighth in 2003-04, under Tony Hesketh,
the club were placed in the newly established Conference North. They reached the
FA Cup first round proper on four occasions. However financial problems led to
the club folding at the end of the 2006-07 season, in which they suffered a
10-point deduction for going into administration, and finished bottom of the
league with one point. During the summer, the club reformed and were accepted
into Division 1 of the Northern Premier League.
Nicknamed "The Dolly Blues" from their home colours
Nicknamed "City" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Matlock Town, 14th December 1974, Northern Premier League
Biggest Win - 17-2 vs Appleby, 1915, FA Cup
Most Appearances - Edgar J. Parkinson 531, 1949-1964
Record Scorer - Dave Barnes 130, 1979-1991 |
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Lancing FC |
Culver Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN15 9AX
Telephone - 01903 767 285
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1941
Nickname(s) - The Lancers
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
The club was formed as Lancing Athletic FC. The club started in the Brighton,
Hove & District Football League after the war and were champions in the 1946-47
campaign. The club then entered the Sussex County League in 1948-49. They
reached the Fourth Qualifying Round of the FA Cup in 1952-53, and changed their
name to their current one in 1957 following relegation to the Sussex County
League - Division 2.
The club won the league in their inaugural season under their new name, gaining
promotion back to Division 1. In 1964-65, the club again finished runners-up of
the Sussex County League, but in 1968 they were relegated to Division 2. They
returned to Division 1 as champions in 1969-70, but were relegated again after
two seasons. It was a decade before the club was again promoted again, this time
as runners-up, in 1982-83. They were relegated again in 1990, to return again in
2000 despite finishing third. Lancing only lasted one season in Division 1
before returning to Division 2. The club was again promoted in 2010-11 after
finishing second. In the 2011-12 season, the club finished as runners-up of
Division 1.
Nicknamed "The Lancers" version of their name |
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Larkhall Athletic FC |
Plain Ham Ground
Charlcombe Lane
Bath
Somerset
BA1 8DJ
Telephone - 01225 334 952
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1914
Nickname(s) - The Larks
Club Colours - All Blue - Some White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
The club was founded and played local football until joining the Western League
when it expanded into two divisions in 1976. They won promotion to the Western
Football League - Premier Division from the First Division for the first time in
2008-09 as champions. They had previously won the Division 1 title in the
1988-89 season but remained in Division 1. In 2010-11, in only their second ever
season at Premier level, Larkhall won the Western League - Premier Division for
the first time. They remained in the Premier Division for the 2011-12 season due
to the ground requirements for promotion. In 2014 they won the Western League
and progressed to the Southern Football League for the first time in club
history.
Nicknamed "The Larks" short version of their name |
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Leamington FC |
New Windmill Ground
Harbury Lane
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV33 9SA
Telephone - 01926 430 406
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Brakes
Club Colours - Gold Shirts & Socks - Black Trim, Black Shorts
Current League - National League North
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 1974, 1984
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands Winners - 2008-09
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1982-83, 2012-13
Founded as Leamington FC, The club was founded again in 1933 as Leamington Borg
& Beck, known as Lockheed Borg & Beck, as they became associated with the local
works. The team soon became Lockheed Leamington FC. In 1985 the club returned to
their original name, but within three years the ground had been sold and the
club disappeared until re-emerging in 2000.
The Windmill Ground in Tachbrook Road was sold for housing. The last match was
played in April 1988.
The club was re-launched in 2000 playing at the New Windmill Ground in Harbury
Lane, Whitnash a small town adjoining Leamington, and winning two successive
promotions, the Midland Football Combination Division 2 title in the first
year and as runners-up in Division 1 a year later. Three years later Leamington gained promotion to the Midland Alliance. In 2005 they beat 5 teams
to make excellent progress in the FA Cup, ending in a 9-1 defeat to Colchester
United FC, a team six leagues above them.
The 2012-13 season saw the club win the Southern Football League title and get
promoted to the Conference North. Two years later saw the club get relegated
from the Conference North to the Southern Football League.
Famous ex-players include former Coventry City FC captain Charlie Timmins,
George Green, who won the 1925 FA Cup Final with Sheffield United FC and Harry
Redknapp.
Nicknamed "The Brakes" through local links with Lockheed who famously made brake
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Leatherhead FC
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Fetcham Grove
Guildford Rd
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 9AS
Telephone - 01372 360 151
Capacity - 3,400 (125 Seated)
Formed - 1907
Nickname(s) - The Tanners
Club Colours - Green Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts,
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian Division 2 Winners - 1996-97
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 2010
After the Second World War, Leatherhead United and Leatherhead Rose merged to
create the current club, they were accepted into the Surrey Senior League and
went on to win 4 titles in a row.
1974 saw them reach the 4th round of the FA Cup, and after beating league
opposition along the way finally went out to 1st Division Leicester City FC 3-2 at
Filbert Street after leading 2-0.
2011 saw the team gain promotion to the Isthmian Premier Division in a dramatic
play-off final, which saw them trailing 3-1 to Dulwich Hamlet FC at 90 minutes,
only for Kevin Terry to grab 2 quick goals to take the match into extra time,
and score the winner to complete his hat-trick.
Nicknamed "The Tanners" The Leather link, Tanners being leather workers |
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Leek Town FC |
Harrison Park
14 Orchard Gardens
Leek
ST13 8XJ
Telephone - 01538 399 278
Capacity - 3,600
Formed - 1946
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1989-90
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1996-97
Leek Town club traces its history to the formation of a team called Leek Lowe
Hamil FC in 1946, some sources state that the club was initially known as Abbey
Green Rovers FC before adopting the Lowe Hamil name.
In 1951 the team switched to the Manchester League, adopting the name Leek Town
at the same time.
Leek were chosen to be among the founder members of the new Northern Premier
League Division 1 in 1987 and in 1989-90 won the Division 1 title to gain
promotion to the Premier Division, the highest level at which they had ever
played. In the same season they progressed through eight rounds of the FA
Trophy, including a quarter-final win over Darlington, that season's Conference
champions, to reach the final at Wembley Stadium but were defeated 3-0 by Barrow
FC.
In 1993-94 they finished second in the Northern Premier League - Premier
Division, which should have been sufficient for promotion to the Football
Conference. However, they were refused promotion due to financial
irregularities. To compound their problems, they were shifted from the Northern
Premier League to the Southern Football League; the resulting travel costs
nearly crippled the club. After one season the club was allowed to return to the
Northern Premier League.
In the 2007-08 season Leek finished in the bottom four, resulting in relegation
to Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours |
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Leighton Town FC |
Bell Close
Lake Street
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1RX
Telephone - 01525 373 311
Capacity - 2,800 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division
Isthmian League Division 2 Winners - 2003-04
Leighton were one of the original members of the South Midland League in 1922
which at the time was known as the Bedfordshire County League. In 1952, they
became founder member of the Hellenic League. In 1965-66, Leighton finished
bottom in the South Midlands League Premier Division, but were re-elected. The
following season however, the Premier Championship sat in the Leighton Town
boardroom. Leighton proceeded to consolidate their League success by winning the
Bedfordshire Senior Cup for three successive seasons in 1968, 1969 and 1970.
The 1991-92 season was one of the club's best ever. The South Midlands Premier
Division title, was won, and with it a place in the Isthmian League.
1995-96 saw them win promotion to Division 2 of the Isthmian League, In the
1996-97 season, they won the Isthmian League Associated Members Trophy for the
first time.
Season 2003-04 became one of the Club's best ever, winning the Isthmian Division
2 title. The 2004-05 season saw the club placed in The Southern League East
Division, and in 2006-07 were relocated to the Southern Football League -
Midland Division 1, which would be renamed in 2009 to Division 1 Central.
Nicknamed "The Reds" taken from their home colours |
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Leiston FC
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Leiston Town Athletic Association Ground
Victory Road
Leiston
Suffolk
IP16 4DQ
Telephone - 01728 830 308
Capacity - 2,500 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Blues, LTFC
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Isthmian Division 1 North Winners - 2011-12
Based in Suffolk, they have spent much of their footballing days being promoted
and relegated through different Divisions and Leagues.
They have lost 6 times in the finals of the Suffolk Senior Cup, and 3 times in
the finals in the Suffolk Premier Cup, however they have faired better in the
Suffolk Junior Cup Finals were they have won on 3 occasions out of 4.
2008-09 season saw them reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first
time in their history, losing 2-0 to Fleetwood Town FC in a replay, In 2011-12 season they won the Isthmian Division 1 North
title, achieving back to back promotions to the Isthmian Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Blues" colour of their home kit
Nicknamed "LTFC" initials of the club
Most Appearances - Blake Saker 154
Record Scorer - Gareth Heath 60 |
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Lewes FC
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The Dripping Pan Stadium
Mountfield Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2XD
Telephone - 01273 472 100
Capacity - 3,000 (600 Seated)
Formed - 1885
Nickname(s) - The Rooks
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Football
Conference South Winners - 2007-08
Isthmian Division 1 Winners - 2003-04
Isthmian Division 2 Winners - 2001-02
After Lewes became members of the Athenian League, they soon won the Division 2
title in 1968, followed quickly by the Division 1 title, 6 years later they
joined the Isthmian League.
Good results kept them moving through the divisions, until 1991 when they were
relegated for the first time in their history, a quick return as runners up to
Purfleet FC the next year, but also quickly followed by 2 consecutive relegations
took them down to Division 3.
1998-99 season saw better fortunes when Jimmy Quinn took over as manager and had
2 promotions. Steve King took over in 2003-04 and they won as champions of the
Isthmian Division 1 South League, taking them into the Conference South. it was
only a few years on in 2007-08 they won that division, to put them into their
highest ever position of the Conference National.
Controversy followed as Steve King's contract was not renewed at the end of that
season, and all but one of the winning team left the club.
Nicknamed "The Rooks" feature on the club badge |
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Lincoln United FC |
Ashby Avenue
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 0DY
Telephone - 01522 690 674
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1938
Nickname(s) - The Amateurs, Whites
Club Colours - All White - Some Black Trim
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Lincoln United FC began life as Lincoln Amateurs FC in 1938 and were admitted to
the Lincoln League. In 1951, they signed a professional player from Nottingham
Forest FC, which meant that they could no longer qualify as amateurs. After a
brainstorming session between the players following an away match in Sleaford,
they came up with the name Lincoln United.
They joined the Yorkshire Football League in 1967, and won the Second Division
title in their opening season. They joined the Northern Counties East Football
League (NCEL) when it formed in 1982, winning Division 1 South before leaving
and joining the Central Midlands Football League (CMFL) in 1986.
Their spell in the CMFL lasted 6 seasons, the last of which saw them win the
Supreme Division title and promotion back to the NCEL. They won the NCEL
Division 1 title in their first season in 1993, and just two years later they
became champions of the NCEL Premier Division, gaining promotion to the Northern
Premier League.
They remained in NPL Division 1 until winning promotion to the Premier Division
in 2004. They spent four seasons at this level.
The Whites were relegated to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 South in
2008.
Nicknamed "The Amateurs" from being formed as Lincoln Amateurs FC
Nicknamed "The Whites" from their home strip |
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Littlehampton Town FC |
The Sportsfield
St Floras Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 2BD
Telephone - 01903 716 390
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Marigolds
Club Colours - Gold Shirts - One Black Sleeve, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination League - Division 1
Littlehampton Town joined the Sussex County Football League in 1928 and the club
remained in Division 1 for sixty-seven years.
The football club were league runners up seven times before a title was finally
won in 1990-91.
The same season the club won through to the First Round Proper of the FA Cup, a
home match against football league side Northampton Town FC.
The game was played at The Sportsfield in front of 4,000 fans and the goals
appeared on TV that night, Northampton winning 4-0.
They also reached the semi-final of the FA Vase that year.
The 2012-13 season saw the club finish as champions of Division 2, gaining
promotion to Division 1.
They won the 2014-15 Sussex County Championship. They however were not promoted
after not applying for the Isthmian League, as the ground would not have passed
grading.
Nicknamed "The Marigolds" taken from their home colours |
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Longlevens AFC |
Saw Mills End
Barnwood
Longlevens
Gloucester
GL4 3DG
Telephone - 01452 530 388
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1954
Nickname(s) - The Levens
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
There was a Longlevens side in existence before the Second World War, but no
formal records exist and looking through the Stroud League and North
Gloucestershire League Handbooks, there is no record of them ever winning
anything and it is believed that that side folded in 1952.
The present Club started in 1954 and they joined Division 4 of the North
Gloucestershire League, and for many years playing in the Gloucestershire
Northern Senior League 1 until 2011 when they finally achieved promotion to the
Gloucestershire County League. They managed to win the league on their 2nd
attempt in the division narrowly beating Tuffley Rovers FC to the title. In
their 3rd season of the County league they retained the title and also won
League Cup. After a tremendous bout of work by the players and staff at Saw
Mills End, Longlevens also managed to achieve promotion to Hellenic League 1
West for the following season. They won this league at the 1st attempt, again
narrowly beating Tuffley Rovers FC and Lydney Town FC to the title. Longlevens
were again promoted, this time to the Hellenic Premier League which is the
highest level that the club as ever achieved.
Nicknamed "The Levens" short version of their name |
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Longwell Green Sports FC |
Longwell Green Community Stadium
29 Palmdale Close
Longwell Green
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS30 9AD
Telephone - 01179 323 722
Capacity - 1,000 (75 Seated)
Formed - 1966
Nickname(s) - The Green, Sports
Club Colours - Sky Blue & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Division 1
The club was formed by workers from Longwell Green Coachworks, whose name was
adopted for the team, in 1966 after the upsurge of interest in football,
following England's World Cup success against West Germany at Wembley.
The initial success followed the arrival as a player of the current general
manager John Gibbs in 1978, which was the start of a 30-year association with
the club.
He took over as player-manager in 1984, leading the team to promotion five times
in nine seasons.
These celebrations included finishing second in Division I before becoming
Senior Division champions in 1990 and Bristol Premier Division I runners-up in
three successive seasons, resulting election to the Premier Division.
At the end of that 2003-04 season, the team finished runners-up in the Premier
Combination and carried out the necessary work to step up to the Gloucestershire
County League.
Longwell Green Sports were then promoted to the Toolstation Western League for
the first time.
Nicknamed "The Green or Sports" short versions of their name |
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Lordswood FC |
Martyn Grove Lordswood Sports & Social Club
North Dane Way
Chatham
Kent
ME5 8YE
Telephone - 01474 708233
Capacity - 1000 ( 123 Seated)
Formed - 1968
Nickname(s) - The Lords
Club Colours - Tangerine Shirts & Socks - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Lordswood FC were formed in 1968 and joined the Rochester & District League,
they won successive Divisions and Cups before finally ending up in the Premier
Division. The club then applied, and was successful, in gaining entry into the
Kent County League in 1981-82. The Lords soon made their mark at a higher
standard of football and, within 5 years of joining, they again found themselves
in the Senior Division. In June 1996, officials of Lordswood FC attended the
Kent League AGM and made a successful application to join the Winstonlead Kent
League,
Lordswood's highest league position was 8th which was achieved in 2005-06. They
have entered the FA Cup and FA Vase but have yet to get past the 1st Qualifying
Round of the FA Cup and 1st Round of the Vase. They reached the 4th round of the
FA Vase in 2012-13.
Nicknamed "The Lords" short version of their name |
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Loughborough Dynamo FC |
Nanpantan Sports Ground
Nanpantan Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3YE
Telephone - 01509 237 148
Capacity - 1,500 (75 Seated)
Formed - 1955
Nickname(s) - The Moes
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks - Black Trim, Black Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
Loughborough Dynamo was formed in 1955 by a group of pupils from Loughborough
Grammar School who no longer wished to play rugby. The name "Dynamo" taken from
Dynamo Moscow FC.
Dynamo joined the Loughborough Alliance League Division 3 in 1957 and quickly
climbed through the divisions to become league champions, although they were
denied entry to the Leicestershire Senior League due to a lack of facilities.
In 1989 they finally stepped up to the Leicestershire Senior League Division 1,
gained promotion to the Premier Division in 2002, followed by winning the
championship in 2004 and with it promotion to the Midland Football Alliance.
In 2007-08, Loughborough pushed eventual champions Atherstone Town FC all the
way before finishing 2nd. Despite this, promotion was achieved to the Northern
Premier League - Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Moes" taken from Dynamo name |
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Lowestoft Town FC |
Crown Meadow
Love Rd
Lowestoft
NR32 2PA
Telephone - 01502 573 818
Capacity - 3,000 (455 Seated)
Formed - 1887
Nickname(s) - Trawler Boys
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2009-10
The club was established as Lowestoft FC by a merger of East Suffolk FC &
Kirkley FC, and were renamed Lowestoft Town in 1890. Seven years later they
joined the Norfolk & Suffolk League as founder members, and won six of the first
seven championships.
They became founder members of the Eastern Counties League in 1935, Lowestoft
took the bold step of becoming semi-professional in 1962 and took 7 ECL titles
and two runners up spots in the following 9 seasons.
As playing fortunes declined a 19 year old local lad signed for the club in 1980
who was to figure prominently in the affairs of the club for the next 30 plus
years. Micky Chapman soon became a favourite with his all action style, and a
genuine desire to bring success back to the club. The 1990's saw Micky progress
from captain to assistant manager and finally manager in 1994. A persistent back
injury forced him to hang up his boots in 1997 allowing him to concentrate on
the managerial side. In February 2012 he took charge of his 1000th game as
Lowestoft manager.
They were relegated from the National League North in 2015-16 season.
Nicknamed "Trawler Boys" local fishing industry link |
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Loxwood FC |
The Pavilion
Recreation Ground
Plaistow Road
Loxwood
Surrey
RH14 0SX
Telephone - 01342 834 269
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1920
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks - Black Trim, Black Shorts - White Trim
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Loxwood Football Club, since its formation, they have competed, on and off, in
local village football for 75 years. In 1997 the club re-formed and joined the
West Sussex Football League, starting at the bottom of the regional county
pyramid in division 5. Over the following 9 years the club progressed through
the West Sussex Football League divisions, securing promotion from the West
Sussex League Premier division to the full Sussex County league in 2006. In its
second season of Sussex County league division 3 football the club won
promotion, as champions, to division 2 where it remained for 6 seasons. For 4 of
those 6 seasons the club finished in the top 6 of the division, including 3rd
place in 2013-14 season. This secured promotion for the club to finally achieve
step 5 football in Sussex County League division 1.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" taken from their home colours
Most Appearances - Phil Awcock 207 |
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Lydney Town AFC |
Lydney Recreation Ground
Swan Road
Lydney
GL15 5RU
Telephone - 01594 844 523
Capacity - 90
Formed - 1911
Nickname(s) - The Town
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The club was formed and played in the local leagues until 1952 when they joined
the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League. The club played in this league until
1969, when the club folded, but was reformed again two years later. The club won
the Senior League Division 1 Championship in the 1979-80 season and were
promoted to Division 1 of the Hellenic league for the 1980-81 season. Four years
later they left the league and rejoined the Gloucestershire Northern Senior
League.
In the 2005-06 season, they won the Gloucestershire County League title, earning
promotion back into the Hellenic League Division 1 West for the 2006-07 season.
They won Division 1 west at the first attempt and were promoted to the Premier
Division, but were relegated back to Division 1 a season later due to not having
their floodlights ready in time.
In 2013-14 they were Hellenic League - Division 1 West runners-up, and gained
promotion back to the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name |
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Lymington Town FC |
The Sports Ground
Southampton Road
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 9ZG
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - Town, The Linnets
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The Club can trace its roots back to 1876 when it started with a tent, balls,
poles and flags the minimum requirement in those days and played on the site
of their present ground, they were long time members of the Hampshire League. In
1986, playing as Lymington FC, they became founder members of the Wessex League
and two years later merged with Wellworthy Athletic FC, who were based in the
town, and became AFC Lymington. The Club enjoyed considerable success in the
1990's before moving to Fawcetts Field in New Milton in 1998 and amalgamating
with the local Club to form Lymington and New Milton FC. However this merger was
not to the liking of many of the local people and Lymington Town FC was formed
with their base still at the Sports Ground. After a battle with the Football
Administration the Club were allowed into the Hampshire League - Division 3 with
David Peach, a member of Southamptons 1976 FA Cup winning side, as manager.
Progression through the Leagues followed until acceptance into the Wessex League
at the end of the 2003-04 season. They quickly reached the Premier Division and
won the League Cup in 2007 and still remain at the top level as of 2016-17.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Linnets" variation of their name |
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Maidstone United FC |
Gallagher Stadium
James Whatman Way
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1LQ
Telephone - 01622 753 817
Capacity - 3,030 (792 Seated)
Formed - 1897
Nickname(s) - The Stones
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow & Black Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Cup Winners - 2014
Isthmian League - Charity Shield Winners 2016
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2006-07
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2014-15
The original Maidstone United FC was a football club which existed from 1897 to
1992. The club played in the Football League Division 4 from 1989 until their
demise in 1992. The club also played in various amateur leagues and the Southern
Football League, which was a major semi-professional league in southern England
until the formation of the Alliance Premier League (a league now known as the
National League) in 1979.
Maidstone Invicta FC were originally a youth club and were 'taken over' within
days of the Football League side folding. However, the lack of a suitable ground
meant the club was relegated seven divisions to the basement of the footballing
pyramid and joined the Fourth Division of the Kent County League for the 1993-94
season.
They changed their name to Maidstone United FC in 1995,
The Stones missed out on the Isthmian League play-offs at the end of the 2011-12
season but the ultimate prize happened off the pitch. The £2.6 million Gallagher
Stadium was completed and 2,226 watched first match between Maidstone United FC and
Brighton & Hove Albion FC on Saturday 14 July.
That same year Maidstone eventually won promotion to the Isthmian League -
Premier Division after beating Faversham Town FC 3-0 in the Isthmian League -
Division 1 South play-off final.
In 2014-15 they won the Isthmian League - Premier Division, Maidstone United
were promoted to the National League South (formerly the Conference South).
On 14 May 2016, Maidstone United were promoted to the National League after
defeating Ebbsfleet United FC in the Southern Division Play-Off Final. They won
4-3 on Penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Nicknamed "The Stones" version of their name
Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Aylesford, 1992, Kent County League - Division 4. |
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Maldon & Tiptree FC |
Wallace Binder Ground
Park Drive
Maldon
CM9 5XQ
Telephone - 01621 853 762
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1946
Nickname(s) - The Jammers
Club Colours - Claret & Blue Striped Shirts,Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Between 1966 and 1972, the club consistently finished in the bottom half of the
Eastern Counties League, until they opted to leave to join the Essex Senior
Football League. They won the Essex Senior League in the 1984-85 season. They
made a return to the Eastern Counties League, joining Division 1 in 1996. In the
1997-98 season, They finished as runners-up to Ipswich Wanderers FC and were
promoted to the Premier Division. In the 2003-04 season, they were runners-up to
AFC Sudbury. Promotion and just one season in the Southern Football League -
Eastern Division followed, when the club were again promoted after beating
Uxbridge FC 3-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the play-off final.
They were placed in the Isthmian Premier Division for the 2005-06 campaign, but
finished the season in 20th-position and were relegated to the Isthmian Division
1 North. Their first season ended in disappointment after being banned from
taking part in the play-offs due to ground grading issues.
In September 2009, Maldon Town FC were taken over by Tiptree United FC chairman
Ed Garty in a move which saw both clubs come under single control. Tiptree
manager Colin Wallington took over. Both teams would play from Maldon's Park
Drive ground while both teams completed their seasons. It was announced in April
2010 that Maldon Town would be rebranded as Maldon & Tiptree FC, with Tiptree
United withdrawing from the Essex Senior League. In an effort preserve Tiptree
United's name and history, the club were incorporated into Maldon Town.
Nicknamed "The Jammers" fans voted for this name in 2014, after the merger of
Maldon Town FC & Tiptree United FC in 2010 |
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Mangotsfield United FC |
Cossham Street
Bristol
South West England
BS16 9EN
Telephone - 01179 560 119
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Field, The Mangos
Club Colours - Claret Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Southern League Division 1 West Winners - 2004-05
Mangotsfield United FC roots lay in the original football club that was formed
125 years ago. Mangotsfield FC was founded at a meeting in The Crown Hotel.
Since its formation it experienced nothing but constant struggle and it came as
no surprise that they finally folded after finishing bottom of the Western
League Amateur - Division 1 in season 1897-1898. Numerous attempts were made to
reform the club over the next half century but due to financial difficulties it
was to eventually fold once and for all in the early years of 1950.
Reborn again in 1951 the recently formed club was placed on the bottom rung of
local football the Bristol & District League - Division 7 which they won at a
canter only losing one of their games.
Ex player Andy Black returned to the club as Manager in 1999 and guided the club
to promotion to the Dr. Martens Southern Football League and 3 successful years.
With the installation of Conference-style floodlights, and at the end of the
2003-04 season, the Cossham Street end of the ground was covered, together with
new toilet blocks and social club improvements. The 2003-04 campaign did not go
too well and just before Christmas, Black was replaced by Martyn Grimshaw.
Towards the end of the campaign, Nigel Webb came in as his Assistant, but the
club could only finish in 13th place, which was not high enough for the planned
re-structuring of the football pyramid. The Management duo made promotion their
priority in 2004-05 and the club headed the table for most of the campaign,
eventually taking the Division 1 West title with a 21 match unbeaten run. After
28 seasons at Western League level, the club had spent just five campaigns at
Southern League level before reaching the Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Field" & "The Mangos" versions of their name
Biggest Loss - 13-3 vs Bristol City United, 14th March 1964, Bristol and
District Premier Combination - Division 1
Biggest Win - 17-0 vs Hanham Sports, 3rd January 1953, Bristol and District
League - Division 6 |
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Margate FC |
Hartsdown Park
Hartsdown Road
Margate
Kent
CT9 5QZ
Telephone - 01843 221 769
Capacity - 3,000 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Gate
Club Colours - Purple Shirts & Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Southern Football League - Eastern Section Winners - 1935-36
Southern Football League - Division 1 Winners - 1962-63
Southern Football League - Division 1 South Winners - 1977-78
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2000-01
Originally called Margate Town FC, The club was known for a number of years
during the 1980s as Thanet United FC.
The club mainly played the amateur leagues before WW1, and then joined the Kent
League, they joined the Southern Football League in 1933. After a spell in the
Kent League after World War II the team returned to the Southern League in 1959
and remained there until 2001 when they gained promotion to the Football
Conference, the highest level of English non-league football. Their stay at this
level saw the team forced to ground-share with other clubs due to the problems
of redevelopment work at their Hartsdown Park stadium, and during the three
years spent away from their own ground they were expelled from the Conference
National and subsequently relegated to the Isthmian League.
During the 1970s Margate suffered severe financial problems, but took part in
two famous FA Cup ties. In 1971 they lost 11-0 to Bournemouth FC, with Ted
MacDougall scoring a cup record nine goals in the match. Then on the 13th
January 1973, Margate beat Swansea City FC and Walton & Hersham FC to set up a
third round home tie against Tottenham Hotspur FC, but went down 6-0.
Nicknamed "The Gate" short version of their name |
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Marine FC
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Marine Travel Arena (Rossett Park)
College Road
Crosby
Liverpool
L23 3AS
Telephone - 0151 924 1743
Capacity - 3,185 (389 Seated)
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Mariners, The Whites
Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & White Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1985, 1992, 2003
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1993-94, 1994-95
The Club were formed in 1894 by a group of local businessmen and former college
students, taking their name from the hotel on the River Mersey, seven miles to
the north of Liverpool, where the founders met. They moved to their present
ground The Marine Travel Arena formerly known as Rossett Park in 1903, from
Waterloo Park which was also in Crosby.
In 1972 they appointed Roly Howard as manager and he completed 1,975 competitive
games over a 33 year period before he retired at the end of the 2004-05 season.
He was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the longest serving manager
in world football.
Jason McAteer was a former player and Kenny Dalglish is a patron at the club.
They reached the 3rd round of the FA Cup in 1992-93 where they lost 3-1 to Crewe
Alexandra FC, have also been in the 1st and 2nd rounds on numerous occasions, twice
beating league clubs (Barnsley FC and Halifax Town FC).
Nicknamed "The Mariners" taken from their name
Nicknamed "The Whites" from way back when they played in all white |
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Marlow FC |
Alfred Davis Memorial Ground
Oak Tree Road
Marlow
Buckinghamshire
SL7 3ED
Telephone - 01628 483 970
Capacity - 3,000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1870
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue - Some White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1987-88
During the 1890s the club was also known as Great Marlow FC, and in 1894 they
turned down the opportunity to join the Southern League in order to remain
amateur, allowing Tottenham Hotspur FC to take their place. Instead, they joined
the Spartan League in 1908, but resigned midway through their third season in
the league.
In 1965 they joined Division 2 of the Athenian League, and were promoted to
Division 1 after finishing third in 1970-71. When the league disbanded in 1984
they joined Division 2 North of the Isthmian League. They were transferred to
Division 2 South the following season, and in 1986-87 they finished second and
were promoted to Division 1. The following season they won Division 1 and were
promoted to the Premier Division.
In 1991-92 the club reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time
since 1892, losing 6-0 to West Bromwich Albion FC. The following season Marlow
reached the third round of the FA Cup. They were drawn at home to Tottenham
Hotspur FC, but the match was switched to White Hart Lane, where they lost 5-1.
Two seasons later they reached the third round again, defeating Oxford United FC
in the first round, before losing 2-0 at Swindon Town FC in the third. They
remained in the Premier Division until being relegated at the end of the 1994-95
season. Two seasons later they were relegated again. In 2004 they were
transferred to Division 1West of the Southern Football League, and were later
transferred to Division 1 Central.
The 2011-12 season saw the club finish bottom of Division 1 Central of the SFL
and the club was relegated to the Premier Division of the Hellenic Football
League. The club managed to gain promotion a season later back to the SFL, under
manager Mark Bartley, when they finished as Champions of the Hellenic League.
After two seasons in the Southern League - Division 1 Central, Marlow were
shuffled over to the Southern League -Division 1 South & West ahead of the
2015-16 season.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours |
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Market Drayton Town FC |
Greenfields Sports Ground
Greenfields Lane
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 3SL
Telephone - 01630 655 088
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1969
Nickname(s) - The Gingerbread Men
Club Colours - All Red - Blue Sleeves on Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
A comparatively young club, formed in 1969 as Little Drayton Rangers FC. For the
first thirty seven years the club competed in midlands local leagues finishing
in The West Midlands League in which they continually challenged the leaders.
In 2003, they changed their name from Little Drayton Rangers FC to their present
name. In the 2005-06 season, they were champions of the West Midlands League -
Premier Division and were promoted to the Midland Football Alliance. and three
seasons later in 2009, winning another championship was rewarded with a place in
The Northern Premier League - Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Gingerbread Men" from the gingerbread making in the town which
goes back hundreds of years |
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Marske United FC |
Mount Pleasant (GER Stadium)
Marske-by-the-Sea
Redcar
North Yorkshire
TS11 7BW
Telephone - 01642 475 612
Capacity - 2,500 (169 Seated)
Formed - 1880's
Nickname(s) - The Seasiders
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Yellow Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Northern Football League - Division 1 Winners - 2017-18
Football in the village of Marske-by-the-Sea can be dated back as far as the
early 1880's when a team called simply Marske FC competed in matches under
association rules. In the late 1880's Marske Rangers FC competed in the
Cleveland Amateur League and also ran a second eleven and junior team, whilst in
the late 1890's Marske United FC had a brief and unsuccessful spell playing in
the Teesside League before folding.
Following another spell as Marske Rangers at the turn of last century, Marske
Rovers FC were the next team to appear in the village, playing regularly between
the two World Wars.
The club as it is known today was founded in 1956, when members of Marske
Cricket Club decided to form a football team.
Initially playing in local leagues until joining the Teesside League in 1976.
they won the league in 1980-81 and 1983-84 and in 1985 were promoted to Wearside
League in 1985, which they won in 1994-95. The following season they finished
second and were promoted to Division 2 of the Northern League. In their first
season they finished third, and were promoted to Division 1, where they remained
for six years, including three consecutive top four finishes, before being
relegated in 2004. After several close finishes, they returned to Division 1
after finishing third in 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Seasiders" coastal link
Most Appearances - Michael Kinnair 607
Record Scorer - Chris Morgan 169 |
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Matlock Town FC
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Autoworld Arena
Causeway Lane
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AS
Telephone - 01629 583 866
Capacity - 2,757 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1878
Nickname(s) - The Gladiators
Club Colours - Blue Shirts - White Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
FA Trophy Winners - 1975
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1978, 2005
Northern Premier League - Shield Winners - 1979
In their early years they found success hard to come by but they came to
prominence in 1959-60 when they reached the 1st Round of the FA Cup for the
first time, losing a home replay 1-0 to Crook Town FC. After finishing as Central
Alliance league champions in 1959-60 and 1960-61, they were promoted to the
Midland Counties League, winning the title at the first attempt. Promotion to
the NPL came after they won the Midland Counties League championship again in
1968-69.
Former Premiership winner Mark Atkins, who played in midfield in Blackburn
Rovers FC's victorious side of 1994-95 took charge at the club replacing joint bosses
Phil Brown and Gareth Williams in 2008 and guided Matlock to safety from a lowly
position at Christmas, Atkins first full season in charge at Causeway Lane saw
a big improvement in the second half of the season and eventually led to a seventh
place finish.
They reached the third round of the FA Cup in 1976-77, losing 5-1 to Carlisle
United FC but not before they had thrashed Division 3 leaders Mansfield Town FC 5-2
away at Field Mill.
Nicknamed "The Gladiators" from their town's history and the role they played in
the English Civil War.
Biggest Win -
10-0 vs Lancaster City, 14th December 1974, Northern Premier League
10-0 vs Bedworth United, 16th October 2010, FA Trophy |
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Melksham Town FC |
The Conigre
Place Road
Market Place
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6ES
Telephone - 07855 742 960
Capacity - 1,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
The club was formed as Melksham FC and in 1894 became founding members of the
Wiltshire League. They then spent the next eighty years in the Wiltshire league,
during which time they won the league just once in the 1903-04 season.
They joined the Western Football League in 1974. They won Division 1 in 1979-80,
gaining promotion to the Premier Division. They stayed in the division until
they were relegated in 1988. The club left the Western League in 1993, when they
were relegated to the Wiltshire County League after finishing in bottom. However
they returned to the Western league after just one season when they won the
Wiltshire County league, three seasons later in the 1996-97 campaign were
promoted to the Premier League as Division 1 as champions.
In the 2014-15 season Melksham won the Western Football League - Premier
Division but could not be promoted to the Southern Football League due to not
being able to meet ground rules on time.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Merstham FC
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The Moatside Stadium
Weldon Way
Merstham
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 3QB
Telephone - 01737 644 046
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Moatsiders
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
After much success in the Redhill and District League, the club applied in
1951-52 to join the Surrey Intermediate League, and in 1952 were admitted to the
Eastern section of that league, their first season brought immediate success,
they won the league title.
1964 they joined the Surrey Senior League, and also won that league 7 years
later in 1970-71.
1984 they joined the Combined Counties League, finishing runners up twice in
1987-88 & 1989-90, and again twice in 2005-06 & 2006-07, they went on to win the
championship the following year, to gain promotion to the Isthmian League
Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Moatsiders" taken from the club's stadium name |
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Merthyr Town FC |
Penydarren Park
Park Terrace
Merthyr Tydfil
Wales
CF47 8RF
Telephone - 01685 359 921
Capacity - 10,000 (1,500 Seated)
Formed - 1909 (Reformed in 2010)
Nickname(s) - The Martyrs
Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2014-15
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2016
Southern Football League - Division 2 Winners - 1912 as Merthyr Town AFC
All the following as Merthyr Tydfil FC
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midland Winners - 1987-88
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1947-48, 1949-50, 1950-51, 1951-52,
1953-54, 1988-89
Southern Football League - Western Division Winners - 2002-03
Merthyr Town AFC were founded in 1909 and played in the Football League during
the 1920's, the club folded in 1934 and were replaced by a reformed Merthyr
Tydfil FC in 1945.
In 2010, Merthyr Tydfil FC of the Southern Football League Premier Division were
liquidated. The club was reformed with the name of Merthyr Town FC and
consequently had to drop three divisions to begin the 2010-11 season in the
Western Football League Division 1. The club was also forced to switch
grounds, and left Penydarren Park to take Rhiw Dda'r, the home of Taff's Well
AFC as their new home ground. In their first season they won Division 1 and were
promoted to the Western League Premier Division.
The newly promoted club once again went back to Penydarren Park. Merthyr went on
to secure a second consecutive championship and with it promotion to the
Southern League.
On 6th April 2015, Merthyr Town FC were promoted back to the Southern League
Premier Division only five years after being expelled, following a 9-0 home win
against Bishops Cleeve FC.
Former players and managers include John Charles, Tommy Hutchinson and Bob Latchford
The club is fully owned by the supporters' trust.
Nicknamed "The Martyrs" Merthyr generally means "martyr" in modern Welsh. |
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Metropolitan Police FC
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Imber Court Sports Club
Ember Lane
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 0BT
Telephone - 0208 398 7358
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Met
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Isthmian Division 1 Winners - 2010-11
Sir Robert Peel formed the Metropolitan Police in 1829, and 90 years later they
formed a football team, mainly playing friendly matches for the next nine years
until they joined the Spartan League in 1928, were they stayed until 1960,
joining the Metropolitan League, moving on to the Southern League in 1971, and
finally joining the Isthmian League Division 2 in 1977, being promoted at the
first time of asking.
They have reached the first round proper of the FA Cup on 4 occasions, the last
time being 2012-13 season.
2010 saw them win their first major trophy, when they defeated AFC Wimbledon 5-3
on penalties in the final of the London Senior Cup, they were promoted to the
Isthmian Premier Division in 2011 when they won the league by one goal
difference from Bognor Regis Town FC
Nicknamed "The Met" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Northampton Town, 28th November 1931, FA Cup |
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Mickleover Sports FC
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Mickleover Sports Club (Raygar Stadium)
Station Road
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 9FB
Telephone - 01332 512 826
Capacity - 1,500 (280 Seated)
Formed - 1948
Nickname(s) - Sports
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Chairman's Cup Winners - 2010
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2009-10, 2014-15
The club was known as Mickleover Old Boys FC, playing their football in the
Derby & District League. The club remained in this league until 1993, resigning
after 44 years.
In 1993 they applied successfully to join the Central Midlands League, entering
the Non-League Pyramid for the first time, under the new name of Mickleover
Sports FC.
2006-07 was Mickleover's most successful season to date. Despite the early exit
from the FA Cup and FA Vase, and the departure of manager Martin Rowe. The
club were led to their highest ever position in Non-League football, under the
clubs new manager Dick Pratley, 7th place in the Northern Counties East Premier
Division.
In 2008-09 they went on to win the league by 7 points, another move up the
football pyramid and into the NPL Division 1 South, which again they won to gain
their highest position ever up the football ladder.
Nicknamed "Sports" short version of their name |
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Mildenhall Town FC |
Recreation Way
Mildenhall
Bury Saint Edmunds
IP28 7HG
Telephone - 01638 713 449
Capacity - 2,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1898
Nickname(s) - The Hall
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Eastern Counties League - Premier Division
Eastern Counties League - Premier Division Winners 2016-17
The club was established and after playing at a variety of grounds, following
World War II the club moved to its current ground on Recreation Way, which they
initially shared with the cricket club. In 1945 they joined the Bury and
District League, where they played until 1969, when they switched to the
Cambridgeshire League.
In 1975 the club reached the Premier Division. In 1988 they joined the newly
formed Division 1 of the Eastern Counties League.
In 1996 the club won the Cambridgeshire Invitation Cup. Three years later they
finished second in the league, and were promoted to the Premier Division. In
2006-07 the club finished runners-up to Lowestoft Town FC.
In 2016-17 the club won the Eastern Counties Football League - Premier Division
for promotion to the Isthmian Leagues - Division 1 North
Nicknamed "The Hall" short version of their name |
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Molesey FC |
Walton Road Stadium
412 Walton Road
West Molesey
Surrey
KT8 0JG
Telephone - 0208 979 4823
Capacity - 4,000 (400 Seated)
Formed - 1892 (as Hampton Court & East Molesey AFC)
Nickname(s) - The Moles
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Combined Counties League - Premier Division
Hampton Court & East Molesey AFC, changed it's name to Molesey FC in 1896, the
club went through the metamorphosis of Molesey Athletic FC, Molesey St. Mary's
FC before becoming Molesey St. Paul's FC, they amalgamated with a lower leagued
team, Molesey FC, to form Molesey & St. Pauls United FC, later discarding the
St. Pauls United. In 1939 Molesey merged with Molesey Athletic FC to form
Molesey United FC. Molesey United and West Molesey Old Boys FC, merged to form
Molesey FC in 1953.
They won the Surrey Senior League in 1958, and later joined the Spartan
League before joining Division 2 of the Athenian League in 1973. They joined the
Isthmian League Division 2 in 1977 and have remained there until 1990, when they
gained promotion to Division 1 of the Isthmian League, followed in 1993 by
promotion to the Premier Division, where they spent three seasons. Relegation to
Division 1 in 1996 was followed by another relegation in 1999. They remained at
this level, although due to league reorganisations they found themselves in
Division 1 South until being relegated to the Combined Counties League in 2008.
In 2015, Molesey won the Combined Counties League - Premier Division and were
promoted to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South again.
West Bromwich Albion FC star Cyrille Regis turned out for Molesey at the start
of his career.
The stadium was used for the filming of some of the scenes in the film Bend it
Like Beckham.
Nicknamed "The Moles" version of their name
Most Appearances - Sam Lampard 348 |
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Moneyfields FC |
Moneyfields Sports Ground
Moneyfield Avenue
Copnor
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6LA
Telephone - 0239 266 5260
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1987
Nickname(s) - Moneys
Club Colours - Yellow & Blue Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Wessex League - Premier Division
Winners - 2016-17
Formerly known as Portsmouth Civil Service FC, they changed their name to
Moneyfields FC in 1994.
They joined the Hampshire League - Division 3 in 1991, won the league in its
first season and were promoted to Division 2. The following season they won
Division 2 and were promoted to Division 1. After winning the league in 1996-97
and runners-up in 1997-98, the club joined the Wessex League.
In 2015 French professional football player Vincent Pericard joined the club
having come out of retirement, he had played in France with Saint-Etienne and in
Italy with Juventus before moving to England.
Nicknamed "Moneys" short version of their name |
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Morpeth Town AFC |
Craik Park
Morpeth Common
off B6524
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2YX
Telephone - 07425 135 301
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Highwaymen
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow & Black Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 2016
Northern Premier League - Division 1 East Winners - 2018-19
Morpeth Town were founded following the amalgamation of Morpeth United FC and
Morpeth FC. They played their home matches at Stobhill Cricket Field. They
joined the Northern Football Alliance in the 1936-37 season. The club moved to
Storey Park in 1954. In the 1983-84 season they were the Northern Football
Alliance champions. They won the Northern Alliance Challenge Cup in 1986.
In 1994 the club moved to Craik Park and won the Northern Alliance title and
with it promotion to the Northern League Division 2 for the 1994-95 season. The
following season they were promoted to Division 1 as champions. In the club's
first season in Division 1 they finished in sixth place and were runners-up in
the Northumberland Senior Cup. In 2007 Morpeth beat Blyth Spartans FC to win the
Northumberland Senior Cup at St James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. They beat
Hereford FC 4-1 in the 2016 FA Vase final.
Nicknamed "The Highwaymen" no known origins |
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Mossley AFC |
Seel Park
Market Street
Mossley
Ashton-under-Lyne
Lancashire
OL5 0ES
Telephone - 01457 832 369
Capacity - 4,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1903
Nickname(s) - The Lilywhites
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Mossley were formed as Park Villa FC. After one season the club's name was
changed to Mossley Juniors FC, and In 1909 they became Mossley AFC and moved to
their present ground Seel Park in 1912 from their previous one at Luzley.
Were founder members of the Cheshire County League in 1919, After more than
fifty years in the Cheshire League, the Lilywhites were elected to the Northern
Premier League in 1972.
1981 saw Mossley take their only Football League scalp in the FA Cup when they
beat Crewe Alexandra FC 1-0 at Seel Park, in a match which featured the only
appearance for them by former Manchester City FC and England star Mike Summerbee.
23 years in the Northern Premier League came to an end in 1995 when they were
relegated to the North West Counties League.
In the 2005-06 season they became champions of the Northern Premier League -
Division 1,
Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" from their home colours
Biggest Loss - 13-2 vs Witton Albion, 1926, Cheshire League
Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Urmston, 1947, Manchester Shield
Most Appearances - Jimmy O'Connor 613, 1972-1987
Record Scorer - David Moore 235, 1974-1984 |
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Nantwich Town FC
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Weaver Stadium
Waterlode
Nantwich
Cheshire East
CW5 5BS
Telephone - 01270 621 771
Capacity - 3,500 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - The Dabbers
Club Colours - All Green - Grey Sash on Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - FA Vase Winners - 2006
In 2004 former Crewe, Burnley and Barnsley defender Steve Davis was appointed as
Head Coach and has proved to be the most successful manager in the club's
history. Davis led Nantwich to FA Vase glory in 2006 when they beat Hillingdon
Borough FC 3-1 in the Final at Birmingham City's St Andrews stadium.
25 years after being founder members of the North West Counties League, Nantwich
started the 2007-08 season in its brand new Stadium in Nantwich. And again
Nantwich achieved success in the 2007-08 play-offs, ending with promotion to
the Evo-Stik Premier League for the 2008-09 season.
Former Reading, West Ham United & AFC Bournemouth striker Jimmy Quinn had a spell as
manager at the club in 2011, and the following season saw the club embark on its
most successful run in the FA Cup, reaching the first round proper for the first
time in the club's history, an enticing tie at MK Dons and although they went
down 6-0 on the day, their brave performance earned many plaudits.
Nantwich Town FC Ltd, the company formed in 2010, now has a 125 year lease of
the new £4m Weaver Stadium at a peppercorn rent .
Nicknamed "The Dabbers" a Dabber is someone born within the town's ancient
boundaries. Some believe it derives from the town's 'wattle and daub' buildings
and that those constructing houses were known as 'Daubers' or 'Dabbers.'
Biggest Loss - 16-2 vs Stalybridge Celtic, 22nd October 1932, Cheshire League
Biggest Win - 20-0 vs Whitchurch Alexandra, 5th April 1901, Cheshire League
Division 1
Record Scorer - John Scarlett 161, 1992 - 2006 |
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Needham Market FC
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Bloomfields
Quinton Road
Needham Market
Suffolk
IP6 8 DA
Telephone - 01449 721 000
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Marketmen
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Isthmian Division 1 North Winners - 2014-15
Starting their playing career as Young's Meadow, they moved on to the Suffolk &
Ipswich League, winning Division 2 in 1946-47, and then Division 1 in 1952-53,
they also won the Suffolk League Cup on two occasions first in 1978 and again in
1980, Later in 1990 they won the
Suffolk Senior Cup.
In 1995-96 former player Arthur Rodwell died and left the club some money, which
together with a grant from the National Lottery allowed them to purchase their
current ground and build the required facilities.
2009-10 the club won the Premier Division of the Eastern Counties League, and
gained promotion to the Isthmian League, the next two seasons saw them in the
play-offs but lost on both occasions, firstly to Brentwood Town FC and the next
season to Enfield Town FC, 2014-15 they won the Isthmian Division 1 North title,
for a place in the Premier Division, the highest position in the club's history.
Nicknamed "The Marketmen" taken from the towns name
Biggest Loss - 6-1 vs Waltham Forest, 30th October 2012, Isthmian Division 1
North
Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Ipswich Wanderers, 1st September 2007, FA Cup
Most Appearances - Rhys Barber 367, 2006 - 2012
Record Scorer - Craig Parker 111, 2007 - 2011 |
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Newcastle Benfield FC |
Sam Smith's Park
Benfield Road
Walkergate
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE6 4NU
Telephone - 01912 659 357
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1988
Nickname(s) - The Lions
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The roots of the club can be traced back to Brunswick Village FC which were
founded in 1988 and entered into the Northern Alliance League - Division 2.
After only one season the team's name was changed to Heaton Corner House FC,
playing at Walker Park. Heaton Corner were champions of the Northern Alliance -
Division 2 during the 1989-90 season.
At the end of their first season, the club moved to their current home, Sam
Smith's Park and changed their name to Newcastle Benfield Park FC a year later.
By the early 1990s, they had finished runners-up in the Northern Alliance -
Division 1 and were competing in the Premier Division of that league system.
During the first year of being promoted into the league, Benfield were crowned
champions, the club were not promoted to a higher league and continued on within
the division for the rest of the 90s. In 1999 Benfield Park merged with North
Shields side St. Columbas FC and changed their name to Newcastle Benfield Saints
FC. They regained the Premier Division title in 2003 and with it promotion to
the Northern League - Division 2. Another promotion followed the next season, to
Northern League - Division 1.
In 2005 they changed their name again, this time to Newcastle Benfield Bay
Plastics FC.
Bay Plastics was dropped and they changed to Newcastle Benfield FC at the end of
2007.
Nicknamed "The Lions" taken from the club crest |
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Newcastle Town FC |
Lyme Valley Stadium
Buckmaster Avenue
Clayton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 3BX
Telephone - 01782 662 350
Capacity - 4,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1964
Nickname(s) - The Castle
Club Colours - Blue Shirts - White Trim, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
The club was formed as a Sunday league club in 1964. The club as it is now
emerged in 1986 following the merger of Parkway Clayton FC and Newcastle Town
FC,
They joined the Mid Cheshire League in Division 2 and in their first season,
1982-83 were promoted to Division 1 as champions, they were crowned Mid Cheshire
League champions in 1985-86. They spent one more season in the league, finishing
second, before moving up to the North West Counties Football League, Division 2
for the 1987-88 season, a runners-up finish in the 1991-92 season saw the club
promoted to Division 1, They finished in the runners-up spot in the league two
seasons running in 1995-96 and 1996-97. Also in 1996-97 they reached the FA Cup
first round proper losing 2-0 to Notts County FC,
The 2004-05 season saw another runners-up finish in the league and in 2007-08
they finished third before a league restructure saw Division 1 renamed the
Premier Division for the 2008-09 season. After having finished runners up on
several occasions, the club finally won the North West Counties league in 2010
and as a result were promoted to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Castle" short version of their name |
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Newhaven FC |
The Trafalgar Ground
Fort Road
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9DA
Telephone - 07949 957 877
Capacity - 600
Formed - 1887
Nickname(s) - The Dockers
Club Colours - All Red - Yellow Trim
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Newhaven FC is one of the oldest clubs in Sussex, and was formed by the Towner
family who were brewers in the town during the latter 19th century, plus some of
their enthusiastic friends. A meeting took place at the Bridge Hotel in December
1887 when it decided to form the Club and 20 members signed up on the day.
Newhaven are one of the founding members of the Sussex County Football League,
joining in 1920, but it was not until 1948-49 that any silverware of note found
its way to the Dockers trophy cabinet, when the club won the Sussex County FA
Invitation Cup.
In 1950-51 Newhaven finished in fourth place and in 1953-54 won the League, they
once again returned to the top division in 1971-72, and won the Division 1
championship in 1973-74. However, the club was relegated in 1976 and spent 15
seasons in Division 2 before winning the league in 1990-91. After four seasons
in Division 1, during which they reached the First Round of the FA Vase,
Newhaven were relegated to Division 2 again. In 1999, there followed a further
relegation to Division 3. Newhaven remained in Division 3 until 2012, when they
beat local rivals Saltdean United FC to the League Championship on Goals
Scored.
2012-13 saw Newhaven finish as runners-up in Division 2 meaning a second
consecutive promotion and a first return to Division 1 since 1995.
Nicknamed "The Dockers" from the industry in the town |
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New Mills AFC |
Church Lane
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK22 4NP
Telephone - 01663 747 435
Capacity - 1,400 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Millers
Club Colours - Amber Shirts - Black Pin Stripes, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - North West Counties League - Division 1 South
After the first World War the club joined the Manchester League, they disbanded
due to World War II but reformed again afterwards, this time entering the
Manchester Amateur League before progressing once again to the Manchester
League, taking the title in 1956.
The club eventually moved up to the Cheshire League and later the North West
Counties League. Unfortunately, the club began to suffer financially and in the
summer of 1983 ceased playing in that competition.
Birch Vale FC and Thornsett FC were looking for a new ground and became tenants
at Church Lane. Eventually, they took over running of the club and became New
Mills Football Club.
New Mills won the North West Counties League Division 2 title in the 2007-08
season, and the Premier Division title in 2010-11, for promotion to the Northern
Premier League - Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Millers" variation of their name |
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Newport (IOW) FC |
St Georges Park
St George's Way
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 2QH
Telephone - 01983 525 027
Capacity - 4,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1888
Nickname(s) - The Port
Club Colours - Yellow & Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
Southern Football League - Eastern Division Winners - 2000-01
The club was formed and in 1898 became founder members of the Isle of Wight
League. The club went on to win the league championship 4 times before joining
the Hampshire League in 1927. The club remained in the Hampshire league until
1986 when they joined the Wessex League on its formation. A second-place finish
in 1990 lead them to promotion to the Southern Football League, initially in the
Southern, later renamed Eastern Division. In 2001 they were promoted to the
Premier Division after winning the Southern League Eastern Division but were
relegated after 1 season.
The club started to struggle financially and in December of the 2003-04 season
the club was placed in administration. In the 2004-05 season the club was moved
into the Isthmian League - Division 1. The following season they finished in a
relegation position but were spared the drop due to Banstead Athletic FC's
resignation from the league. Due to re-organisation of the National League
System, they were moved back to the Southern League, playing in Division 1 South
& West for 2006-07 . In 2008 ownership of the club was fully transferred to the
supporter's trust. The club was relegated back to the Wessex league at the end
of the 2007-08 season after finishing bottom of Division 1 South & West.
Current Celtic FC manager Brendan Rodgers played for the club in 1993-94
Nicknamed "The Port" short version of their name |
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Newton Aycliffe FC |
Moore Lane Park Sports Club Ground
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 5AQ
Telephone - 01325 300 700
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1965
Nickname(s) - The Newtonians
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club joined the Wearside League in 1984-85 and spent just under a decade in
that league. They folded in March of the 1993-94 season after picking up two
points from their opening 20 games. The club reformed and played in local
football before joining the Durham Alliance. They won that league in 2007-08 and
joined the Wearside League. The club was elected into the Northern League for
the 2009-10 season, after finishing first in their previous season in the
Wearside Football League. Finishing in ninth place in their first season in the
second division of the Northern League, they went on to become the Champions of
the division with three games remaining. Having anticipated the possibility
months before, the team were required to make more improvements to the home
ground to be eligible to play in the First Division of the Northern League. Upon
ensuring their place in the top division, they finished in ninth place and
participated in the FA Cup for the first time.
Nicknamed "The Newtonians" Variation of their name |
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Northallerton Town FC |
Calvert Stadium (RGPS Stadium)
Ainderby Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL7 8HA
Telephone - 01609 778 337
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1895
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts & Socks, Black Shorts
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The exact date of the formation of Northallerton Town Football Club is
uncertain, but The Elliott Bowl, a trophy donated by local MP Sir George
Elliott, and contested for the first time in 1895 carries the clubs name as it's
first winner.
In 1982, they were among the founding members of the Northern League - Division
2, they gained promotion to Division 1 by finishing second in 1989-90. The club
changed their name to Northallerton FC 1994 in 1994, and were relegated back
into Division 2 in the 1994-95 season. They soon got back up when they secured
the league championship during 1996-97. They were relegated once more the
following season though, and reverted their club name back to Northallerton Town
FC in 1999. The club would have many ups and downs over the coming years.
Nicknamed "Town" taken from their name |
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North Greenford United FC |
Berkeley Fields
Berkeley Avenue
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 0NX
Telephone - 0208 422 8923
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1944
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Sleeves
Current League - Spartan South Midlands League - Premier Division
Originally formed as a youth club they started playing senior football in the
1946-47 season when they joined the Hanwell and District League, finishing as
runners-up.
In the 1982-83 season they won the Middlesex League Premier
Division and gained promotion to Division 1 of the London Spartan League.
At the end of the 1987-88 season the club gained promotion to the Premier
division of the London Spartan League. In 1994 the club lost its Senior
Status by the Middlesex County Football Association and spent the next few
seasons upgrading their ground to move from intermediate status back up to
Senior Status. This work culminated in the club being elected to the Combined
Counties Football League for the start of the 2002-03 season.
The 2009-10 season the club become champions of the Combined Counties Football
League, and earn promotion to Division 1 Central of the Southern Football
League. The club finished 18th in their first campaign at that
level.
On Boxing Day 2011, the club confirmed the appointment of ex Chelsea FC,
Wimbledon FC and Crystal Palace FC striker Neil Shipperley as their new manager.
He was assisted by ex-Chelsea team mate Mark Nicholls. However upon the
conclusion of the season, Shipperley resigned to look for a management position
else ware after successfully guiding the team to safety, however he
would return for a second spell as manager, shortly after leaving.
On 17th August 2013, former professional goalkeeper Dave Beasant came out of
retirement for one game at the age of 54, to appear for North Greenford United
in their 2-0 defeat to Chalfont St Peter FC.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home strip |
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North Ferriby United AFC |
Grange Lane
Church Road
North Ferriby
East Yorkshire
HU14 3AB
Telephone -
Capacity - 2,700
Formed - 1934
Nickname(s) - The Villagers
Club Colours - White Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Dissolved 2019
FA Trophy Winners - 2015
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2012, 2013
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 2004-05
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 2012-13
North Ferriby United were formed as a result of a village meeting during which
it was decided that it would be a good idea to form a local football team. They
first took part in the local East Riding Church League, After WW2 the club was
re-formed and were admitted to the East Riding Amateur League.
In 1969, they improved their status when they joined Division 2 of the Yorkshire
League.
1997 & 1998 saw them miss promotion to the Northern Premier League but in
1999-2000 they won the Northern Counties East Football League title and, with
all the necessary work having been carried out to the ground, they finally
achieved their longtime ambition of promotion to the higher level of non-League
football.
2013 saw them crowned as Northern Premier League - Premier Division champions,
they were promoted to the Conference North division for 2013-14.
They won promotion into the National League in 2016, beating AFC Fylde 2-1 after
extra time in the National League North play-off final.
Nicknamed "The Villagers" from being formed as a result of a village meeting |
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North Leigh FC |
Eynsham Park
North Leigh
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 6SL
Telephone - 07583 399 577
Capacity - 2000 (175 Seated)
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - Yellows, Nor Lye, Windmill Army
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks - Black Trim, Black Shorts - Yellow Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
It was only following the WW2 the club started to have success in the Witney &
District League. After many seasons without winning any silverware, North Leigh
eventually won the Witney & District Premier Division title 7 times. In the
1950s the club had success in the Oxfordshire Senior League. During the 1980s
the club won another five successive Witney & District League titles, earning
them a place in the Hellenic league - Division 1 for the 1990-91 season. North
Leigh finished fourth place in their first season and were the division's second
highest goal scorers. The club earned 2 points per game and scored 84 goals in
the process. In their third season North Leigh finished runners-up behind
Tuffley Rovers FC, earning them a place in the Hellenic League - Premier
Division. Their first Premier Division campaign ended with them finishing in
fourth position and reaching the Oxfordshire Senior Cup final. However, they
lost in the final to rivals Witney Town FC 1-0 after extra-time.
The club has won the Hellenic League - Premier Division twice in their history,
in 2001-02 and 2002-03, but did not apply for promotion to the Southern Football
League, remaining members of the Hellenic League - Premier Division. In the
2006-07 season, they just missed out on promotion to Slimbridge FC who then
folded, but too late for North Leigh to take their place. However, in the season
2007-08, they did apply and gained promotion after rivals Almondsbury Town FC
who had topped the table all season lost 1-0 to Abingdon Town FC on the last day
of the season.
Nicknamed "Yellows" from their home colours
Nicknamed "Nor Lye" early pronunciation of North Leigh
Nicknamed "Windmill Army" in the centre of the village is North Leigh windmill.
It is a tower mill built in 1833 |
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North Shields FC |
Daren Perrson Stadium
West Percy Road
North Shields
NE29 6UA
Telephone - 0191 257 0377
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Robins
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Shorts - White Trim, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1969
FA Vase Winners - 2015
The club was formed as North Shields Athletic FC, After eight seasons as a
Northern Combination club, in 1904 North Shields Athletic joined the Northern
Alliance. They were soon successful, winning the league 2 successive seasons in
1906-07 & 08. Following this the team were admitted to the North Eastern League
and North Shields Athletic remained members until 1914-15 when competition was
suspended owing to the WW1. At least two players, Alan Grenyer and Harry
Chambers went on to play for the full England team after starting their careers
with North Shields Athletic.
After the First World War the club started back as Preston Colliery FC,
The club became North Shields FC at the start of the 1928-29 season and were
immediately divisional champions and promoted back to Division 1 of the North
Eastern League where they remained playing (except for a seven-year suspension
of the league caused by the WW2) until 1958.
Financial problems hit the club in later years, and the the club was reborn.
For four years in the late nineties (1995 to 1999) the club adopted the name of
their forerunners, North Shields Athletic and under this name were Wearside
League champions in 1998-99. The club name reverted to North Shields FC in 1999,
and success continued with Wearside League runners-up and two league
championships in the four seasons to 2003-04.
Following these successes the club rejoined, after a 15-year absence, the
Northern League at division 2 level.
Success on a national level when "the Robins" won the 2014-15 FA Vase beating
champions of the North West Counties League, Glossop North End FC at Wembley
Stadium.
Nicknamed "The Robins" from heir home colours
Biggest Loss - 16-0 vs Marske United FC, 1994, Wearside League
Biggest Win - 13-2 vs Newbiggin AFC, 1965, Northumberland Aged Miners Homes Cup |
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Northwich Victoria FC |
Wincham Park (ground-sharing at Witton Albion FC)
Wincham Avenue
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6GB
Telephone - 0160 645 144
Capacity - 4,813
Formed - 1874
Nickname(s) - The Vics, The Trickies
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - North West Counties League - Premier Division
Conference League Cup Winners - 1980, 1993
Conference North Winners - 2005-06
FA Trophy Winners 1984
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1973
In 1890, the club became a founding member of the second incarnation of The
Combination League, Northwich's first league. In their second season they
finished runners-up. In 1890, the original club would cease to exist by the end
of that season, after a vote was passed at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, Northwich
were to amalgamate with nearby Hartford and Davenham United FC, that club had
also been formed by the merger of Hartford St. John's FC founded in 1876, and
Davenham FC founded in 1879. It was agreed at the meeting that the new club
would use the name Northwich Victoria FC.
In 1919, the club became founding members of the Cheshire County League, where
they would stay until 1968. and where they would be one of several members from
the Cheshire County League to leave and become founder members of the newly
created Northern Premier League.
Northwich Victoria's best performance in the FA Cup came in the 1976-77 season,
reaching the Fourth Round. After beating Rochdale FC 2-1 after 2 replays in the
First Round, they defeated Peterborough United FC 4-0 in the Second Round and
Elton John's Watford FC 3-2 in the Third Round. A home tie against Oldham
Athletic for the Fourth round was moved to Maine Road due to popular interest.
Northwich lost the game 3-1 in front of a crowd of more than 29,000.
Over the years they have had many well known players come through the ranks to
play at the top level.
Nicknamed "The Vics" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Trickies" initially given to them as an insult by local rivals,
but has been adopted by the clubs own fans
Biggest Win - 17-0 vs Marple Ass. 7th February 1931, Cheshire Senior Cup
Most Appearances - Ken Jones 961, 1969-1985
Record Scorer - Peter Burns 160, 1955-1966 |
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Northwood FC |
Northwood Park
Chestnut Avenue
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 1HR
Telephone - 01923 827 148
Capacity - 3,075 (308 Seated)
Formed - 1926
Nickname(s) - The Woods
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - Associate Members Trophy winners - 1993, 2000
Isthmian League - Charity Shield winners - 2002
Isthmian League - Division 1 North Winners - 2002-03
Isthmian League - League Cup winners - 2002
After the Second World War, the club dropped United from their name.
After being a mid-table side in the Premier Division throughout the fifties,
the club suffered in the 60's, a first-ever relegation in 1962, but towards the
end of the 1960's things improved. Northwood were elected into the Middlesex
League in 1970, and they became runners-up at the end of their 2nd season.
Having played in the main park since 1931, the mid-seventies saw them develop an
area of rough land into their present ground with suitable facilities, and
further developments have been carried out regularly since.
The Woods won the Middlesex League Cup on three occasions and also the League
championship in 1978, the club were subsequently elected to the Hellenic League.
In the first season they were promoted to the top flight as Division 1 champions
and Hellenic League Division 1 Cup winners.
Floodlights were erected and senior status was granted in 1981.
They switched to the London Spartan League in 1984 and they were soon to become
one of the competition's top clubs. After one League Cup win, a runners-up spot
and two third places, they completed a League and Cup double in 1992. Along with
this success came considerable ground improvements, which allowed them to be
promoted to the Isthmian League - Division 3.
Promoted to Division 2 in 1997, Following three seasons in that division, they
earned further promotion with the runners-up spot in 2000. They also captured
the Associate Members Trophy for a second time.
Three years later they found themselves in the Premier Division, having won the
Division 1 North championship in 2003. They also captured the Isthmian League
Cup for the first time in 2002, beating Premier Division Hampton & Richmond
Borough FC in the final, 3-2 after extra-time.
The club faced a new challenge for the 2005-06 campaign, having been moved to
the Southern Football League - Premier Division, the team avoided the drop on
the final day. However, 2007 saw them finish in 22nd place in the division, and
were relegated.
Having been moved back to the Isthmian League for the 2007-08 campaign, and
after spending three years in Division 1 North, Northwood then found themselves
competing in the Southern Football League - Division 1 Central from 2010.
Nicknamed "The Woods" version of their name
Most Appearances - Chris Gell 489, 1994 - 2006
Record Scorer - Martin Ellis 156, 1976 - 1985 |
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Norton & Stockton Ancients FC |
Norton Sports Complex
Station Road
Norton
Stockton-on-Tees
TS20 1PE
Telephone - 07550 641 184
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1959
Nickname(s) - The Ancients
Club Colours - Amber Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wearside League - Division 2
The club was established as Norton Cricket Club Trust by members of Norton
Cricket Club seeking a winter pastime, and joined the Teesside League. They won
the Durham Minor Cup in 1967-68, and went on to win the North Riding Amateur Cup
three times and the Teesside League Cup once.
In 1980 Stockton FC were wound up. And their remaining assets were transferred
to Norton FC, the two clubs merged, taking their current name.
They was a founding member of the Northern League - Division 2 in 1982. In 2009
they secured promotion to Division 1 and the following year reached the quarter
finals of the FA Vase.
Also in 2010 the club topped its previous home attendance record when a crowd of
1,526 watched the Ancients lose 5-2 against FC United of Manchester in the third
qualifying round of the FA Cup.
Season 2014 - 15 saw Norton regain promotion back into the Northern League 1st
Division and also complete the double by winning the Ernest Armstrong Memorial
Trophy, they suffered relegation again in 2015-16.
Nicknamed "The Ancients" taken from their name |
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Norwich United FC |
Plantation Sports Centre
Plantation Road
Blofield
Norwich
NR13 4PL
Telephone - 01603 716 963
Capacity - 3,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1903
Nickname(s) - The Planters
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Band, Blue Shorts, Blue Socks - White Trim
Current League - Eastern Counties League - Premier Division
The club was established as Poringland & District FC, and initially played in
the Norwich & District League, before becoming founder members of the Anglian
Combination in 1965.
In 1987 the club was renamed Norwich United, and in 1988-89 won the Anglian
Combination - Premier Division, earning promotion to the Eastern Counties
League. In their first season in Division 1 they finished as runners-up, but
could not be promoted due to the inadequate facilities, the following season
they won the division again, earning promotion to the Premier Division, which
they were able to take as they moved to Plantation Park in Blofield during the
summer. They were relegated back to Division 1 in 1994 after finishing bottom of
the division, but returned to the Premier Division in 2002 as Division 1
champions. They won the Premier Division and League Cup double in 2014-15, and
won the Premier Division again a year later, earning promotion to Division 1
North of the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Planters" from playing at Plantation Road
Most Appearances - Tim Sayer
Record Scorer - M Money |
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Nuneaton Borough FC |
James Parnell Stadium
Liberty Way
Nuneaton
Warwickshire
CV11 6RR
Telephone - 0247 638 5738
Capacity - 4,614 (514 Seated)
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Boro
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern League Cup Winners - 1996
Southern League Premier Winners - 1998-99
Originally starting life as Nuneaton St. Nicholas FC the team were formed by members
of a parish church, changing to Nuneaton Town in 1894, In 1937 after the demise
of Nuneaton Town a group of local gentlemen formed Nuneaton Borough and were
known as "The Boro", playing their home matches at Manor Park until 2007, were
the owner Ted Stocker planned to sell the club suffering ill health, in 2008
local businessman Ian Neale planned to take ownership of the club on a temporary
basis but took 100% charge, he found financial irregularities and on 2nd June
2008 the club went into liquidation.
2008 saw the start of Nuneaton Town FC the new directors soon found that they
had inherited big debts despite the sale of the Manor Park ground, they were
demoted 2 divisions from the Conference North to Southern Football League - Division 1,
the 2011-12 season saw them return to the Conference Premier for the first time in
10 years.
They renamed as Nuneaton Borough in 2018.
Nicknamed "The Boro" short version of their original name Nuneaton Borough
Biggest Loss -
6-1 vs Woking, 8th August 2012, Conference Premier
6-1 vs Wrexham, 8th December 2012, Conference Premier
Biggest Win - 6-0 vs Brackley Town, 27th April 2010, FA Cup |
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Odd Down AFC |
Lew Hill Memorial Ground
Combe Hay Lane
Odd Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 8AP
Telephone - 01225 832 491
Capacity - 1,000 (160 Seated)
Formed - 1901
Nickname(s) - The Down
Club Colours - Blue Shirts - One White Sleeve, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Western League - Premier Division
After being formed they played in the Bath & District Football League. The club
spent their formative years on pitches at Stirtingale Farm and at the Quarr
Ground, before moving to Combe Hay Lane in the 1930's. The club was finally able
to purchase the ground in 1952 and it was renamed in memory of long-serving
former President Lew Hill.
Following a bad report into the facilities at Odd Down the club were expelled
from the Somerset Senior League, and joined the Wiltshire Football League. A few
years later the Wiltshire League voiced disapproval of Somerset-based teams
competing in their league and Odd Down found themselves re-admitted to the
Somerset Senior League.
From 1967 to 1972 the club formed a committee to provide a social club,
eventually opening one on April 5th 1972. The hard work paid off as they gained
admittance to the Western Football League for the start of the 1977-78 season.
However, it was to be season 1991-92 before the club won its first major honour,
lifting the Somerset Senior Cup, and further success was to come the following
season as the club won promotion to the Western League - Premier Division,
finishing as the 1992-93 Division 1 Winners.
Nicknamed "The Down" short version of their name |
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Ossett Albion AFC |
Our Physio Stadium
Dimple Wells Road
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 8JT
Telephone -
Capacity - 3,000 (148 Seated)
Formed - 1944
Nickname(s) - The Albion, The Golds, The Unicorns
Club Colours - Gold Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Dissolved 2018
The club was formed in as a junior club, eventually they became a senior club
and played in the West Riding County - Amateur League and the West Yorkshire
League, before joining the Yorkshire League in 1957.
In 1982, the Yorkshire League joined up with the Midland League to form the
Northern Counties East Football League. they were placed in Division 1 East,
league re-organisations moved them into Division 1 Central in 1984 and Division
1 in 1985. Albion were Division 1 champions in 1987 and were promoted to the
Premier Division.
It took 12 years to finally win the Premier Division title but again their hopes
were dashed when Dimple Wells failed to meet the Northern Premier League's
ground grading criteria and promotion was denied.
In season 2000-2001 Albion finished the campaign runners-up to Brigg Town FC
but, ironically, they were finally promoted to the Northern Premier League as
this time the Lincolnshire club fell short of the minimum ground standards.
Nicknamed "The Albion" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Golds" taken from their home colours
Nicknamed "The Unicorns" on the club crest, but unknown origins
Most Appearances - Peter Eaton 800 + |
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Ossett Town AFC |
Ingfield (4G Voice & Data Stadium)
Prospect Road
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9HA
Telephone -
Capacity - 1,950
Formed - 1936
Nickname(s) - The Town, The Reds, Ingfielders
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Dissolved 2018
Ossett Town FC was formed at a public meeting chaired by the Mayor of the
Borough of Ossett and a former Yorkshire League referee John Carter was given
the task of bringing to Ossett the highest possible standard of football. The
new club played in the Leeds League, later renamed the West Yorkshire League in
1939, and played on a pitch behind the Fern House Working Mens Club on Wakefield
Road.
Ossett Town joined the newly formed Northern Counties East League in 1982-83.
Initially they played in Division 1 North until 1984, then Division 1 Central
for a year before joining Division 2. 1987 saw the start of the rise in
fortunes, when Mickey Bullock was appointed manager, They won the Division 2
Championship in 1988-89. The following season Town gained promotion to the
Premier Division and won the League Cup beating Bridlington Town FC 1-0 at North
Ferriby United FC's ground. During this time floodlights were installed, the
pitch re-laid, new dressing rooms built and the social club extended as Town
prepared to move up the pyramid.
After nine seasons in the Premier Division they gained promotion to the Northern
Premier League.
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name
Nicknamed "The Reds" taken from their home colours
Nicknamed "Ingfielders" taken from their ground name Ingfield |
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Oxford City FC |
Oxford City Stadium
Marsh Lane
Marston
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 0NQ
Telephone - 07937 423 781
Capacity - 3,218 (520 Seated)
Formed - 1882
Nickname(s) - The City
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League South
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1906
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1995-96
In the latter half of the 20th century, the club went into decline, an attempt
was made to return the club to success in 1979 when it became a limited company
and later when the legendary Bobby Moore was appointed manager with his former
West Ham United FC team mate Harry Redknapp as his assistant.
The club reached its lowest point in 1988 when they were evicted from their
White House Ground by their landlords, who sold it off for housing. This forced
them to resign from the Isthmian League, and the club did not reform and return
to senior football until 1990. They returned to the Isthmian League in 1993 when
they also moved to their current ground. The club continued to climb through the
divisions of that League during the 1990s.
They have had 2 epic FA Cup runs, in 1999-2000 which ended in a three match
battle against Wycombe Wanderers FC in the First Round, eventually being edged
out 1-0 at Oxford United's Manor Ground. The first replay had been abandoned due
to a fire alarm just as the penalty shootout was about to start, this remains
the only FA Cup tie to go to a second replay since the FA ruled all ties should
be settled after 2 games. This rule change also means that City's other FA Cup
record, the six games needed before losing to Alvechurch FC in 1971-72, will
never be beaten.
On 3 May 2008, Oxford City were promoted from the Southern League - Division 1
South & West. In 2011-12 they won the play-off final against AFC Totton to gain
promotion to Conference North for the first time in their history.
Nicknamed "The City" short version of their name |
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Oxford City Nomads FC |
Oxford City Stadium (Ground-sharing at Oxford City FC)
Marsh Lane
Marston
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX3 0NQ
Telephone -
Capacity - 2,000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1936
Nickname(s) - The Nomads
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Sissolved 2018
Oxford City Nomads FC were originally called Quarry Nomads C The club started in
1936 as a youth team with pupils from the local Quarry School. The team became a
men's team after the World War 2 when they became part of the Oxford City FA.
The club played in the Oxford leagues until the 1984-85 season, where having
struggled for almost a decade the club stopped playing football for 2 years.
They reformed in the 1987-88 season, that season the club entered the Oxford
City FA Junior League. After winning the Oxfordshire Senior League - Premier
Division Championship in the 1993-94 season, the club was promoted to the
Chiltonian League. After the 2000-01 season the club joined the Hellenic league.
The club in 2005 changed its name to the Oxford Quarry Nomads, but one year
later they changed their name again for the 2006-07 season to the Oxford City
Nomads.
They won the Hellenic Football League - Premier Division in 2011-12.
Nicknamed "The Nomads" short version of their name |
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Pagham FC |
Nyetimber Lane
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO21 3JY
Telephone - 01243 266 112
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1903
Nickname(s) - The Lions
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Starting in the Bognor & Chichester Football league, and then joining the West
Sussex league. The club at the end of the 1965-66 season became champions of the
West Sussex league - Premier Division for the first time and repeated this
success twice more in the 1968-69 & 1969-70 seasons.
After achieving success in the West Sussex league the club joined Division 2 of
the Sussex County League for the 1970-71 campaign, finishing third in their
first three seasons.
In 1978-79 Pagham finished as champions of Division 2, winning promotion to the
top division. Lifted the title again in 1980-81, Just three years later however,
Pagham were relegated. Two third placings followed before the Division 2
championship was lifted for the second time in 1986-87. Better was to follow
over the next two seasons, with successive Division 1 titles.
Relegations followed, but 2006-07 saw them comfortably return to the top flight
as champions, ten points clear of runners-up St. Francis Rangers FC.
Nicknamed "The Lions" featured on their club badge |
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Paulton Rovers FC |
Athletic Field
Winterfield Road
Paulton
Bristol
BS39 7RF
Telephone - 01761 412 907
Capacity - 2,500 (253 Seated)
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - The Rovers
Club Colours - All Purple - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
In 1960 the team played in the Somerset County Football League for 14 years, but
they eventually joined the Western League in 1974. When the league expanded back
to two divisions in 1976, they were placed in the Premier Division but were
relegated in 1981, but bounced back three years later. playing good strong
football would see them progress in the late 1990's and early 2000's and
eventually saw them promoted to the Southern League in 2004 into Division 1
South & West.
In the first round of the 2009-10 FA Cup, Paulton were drawn at home against
League One side Norwich City FC, which was televised on ITV1, it was Paulton's
first live televised football match. They lost the match 7-0.
After finishing fourth in 2013-14 they won a play off semi-final at Tiverton
Town FC 3-1 and then surprised Merthyr Town FC in the final by winning 2-0 in
front of a 2,200 crowd who had been unbeaten on their own ground in the league,
to gain promotion to the Southern League Premier Division for the first time.
Nicknamed "The Rovers" short version of their name |
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Peacehaven & Telscombe FC |
Sports Park
Piddinghoe Avenue
Peacehaven
East Sussex
BN10 8RH
Telephone - 01273 583 022
Capacity - 3000 (350 Seated)
Formed - 1923
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2013-14
The club was formed in 1923 as a result of a merger between 2 teams called
Peacehaven Rangers FC and Telscombe Tye FC.
It wasn't until 1978-79, that the club started stabilising, in Division 1 of the
Sussex County League the club ended up as champions. The club went on to remain
in Division 1 for another nineteen seasons during which time they went on to win
the league title on a further 6 occasions. Two seasons after winning the last of
these six titles, the 1997-98 campaign saw the club relegated to Division 2. The
club bounced back as runners-up, three seasons later but could only last two
seasons back in Division 1. Two seasons after being relegated from Division 1,
the club was relegated to Division 3 for the first time in their history. The
next season saw them become champions of Division 3 in the 2005-06 season,
earning promotion. The club was back in Division 1 three seasons later when
under manager Darren Guirey, they were champions of Division 2. The club
achieved further success at the end of the 2012-13 campaign the club won the
Sussex County League for the eighth time in their history and earning themselves
promotion to the Isthmian League. In 2013-14, the club won the Isthmian League -
Division 1 South and earned a second successive promotion, reaching the Isthmian
Premier Division. Unfortunately they only lasted 1 season.
Nicknamed "The Magpies|" from their home colours |
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Penrith AFC |
Frenchfields Stadium
off Carleton Road
Frenchfield Sports Centre
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 8UA
Telephone - 01768 895 990
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Bonny Blues
Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
They originally joined the North Eastern League in 1907-08.
The club joined the Northern League in 1947, spending 35 years in that
competition until moving to the North West Counties League in 1982. A
five-season spell in that league, including finishing as league runners-up in
their first season, saw them in a position to join the Northern Premier League
when they expanded to form a second division in 1987.
The move to the NPL did not prove successful, and by 1990 they were relegated
back to the North West Counties League, where they stayed for seven seasons
before returning once more to the Northern League, fifteen years after
originally leaving that league.
In 1981-82, they had their best ever FA Cup run, reaching the second round,
beating Football League club Chester City FC 1-0 on the 21st November 1981 in
the first round. They lost 3-0 to Doncaster Rovers FC in the 2nd round.
In 2007, they changed their name to Penrith Town FC, but a merger a year later
with Northern Football Alliance club Penrith United FC saw the old name
resurrected for the merged club.
Nicknamed "The Bonny Blues" no known origins
Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Moss Bay, 1950-51, FA Cup |
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Peterborough Sports FC |
Peterborough Sports & Leisure Club
Lincoln Road
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 3RS
Telephone - 07957626587
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1919
Nickname(s) - The Turbines
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Yellow Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2018-19
United Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2016-17
The club was established as Brotherhoods Engineering Works, and joined the
Northants League, which later became the United Counties League for the 1919-20
season. They won the league in their first season, but left at the end of the
1922-23 season. The club transferred to Division 3 of the Peterborough &
District League, which they won in 1925-26, earning promotion to Division 2. The
club was dormant in 1929-30 and 1932-33, after which it dropped into Division 3
North. After World War II the club were placed in Division 1, where they
remained until finishing bottom of the table in 1948-49, resulting in
relegation. In 1952 the division was renamed Division 1 as the division above
became the Premier Division, but the club finished bottom in 1952-53 and were
relegated to the new Division 2. In 1963-64 they were relegated again to
Division 3 South, but returned to Division 2 after one season. Many ups and
downs would follow in the coming years.
The 1987-88 season saw the club finish as Division 1 runners-up and earn
promotion to the Premier Division. In 1999 the club changed its name to Bearings
Direct FC, and then again in 2001 to Peterborough Sports FC. In 2006-07 they won
the Premier Division, and in 2012-13 were promoted to Division 1 of the United
Counties League after finishing third.
In 2015-16 Peterborough Sports were Division 1 champions, gaining promotion to
the Premier Division. The following season saw them win the Premier Division
with 112 points, earning promotion to Division 1 South of the Northern Premier
League.
Nicknamed "The Turbines" from the original club, famed for designing and
manufacturing the first steam turbine engine in the world. |
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Petersfield Town FC |
The Love Lane Stadium
Love Lane
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU31 4BW
Telephone - 01730 233 416
Capacity - 3,000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1993
Nickname(s) - The Rams
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
Petersfield United FC founded 1889 had joined Isthmian League Division 2 South
in 1984 but were placed into the newly created Division 3 on its formation in
1991. United folded after being denied permission to switch from the Isthmian
League to the Wessex League.
The current club was founded in 1993 by Peter De-Sisto who rescued football in
Petersfield, although he left two years later after failing to get agreement
with the local council on the new lease on the ground, but after a full FA
hearing held at Lancaster Gate London and a case put forward by Mr De-Sisto, the
newly formed Petersfield Town FC took their place in Division 1, now the Premier
Division of the Wessex League, under the management of former England player
Gary Stevens.
In 2013-14, Petersfield Town were Wessex League Division 1 Champions, and in
2014-15 became Wessex League Premier Division Champions, becoming the first club
to win back to back championships in the Wessex League, earning promotion to the
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central.
Nicknamed "The Rams" origins unknown |
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Phoenix Sports FC |
Phoenix Sports Ground
Mayplace Road East
Barnehurst
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA7 6JT
Telephone - 01322 526 159
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1935
Nickname(s) - Linnets
Club Colours - Dark Green Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Phoenix Sports Football Club was formed as St. Johns Welling FC, which later
changed its name to Lakeside FC. After the Second World War the club was renamed
Phoenix, as it was seen as rising from the ashes of the previous clubs amid the
destruction of the Blitz. After entering the Sidcup League, Kent Amateur League,
and the Dartford League, the club settled in the Kent County Football League
Division 1 West, finishing runners up twice in the 1950's, and once in the 70's.
The club entered the Spartan League in 1986-87. They then returned to the Kent
County League Division 1 West six years later, winning the challenge cup in
1993-94.They won the league in 1999-2000, gaining promotion to the Premier
Division, however after two relegations they ended up in Division 2 West.They
won Division 2 West in 2004-05 and Division 1 West in 2007-08, regaining their
Premier Division status. For the 2011-12 season the club was accepted into the
Kent Invicta Football League at level 10 of the English football league pyramid
for the league's inaugural season. The next season they became the
runners-up of the Kent Invicta League. And in 2012-13 season, they went one
better, winning the League championship, gaining promotion to the
Southern Counties East League.
Nicknamed "Linnets" taken from the 'green linnet', a nickname used for teams
that play in green. |
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Poole Town FC |
Tatnum Ground
Stanley Green Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 3AH
Telephone - 01202 640 104
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Dolphins
Club Colours - Red & White Halved Shirts, Red Shorts, Red & White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Champion's Cup Winners - 2013
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2012-13
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2015
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2015-16
Poole Town FC were formed when two local teams, Poole Hornets FC and Poole Rovers FC merged. After several seasons without football because of World
War 1, the club began playing again in the 1919-20 season under the name Poole &
St. Marys FC. They changed their name back to Poole FC after one season.
In the 1926-27 FA Cup the team had their best run in it's history. They reached
the third round, losing 3-1 against Everton FC at Goodison Park.
Charlie Austin scored 48 goals in 42 appearances for them in 2008-09 season.
In 2009-10 they became back-to-back champions of the Wessex League and completed
an unprecedented treble winning the League for the 3rd time in a row in 2010-11.
Promotion to the Southern League was finally achieved after an upgrade to the
grounds facilities. They were second in their first season, losing to Gosport FC
in a play-off final and then Champions and promotion to the Southern Premier
League the following season.
Nicknamed "The Dolphins" a sign of Poole's maritime interests |
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Portland United FC |
New Grove Corner
44 Grove Road
Portland
Isle of Portland
Dorset
DT5 1DP
Telephone - 01305 861 489
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1921
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The club was established and joined the Western League - Division 2 in 1925. The
club went on to win this division twice before WW2, but never achieved promotion
to Division 1.
After the Second World War the club rejoined the Western Football League for the
1946-47 season but this time were placed in Division 1. The club then spent the
next 24 seasons in this division, during which time they finished as runners-up
once and went on to win six more Dorset Senior Cup finals. The club then left
the Western League to join the Dorset Football Combination League for the start
of the 1970-71 season. The club then won the league at their first attempt.
However, it would be another 28 seasons that the club would have to wait for
another league title in the 1998-99 campaign, when they achieved the double by
winning the league cup as well. They repeated this success the following season.
In 1994, the club moved from their original home of Grove Corner to New Grove
Corner, when the Crown decided it needed the land for mineral extraction. After
finishing as league runners-up and with improvements made to their new ground,
the club joined the Wessex Football League for the start of the 2001-02 season.
The club then remained in the Wessex League until the end of the 2005-06 season,
when they dropped back into the Dorset Premier Football League. Since then the
club won the league two times more, once in the 2007-08 season, though they made
the decision not to be promoted, the same for the following season.
In the 2013-14 season the club became winners of the Dorset Premier League for
the seventh time. After a 9-season absence, they were promoted to the Wessex
League via a runners-up finish in 2015-16.
Nicknamed "The Blues" from their home colours |
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Potters Bar Town FC |
Parkfield
Watkins Rise
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 1QB
Telephone - 01707 654 833
Capacity - 2,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1960
Nickname(s) - The Scholars
Club Colours - Claret Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
In 1960, Ken Barrett, a P.E. Master at Mount Grace School, formed a football
club for former scholars. The club played in Division 1 of the Barnet & District
League. In May 1965 the Barnet & District League and the Finchley & District
League merged to form the North London Combination, in which the club then
played, winning the Premier Division title in 1967-68. The club joined Division
2 of the Hertfordshire County League the following season and won the
championship and promotion to Division 1 at the first attempt.
They played most of the 70's & 80's in the Hertfordshire County League, Changed
their name to the current one in 1992 and joined the South Midlands League -
Premier Division,
The club won the South Midlands League - Premier Division Cup, the Hertfordshire
Charity Shield, the Potters Bar Charity Cup, and the Spartan South Midlands
League - Premier Division Championship, thus winning promotion to Division 1
East of the Southern Football League, in the 2004-05 season. After one season,
the club moved to the Isthmian League - Division 1 North.
When the club
built their turnstile block, to join the Southern League in 2005, their
turnstiles came from the old Wembley Stadium.
The Club was put back in the Southern Football League - Division 1 Central for
the 2013-14 season.
Nicknamed "The Scholars" after being formed in 1960 as Mount Grace Old Scholars |
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Prescot Cables FC |
Valerie Park (known as Hope Street)
Eaton Street
Prescot
Merseyside
L34 6HD
Telephone - 0151 430 0507
Capacity - 3,200
Formed - 1884
Nickname(s) - Cables, The Tigers
Club Colours - Amber & Black Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Prescot Cables FC is a supporter owned football club. Established in 1884 and
has previously been named Prescot FC and Prescot Town FC.
They joined the Lancashire Combination in 1927, and stayed there until 1975,
when they joined the Mid Cheshire Football League.
In 1982-83 they became founder members of the North West Counties League and in
1986-87 they won promotion to Division 1. In 2001-02 they finished runners-up
and the following season they were crowned champions, and promoted to the
Northern Premier League - Division 1.
In season 2004-05, they started playing in the Northern Premier League - Premier
Division, their highest ever position in football, also in 2005 a change in
organisation, with a new football committee formed from the Supporter's Club
taking over the reins of the club.
Nicknamed "Cables" from their name, and came from the largest local employer,
British Insulated Cables,
Nicknamed "The Tigers" from their home colours |
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Radcliffe Borough FC |
Stainton Park
Pilkington Road
Colshaw Cl E
Manchester
M26 3PE
Telephone - 0161 724 8346
Capacity - 3,500 (350 Seated)
Formed - 1949
Nickname(s) - The Boro
Club Colours - Blue & White Hooped Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1996-97
The club was formed at the Old Tower Inn in Radcliffe by Jack Pickford, it
became a member of the South East Lancashire Football League. After a short time
in that league, the club joined the Manchester League before playing in the
Lancashire Football Combination in 1963. In 1972, They won the League Cup and
finished third in the league. Two years later they were accepted into the
Cheshire League, which subsequently became the North West Counties League.
Under previous manager Kevin Glendon who has been at the club since 1990, the
playing side has gone from strength to strength. Kevin was renowned for
producing young players and selling them on, in total he has made £80,000 in
selling players. Radcliffe achieved its highest honour in the 1996-97 season,
winning the Northern Premier League - Division 1 title by 2 points ahead of
local rivals Leigh RMI FC. Unfortunately, the club's stay at the top lasted only
one season. Having sacrificed all its revenue on ground development, to allow it
to be promoted, they found themselves without the resources to invest in quality
players to stay in the division. Each year since then, however, it has competed
for promotion, finishing regularly in the top six.
In the 2002-03 season Boro missed out on the championship by two points to
Alfreton Town FC. Promotion was finally won in the play-offs by beating North
Ferriby United FC in the semi-final and Chorley FC in the final at Stainton Park
winning 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Nicknamed "The Boro" short version of their name
Most Appearances - Simon Kelly 502
Record Scorer - Ian Lunt 147 |
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Ramsbottom United FC
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Harry Williams Riverside Stadium
National Cycle Route 6, Nr Railway Street
Ramsbottom
Lancashire
BL0 0BS
Telephone - 01706 822 799
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1966
Nickname(s) - The Rams
Club Colours - Blue Shirts -White Trim, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
North West Counties League - Premier Division Winners - 2011-12
One of the founders, Harry Williams, is still to this day Chairman, almost 50
years later, He has overseen the club progress from a parks pitch on the
outskirts to a well appointed stadium in the centre of town, He was manager for
19 years.
At the end of the 1996/97 season, the club installed floodlights for the first
time, acquiring a set from the soon to be demolished Watersheddings ground of
Oldham Rugby Club. these were in place in time for the club to move up to the
top Division, having been winners of Division 2 in only their second season.
In 2009-10, the Chairman took the bold step of appointing joint managers in
players Bernard Morley and Anthony Johnson, after a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of
Newcastle Town FC in their first game, no-one was to know that they were to embark
on a 30-game unbeaten run as they eased their way to the title, the players
brought in by the duo began to produce the style of football that had not been
seen before. On the whole the campaign was a success. A ten-year best total of 81
points and a club record 14 away victories, The first season in charge for the
two local lads were merely an indication of what was to come.
2010-11 proved to be even better as the crowds began turning up in numbers at
the newly named Harry Williams Riverside Stadium, finishing runners-up to New
Mills FC.
The 2011-12 season finally saw the them move up the ladder again after 17 years
in the North West Counties League, which ended in the team edging out Runcorn
Town FC with a wonderful end of season unbeaten run. The Championship trophy was
raised after a 5-2 win over Winsford United FC in front of over 500 fans.
Nicknamed "The Rams" taken from the club name |
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Ramsgate FC |
Southwood Stadium
Price's Avenue
Ramsgate
CT11 0AN
Telephone - 01843 591 662
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Rams
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 2005-06
Isthmian League - League Cup Winners - 2008
The earliest formation of Ramsgate FC was in 1886, but they folded in 1924, with
local rivals Ramsgate Glenville FC taking over their Southwood Stadium.
Glenville did not play after World War II, and a new club Ramsgate Athletic FC
took over. The club retained the Athletic name until 1972.
Athletic played in the original Kent League from their formation until the
collapse of the league in 1959. This was the club's best period for nearly 50
years, with two consecutive league titles, several county cups, and a run to the
first round of the FA Cup. With the collapse of the Kent League the Rams
migrated to the Southern Football League, where they did well but were forced to
resign and drop down to the re-formed Kent League in 1976.
For nearly thirty years the club performed well without challenging for
promotion, but their fortunes changed in 2004 with the return of former manager
Jim Ward. He led the club to 2 consecutive championships (Kent League - Premier
Division and Isthmian League - Division 1), taking the club into the Isthmian
League - Premier Division for 2006-07, which therefore offered the first derby
matches for many years against Isle of Thanet rivals Margate FC, it is known as
the Thanet derby. Season 2007-08 they finishing in 5th place to reach the
play-offs, although they were beaten 2-1 in the semi-final by Staines Town FC.
The Rams also won the Isthmian League Cup, beating AFC Sudbury 5-4 on penalties
after a 0-0 draw at Dartford's Princes Park Stadium. The following season,
Ramsgate finished bottom of the table and were relegated.
Nicknamed "The Rams" short version of their name |
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Redbridge FC |
Oakside Stadium
Barkingside Station
Station Road
Ilford
IG6 1NB
Telephone - 0208 550 3611
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1959
Nickname(s) - The Motormen
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Essex Senior League
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 2001-02
Isthmian League - Division 2 North Winners - 1988-89
Isthmian League - Division 3 Winners -1998-99
Redbridge FC is a club based in the London Borough of Redbridge. Prior to July
2004 the club was known as Ford United FC.
The club was in serious problems at the start of 1995-96 season, as sponsorship
was lost and disbanding seemed a real danger, until Vice-Chairman, George Adams
enlisted Sky Sports as sponsors, rescuing the club.
During the 2001-02 season Barkingside's FC lease at their Oakside ground was
sold on to Ford United who needed to find a permanent home to allow their
progression up the football ladder. A considerable input of money by Jimmy
Chapman, the then Chairman saw Oakside developed to a grade 1 ground.
From 2004, Ford United were renamed Redbridge FC. The new name was chosen to
help associate the club more within the local area and attract a larger fan
base.
They played the 2005-06 season in the Isthmian League - Premier Division, as
they were relegated after finishing bottom of Conference South, and played in
the Isthmian League - Division 1 North a year later after being relegated once
again. A new manager, ex-Wimbledon FC and Bolton Wanderers FC striker Dean
Holdsworth was appointed on 30th June 2007. In that 2007-08 season, they missed
the opportunity to be promoted back to the Premier Division, losing 5-4 on
penalties to Canvey Island FC in the play-off final, after finishing third in
the Division 1 North. On 18th May 2008, Holdsworth left his post as manager of
Redbridge to take up the manager's position at Newport County AFC.
In 2011 they reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup, after beating Ebbsfleet United
FC 2-0 in the first round, they lost out 5-0 to League 2 leaders Crawley Town FC
in the second.
Nicknamed "The Motormen" from the motor industry, when the club were Ford United
FC
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Heybridge Swifts, 29th December 2012, Isthmian League -
Division 1 North
Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Clapton, 3rd April 1999, Isthmian League - Division 3 |
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Redditch United FC |
The Valley Stadium
Bromsgrove Road
Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 4RN
Telephone - 01527 67450
Capacity - 5,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 North Winners - 1975-76
Southern Football League - Western Division Winners - 2003-04
Playing their early days in the Birmingham Combination League.
It was In 1971-72 the club reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first
time, losing 6-0 in the replay at Peterborough United FC after a 1-1 draw at
home. At the end of the season they finished sixth in the West Midlands League -
Premier Division and joined Division 1 North of the Southern League.
In 1976 they won Division 1 North and were promoted to the Premier Division.
In 1978-79 they became founder members of the Alliance Premier League, (Football
Conference), they finished bottom in its first season, and dropped into the
Southern League's Midland Division.
After finishing as runners-up in 1985-86, the club were promoted to the Premier
Division again, where they remained until relegation in 1989.
In 1997-98 the Reds reached two cup finals, the Southern League Cup and the
Birmingham Senior Cup. where they lost on both occasions, the cup run caused a
huge fixture backlog that resulted in the club having to play nine games in nine
days at the end of the season.
In 2003-04 the club won the Southern League Western Division. Due to league
reorganisation of the making of the Conference North and South Divisions, the
club entered the play-offs to be promoted to the new leagues. After beating
King's Lynn FC 1-0 and Merthyr Tydfil FC 3-0, the club were promoted to the
Conference North.
After a difficult 2010-11 season in the Conference North, Redditch were
relegated to the Southern League Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Reds" from their name and shirt colours |
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Rochester United FC |
Rochester United Sports Ground
Rede Court Road
Strood
Kent
ME2 3TU
Telephone - 01634 713 404
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1982
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red & Black Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Division 1
The club was founded as Templars FC and joined the Sunday Medway Football
League. There they changed their name to Bly Spartans FC and played for 15 years
before being promoted to the Senior Division. In 1997, the club successfully
applied to join the Rochester & District Football League - Division 1. The
following season they won the title and were promoted to the Premier Division.
They were accepted into the Kent County Football League in 2000, and played in
Division 3 West. After two successive promotions as runners-up the club was in
Division 1 West by 2003. In the 2006-07 season they finished runners-up, and the
following season, after being transferred to Division 1 East, won the title and
were promoted to the Premier Division. The club achieved Chartered Status in
2009 and installed floodlights in 2010, leading to their successful application
to become founder members of the Kent Invicta League.
In 2012, they became the inaugural champions of the Kent Invicta League and
gained promotion to the Kent League. In May 2012 the club announced that they
had permission to rename themselves Rochester United from the start of the
2012-13 season.
Nicknamed "United" taken from their name |
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Romford FC |
Ship Lane (Currently ground-sharing at Thurrock FC)
Aveley
Essex
RM19 1YN
Telephone - 01708 865 940
Capacity - 3,500 (524 Seated)
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - The Boro
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Hoop, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1996-97
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1966-67
This is the third Romford Football Club, both their predecessors having competed
at some point in the Southern Football League, and each time having been
disbanded for fourteen years before being revived.
All three teams have had their moments, although the present one has yet to
emulate previous achievements on the national level.
The original club was founded in 1876 and reached the Quarter-finals of the FA
Cup in 1880-81.
In 1992 the club was resurrected again, and joined the Essex Senior League. They
won the league in 1995-96, and in the summer merged with Collier Row FC, who
they had been ground-sharing with to form Collier Row & Romford FC. The new club
took Collier Row's place in Division 2 of the Isthmian League, they were
champions in their first season, In the summer of 1997 they were renamed Romford
FC.
In 2000-01 they finished second bottom of Division 1 and were relegated to
Division 2. After finishing bottom the following season they resigned to go back
to the Essex Senior League. They returned to the Isthmian League after winning
the Senior League in 2008-09.
Since 2012-13, They have been sharing at Thurrock FC's ground at Ship Lane.
Nicknamed "The Boro" short version of Romford "Borough"
Biggest Loss - 15-0 vs Darwen, 5th March 1885, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Hullbridge Sports, 21st October 1995, Essex Senior League
Most Appearances - Paul Clayton 396, 2006-2015
Record Scorer - Tom Barnett 111, 1962-1970 |
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Romulus FC |
The Central Ground ground-sharing at Suton Coldfield FC
Coles Lane
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B72 1NL
Telephone - 07956 187 016
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1979
Nickname(s) - The Roms
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Midland League - Premier Division
Romulus FC were formed in 1979 by the current club President Roger Evans and
initially played Sunday league football. After a number of successful years they
stepped up to senior football in 1999, entering the Midland Football
Combination. In 2003-04 they won this league and were promoted to the Midland
Football Alliance. In 2006-07 they finished second in the Alliance and were
promoted to the Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands, In 2010 the club
was moved to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 South.
Several Premiership players, such as Darius Vassell, Zat Knight and brothers
Stefan Moore and Luke Moore, played for Romulus early in their careers.
Nicknamed "The Roms" short version of their name |
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Royal Wootton Bassett Town FC |
The Corinium Stadium (Ground-sharing at Cirencester FC)
Kingshill Lane
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1HS
Telephone - 07810 652 741
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1882
Nickname(s) - Bassett
Club Colours - All Blue - Yellow Sleeve
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The club were reformed in 1930, after Bassett resigned from the Wiltshire County
League in the summer of 1908 after failing to comply with league regulations
which insisted players must reside within a specific radius of the town.
Bassett steadily rose up the Wiltshire League Division 1 table during the
1950's. After narrowly missing out on the title two seasons earlier, they were
crowned as champions in 1958-59.
In 1976 the Wiltshire County Football League was established after another
reorganisation of the game in the county. Bassett were placed in Division 1 but
lasted two seasons before being relegated. They secured promotion a year later,
but immediately went back down in 1979-80.
Steady progress eventually led to Bassett winning the Division 2 title in
1984-85. In Division 1, under the stewardship of Micky Woolford, they won the
league and promotion to the Hellenic League in 1987-88.
After a few ups and downs, a return to the Hellenic Premier Division was finally
achieved in 2009-10 as Bassett finished runners-up to Slimbridge FC on goal
difference after losing only three league games all season.
Nicknamed "Bassett" version of their name |
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Royston Town FC |
Garden Walk
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 7HP
Telephone - 01763 241 204
Capacity - 5,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1875
Nickname(s) - The Crows, The Town
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners -2016-17
Since being formed 'The Crows' have competed in the following leagues -
Buntingford & District League (1919-1929)
Cambridgeshire League (1929-1948)
Herts County League (1948-1960, 1963-1977)
South Midlands League (1960-1963, 1977-1984)
Isthmian League (1984-1994)
Spartan South Midlands Football League (1994-2012)
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central (2012-)
During this time they have played at 4 different grounds, Newmarket Road,
Baldock Road, Mackerall Hall before moving to their current home at Garden Walk
in 1932.
There rise has been slow through the years, with many staff and managerial
changes, a few local cups but no major upsets.
The South Midlands Division 1 championship was secured in the 2008-09 season,
and three years later a promotion to the Southern Football League - Division 1
Central was secured in the 2011-12 season.
Nicknamed "The Crows" taken from the town's coat of arms, The crest depicts a
hooded crow, known within the region as a "Royston crow"
Nicknamed "The Town" short version of their name |
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Rugby Town FC |
Butlin Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 3SD
Telephone - 01788 866 920
Capacity - 6,000 (740 Seated)
Formed - 1955
Nickname(s) - The Valley
Club Colours - Sky Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts
Current League - United Counties League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 1983
Southern Football League - Cup Winners - 1990
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands Winners - 1986-87
Formed by Keith Coughlan and under the name of New Bilton Juniors FC. In 1956,
the club was renamed to Valley Sports FC, where they entered Rugby and District
Football League, Coughlan only sought for the Valley to play at local level,
changing from the Coventry and North Warwickshire Football League in 1963, and
to the United Counties League in 1969.
They moved into their own ground, Butlin Road, in 1973. In that year, with many
football clubs in Rugby folding, the Valley soon became one of the only clubs in
Rugby, and abbreviated their name to VS Rugby FC. In 1974, they moved from the
United Counties League to the West Midlands League, and took part in the FA Cup
for the first time in 1976,
VS Rugby changed its name to Rugby United FC in 2000, and to Rugby Town FC in
2005.
For the first time in the club's history, Rugby Town were moved into the
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South for the 2015-16 season.
Nicknamed "The Valley" from when they were known as Valley Sports FC
Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Ilkeston Town,1997 - 98
Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Malvern Town,1983 - 84
Most Appearances - Danny Conway 390, 1983 - 1990
Record Scorer - David Kolodynski 127, 2005 - Present |
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Rushall Olympic FC
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Dales Lane
Daw End
Rushall
Walsall
WS4 1LJ
Telephone - 01922 641 021
Capacity - 1,400
Formed - 1893
Nickname(s) - The Pics
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
During the time in between the 2 wars, the team won a number of local honours.
At this time the team was made up mainly of local colliery workers and played on
a field behind a pub in Rushall and changed in the pub itself. However, some
time prior to World War II the club disbanded.
In 1951, a group of local men decided to reform the club. They approached the
owner of a local fish & chip shop for permission to use his premises as their
headquarters and secured the use of Rowley Place as a home ground.
In 1955-56 they gained promotion to the Staffordshire County League South where
they won the Second Division title at the first attempt. Following promotion to
the First Division, the club won four championship titles between 1960 and 1965.
In 1975, in a bid to gain higher league status, the club decided to move three
miles away to the Aston University Sports Ground, meanwhile the club obtained
the lease on some land in Daw End, Rushall, and the new Dales Lane ground was
officially opened on Sunday 14 August 1977.
Due to the restructuring of Northern Premier League Division 1, they were
transferred to the NPL Division 1 South for the 2008-09 season.
Despite budget restrictions manager Neil Kitching went on to finish 3rd in the
2010-11 season and reached the play-off final, beating Brigg Town FC 3-0 in the
semi final. And a 2-0 victory over Grantham Town FC in the final saw them reach the
Northern Premier League - Premier Division for the first time.
Nicknamed "The Pics" short version of their name |
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Ryhope Colliery Welfare FC |
Ryhope Recreation Park
Tunstall Bank B1286
Ryhope
Sunderland
SR2 0AB
Telephone - 0191 565 6499
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Colliery Welfare
Club Colours - White & Red Striped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was founded by the Coal Miners of Ryhope. It was not until 1927-28 that
the club won its first league title. However the club enjoyed most of its
success in the 1960s, winning the Wearside Football League on four occasions,
the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup twice as well as the Sunderland Shipowners Cup and
League Challenge Cup during the decade. In the 1967-68 season, the team reached
the First Round Proper of the FA Cup for the only time in the clubs history,
losing 1-0 at home to then Football League Division 4 side Workington Town FC.
Season 2013-14 saw the team back in the Wearside League and finish runners up to
Stockton Town FC, with the ground issues resolved the team again was promoted to
the Northern League 2nd division for the season 2014-15.
After finishing 6th in season 2014-15 the club finished runners up to South
Shields FC in season 2015-16, gaining promotion to the Northern League Division
1
Nicknamed "The Colliery Welfare" taken from their name |
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Ryton & Crawcrook Albion FC |
Kingsley Park
Stannerford Road
Crawcrook
Tyne and Wear
NE40 3SN
Telephone - 0191 413 4448
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1970
Nickname(s) - The Albion
Club Colours - Blue & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Blue Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club was established operating from a local pub. The club joined the
Northern Alliance - Division 2 in 1988. In the mid-1990's, the club was granted
a Lottery grant to build a ground and club house. The work was completed in 1998
and the ground officially opened by Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
They currently play in the Northern League - Division 2, playing against clubs
from across the four county football associations in the region, North
Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland and Cumberland.
The club narrowly lost out to Billingham Synthonia FC in the final of the Durham
Challenge Cup at the end of the 2009-10 season, club secretary Ken Rodger used
the raised profile of the club to try and attract sponsorship in the summer but
the money never came through, despite many promises. This led to the departure
of manager Barry Fleming and his assistant Paul Brown. Former Ashington
assistant manager Peter Craggs took over the managerial role. No consistent
squad of players was formed and a total of thirty-five players made appearances
for the team in the space of a month, and the inconsistency was reflected in
numerous heavy defeats on the pitch, including a 10-0 loss to Shildon AFC in
October 2010.
After relegation to Northern League - Division 2 at the end of the 2010-11
season, they were renamed Ryton and Crawcrook Albion FC to reflect the fact that
they are based in Crawcrook.
Nicknamed "The Albion" taken from their name |
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Salisbury FC |
The Raymond McEnhill Stadium
Partridge Way
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP4 6PU
Telephone - 01722 326 454
Capacity - 5,000 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Whites
Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, White Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2005-06
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1994-95
Formed in 1947.Salisbury had gained back-to-back promotions in recent years,
first to the Conference South in the 2005-06 season by finishing top of the
Southern League - Premier Division, followed by winning the play-off final in
the 2006-07 season to play in the Conference Premier in 2007-08. They played the
2010-11 season in the Southern League -Premier Division after being relegated
from the Conference Premier at the end of the 2009-10 season, won promotion to
the Conference South for the 2011-12 season in the first season following their
relegation. They spent two seasons in the Conference South before winning
promotion to the Conference Premier via the play-offs in the 2012-13 season. In
2014, the club were removed from the Football Conference after failing to pay
debts. The club has reformed as Salisbury FC for the 2015-16 season, being
placed in the Wessex League - Premier Division, they won this league at the
first attempt to gain promotion to the Southern Football League - South & West
Division, under the management of Steve Claridge.
Nicknamed "The Whites" from their home colours |
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Scarborough Athletic FC |
Queensgate (ground-sharing at Bridlington Town FC;s stadium)
Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO16 7LN
Telephone - 07545 878 467
Capacity - 3,000 (740 Seated)
Formed - 1879
Nickname(s) - The Seadogs
Club Colours - Red & White Hooped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
FA Trophy Winners - 1973, 1976, 1977
Football Conference Winners - 1986-87
Northern Premier League - League Cup Winners - 1977
Scarborough FC was an English football club based in the seaside resort of
Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in
England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up in June 2007, owing £2.5
million.
In the 2006-07 season Scarborough FC competed in the Conference North. They
started the season with a 10-point deduction, for a breach of league rules, and
finished 20th which would have resulted in their relegation to the Northern
Premier League. Their last ever game, was on 28th April 2007. A new club was
established by the Seadog Trust under the name Scarborough Athletic FC on 25th
June 2007.
For their debut season the club entered the Northern Counties East League -
Division 1 (NCEL1). Won the league and promotion to the NCEL - Premier Division
in 2009. The 2012-13 season was very successful for Scarborough Athletic which
finished with the club being crowned Champions of The Northern Counties East
League - Premier Division, and promotion to the Northern Premier League -
Division 1 South, they were moved to the North Division for the 2014-15 season.
Nicknamed "The Seadogs" from being established by the Seadog Trust, a
supporters' trust established in 2006
Biggest Loss - 16-1 vs South Bank, 15th November 1919
as Scarborough FC
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Brodsworth Welfare, 24th April 2010 as Scarborough
Athletic FC
Most Appearances - Ryan Blott 370, Scarborough Athletic FC
Record Scorer - Ryan Blott 231, Scarborough Athletic FC |
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Seaham Red Star FC |
Seaham Town Park (The Ferguson Motor Repairs Stadium)
Stockton Road
Seaham
SR7 0JE
Telephone - 0191 581 1347
Capacity - 500
Formed - 1973
Nickname(s) - The Star
Club Colours - White & Red Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
Seaham Red Star are named after the pub in which they were formed, a Sunday
morning side in 1973, they are now widely regarded as one of the Northern
League's leading clubs.
They joined the Wearside League in 1979 as Seaham Colliery Welfare Red Star. In
the 1978-79 season, they reached the 5th round of the FA Vase. In 1984, they
changed to their present name. For the 2014-15 season. Seaham were confirmed as
second division champions on 28th March 2015 and returned to Division 1 for the
2015-16 season.
The Club has a focus on producing local players and providing a platform for
talented local players to play Northern League football.
Nicknamed "The Star" taken from their name |
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Sevenoaks Town FC |
Greatness Park
Mill Lane
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 5BA
Telephone - 07809 403 688
Capacity - 610 (110 Seated)
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - The Oaks
Club Colours - Navy Blue & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Southern Counties East League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
Sevenoaks FC were amongst the founder members of the original Kent League,
although they left the league after just one season. It is known that on 26th
April 1893 they played Royal Arsenal FC, who were at the time the only
professional team in the South of England.
In 1906 the club, now known as Sevenoaks Town, became one of the founder members
of the Sevenoaks League. In 1951 they amalgamated with another local club, St.
John's United FC, and became members of the Kent Amateur League - Western
Region, which they won on two occasions. In 1984 the Kent Amateur League was re-organised
as the Kent County League, and Sevenoaks FC were the first Premier Division
champions, a feat they repeated in seasons 1995-96 & 2002-03.
In 2003 the club stepped up to the Kent League, where, despite the step up to a
significantly higher standard of football, they finished a commendable 11th in
their first two seasons, and a 7th place finish in 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Oaks" short version of their name |
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Shaw Lane AFC |
Shaw Lane Sports Club
Shaw Lane
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 6HZ
Telephone -
Capacity - 1,300
Formed - 2012
Nickname(s) - The Ducks
Club Colours - Navy Blue Shorts & Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Dissolved 2018
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2016-17
Although formed in 2012, the club traces its history to 1991. That year, an U11
team was formed at the Shaw Lane sports complex in Barnsley. The next decade saw
the club gradually expand and in 2004 they became part of the Shaw Lane
Community Sports Association. The senior team merged with Worsbrough Common FC
in 2011 to form Aquaforce Barnsley FC, taking Worsbrough FC's place in the
Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Division 1, and winning promotion
to the Premier Division in 2012. Aquaforce Barnsley then merged with Barugh FC,
another troubled local team, to form Shaw Lane Aquaforce.
In their first season, the club won the Sheffield and Hallamshire County Senior
League - Premier Division, winning promotion to the Northern Counties East
League - Division 1. A year later, their rise continued when they finished
runners-up in Division 1, winning promotion to the Premier Division. This was
followed by the club winning the Premier Division in the 2014-15 season and
gaining promotion to the Northern Premier League -Division 1 South.
During the summer of 2016, the club was renamed Shaw Lane FC in order to
comply with FA regulations which prohibit the use of sponsored names above a
certain level. They went on to win the 2016-17 Division 1 South championship to
clinch their fifth promotion in seven years.
Nicknamed "The Ducks" no known origins |
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Sheffield FC |
Sheffield FC Stadium
Sheffield Road
Dronfield
South Yorkshire
S18 2GD
Telephone - 0 844 887 1857
Capacity - 2,089 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1857
Nickname(s) - The Club
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Sash, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1904
Founded in 1857, the club is the oldest club now playing association football.
Sheffield's decline from the top of football began with the introduction of
professionalism in July 1885, with the amateurs of Sheffield failing to compete
with professional teams, losing heavily that year to Aston Villa FC, Nottingham
Forest FC and Notts County FC. After the legalisation of professionalism, the
amateur Sheffield FC suggested to the FA the creation of a cup exclusively for
amateur clubs. The FA Amateur Cup was inaugurated in 1893 and Sheffield
themselves won the competition in 1904.
They finally started to turn their fortunes around in 1976 by returning to
Division 2 of the Yorkshire League, and a year later they were crowned as
Division 2 champions to return to Division 1. In the same season, Sheffield
reached the final of the newly formed FA Vase. At Wembley stadium, they drew 1-1
with Billericay Town FC, before being beaten 2-1 in the replay at the City
Ground in Nottingham.
When the Yorkshire League merged with the Midland League to form the Northern
Counties East League in 1981, Sheffield were placed in Division 1 South. They
stayed in this division for three seasons before the league was restructured,
with the club being reassigned to the newly formed Division 1. In 1989 they won
the Division 1 title, but they were relegated back again a year later because
they had no floodlights.
Ground upgrading followed and at the first time of asking Sheffield again won
the Division 1 title, this time remaining in the NCEL - Premier Division for 15
years.
2007 was a momentous year for Sheffield FC as they entered their 150th year.
They finished as runners-up in the league to secure promotion to the Northern
Premier League for the first time. In October 2007, FIFA president Sepp Blatter
attended the club's anniversary dinner, and the following month the club played
anniversary celebration matches against Internazionale FC and Ajax FC at Bramall
Lane. Football legend Pele was guest of honour at the first game and was
introduced to the teams and the fans before the game.
Nicknamed "The Club" from being the first club in England |
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Sheppey United FC |
Holm Park (The Tiger Stadium)
St Peters Close
Queenborough Road
Halfway Sheerness
Kent
ME12 3DB
Telephone - 01795 669 547
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Ites
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
The formation of Sheppey United started in 1890, the club were formed by the
merger of the Sheerness Victoria and Invicta clubs and spent the next few years
establishing itself to such good purpose that the club were founder members of
the Southern League in 1894. The club moved between the Kent League & Southern
League, for many years. In 1959 they were founder members of the Aetolian
League, which they played in until it merged with the London League to form the
Greater London League in 1964.
They had a single season in the Metropolitan-London League in 1971-72 after it
was formed by a merger of the Metropolitan League and the Greater London, before
rejoining the new Kent League in 1972.
In March 2001 the club resigned from the Kent League and their record was
expunged. The senior team was disbanded until being reformed in 2003, when they
joined Division 2 East of the Kent County League. They finished second in their
first season and were promoted to Division 1 East. The club was renamed AFC
Sheppey in 2007, but was disbanded and reformed under their original name prior
to the 2010-11 season
Nicknamed "The Ites" Unknown origins |
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Sherborne Town FC |
Terrace Playing Fields (Raleigh Grove)
Gainsborough Hill
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NS
Telephone - 01935 816 110
Capacity - 1,150
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Western League - Division 1
Sherborne Town FC was founded, and played their matches in those early days at
Marston Road. Following the opening of the Terrace playing fields just before
the WW2, this became the new venue for home games. The club then moved across
the road from the playing fields in 1985 to its present home, Raleigh Grove.
The record attendance at the ground is 1,000 versus Eastliegh FC featuring
ex-Southampton and England international Matthew Le Tissier, in the Andy
Shephard Memorial match on July 27th 2003. Four Football League clubs have
played at Raleigh Grove: Plymouth Argyle FC, Torquay United FC, Swindon Town FC
and Yeovil Town FC.
In the season 2003-04 the club finished in fourth and also won the Dorset Senior
County Cup. An application was made to the Western League but the Dorset Premier
League refused to grant permission.
However, with the last game of the 2005-06 season Sherborne produced an
excellent performance to beat Bridport Reserves 2-0 away to secure the
runners-up position, and days later the news broke that the club had at last
been accepted into the Western League. |
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Shildon AFC |
Dean Street
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1EZ
Telephone - 07976 822 453
Capacity - 4,700
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Railwaymen
The Shells
Club Colours - All Red - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was formed in 1890 as Shildon Town to play friendlies. In 1892 they
were founder members of the Auckland arid District league, and two years later
merged with two other Shildon teams - Rangers and Heroes - to become Shildon
United FC. After a year in the Wear Valley league, United joined the new
Northern League division 2, but the club folded due to a financial problem in
1900.
They re-formed later that year as Shildon Athletic, joining the Northern League
in 1903 to replace Stockton St.John's FC. The Dean Street home was known as the
South Durham Athletic Ground.
In 1907 the club joined the semi-professional North Eastern League for 25 years
- dropping the "Athletic" in 1932-33.
Shildon had already tasted FA Cup glory, the high point a replay win at York
City FC in 1927-28, and in the first round have played Oldham Athletic FC three
times, Brentford FC, Lincoln City FC and Scunthorpe United FC. The club again
reached the First Round Proper in Season 2003-04 after a fantastic run before
losing 7-2 to Notts County FC.
The Railwaymen reached the Amateur Cup quarter-finals in 1938 and 1959.
They have won the Northern League title six times in their history, the most
recent occasion being season 2015-16, but refused promotion.
Nicknamed "The Railwaymen" after the wagon works that was the major employer in
the town for many years.
Nicknamed "The Shells" a play of words on their name |
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Sholing FC |
Universal Stadium
Portsmouth Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO19 9PW
Telephone - 07496 804 555
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1960
Nickname(s) - The Boatmen
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
FA Vase Winners - 2013-14
Wessex League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
The Boatmen have a long history, running teams from the Woolston Works as early
as 1884.
Re-forming after WW1 as Thornycrofts FC (Woolston), they were admitted into the
Hampshire County League from 1919-20 to 1925-26.
After the WW2, Thornycrofts Woolston re-formed in 1947 but were only able to
keep going until 1952.
The Club were re-formed as Vosper Thornycroft FC in 1960 and joined the
Southampton Junior League. 2002-03 Vospers were re-named as VT FC, and in their
first season under their new name they were Hampshire League champions and won
promotion to the Wessex League. After winning the Wessex League Cup in 2005, VT
FC were league runners-up in 2008 & 2009, promoted to the Southern League -
Division 1 South & West for the 2009-10 season.
In June 2010 the club changed its name to Sholing FC as the parent company VT
Group no longer existed. The change also reflected the district in which the
club is based.
After four years in the Southern League - Division 1 South & West, where they
finished runners-up in 2011 and reached the play-offs in all four of those
campaigns, the club resigned from the Southern League in 2013 for financial
reasons and dropped back into the Wessex League - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Boatmen" from being close to the sea, and emblem on their club
badge |
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Shoreham FC |
The Taxi-Link Community Sports Ground
Middle Road
Shoreham-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN43 6GA
Telephone - 01273 454 261
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Musselmen
Club Colours - Blue & White Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Division 1
Shoreham FC was founded and gained its first major honour in 1902, winning the
Sussex Senior Cup, something that was repeated four years later. In 1920 they
became founder members of the Sussex County League, only to resign seven years
later after picking up just five points over the entire season.
In 1932 however, the club rejoined and ended the 1934-35 season as runners-up to
Horsham FC. After a difficult period during the 1940's, Shoreham took the County
League title for the first time in 1951-52.
Right up to present day they have been promoted and relegated on many occasions
Nicknamed "The Musselmen" from the industry in the town |
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Shortwood United FC |
Meadow Bank Ground
Nailsworth
Gloucestershire
GL6 0SJ
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1900
Nickname(s) - The Woods
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1 West
Established in 1900, in Shortwood, Nailsworth. The club was promoted from the
Stroud & District League to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League in the
early 1970s, before joining the Gloucestershire County League in 1975. After
finishing as runners-up in 1979-80 and 1980-81, the club won the league again in
1981-82 and were promoted to the Premier Division of the Hellenic League.
After finishing second bottom of the division in their first season in the
league, the club were relegated to Division 1. However, they returned to the
Premier Division at the first attempt after finishing as runners-up in the
1983-84 season. The club went on to win the Premier Division in their first
season back.
The club finished as runners-up the following season and again in 1989-90 before
winning their second Premier Division title in 1991-92. Another second-place
finish was achieved in 1993-94, but the club underwent several seasons of
decline, finishing in the bottom half of the division every season but one
between 1995 and 2006. However, finishing second in 2008-09, 2009-10 and
2011-12, the club were promoted to the Southern Football League in 2012.
The 2013-14 season saw the club reach the first round of the FA Cup for the
first time in their history. After beating Football Conference side Aldershot
Town FC away from home in the fourth qualifying round, Shortwood went on to play
Port Vale FC in the first round at home in a game broadcast live on BT Sport.
The match ended in a 4-0 home defeat.
Nicknamed "The Woods" version of their name |
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Sittingbourne FC |
Woodstock Park
Broadoak Road
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8AG
Telephone - 01795 435 077
Capacity - 1,000 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Brickies
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division Southern Football League -
Southern Division Winners - 1992-93, 1995-96
All of their playing days have been split between, The Kent Leagues & The
Southern Leagues, up until 2006-07, when they were switched to the Isthmian
League.
Sittingbourne were Kent League champions in 1975-76, 1983-84 and 1990-91, the
third title win earning them a place back in the Southern Football League. In
1992-93, now playing at the new Central Park ground, they won promotion to the
Southern Football League - Premier Division, however financial troubles led to
relegation 2 years later. Although the team bounced back, winning the Southern
Division title at the first attempt, they were then relegated again in 1998 as
the club were on the brink of being wound up. A move out of Central Park and a
drastic reduction in the playing budget saw the Brickies through their troubled
times.
In 2006 a re-organisation of the English football league system saw
Sittingbourne moved into the Isthmian League, starting in Division 1 South. The
2009-10 season ended with Sittingbourne winning the Kent Senior Cup for the
first time in 52 years.
Nicknamed "The Brickies" from the brickmaking industry that was in the town.
The bricks for the 3.45 mile (5,550 metres) London Bridge Greenwich Railway
Viaduct were all made at Sittingbourne.
Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Wimbledon, 1965-66, Southern League Cup
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Orpington, 1922-23, Kent League |
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Skelmersdale United FC
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West Lancashire College Stadium
Selby Place
Stanley Industrial Estate
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 8EF
Telephone - +44 (0) 1695 722 123
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1882
Nickname(s) - Skem
Club Colours - All Light Blue
Current League - North West Counties League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2012-13
The club joined the Northern Premier League in 1971 it was to be an unhappy time
for the club, with financial problems that the club would have hanging round its
neck for over twenty years.
Former players at the club include Steve Highway & Ron and Paul Futcher who
went on to play for Liverpool FC and the latter twins for Luton Town FC & Manchester City FC.
The club left their home at White Moss Park in 2002 and eventually moved to
the newly named Westgate Interactive Stadium.
United appointed Tommy Lawson as manager to take the club to the new level and
apart from a mid table position in 2006-07 the club finished in a play-off
positions all but once in the next 5 seasons winning the title in record
breaking style in 2012-13. They also won the Lancashire Cup in 2010. Despite
challenging for the title in their first season in the NPL - Premier Division, the club
eventually finished 6th.
2014-15 season, the club found themselves in a serious financial problem and
only the efforts of the players supporters and sponsors the club managed to see
the season through. The season ended on a high with a victory over league champions FC
United of Manchester and a Liverpool Senior Cup win.
Nicknamed "Skem" short version of their name
Record Scorer - Stuart Rudd 230 |
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Slimbridge AFC |
Wisloe Road
Cambridge
Gloucestershire
GL2 7AF
Telephone - 07702 070 229
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1902
Nickname(s) - Swans
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
The Club's history can be traced back to the 1899-1900 season playing in local
football at various venues in and around the village. A gap in the records
suggests there may have been a couple of seasons when no games were played, and
officially, the Club's centenary was celebrated in 2002-03.
It was not until 1951 that the current ground at Wisloe Road was acquired, after
a former player, Evi Thornhill, bequeathed it to the Club in his Will.
For the next forty-odd years the Club were predominantly members of the Stroud &
District League, except for a period between 1960 and 1968 when they were in the
Gloucester Northern Senior League.
In 1988 a handful of committee members led by Gordon King and Gordon Tudor kept
the Club afloat. The Club was stabilised and construction of new changing
facilities, to County League standard, were completed.
After achieving the Runners-up spot in their first season in the Gloucester
County League, the club were accepted into the Hellenic League. Division 1
West was won by an eleven point margin in 2002-03 and with it, promotion to the
Hellenic Premier Division, where a creditable fourth place finish was achieved
in 2003-04.
The summer of 2003 saw the floodlights installed. A pre-season visit from
Conference side Forest Green Rovers FC, produced a then ground record attendance
of 427 to witness the inaugural floodlit game at Wisloe Road.
In 2007 the club withdrew from the Southern Football League, The club
re-established itself in the Hellenic League - Premier Division. In 2013 they
transferred to the Western League - Premier Division.
After securing a 3rd-place finish in the Premier Division at the end of the
2014-15 season, it was confirmed that the club had earned promotion back to the
Southern Football League.
Nicknamed "Swans" The Gloucestershire village of Slimbridge is world renowned
for its Bird Sanctuary especially Swans |
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Slough Town FC |
Holloways Park (Ground sharing at Beaconsfield Town FC)
Windsor Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2SG
Telephone - 07792 126 124
Capacity - 3,500 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1893
Nickname(s) - The Rebels
Club Colours - Yellow & Blue Shirts, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - National League South
In 1939 after being forced to ground share with Maidenhead
United FC for several years, the club agreed to a merge with Slough Centre FC to
return to a ground in their home town. The new club took the name Slough United
FC.
The 2 club's split again after WW2 and the new name of Slough Town FC was taken.
Slough Town won the Corinthian League in 1950-51 but in 1964 the league folded
and Slough, along with many other former Corinthian clubs, joined an expanded
Athenian League. The Rebels were champions of this league on three occasions,
with the third win earning promotion to the Isthmian League in 1973. During the
1980's they were league champions on two occasions, the second of which brought
promotion to the Football Conference. Slough lasted four seasons at this level,
were relegated back to the Isthmian League, bounced back at the first attempt,
and then had three more seasons of Conference football. In 1998 the
consortium which had bought the club out of receivership seven years earlier
decided that they were not prepared to pay for ground improvements required to
remain in the Conference, and so the club was demoted back to the Isthmian
League despite having finished in 8th place.
David Kemp and Brian McDermott both had stints as managers at the club through the 90's.
In the 2004-05 season, Slough knocked League One Walsall FC of out of the 1st
round of the FA Cup 2-1, but lost out 3-1 to Yeading FC in round 2.
Slough transferred over to the Southern Football League Division 1 South & West for
the 2007-08 season, where they finished 21st out of 22 teams. Although initially
relegated, they were one of the teams given a
reprieve after Halifax Town FC went into administration.
Nicknamed "The Rebels" After The Second World War Slough Utd FC were reluctant
to rejoin the Spartan League and led a breakaway movement to form a new league,
which became the Corinthian League. It was from this that the club got it's
nickname.
Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Chesham Town, 5th Feb 1910
Biggest Win - 17-0 vs Railway Clearing House, 4th March 1922, Spartan League
Record Scorer - Ted Norris 343 |
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Soham Town Rangers FC |
Julius Martin Lane
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5EQ
Telephone - 01353 720 732
Capacity - 2,000 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - Greens, Rangers, Town
Club Colours - Green & White Striped Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
The club was formed in 1947 by a merger of Soham Town FC, who were formed in
1920, and Soham Rangers FC formed in 1919. and both played in the Cambridgeshire
Leagues.
The merged club started in the Premier Division of the Cambrideshire League, In
1956 they switched to the Peterborough & District League. In 1959-60 they won
the league for the first time, winning it again in 1961-62. In 1963 they
applied to join the Eastern Counties League, and were accepted. Discussions were
held regarding a merger with local rivals Soham United FC, but nothing came of
it.
After the ECL added a second division in 1988, Soham were relegated at the end
of the 1988-89 season. In 1992-93 they finished second in Division 1 and were
promoted back to the Premier Division. In 2007-08 they won their first ECL title
after defeating Needham Market FC 4-0 in a title decider on the last day of the
season. Following their victory they were promoted to the Southern Football League
- Midland Division. At the end of the 2010-11 season they were
transferred to Division 1 North of the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "Greens" from the home strip Rangers, Town
Nicknamed "Rangers & Town" versions of their name |
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South Park FC |
King George's Field
Whitehall Lane
South Park
Reigate
RH2 8LG
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Telephone - 07817 613 674
Capacity - 2000 (113 Seated)
Formed - 1897
Nickname(s) - The Sparks
Club Colours - All Red
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
In 1925 a partnership with the local cricket club, which formed the South Park
Sports Association, the aim was to improve athletic facilities for the two
clubs. The association found suitable land on Whitehall Lane, the current home
of South Park FC, and purchased 4 acres through subscriptions and door to door
collections. Further purchases of 2 and 4 acres ensured that the ground would
remain a permanent sports home by vesting them to the National Playing Fields
Association. The entire allotment was renamed "King George's Field" in 1935.
In 2001, Reigate Town FC moved into South Park and merged with the current club.
As a result, the club was renamed South Park & Reigate Town FC until 2003 when
they reverted to South Park. Even more renovations were made to King George's
Field with the installation of floodlights and new changing rooms.
2006 saw the club's promotion from the Crawley & District League to the Combined
Counties Football League - Division 1.
In 2010, South Park participated in the FA Cup for the first time. They beat
Greenwich Borough FC and Horsham YMCA FC to set up a tie with Cray Wanderers FC.
That season also saw the club gain promotion to the Combined Counties Football
League - Premier Division.
2013-14 saw them win the CCFL title by 14 points, for promotion to the Isthmian
League - Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Sparks" a blend of their name S Park |
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Southport FC |
Merseyrail Community Stadium
Haig Avenue
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 6JZ
Telephone - 01704 533 422
Capacity - 6,008 (1,884 Seated)
Formed - 1881
Nickname(s) - The Sandgrounders
Club Colours - Yellow & Black Striped Shirts, Yellow Shorts & Socks
Current League - National League North
Conference North Winners - 2004-05, 2009-10
Division 3 North Cup Winners - 1938
Division 4 Winners - 1972-73
Starting life as Southport Rugby team, suffering many big defeats they switched
to playing association football, They joined the football league in 1921.
In 1978 the club was voted out of the football league following 3 consecutive
23rd placed finishes in Division 4, they were replaced by Wigan Athletic,
Southport were the last club to be voted out by the re-election process,
Automatic relegation from Division 4 was introduced in the 1986-87 season.
In 1998 the club had it's first trip to Wembley, where they lost 1-0 to
Cheltenham Town in the final of the FA Trophy.
They were relegated to the Northern Premier League in 2003, and became founder
members of the Conference North in 2004-5, they won the league that year to gain
promotion to the newly renamed Conference National League the 5th tier of the
football league.
Nicknamed "The Sandgrounders" the town is on a stretch of coastline
known for it's sandy beaches
Biggest Loss - 12-1 vs Liverpool, 30th December 1944, Football League War Cup
Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Nelson, 1st January 1931, Division 3 North
Most Appearances - Arthur Peat 401, 1961 - 1972
Record Scorer - Alan Spence 98, 1962 - 1968 |
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South Shields FC |
Shaftesbury Avenue
Mariners Park
Shaftesbury Avenue
Jarrow
South Shields
NE34 9PH
Telephone - 0191 454 7800
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1974
Nickname(s) - The Mariners
Club Colours - Claret & Blue Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 2017
Northern Football League - Division 1 Winners - 2016-17
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2017-18
Originally formed in 1889, and again in 1936 is a football club based in South
Shields from 1974. The club plays in Northern League Division 1 at Mariners
Park, formerly known as Filtrona Park.
After two title winning seasons in the Northern Alliance, and an appearance in
the quarter-finals of the FA Vase, Shields joined the Wearside League.
Ultimately, chairman John Rundle and his family provided the long wished-for new
ground at Filtrona Park, which was re-developed and first used by the club in
1992.
In 1994-95 the club won the Wearside League for the second time in three years,
and were promoted to Northern League Division 2. they were promoted again to
Northern League Division 1 the following season, but relegated back to Division
2 in 1999-2000.
After several seasons in Division 2, John Rundle again threatened the club with
closure in 2006, locking the gates at Filtrona Park before a home game. However,
a new committee was formed, headed by chairman Gary Crutwell, and the club was
saved. The club's performance then improved, and a fourth-place finish in 2007
was followed by promotion in 2008 back into Division 1. In 2010, the club won
the Northern League Cup, beating Ashington 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
In the 2012-13 season, South Shields was relegated from Northern League Division
1 before being forced to move to Eden Lane, in Peterlee, after its lease on
Filtrona Park expired.
However, they are now back at Filtrona Park - now renamed Mariners Park - after
being taken over by new chairman Geoff Thompson. Among their current players are
the former Sunderland FC and Middlesbrough FC midfielder Julio Arca, and ex-Hartlepool
United forward David Foley.
Arca and Foley formed part of a Shields team which went on to win the 2015-16
Northern League Division 2 title, in doing so securing promotion.
Nicknamed "The Mariners" the club is based on the coast |
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Spalding United FC |
Sir Halley Stewart Field
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 1DA
Telephone - 01775 713 328
Capacity - 3,500 (1,000 Seated)
Formed - 1921
Nickname(s) - The Tulips
Club Colours - All Blue - Yellow trim on Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
In 1954 they applied to join the Eastern Counties League, but were rejected
after a vote. However, the following season they won the UCL for the first time,
also winning the League Cup and were accepted into the ECL. In 1960 they
switched to the Central Alliance, before joining the Midland League the
following season. After finishing bottom in 1967-68 they returned to the UCL.
During this period they twice reached the first round of the FA Cup, losing 3-1
at Durham City FC in 1957-58 and 5-3 at Newport County FC in 1964-65.
They won the UCL in 1974-75 and after several successive top four finishes,
rejoined the Midland League in 1978. They finished fourth in 1981-82, and were
placed in the Premier Division of the Northern Counties East League when it was
formed by a merger of the Midland League and the Yorkshire League in 1982. They
won the first ever NCEL title with a 1-0 win on the final day of the season.
After internal disputes within the NCEL related to the miners' strike, Spalding
rejoined the UCL in 1986 and were champions in 1987-88, resulting in promotion
to the Midland Division of the Southern League. After finishing bottom in
1990-91 they returned to the UCL.
After a narrow escape from liquidation in the early 1990's the club won the UCL
Cup in 1994-95 and the Premier Division in 1998-99. They were promoted back to
the Southern Football League, but again struggled. Despite finishing bottom in
2000-01 the club avoided relegation as other clubs resigned. However, they
finished second from bottom in 2002-03 and were relegated again. After a fifth UCL title in 2003-04 they were promoted to Division 1 of the Northern Premier
League. They were transferred to the Midland Division of the Southern League in
2006 but moved back to the NPL a year later to join Division 1 South. In 2009-10
they finished in the relegation places but avoided relegation due to clubs
transferring between leagues. However, they finished bottom of the following
season and were relegated back to the UCL.
The club started the 2013-14 season Premier Division season by winning seventeen
games in a row, a league record. The club went on to win the league, earning
promotion to Division 1 South of the Northern Premier League.
Nicknamed "The Tulips" from being a town renowned for Tulip growing |
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Spennymoor Town FC |
The Brewery Field
Wood Vue
Spennymoor
County Durham
DL16 6JN
Telephone - 01388 827 248
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 2005
Nickname(s) - The Moors
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League North
FA Vase Winners - 2013 as Spennymoor Town FC
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1994 as Spennymoor United
Spennymoor United AFC were an English association football club based in
Spennymoor, formed in 1877.
In 1905, they joined the Northern League and won the league title six times in
their history. In the 1936-37 season, they reached the third round of the FA
Cup, where they lost to top flight side West Bromwich Albion FC 7-1. However,
misfortune struck the club in 2005 when they folded.
The club was reborn as Spennymoor Town FC, after United merged with Evenwood
Town FC. The "new" Spennymoor won the Northern League Division 2 in the 2006-07
season and earned promotion to Division 1.
The 2009-10 season was a huge success, with the arrival of former Aston Villa FC
player Bradley Groves as Club Chairman and former England, Newcastle United FC
and West Ham United FC Striker Paul Kitson as President. This led to them being
crowned Northern Football League Division 1 Champions with 100 points, and a
feat that was surpassed the season after by winning the league with 103 points.
Despite winning the league in three consecutive seasons 2009-10, 2010-11,
2011-12, the club did not apply for promotion as they wanted to be financially
stable before they took the next step.
2012-13 saw them reach the final of the FA Vase for the first time and beat
Tunbridge Wells FC 2-1.
The following season saw them win the league for the 4th time in 5 years and
gain promotion to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Moors" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Billingham Town, 18th March 2014, Northern Football
League - Division 1 |
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Stafford Rangers FC |
Marston Road Ground
Astonfields Road
Astonfields Industrial Estate
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3UF
Telephone - 01785 602 430
Capacity - 4,000 (530 Seated)
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - Boro', Rangers
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Conference League Cup Winners - 1986
FA Trophy Winners - 1972, 1979
Northern Premier League Winners - 1971-72, 1984-85
Northern Premier League - Division 1 South Winners - 2015-16
Northern Premier League - Shield Winners - 1986
Southern Football League - Western Division Winners - 1999-2000
They moved to their present Marston Road ground in 1896, changing at the nearby
Albion Pub and the ground became known as the Albion Ground.
Bizarrely, Rangers fielded two sides in two separate leagues in 1900-01 after
they joined the Birmingham League but their resignation from the North Staffs
and District League was rejected.
In 1904-05, Rangers enjoyed a memorable run in the FA Cup, reaching the Sixth
Qualifying Round before losing out to 2nd Division Blackpool FC in a replay.
They played many years in the Birmingham Combination League.
The appointment of Colin Hutchinson as manager in 1966 marked an upturn in the
club's fortunes, winning the Cheshire League Cup in 1968 and promotion to the
Northern Premier League a year later.
In 1974-75 Rangers defeated Stockport FC, Halifax FC and Rotherham United FC on
their way to the 4th round of the FA Cup before going out to Peterborough United
FC in front of 31,160 at Stoke's Victoria Ground.
Rangers achieved their best ever Conference finish of 6th in 1988, relegations
and promotions followed, and in the 2015-16 season they won the Northern Premier
League - Division 1 South title for promotion to the Northern Premier League -
Premier Division.
Nicknamed "Boro" no known origins
Nicknamed "Rangers" version of their name
Biggest Loss - 12-0 vs Burton Town, 13th December 1930
Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Kidsgrove Athletic, 20th November 2001 |
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Staines Town FC
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Wheatsheaf Park
Wheatsheaf Lane
Staines
Middlesex
TW18 2PD
Telephone - 01784 469 240
Capacity - 3,009 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Swans
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow & Blue Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian Division 1 Winners - 1974-75, 1988-89
9 changes of name for the club since being formed, which includes being Staines
Town 3 times.
The club had their best times after election into the Isthmian League in 1973,
after just 2 seasons they were promoted into the Premier Division for a nine
year stay, they were demoted in 1984 after their ground failed to meet
regulations, but came back 5 years later, In 1993 they were relegated for the
first time in 63 years, ups and downs followed before finally winning promotion
to the then Conference South Division in 2009.
2010 had seen a very good season with them in the play-off places towards the
end of the season, but having to settle for eighth place on the final day.
A good FA Cup team that has reached the first round proper on 6 occasions and
the second round twice in 2007-08 and 2009-10.
Nicknamed "The Swans" feature on the club's badge |
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St Albans City FC |
Clarence Park
York Road
St.Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 4PF
Telephone - 01727 848 914
Capacity - 5,007 (667 Seated)
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Saints, City
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1985-86
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 1923-24, 1926-27, 1927-28
Football had been played at the Saints Clarence Park home for 14 years prior to
the formation of the present day club. The original St Albans FC, which also
played home matches at three other venues within the old Roman stronghold, met
its demise in 1904 having come into existence back in 1881. After a four year
lapse a senior club bearing the name of the city rose again in 1908 and competed
in the Herts County and Spartan Leagues. A move to the Athenian League in 1920
heralded the start of the Saints best days as that championship was won twice in
three years paving the way for election to the Isthmian League. St Albans City
won the Isthmian at the first attempt and followed it with two further successes
before the decade was out. City remained in the Isthmian League until 2003 but
never again did the title return to Clarence Park.
On 7 May 2006, St Albans City beat Histon FC 2-0, in the 2005-06 Conference
South Play-Off Final at Stevenage's Broadhall Way, they were promoted to the
Conference National for the first time.
Nicknamed "The Saints & City" versions of their name
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Wimbledon, 9th November 1946, Isthmian League
Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Aylesbury United, 19th October 1912, Spartan League
Most Appearances - Phil Wood 900+
Record Scorer - Wilfred Minter 356 |
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Stalybridge Celtic FC |
Bower Fold Ground
Mottram Road
Stalybridge
Greater Manchester
SK15 2RT
Telephone - 0161 338 2828
Capacity - 6,500 (1,300 Seated)
Formed - 1909
Nickname(s) - Bridge, The Celts, Celtic
Club Colours - Blue Shorts & Socks, White Shorts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 1999
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1991-92, 2000-01
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2001, 2003
The club played for two seasons in the Lancashire and Cheshire Amateur League,
before turning professional and joining the Lancashire Combination becoming
second division champions at the first attempt. They followed it up with a
fourth place and runners up spot in the Central League. In an attempt to
progress the club joined the Southern League. The club rejoined the Central
League for the 1919-20 season and in 1921 became one of the founder members of
the Football League's Third Division North. However the club resigned after two
seasons.
They joined the Cheshire County League remaining members for 60 years, winning
the title only once in 1980. With the league's merger with the Lancashire
Combination in 1982, they became founder members of the North West Counties
League, winning the title in 1984 & 1987, with the latter title resulting
in them being promoted to the Northern Premier League. In 1992 the club won the
league title and was promoted to the Football Conference, playing at that level
for six seasons to 1998 before being relegated to the NPL. They won the NPL -
Premier Division title again in 2000-01, though they were relegated after only
one season. When the conference added a second level for the 2004-5 season, the
club became one of the founders of the new Conference North where they have
remained to date.
Nicknamed " Bridge, The Celts, Celtic" all versions of their name |
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Stamford AFC
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Borderville Sports Centre (Zeeco Stadium)
Ryhall Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1US
Telephone - 01780 751 471
Capacity - 2,000 (300 Seated)
Formed - 1896
Nickname(s) - The Daniels
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
FA Vase Winners - 1980
The club's first ever match was played on Hanson's Field, at Wothorpe Road and
the club enjoyed use of the ground until 2014 when they moved to their new
stadium. Evidence has come to light that the site staged football in the early
1870's making it one of the world's oldest football grounds.
In the summer of 2007 the club was transferred to the Northern Premier League -
Premier Division after nine years playing in the Southern League, but suffered
instant relegation to Division 1 South after losing manager Graham Drury, he was to return a couple of weeks before the end of the 2011-12 season. But he
was replaced by Wayne Hatswell in January 2013, which ended in the club winning
promotion via the play-offs beating Chasetown FC in the final. Another
managerial change with Hatswell leaving for a coaching role at league 2 Newport
County FC. His deputy David Staff was promoted for his first managerial position
for the 2013-14 season, ending up winning the Lincolnshire Senior Trophy in the
final against Brigg Town FC.
Nicknamed "The Daniels" originating from Daniel Lambert, said to be the fattest
man in English history, who died in Stamford and is buried in St Martins
churchyard close to the ground.
Biggest Loss - 17-0 vs Rothwell, 1927, FA Cup
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Peterborough & Fletton United Res, 1930
Most Appearances - George Clark 400
Record Scorer - Bert Knighten 235 |
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St Ives Town FC |
ProEdge Westwood Road
Westwood Road
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 6DT
Telephone - 07951 760 481
Capacity - 2,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1887
Nickname(s) - The Saints
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
The club briefly played in the United Counties Football League - Division 2 for
two seasons in the early 1950's. They rejoined the United Counties League
Division 1 in 1985-86, and gained promotion to the Premier Division in 2004-05
after finishing third. They reached the Fifth Round of the FA Vase in 2007-08,
2008-09 and 2009-10.
2011-12 saw the Saints record their most successful season to date with a 3rd
place finish in the UCL Premier Division. After reaching the UCL Knock-out Cup
Final for the third successive year, they lifted the trophy for the second time
after a 4-1 victory over Kings Lynn Town FC. Once again the Hunts Senior
Challenge Cup was proudly lifted to round off an excellent season. Once again
the Saints saw their FA Vase dream shattered but this time after reaching the
Quarter Final.
2012-13 saw them once again make history the club was promoted to Step 4 of the
non-league pyramid for the first time club's 125 year history. The Saints
finished in second place behind Holbeach United FC but secured promotion as the
highest placed team with the necessary ground grading for promotion to the
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central.
Nicknamed "The Saints" taken from their name |
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St Neots Town FC |
Rowley Park
Kester Way
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 6SL
Telephone - 01480 470 012
Capacity - 3,500 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1879 (Reformed 1990)
Nickname(s) - The Saints
Club Colours - Navy Blue Shirts & Shorts - Sky Blue Trim, Navy Blue Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 Central Winners - 2011-12
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2014
For the 1924-25 season the club was renamed St Neots & District FC, and in 1957
the club was renamed for the third time to its present name St Neots Town FC.
During the 1987-88 season the owner of their long term home at Shortsands yard
sold it to a housing developer, and by the end of the league season the club was
forced to disband in order to clear its outstanding debts.
They were only out of football for two seasons, St Neots Town FC was reformed in
1990.
The club's ambitions were shown with the 2009 addition of former Northern
Ireland internationals Steve Lomas and Michael Hughes as a player managerial
team, where they were joined by Sylvain Legwinski, formerly of Fulham.
And while these star names moved on, new manager Dennis Greene was able to boost
his side in late 2010 with the signing of former Aston Villa striker Stefan
Moore for 10,000 pound,
2011-12 saw the Club have great success by winning the Southern League Central
Division in their first season, and move up to the Southern League Premier
Division.
Nicknamed "The Saints" taken from their name |
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Stocksbridge Park Steels FC |
Bracken Moor Lane
Stocksbridge
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 2AN
Telephone - 01142 888 305
Capacity - 3,500 (450 Seated)
Formed - 1986
Nickname(s) - Steels
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 South East
The present club is relatively young, and formed as recently as 1986 from the
merger of Stocksbridge Works FC and Oxley Park Sports FC.
The new club was immediately admitted to the Northern Counties East League -
Division 2,
The Steels spent five seasons in that division before being placed in Division 1
when the lower division was discontinued upon league re-organisation in
1991.That year Mick Horne was appointed as the club's manager, and he led the
team to the championship of Division 1 in the 1991-92 season.
In their first season in the Premier Division the team finished near the bottom
of the table, but in the 1993-94 season they became Northern Counties East
League champions. The club failed to gain promotion to the Northern Premier
League, as their stadium did not meet the required standards. The club finished
second in the division, two seasons later, and on this occasion were admitted to
the Northern Premier League - Division 1.
In the 2008-09 season, the Steels again qualified for the play-offs and defeated
Belper Town FC in the final to gain promotion to the Northern Premier League -
Premier Division for the first time.
The Steels spent five years in the Premier Division, never finishing out of the
bottom half of the table, and were relegated at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Nicknamed "Steels" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 7-2 vs Witton Albion, 2001-02
Biggest Win - 17-1 vs Oldham Town, 2002, FA Cup
Most Appearances - Gary Hurlestone 254
Record Scorer - Trevor Jones 145 |
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Stockton Town FC |
Bishopton Road West
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 0QD
Telephone - 01642 604 915
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1979
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
Stockton Town FC was initially formed as Hartburn Juniors FC and entered a team
into the Acklam 5-a-side league in Middlesbrough to give youngsters an
opportunity to play organised football. The club changed to their name to
Stockton Town FC in 2003.
For the 2009-10 season a team was entered into the Teesside League - Division 2
and finished 4th in their first season. In the summer of 2010 the club applied
for membership to the Wearside League and were accepted for the 2010-11 season
where they finished 10th. In 2011-12 the club finished 3rd in the league and
lost in the final of the League Cup.
The club won their first league title in the 2012-13 season and repeated the
feat in the 2013-14 season finishing the season with a league record of 104
points. For the end of the 2014-15 season the club applied for promotion to
Northern League - Division 2. However despite winning the league title for a
third time the promotion application was withdrawn due to legal issues.
In the 2015-16 the club won the league for the fourth time in a row to finally
gain promotion to Northern League - Division 2.
Nicknamed "Town" taken from their name |
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Stourbridge FC
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War Memorial Athletic Ground
High Street
Amblecote
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 1HL
Telephone - 01384 394 040
Capacity - 2,089
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - The Glassboys
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Southern Football League - Division 1 North Winners - 1973-74
Southern Football League - Midland Division Winners - 1990-91
Early years were mainly spent in the Birmingham Leagues and later the Central
Leagues.
In the 2009-10 season, Stourbridge reached the FA Cup first round for the first
time in their 133 year history and were drawn at home to Walsall FC, the game
ended in a 1-0 defeat .
In the 2011-12 season, they again reached the first round of the FA Cup. They
were drawn away to League 2 side Plymouth Argyle FC where they drew 3-3 at Home
Park to earn themselves a replay, The game at the War Memorial Ground was chosen
for live TV by ESPN, netting the club over £33,000, and saw Stourbridge win 2-0,
The victory meant it was the first time the club had reached the Second Round of
the competition, and were given a home tie against League 1 side Stevenage FC.
The game resulted in a 3-0 win for Stevenage.
Stourbridge were moved across to the Northern Premier League for the 2014-15
season, and in that season, Stourbridge again made their way through four qualifying
rounds, to reach the first round proper of the FA Cup for the fourth time in
seven seasons. Along the way they beat Kidderminster Harriers FC 3-0 at home. In
the first round of the FA cup they were drawn away to Dover Athletic FC, the
game finished 2-1 in the Glassboys' favour. The second round draw gave them a
home tie against Eastleigh FC but they went down 2-0.
Nicknamed "The Glassboys" after the town's traditional association with the cut
glass industry. |
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Stratford Town FC |
The DCS Stadium
Knights Lane
Tiddington
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 7BZ
Telephone - 01789 269 336
Capacity - 1,400
Formed - 1941
Nickname(s) - Town
Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
The club was formed as Stratford Rangers FC.
In 1975 they took the step of joining the Hellenic League, which does not
normally include teams from Warwickshire. After two unsuccessful seasons they
rejoined the Midland Combination league, where they remained until becoming
founder members of the Midland Football Alliance in 1994.
The club entered financial difficulty in 1998 and were reformed to become
Stratford Town FC in 1998.
In 2013, a 1-1 draw with Stourport Swifts FC sealed the Midland Alliance title
and promotion to the Southern Football League for the first time in the club's
history, where they played in Division 1 South & West.
After two seasons in the Division 1 South & West, Stratford Town earned
promotion to the Premier Division via the play-offs with a 3-2 win against Larkhall Athletic FC in the final on 4th May 2015.
Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name |
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Street FC |
The Tannery Ground
Middlebrooks
Street
Somerset
BA16 0TA
Telephone - 01458 445 987
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Cobblers
Club Colours - White Shirts - One Green Sleeve, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Western League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
Founded in 1880, the club won five titles in the Somerset Senior League before
joining the Western Football League in 1911. The club left the Western League in
1922, but rejoined in 1931. The 1930's marked a successful period in the club's
history, with the club twice finishing runners up in the Western League -
Division 2, as well as reaching the first round of the FA Cup in 1938.
Upon the resumption of league football following World War II, Street achieved a
second-placed finish in the Western League - Division 1 in 1952-53. This marked
their highest ever position in the English football league system. However, two
relegations in six seasons resulted in Street rejoining the Somerset League in
1960. Winning the title in 1996 enabled the team to return to the Western
League, and promotion to the Premier Division followed in 2006.
Nicknamed "The Cobblers" from previous shoe & boot making in the town |
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Sunderland RCA FC |
Meadow Park
Beechbrooke
Ryhope
Sunderland
SR2 0NZ
Telephone - 0191 523 6555
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - The 'CA'
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
Sunderland RCA FC started life as Ryhope Youth Club. Their first season was in
the Seaham & District League in 1963. In 1965 the club moved to the Colliery
Welfare ground and in 1971 changed its name to Ryhope Community Association.
Competing in the Seaham, then Houghton & District Leagues, the club enjoyed
success with eight cup wins and four league titles. Rejected by the Wearside
League because a Ryhope team already played in it, the club folded after the
1975-75 season. Re-formed three years later, and the club joined the Northern
Alliance in 1978 and won the League Challenge Cup at St James Park in Newcastle,
in only their third season. Financial help was obtained from Sunderland and Tyne
and Wear Councils and the Sports Council to build a football ground. The club
members and community joined together to carry out the building work, resulting
in the enclosed ground where football games are played and enjoyed today. In
1982 the club was a founder member of the Northern League Division 2, achieving
promotion as runner up in the 1983-84 season, survival proved difficult and the
club was relegated in 1988. In 1999 a new era commenced with the amalgamation
with Kennek Roker of the Wearside League to form Kennek Ryhope Community
Association. The seasons from 2003 onwards were tough, but for the season
2006-07, the club joined forces with Springboard Sunderland and a new era as
Sunderland RCA FC began. Sunderland RCA FC were promoted as runners-up to
Stokesley FC in season 2009-10.
Nicknamed "The CA" from the Community Association in their name |
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Sutton Coldfield Town FC
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The
Central Ground
Coles Lane
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B72 1NL
Telephone - 0121 354 2997
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1879
Nickname(s) - The Royals
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South East
Sutton Coldfield played it's first game on the 1st of February 1879 at Meadow
Plat in Sutton Park when the club lost 6-2 to Birmingham FC. The club moved to
its present ground in Coles Lane in 1920, about 3 miles up the road from its old
one.
A move to the Birmingham League and Birmingham Combination saw the club attract
good gates, but little success. However in 1960 the club finished third in the
Birmingham Senior League. Success on the field started to come the club's way in
1978, with the League Championship and a third successive title in the Walsall
Senior Cup.
The following season was also a success in retaining the League Cup and the club
finished runners up to Shifnal Town FC.
Re-organisation of the non leagues meant Sutton Coldfield Town became members of
the Southern League for the 1982-83 season. In the first season the club
finished runners up to Cheltenham Town FC and secured promotion to the Premier
League. The highlight during the 1992-93 season was when the club visited
Bolton's Burden Park to play in the first round of the FA Cup against Bolton
Wanderers, resulting in a 2-1 loss for the Royals
Nicknamed "The Royals" from the town also being called the "Royal Town of Sutton
Coldfield" |
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Swindon Supermarine FC |
The Webbs Wood Stadium
Supermarine Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 4SY
Telephone - 01793 828 778
Capacity - 3,000 (325 Seated)
Formed - 1992
Nickname(s) - The Marine
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
The club was established in 1992 as a merger between two local clubs in the
Hellenic Football League, Supermarine FC and Swindon Athletic FC. Both clubs had
problems with Supermarine finishing bottom of Division 1 and Swindon Athletic
were having problems meeting the new ground grading requirements, required by
the league, at their Swindon Borough Council owned Southbrook Recreation ground.
So the two clubs decided to merge and took Swindon Athletics place in the
Hellenic League Premier Division.
Supermarine FC were originally formed in 1946 from the Social club associated
with the Supermarine aircraft company.
Swindon Athletic FC were formed in 1968 and were originally called Penhill FC
until 1989.
In 1997-98 the club won the Hellenic League title, but were not promoted due to
ground requirements. The championship was won for the second time in 2000-01 and
this time they were accepted into the Southern League. After four years of
struggle, not helped by a rapid succession of managerial changes, they qualified
for the play-offs in 2005-06 but lost to Hemel Hempstead Town FC in the
semi-finals. In 2006-07 they again reached the promotion play-offs, this time
they were successful after beating Burnham FC in the semi-final and Taunton Town
FC in the final. This earned them a place in the Southern Football League -
Premier Division.
At the end of the 2009-10 season, the club announced that it was facing a
financial shortfall of £50,000, which would affect its immediate position in the
Southern League. A supporters consortium then took over the club and saved the
club through various commitments.
They were relegated in 2011-12 to the South & West Division.
Nicknamed "The Marine" short version of their name
Most Appearances - Damon York 314
Record Scorer - Damon York 136 |
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Tadcaster Albion AFC |
i2i Stadium
Two Inspire Park
Ings Lane
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AY
Telephone - 01904 606 000
Capacity - 2,000 (159 Seated)
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Brewers, Albion
Club Colours - All Yellow - Blue Sleeves on Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
The club was formed as John Smith's FC, the founders took this name as the
location of their ground in Tadcaster is situated behind the John Smith's
brewery.
The club had problems in the early 1920's, but in 1923 came back under the new
name of Tadcaster Albion FC. The league committee placed them in the
second-level division of the York League, which they won that season and were
promoted. By 1926-27, Tadcaster were back under the John Smith's name and were
playing at the second level of the York League again, oddly, a second team was
founded in 1930 under the name of Tadcaster Albion, they both played on the same
field and even rose up the divisions together. They both merged because of World
War II and kept the Tadcaster Albion name.
In 1982-83 they became a founding member of the Northern Counties East League,
they remained in NCEL - Division 1 for fifteen seasons. In 2009-10 they won the
NCEL - Division 1 title, for promotion to the Premier Division. They won the
league in 2015-16, to gain promotion to the Northern Premier League - Division 1
North.
Nicknamed "The Brewers" from previously being as John Smith's FC
Nicknamed "Albion" short version of their name
Biggest Loss - 10-2 vs Thackley, 1984-85
Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Blidworth Welfare, 1997-98, NCEL Division 1 |
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Tamworth FC |
The Lamb Ground
Kettlebrook Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 1AA
Telephone - 0182 765 798
Capacity - 4,565 (518 Seated)
Formed - 1933
Nickname(s) - The Lambs
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division Central
Conference North Winners - 2008-09
Southern Football League - Division 1 Midlands Winners - 1996-97
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2001-02
FA Vase Winners - 1989
The town of Tamworth had been represented at football by Tamworth Castle FC
until the club folded in 1933. This void was filled thanks to a campaign started
by a letter from a local businessman in the local newspaper setting in motion
the formation of Tamworth FC.
They began life competing in the Birmingham Combination, before joining the West
Midlands League, which was later renamed the Birmingham League.
1972 saw Tamworth promoted to the Southern League, but a period of falling
attendances and financial difficulties followed. The club returned to the West
Midlands League, and it was taken over by a consortium of local businessmen in
1984. In 1987-88 Tamworth won the League and were promoted back to the Southern
League.
Tamworth won promotion to the Football Conference in 2002-03 after winning the
Southern League in 2001-02.
Nicknamed "The Lambs" from their ground name
Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Solihull Borough, 1940
Biggest Win - 14-4 vs Holbrook Institute, 1933 |
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Taunton Town FC |
The Viridor Stadium
Wordsworth Drive
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 2HG
Telephone - 01823 278 191
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Peacocks
Club Colours - Claret Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
FA Vase Winners - 2001
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2017-18
In December 1947 a group of businessmen founded Taunton FC. The club joined the
Somerset Senior League, in which they played until 1953, when the club gained
admission to the Western League for the first time. During these early years of
the club they battled financial problems and relied upon their Supporters Club.
In 1968-69, the club enjoyed success for the first time, winning the Western
League. Over the following years Taunton finishing as Western League runners-up
in four consecutive seasons from 1973 until 1976. During this time the club
bought their Wordsworth Drive ground from the local council and installed
floodlights. In 1977 they were promoted into the Southern Football League -
Southern Division. Two years later, following the opening of the M5 motorway,
they moved into the Midlands Section of the league.
In 1981, the club became a limited company, and the club's board decided that
competing in the Southern League was too much of a financial burden; resulting
in a drop back into the Western League for the 1983-84 season. Following their
runners-up position in 2001-02, and the improved financial position of the club
compared to twenty years earlier, the club was successful in its application to
re-enter the Southern League again. The club have remained in this league ever
since, and after the restructuring of the English football league system, the
club were placed in the Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West.
Nicknamed "The Peacocks" which features on the crest as derived from the
peacocks shown on the vase of the town's thirteenth century seal |
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Team Northumbria FC |
The Coach Lane Sports Ground
Northumberland Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
Telephone - 0191 227 4700
Capacity - 1,000 (200 Seated)
Formed - 1999
Nickname(s) - Team North, TN
Club Colours - All Red - Black Trim on Shirts
Current League - BUCS Premier North League
Founded as Northumbria University FC, they joined the Northern Football Alliance
- Division 2 for the 1999-2000 season, finishing their first year fourth out of
14 teams. Two years on in the 2001-02 season they finished runners-up, gaining
promotion to Division 1. They followed runners-up again a year later in the
2002-03 season, with promotion to the Northern Alliance - Premier Division. They
changed their name to Team Northumbria. In the Premier Division they finished
second and third in their first two seasons, before being crowned Northern
Alliance Champions in 2005-06, gaining promotion to the Northern League -
Division 2, which they won in the 2011-12 season to gain promotion to the first
division, but suffered relegation at the end of the season.
Nicknamed "Team North", "TN" versions of their name |
Team Solent FC
AKA Solent University FC |
Test Park Sports Ground
Lower Brownhill Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 9BP
Telephone - 0238 078 7177
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 2005
Nickname(s) - The Sparks
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Wessex League - Premier Division
The club was a founder member of the Hampshire Premier League in 2008. They were
winners of the Hampshire Premier League Cup in 2008 and the Southampton Senior
Cup in 2009. The club finished runners-up in the Hampshire Premier League in
2009-10 & 2010-11, winning promotion to the Wessex League - Division 1. In the
2014-15 season, Team Solent were promoted to the Wessex Premier Division, after
winning Division 1 for the first time. In 2016 Team Solent won the Sydenhams
Wessex League Cup beating Newport IOW 1-0 in the final. |
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Thame United FC |
Meadow View Park
Thame
Oxfordshire
OX9 3RN
Telephone - 01844 214 401
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1883
Nickname(s) - United
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 CentralHellenic League - Premier Division
Winners - 2016-17
When Thame United were formed it was one of Oxfordshires oldest clubs. They
spent their early years playing in local Oxfordshire leagues. In 1959 they
stepped up to the Hellenic League, where they were league champions in 1961-62 &
1969-70 and runners-up on three other occasions.
In 1988 the decision was taken to switch to the South Midlands League. In three
seasons in this league they finished runners-up twice and then claimed the
league title in 1990-91, which saw them promoted to the Isthmian League Division
3. Two promotions followed in quick succession, putting the club in Division 1
in 1995. Although they were relegated in 1998, they bounced straight back the
following season.
In 2005 severe financial difficulties hit the club, with bailiffs seizing assets
to offset unpaid VAT bills, and the landlord of their Windmill Road stadium
served them with notice of eviction. The club managed to get to the end of the
season playing at the ground of neighbours Aylesbury United FC, a rock-bottom
finish saw them relegated back to the Hellenic League after 18 years away.
Their new Stadium was finally completed, later than expected, and as of 2015-16
season Aylesbury United FC are now ground-sharing with Thame.
Nicknamed "United" from their name |
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Thamesmead Town FC |
Bayliss Avenue
Thamesmead
London
SE28 8NJ
Telephone -
Capacity - 6,000 (661 Seated)
Formed - 1969
Nickname(s) - The Mead
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Dissolved 2018
Thamesmead FC was formed as a community team for local youngsters. The club
merged with Southlake FC in 1973, In 1980 the club entered the London Spartan
League at the Intermediate Division 3. They dominated the intermediate divisions
in the early 1980's, but were unable to gain promotion to the Senior Division
until they gained senior status. At around this time, they played matches at the
Meridian Sports Ground in Charlton.
In 1985, the club changed its name to Thamesmead Town FC, and later that year
they relocated to Bayliss Avenue. The club finally gained senior status during
the summer of 1987 and were accepted into the London Spartan League - Premier
Division for the 1987-88 season. The club joined the Kent League in June 1990,
where they remained until 2008, In 2002-03, they missed the runner-up spot on
goal difference, despite having scored more points than league champions Cray
Wanderers FC, this was down to positions being decided on points per game after
Faversham Town FC failed to complete the season.
In 2007-08, They were champions of the Kent League, winning the title on the
last day of the season. The title ensured promotion to the Isthmian League,
where they were elected to play in Division 1 North in 2008-09. In 2012-13
Thamesmead finished 3rd in this division. They beat Witham Town FC 3-2 in the
play-off semi-final and Maldon & Tiptree FC on penalties in the final to get
promoted to the Isthmian League - Premier Division, this only lasted one year as
they were relegated back to Division 1 North.
Nicknamed "The Mead" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 10-3 vs Sporting Bengal United, 26th August 2006, Kent League -
Premier Division |
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Thatcham Town FC |
Waterside Park
Crookham Hill
Thatcham
RG19 4PA
Telephone - 01635 862 016
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1894
Nickname(s) - The Kingfishers, Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts& Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Hellenic League - Premier Division Winners - 2017-18
The club joined the Reading Temperance League in 1896, after playing just
friendly matches since it's formation, and they remained there for the next
fifty-seven years, starting out as Thatcham FC they added Town to their name in
1974.
In 1953, Thatcham became a founder member of the Hellenic League and were
promoted to the Premier Division on three occasions as Division 1 winners in
1958-59, 1964-65 and 1972-73, and won the Premier Division in 1974-75.
They have played in many different leagues since then.
They moved to their current ground in 1992-93, with the club meeting FA
ground-grading requirements, it joined the Southern League in Division 1 South &
West.
The best known players to have played for Thatcham are Lawrie Sanchez & Charlie
Austin
Nicknamed "The Kingfishers" taken from their club emblem
Nicknamed "Blues" from their home colours |
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Thornaby FC |
Teesdale Park
Acklam Road
Thornaby-on-Tees
TS17 7JU
Telephone - None Available
Capacity - 5,000
Formed - 1980
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The newly-named club had had a long and chequered career after originally
starting life as Stockton Athletic FC in 1882. For 50 years it became one of the
country's leading amateur sides, winning many Northern League honours. After
this successful period, thirty more years elapsed with membership held in
various other leagues before a decline in fortunes, mainly due to financial
problems, saw the club disband in 1975, and the historic Victoria Ground sold
off for building land.
Eventually, in 1980, the long journey back began and the re-formed Stockton
joined the Wearside League for the 1980-81 season, eventually regaining Northern
League status at the 1985 AGM, reverting to Thornaby-on-Tees FC for 1999-2000
and a year later to Thornaby FC.
In 2005-06, they finished 17th out of 21 in the Northern League - Division 1,
but were demoted to Northern League - Division 2 due to the poor quality of
their ground.
A recent grant from the FA has seen the changing rooms and floodlights upgraded
to high standards. The club were awarded the Northern league hospitality award
in 2014.
Nicknamed "The Blues" after their home colours |
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Three Bridges FC |
Jubilee Walk
Three Bridges Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1LQ
Telephone - 01293 442 000
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1901
Nickname(s) - The Bridges
Club Colours - Amber & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Three Bridges FC were founder members of the Sussex County League Division 2 in
1952-53, but changed their name to Three Bridges United FC the following season.
In 1953054, the club were winners of Division 2 and gained promotion to Division
1. However, they only lasted one season at that level. The club's name reverted
to Three Bridges in 1964, and in 1968-69, the club was promoted to Division 1
again, after finishing runners-up, They were relegated again in 1973, but spent
only one season in Division 2 before returning after finishing runners-up again.
In 1977, the club was relegated again, this time for three seasons before
returning after finishing runners-up for a third time. In 1985-86, runners-up
again in Division 1, and again in 1987-88 and 1988-89. In 1997, the club was
relegated again to Division 1, but returned two seasons later after a
Division 2 runners-up place. The club finally secured its first Sussex County
League - Division 1 championship in 2011-12 and gained promotion to the Isthmian
League Division 1 South.
Nicknamed "The Bridges" version of their name |
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Thurrock FC |
Ship Lane
Aveley
Essex
RM19 1YN
Telephone -
Capacity - 3,500 (524 Seated)
Formed - 1985 as Purfleet FC
Nickname(s) - The Fleet
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Green Hoop, Green Shorts & Socks - Yellow Trim
Current League - Dissolved 2018
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1991-92
Isthmian League - League Cup winners - 2004
Purfleet FC were formed in April 1985 and played in the Reserve Division of the
Essex Senior League, they spent one season in that division before joining the
main league. After finishing third and winning the league cup in their first
season, they won the league and cup double in 1987-88, earning promotion to
Division 2 North of the Isthmian League. They finished as runners-up and
were promoted to Division 1, but the following season were relegated back to
Division 2 North after finishing second from bottom.
In 1991-92 the club won the division, and were promoted to Division 1. Two
seasons later they finished second, and were promoted to the Premier Division.
In 2003 the club changed its name to Thurrock FC, and after finishing third in
the league at the end of the 2003-04 season, in which they also won the league
cup, became founder members of the Conference South.
In the club's first season in the new league, they progressed to the promotion
play-offs but were knocked out by Eastbourne Borough FC. In 2008-09 the club
finished in the relegation zone, but were reprieved after Team Bath FC resigned
from the league. In 2010-11 the club again finished in the relegation zone, but
were reprieved after Rushden & Diamonds FC were expelled from the Conference
National league hence Southport FC were not relegated from the Conference
National.
In 2011-12 they finished bottom and were relegated, they initially finished 19th
in the Isthmian Premier, two places above relegation, but then had three points
controversially deducted for fielding an ineligible player, dropping them to
last place and thus relegating them to Division 1 North of the Isthmian League.
Nicknamed "The Fleet" short version of their name, from when they were formed as
Purfleet |
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Tilbury FC |
Chadfields
St. Chads Road
Tilbury
Essex
RM18 8NL
Telephone - 01375-843 093
Capacity - 4,000 (350 seated)
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - The Dockers
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Isthmian League Cup - Winners - 1975, 2009
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1975-76
After playing their early years in many different leagues, they played in the
Athenian League in 1964, where they won the Division 2 title at the first
attempt, followed by the Division 1 title in 1968-69. In 1973, after a
third-place finish in the Premier Division, they joined the newly formed
Isthmian League - Division 2, they won the championship in 1975-76. In 1979-80
they were relegated from what was now called the Premier Division to the new
Division 1, followed by further relegation to Division 2 North in 1986-87 and
Division 3 in 1990-91. They were promoted from Division 3 at the first attempt
but were relegated once again in 1997-98. In 1999-2000 they were promoted once
again to Division 2, then placed in Division 1 North when the league was
re-organised in 2002. For the 2004-05 season they were switched to the Southern
Football League - Eastern Division, where they promptly finished bottom and were
relegated to the Essex Senior League. In 2005-06 they finished third in the
Essex League, sufficient to see them promoted to the Isthmian League - Division
1 North.
Nicknamed "The Dockers" from the Tilbury Docks link |
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Tiverton Town FC |
Ladysmead
Bolham Road
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 6SG
Telephone - 01884 252 397
Capacity - 3,500 (520 Seated)
Formed - 1913
Nickname(s) - Tivvy, Yellows, The Gold Army
Club Colours - All Yellow
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
FA Vase Winners - 1998, 1999
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners - 2007
Play resumed following the World War 1 and after the 1921-22 season it was
decided that a merger between Tiverton Athletic FC and Uffculme St. Peters FC
would take place, having been rejected the previous year. The newly formed club,
known as Tiverton AFC moved from the Tiverton & District League to the East
Devon League. They then joined the North Devon League, winning it in 1931-32,
after which they transferred to the Exeter & District League, which they won in
1933-34.
In 1973 the club joined the Western League. They were relegated to Division 1 at
the end of the 1980-81 season after finishing bottom of the league. After
finishing as runners-up in 1988-89, they were promoted back to the Premier
Division.
They won the FA Vase in 1998, beating Tow Law Town FC 1-0 in the final, and
again in 1998-99, beating Bedlington Terriers 1-0, and finished second in the
league, earning promotion to Division 1 West of the Southern League. In 2000-01
they finished second, and were promoted to the Premier Division, where they
remained until 2011. In 2006-07 they won the Southern League Cup.
Nicknamed "Tivvy" short version of their name
Nicknamed "Yellows or The Gold Army" taken from the club's home colours
Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Dawlish Town, 27th December 1969
Biggest Win - 14-1 vs University College SW, 11th February 1933
Record Scorer - Phil Everett 378 |
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Tividale FC |
Packwood Road
Tividale
West Midlands
B69 1UL
Telephone - 01384 211 743
Capacity - 1,350
Formed - 1954
Nickname(s) - The Dale
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Band, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - West Midlands League - Premier Division
West Midlands Regional League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
Tividale FC was formed as the senior branch of Tividale Hall Youth Club FC and
originally played in the Handsworth and District League, before moving on to the
Warwickshire & West Midlands Alliance. In 1966 they joined the newly formed West
Midlands League Division 1. In 1973 they gained promotion to the Premier
Division and remained there for nearly 20 years.
In 1991 the club were relegated to Division 1 due to no longer being able to
meet the required ground standards for the top division, and these events led to
a number of management and playing staff leaving the club. New manager Terry
Jones was able to turn the club's fortunes around and in 1993 Tividale finished
second in Division 1 and won promotion back into the Premier. Unfortunately in
the same year the Midland Football Alliance was formed, moving the West Midlands
League one step down the pyramid, so the club had not advanced anywhere.
Since their return to the Premier Division Tividale have generally been a
mid-table side, although in 2001-02 they finished second, despite having three
points deducted. Ian Long joined as joint-manager with Stuart Scriven in 2013.
Scriven left the club due to work commitments later in 2013, Long assumed sole
managership of the first team squad. In their first season in the Northern
Premier League - Division 1 South Tividale finished in 8th position. .
Nicknamed "The Dale" version of their name |
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Tonbridge Angels FC
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Longmead Stadium
Darenth Avenue
Tonbridge
Kent
TN10 3JF
Telephone - 01732 352 417
Capacity - 3,000 (760 Seated)
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Angels
Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts
Current League - National League South
After being formed Tonbridge surprised many people, for after just 3 years they
reached the first round proper of the FA Cup 3 years running, each time losing
after a replay.
The then full back Malcolm MacDonald played for the club before moving on to
Fulham in 1968, and to become one of the great strikers of the modern era,
getting 6 goals
for England in 14 appearances.
Many more well known players have come out of this club including their once
manager George Cohen, a member of the World Cup winning side of 1966, and Ron
Saunders and Roy Hodgson.
2008-09 saw them finish 3rd in the Isthmian Premier League, but lose out in the
play-offs, the end of that season saw a major rebuild of their main stand, which
had been transported from their old Angel Ground in 1980, into a smart 720 all
seated
capacity stand.
2010-11 saw them win a tense play-off final against Lowestoft FC 4-3, to gain
their highest position so far up the footballing ladder, a place in the then
Conference South Division.
Nicknamed "The Angels" taken from the ground name where they first played "The
Angel Ground"
Biggest Loss - 11-2 vs Folkestone, 1949, Kent Senior Cup
Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Worthing, 13th October 1950, FA Cup |
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Tooting & Mitcham United FC |
Imperial Fields
Bishopsford Road
Morden
Borough Of Merton
London
SM4 6BF
Telephone - 0208 648 3248
Capacity - 3,500 (612 Seated)
Formed - 1932
Nickname(s) - The Terrors
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2016-17
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 2001-02
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 1957-58, 1959-60
In 1932, Tooting FC founded 1887 and Mitcham Wanderers FC founded 1912 merged to
become the modern club
The club has reached the FA Cup proper on 10 occasions, the last time being the
2009-10 season.
Alex Stepney, was born in Mitcham, joined the club in 1961. In 1963 he signed
for Millwall FC and later played for Chelsea FC, Manchester United FC and
England. Dario Gradi, who spent more than 24 years as manager of Crewe Alexandra
FC, briefly played for the club in the 60's.
In May 2008, the club secured promotion to the Isthmian League - Premier
Division by defeating Cray Wanderers FC 1-0 in the play-off final.
They suffered relegation in 2011-12.
Tooting & Mitcham had three managers in the 2012-13 season (Roberto Forzoni,
Jamie Martin and Phil Simpson). The manager up until the end of the 2014-15
season was former player Craig Tanner who was in his second season at the helm
with the Terrors before being sacked because of a lack of progress.
Nicknamed "The Terrors" as a tribute to their fighting spirit |
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Tow Law Town AFC |
Ironworks Road
Tow Law
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL13 4AJ
Telephone - 01388 731 443
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Lawyers
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts - White Trim, Black
Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Tow Law Town FC, currently play in the Northern League - Division 2, in the
tenth level of the English football league system.
The club was founded in 1890 as Tow Law FC, before adding the Town to their name
in 1905, and throughout their history they have played in a number of local
leagues including the Auckland & District League, the South Durham Alliance and
the Crook & District League, before joining the Northern League in 1920. They
have won the Northern League's Division 2 twice in 1988 and 1992 and Division 1
on three occasions in 1924, 1925 & 1995, they have never been promoted or
demoted from the Northern League since joining it more than 90 years ago. Tow
Law reached the final of the FA Vase in 1998, having progressed all the way from
the first round, but were beaten 1-0 by Tiverton Town FC in the final at Wembley
Stadium.
Nicknamed "The Lawyers" variation of their name |
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Trafford FC |
Shawe View
Pennybridge Lane
Urmston
Manchester
M41 5DL
Telephone - 0 845 612 5111
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1990
Nickname(s) - The North
Club Colours - All White - Blue Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Cup Winners - 1998
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2000, 2009
The club was established in 1990 as North Trafford FC. They applied to join
Mid-Cheshire League and although being initially rejected, were admitted to
Division 2 after another team withdrew. They finished as runners-up in their
first season, and were promoted to Division 1. The following season they
finished fourth and moved up to Division 2 of the North West Counties League. In
1993-94 they finished runners-up again and were promoted to Division 1, which is
when they dropped North from their name.
In 1996-97 they won Division 1 and were promoted to Division 1 of the Northern
Premier League. In 1999-2000 they finished bottom of the division and were
relegated back to the North West Counties League. They won the league again in
2007-08 and were promoted back to the Northern Premier League. In their first
season back in the league they won the President's Cup for a second time.
Nicknamed "The North" from when they were named North Trafford |
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Truro City FC |
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2TH
Telephone - 01872 278 000
Capacity - 3,800 (1,675 Seated)
Formed - 1889
Nickname(s) - City, White Tigers, The Tinners
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, Red Shorts - White Trim, Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
FA Vase Winners - 2007
Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West Winners - 2008-09
Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 2010-11
In the 1930s Truro left Cornish football for a time, joining the Plymouth &
District League, which they went on to win in 1936-37. They were founding
members of the South Western League in 1951. At the end of the 1974-75 season,
they were forced to leave the South Western League due to the fact that part of
their Treyew Road ground had been used for a road-widening scheme and it was
1978 before they were re-admitted.
In late 2004, the club was acquired by a new owners and in 2005-06 the club
ended the season in runners-up spot and gained promotion to the Western League.
The 2006-7 season was the most successful in the Club's history. At the first
attempt winning the Western League - Division 1, and thereby becoming the first
ever Cornish Club to gain entry into Southern Football League.
2008-9 was another successful season with the first team winning promotion to
the Southern Football League - Premier Division as Champions. They won the
league in 2010-11 for promotion to the Conference South, achieving 5 promotions
in 6 seasons.
Nicknamed " City" short version of their name
Nicknamed " White Tigers" from the colour of their away kit
Nicknamed "The Tinners" from the tin mining industry |
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Tuffley Rovers FC |
Glevum Park
Tuffley
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0NY
Telephone - 01452 504 985
Capacity - 1,000 (100 Seated)
Formed - 1929
Nickname(s) - The Rovers
Club Colours - All Claret - Sky Blue Sleeves
Current League - Hellenic League - Premier Division
The late Donald E Hall founded Tuffley Rovers FC. The Club's Headquarters were
in a former railway carriage, which also served as Mr Hall's Boot and Shoe
repair shop on the Stroud Road in Tuffley. The Club started its playing life in
the North Gloucestershire Football League.
They settled in to the Stroud & District Football League and became one of the
Clubs that regularly challenged for honours in Division 1 during the late 60's
and early 70's taking the League title 3 times in a 5 year period. This success
eventually led to promotion in to the Gloucestershire Northern Senior League.
The Club managed to take the Division 1 title beating Lydbrook Athletic FC by 7
clear points and were promoted in to the Gloucestershire County League for the
1988-89 season.
They would become champions in 1991. In 1993, they were Hellenic League Division
1 winners and were promoted to the Premier Division.
However, the ever changing ground grading requirements, and the financial strain
these improvements imposed on the Club forced Tuffley Rovers to make the
decision to withdraw from the Hellenic League in 2005 and settle for local
football in the Gloucestershire Leagues.
After building their way up again, the 2012-13 season marked an improvement for
the club. After challenging for the league championship all season, the club
couldn't quite maintain the form to secure the title, finishing second, but this
was enough to gain promotion to the Hellenic League - Division 1 West for the
2013-14 season.
The 2015-16 season saw them finish 2nd again for promotion back to the Premier
Division.
Nicknamed "The Rovers" short version of their name |
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Tunbridge Wells FC |
Culverden Stadium
Culverden Down
Tunbridge Wells
Kent,
TN4 9SG
Telephone - 01892 520 517
Capacity - 3,750 (250 Seated)
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Wells
Club Colours - All Red - Black Sleeves
Current League - Southern Counties East League - Premier Division
Tunbridge Wells FC were originally formed in 1886, and were known as several
different names in their early years. In 1903 they joined the original Kent
League, under the name of Tunbridge Wells Rangers FC. They stayed there for
three seasons before joining the Southern Football League - Division 2, after
two seasons they rejoined the Kent Football league.
After WW2, they briefly returned to the amateur leagues as Tunbridge Wells FC
before re-joining the Kent League for the 1950-51 campaign as Tunbridge Wells
United FC and then the Southern League for the 1959-60 season.
In the early 1960's Tunbridge Wells Rangers FC, a name to which they reverted in
1963, began to struggle in the Southern League and in 1967 the club folded. The
supporters formed a new club, once again called Tunbridge Wells FC, and
re-joined the Kent League where they have remained ever since.
On 31st August 2005, Tunbridge Wells made football history by winning the
longest penalty shoot-out ever in a senior cup match. 40 spot kicks were needed
before Wells emerged as the victors, 16-15 over Littlehampton Town FC in the FA
Cup preliminary round.
Nicknamed "The Wells" short version of their name
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Deal Town, 1985-86
Most Appearances - Jason Bourne 412
Record Scorer - John Wingate 151 |
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Uxbridge FC |
Honeycroft
Horton Rd
West Drayton
Middlesex
UB7 8HX
Telephone - 01895 443 557
Capacity - 3,770
Formed - 1871
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
The outstanding achievement for the club was reaching the final of the FA
Amateur Cup in 1898. This was the clubs first season in the competition and they
had to win eight ties before losing 2-0 to Middlesbrough FC in the final at
Crystal Palace. During this successful period for the club they became founder
members of Division 2 of the Southern League in 1894.
After WW2 the club rejoined the London League in the 1945-46 season. The
following season they joined the Corinthian League. The 1959-60 season was a
particularly successful one with the club ending the season Champions of the
Corinthian League. They remained in the Corinthian league, until the end of the
1962-63 season, when as a result of a restructuring of Non-league football the
league was disbanded, and were placed in Division 1 of the Athenian League.
At the end of the 1966-67 season they was relegated to Division 2. They gained
national prominence in 1976 when they met a full strength England side at
Wembley Stadium as part of World Cup preparations, ending England 8
Uxbridge 0. In 1978 the club bought its current ground in West Drayton . They
spent over £170,000 on ground improvements and a 1-1 draw with Arsenal FC in
1981 saw the official opening of the new floodlights. The 1981-82 season saw the
club finish third in the Athenian League and were elected into the Isthmian
League. They finished second in Division 2 South in 1984-85 and were promoted to
Division 1, where they remained for twenty years,
The 2004-05 season, saw the club moved to the Southern Football League - Eastern
Division.
They reached the Play-off final in the 2007-08 season where they lost to Oxford
City FC 1-0 in the Final. The club then switched to Division 1 Central in the
Southern Football League for the start of the 2010-11 season.
Nicknamed "The Reds" In 1888 their name was changed to Uxbridge FC from Uxbridge
Crescents FC and that was the time the Red Shirts were adopted and the
nickname "The Reds" was born.
Biggest Win -
11-1 vs Lyon Club FC, 1945-46, FA Cup
11-1 vs Southall FC, 2001-02, FA Cup |
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VCD Athletic FC
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The Oakwood Sports Ground
Old Road
Crayford
Kent
DA1 4DN
Telephone - 01322 524 262
Capacity - 1180
Formed - 1916
Nickname(s) - The Vickers
Club Colours - Green Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts, Green Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Isthmian Division 1 North Winners - 2013-14
VCD Athletic which stands for Vickers, Crayford and Dartford Athletic are a team
that were formed by employees of the old Vickers armament factory in Crayford.
They have spent most of their playing days moving through the various Kent
Leagues, It was in 2009-10 that the club joined the Isthmian League Division 1
North, and finished a respectable 8th place, however the league decided that the
ground did not meet with regulations and the club were demoted, they gained
promotion again in 2013 and won Division 1 North a year later.
Nicknamed "The Vickers" from their original name "Vickers" a team made up from
employees of the now defunct Vickers armaments factory. |
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Verwood Town FC |
Potterne Park
Potterne Way
Verwood
Dorset
BH21 6RS
Telephone - 07973 957 708
Capacity - 1,000 (Some Seating)
Formed - 1920
Nickname(s) - The Potters
Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Shoulders & Sleeves, Red Shorts, Black Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
The first written records date back to the early 1920's and a copy of the notice
to the Dorset FA confirming ground directions and club colours indicate that
they had a similar colour scheme as of today.
Not much history remains, until 1986, the clubs home games were all played on
the recreation ground except for a short period of time when a piece of spare
land near Coronation Road was used. This in fact was the best period in the
clubs playing records, and they were unbeaten for two years.
The ambitious move to Potterne Park in 1986 and a strong willed committee
brought the club in 1989 to the Hampshire League for the first time in it's 70
year history. The wisdom of this move was soon confirmed with the high league
positions that were maintained over the next three of four years, eventually
culminating in promotion in 1993 to Hampshire League - Division 1. It was during
this period that with the growth of the village into a town, they changed their
name to Verwood Town FC.
The club were runners-up in Division 1 in 2002-03. They were among the founding
members of Wessex League - Division 3 in 2004. They were placed in Division 1
upon re-organisation and won the league in 2011-12 gaining promotion to the
Wessex League - Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Potters" short version of their ground name where they play |
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Waltham Abbey FC |
Capershotts
Sewardstone Road
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 1LU
Telephone - 01992 711 287
Capacity - 1944
Formed - 3,500 (200 Seated)
Nickname(s) - The Abbotts
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts & Socks, Green Shorts
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
The club was founded in 1944 with a mix of players from Waltham Abbey Youth Club
and former juniors from Tottenham Hotspur FC.
In 1974 the club merged with the successful Beechfield Sports FC and joined the
Metropolitan League, which later became the London Spartan League.
Recent seasons have seen a lot of changes on and off the pitch with floodlights
being installed in 1990 and the pitch flettened, a 200-seater stand built. and a
number of seats were purchased from Manchester City's Maine Road ground and
these were installed during the summer of 2005 as the club improved facilities
to move up the non-league pyramid.
On 2nd May 2009, the Abbots finished off a successful 2008-09 season by beating
Concord Rangers FC 5-4 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw, to win the Isthmian
League - Division 1 North Play-off final. They played in the Isthmian League -
Premier Division for the first time in their history in 2009-10. However, they
finished 21st and were relegated back to Isthmian League Division 1 North for
the 2010-11 season.
Nicknamed "The Abbotts|" taken from the Abbey name link |
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Walton Casuals FC |
The Moatside Stadium (ground sharing at Merstham FC)
Weldon Way
Merstham
Redhill
Surrey
RH1 3QB
Telephone - 01932 621 626
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1948
Nickname(s) - The Stags
Club Colours - All Gold - Black Stripes on Sleeves
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Following the conclusion of the WWII, a group of ex-servicemen returned to their
council homes in the Walton-on-Thames area. They soon decided to form an
"illegal" Sunday football team, who would go on to play against other "illegal"
teams throughout the 1946-47 and 1947-48 seasons. They adopted the name White
City FC, due to the outside walls of their houses being painted that colour.
In 1948, they decided to become a legitimate Saturday club, and Walton Casuals
as they are currently known were founded in July 1948. They became Affiliated to
Surrey County Football Association and acquired the use of a pitch at Elm Grove
Recreation Ground. The club started off in Division 1 of the Surrey Intermediate
(Central) League, and won promotion to the Premier Division in 1952-53. Walton
Casuals would go on to finish as runners-up on 3 occasions: 1954-55, 1956-57 and
1964-65. The Surrey Intermediate (Central) League disbanded in 1965 and the club
moved into the League's Western Section for three seasons.
After spending many years in the Suburban League, they switched to the Surrey
Premier League, and in 1994-95 were promoted to the Combined Counties Football
League as the club finished runners-up to Chobham FC.
2004-05 saw the club finish 26 points clear at the top of the table. After
initially failing an FA ground inspection, the club launched a successful appeal
and achieved their dream of promotion to the Isthmian League - Division 1 for
2005-06.
Nicknamed "The Stags" the stag seen on the club's crest.
Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Faversham Town, 8th December 2012, Isthmian Division 1
South
Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Chessington United, 28th December 2004, Combined Counties
League
Most Appearances - Lawrence Ennis 288
Record Scorer - Paul Mills 111 |
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Walton & Hersham FC |
The Sports Ground
Stompond Lane
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey
KT12 1HF
Telephone - 01932 245 263
Capacity - 2,000 (444 Seated)
Formed - 1895
Nickname(s) - The Sham, The Swans, The Waltz
Club Colours - All Red - White Sleeves & Sides on Shirts
Current League - Combined Counties League - Division 1
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1973
Walton FC was formed in 1895, and in 1945, following WWII, merged with Hersham
FC to form Walton & Hersham FC. They immediately joined the newly formed
Corinthian League, and followed a poor first season with a hat-trick of
Championships and a runners-up position.
1970-71 saw Election to the Isthmian Leagues, with third place attained in the
first season, 1971-72.
Then followed the most memorable season in the club's history, 1972-73. The FA
Cup First Round was overcome for the first time with Exeter City FC being
defeated 2-1, only for visitors Margate FC to win by the only goal in the Second
Round. Kingstonian FC were beaten 2-0 in the Surrey Senior Cup Final and the
runners-up spot achieved in the League. Then on the 14th. April 1973 the
ultimate prize was gained at Wembley when 41,000 people saw a last-minute Roger
Connell goal against Slough Town FC bring the FA Amateur Cup to Stompond Lane,
the trophy being won without a goal being conceded, a record never to be
equalled. Dave Bassett, Willie Smith and Roger Connell also had the honour of
playing for the Amateur side. The following season Brian Clough brought his
Brighton & Hove Albion FC side to Stompond Lane in the FA Cup First Round, and
following a goalless draw, Swans pulled off a sensational result in the replay
at The Goldstone Ground, a Clive Foskett hat-trick included in a 4-0 win. They
lost 3-0 at Hereford United FC in the next round.
In the mid 1980's the club was proud to have Sir Stanley Matthews as President,
Walton & Hersham were promoted to the Isthmian League top flight in 1994.
Nicknamed "The Sham" short version of the Hersham name
Nicknamed "The Waltz" variation of the Walton name
Nicknamed "The Swans" depicted on the club badge |
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Wantage Town FC |
Alfredian Park
Manor Road
Wantage
Oxfordshire
OX12 8DW
Telephone - 01235 764 781
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Alfredians
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 Central
Hellenic League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
The club started playing in the Swindon & District League, in 1909 they became
one of the founder members of the North Berks Football League.
After the Second World war the club continued to compete in the Swindon &
District League, winning the league twice in 1952-53 and 1955-56 seasons. After
their second league win the club joined the Premier Division of the Hellenic
Football League, moving between the Premier and First Divisions, they would
remain there until 2014, following the necessary ground improvements being made
and the club having won the Hellenic League title in 2013-14 they took their
place in the Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West for the first
time in season 2014-15.
Nicknamed "The Alfredians" taken from the stadium name |
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Ware FC |
Wodson Park
Wadesmill Road
Ware
SG12 0UQ
Telephone - 01920 462 064
Capacity - 3,300
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South Central Division
Isthmian League Division 2 Winners - 2005-06
Shortly after 1922 Ware joined the Spartan League in which they were to enjoy
several successes, winning the Division 2B Championship in 1926, Division 1 in
1951 and the Premier Division in 1952. In these later years the club also made
progress in the old Amateur Cup meeting many famous sides on the way.
Moving on to the Delphian League and then Athenian League, Ware enjoyed another
successful period. Two promotions, two league cup wins and progress in the FA
Cup. Ware reached the first round proper for the first time in 1968 when they
travelled to Division 3 side Luton Town FC. The opposition had a 100% home
record, Ware they were beaten 6-1.
Ware pressed for entry to the Isthmian League. This was achieved for season
1975-76 and they maintained their place in the league. This is thanks most
recently to their Division 2 championship of 2005-06 which promoted them into
Division 1 just before Division 2 was disbanded. Another FA Cup first round
appearance in 2007, with a narrow 2-0 home defeat against Kidderminster Harriers
FC.
Ahead of the 2015-16 season, following Clevedon Town FC's demotion from the
Southern Football League, Ware were transferred from the Isthmian League -
Division 1 North to the Southern Football League - Division 1 Central.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from the home colours |
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Warrington Town FC |
Cantilever Park
Common Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 2RS
Telephone - 01925 653 044
Capacity - 2,500
Formed - 1949
Nickname(s) - The Wire, The Yellows
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2015
Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2015-16
The club was formed as Stockton Heath Albion FC and competed in the Warrington
and District League until 1953, when they moved to the Mid Cheshire League.
At the club's 1961 AGM, it was decided to change the name to Warrington Town FC.
In 1989-90 Warrington Town won Division 1 of the North West Counties Football
League, and were promoted to the Northern Premier League.
In 2014-15 the club reached the second round proper of the FA Cup for the first
time in their history, they beat League 2 side Exeter City FC 1-0 in the first
round, before losing 2-0 to Gateshead FC
Nicknamed "The Wire" in reference to the town's wire-pulling industry
Nicknamed "The Yellows" from their home colours |
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Washington FC |
Nissan Sports and Leisure Complex
Washington Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3NS
Telephone - 0191 415 2354
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1947
Nickname(s) - The Mechanics
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
Originally founded in the early 20th century as Washington Colliery FC. Many
good players were discovered, some progressing to the professional ranks.
Washington FC was established in 1947 by the miners of Washington F Pit. All
that now remains of the Colliery is the Pit Wheelhouse (which is a museum),
After some initial friendly games, the club joined the Gateshead and District
League in 1947 under the banner of Washington Mechanics. After two seasons they
were elected to the Washington Amateur League. Throughout the 1950s the club
enjoyed much success and continued to develop. Looking to progress, they moved
on to the Northern Alliance League in 1964. That move only lasted only one
season, as the club was successful in their application to the Wearside League,
joining under the new name of Washington FC. A long association with the
Wearside lasted until 1988. In Season 1988-89 the club finally achieved a long
held ambition to join the Northern League.
The club won promotion to the Northern League - Division 1 after winning their
last seven games of the 2014-15 season.
Nicknamed "The Mechanics" after starting out as Washington Mechanics |
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Wealdstone FC |
The Freebets.co.uk Stadium
Grosvenor Vale
Ruislip
West London
HA4 6JQ
Telephone - 01895 637 487
Capacity - 3,607 (329 Seated)
Formed - 1899
Nickname(s) - The Stones, The Royals
Club Colours - Blue Shirts - White Pinstripes,White Shorts, Blue Socks
Current League - National League South
Isthmian League - Division 3 Winners 1996-97
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners 2013-14
Southern Football League - Championship Cup Winners 1982
Southern Football League - Championship Shield Winners 1982
Southern Football League - Division 1 South Winners 1973-74
Southern Football League - League Cup Winners 1982
Southern Football League - South Division Winners 1981-82
FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1966
FA Trophy Winners - 1985
In 1906 a notice was posted in the local newspaper stating that the club was
being disbanded due to a lack of interest from players and supporters.
The club was reformed in time for the 1908-09 season, rejoining Division 1 of
the Willesden & District League.
In 1951-52 the club won the Athenian League, and in 1964 they switched to the
Isthmian League.
The club joined the Division 1 North of the Southern League in 1971, turning
professional. They were moved to Division 1 South the following season, winning
the division in 1973-74, earning promotion to the Premier. In 1977-78 Wealdstone
progressed beyond the first round of the FA Cup for the first time; after
beating Third Division Hereford United FC 3-2 at Edgar Street in a first round
replay, they went on to beat Fourth Division Reading FC 2-1 at home, before
losing 4-0 at Queens Park Rangers FC in the third round.
In 2004 the club were promoted to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League as
a result of the creation of the Conference North and South and winning a
play-off against Dulwich Hamlet FC. In 2005 the club moved to Northwood FC's
Chestnut Avenue ground. In 2006 they were switched to the Southern League -
Premier Division for a single season, before returning to the Isthmian League.
in 2013-14 the club were Premier Division champions, earning promotion to the
Conference South.
Nicknamed "The Stones" version of their name
Nicknamed "The Royals" due to the Royal Blue kit they wear
Biggest Loss - 14-0 vs Edgware Town, 1944, London Senior Cup
Biggest Win - 22-0 vs London Regiment, 13th October 1923, FA Amateur Cup |
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Welling United FC |
Park View Road Ground
Welling
Kent
DA16 1SY
Telephone - 0208 301 1196
Capacity - 5,000 (1,000 Seated)
Formed - 1963
Nickname(s) - The Wings
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, Red Shorts, White Socks
Current League - National League South
Conference South Winners - 2012-13
Welling United started out as a youth team playing in a local league on park
pitches, that gradually changed to a Saturday football in the London Spartan
League, they moved to the Park View Road ground in 1977 which had belonged to
the defunct Bexley United, They were promoted to the Football Conference in
1986-87 season.
2010 saw the club served with a winding up order by HMRC for unpaid debts, they
were given 14 weeks to pay and thanks mainly to their supporters were able to
raise the £60,000 to clear all the monies they owed, They regained their place
in the 5th tier of English football after an absence of 13 years in 2012-13.
Nicknamed "The Wings" taken from their crest a winged horse
Biggest Loss - 6-1 vs Barrow, 28th September 1991, Conference National
Biggest Win - 7-1 vs Weymouth, 23rd March 2010, Conference South |
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Wells City FC |
The Athletic Ground
Rowdens Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1TU
Telephone - 01749 679 971
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - None
Club Colours - All Navy Blue
Current League - Western League - Division 1
They joined the Western League Division 2 in 1929 and won the Western League
title in 1950. Declining performances resulted in relegation to the second
division after the 1956-57 season and after three seasons in the Western League
Division 2, they left the league.
Wells rejoined the Somerset Senior League in 1960-61, and finished 6th in their
first season back. The side finished very much in mid-table until 1965-66 when
they were third behind Street & Welton Rovers Reserves FC. They were runners-up
behind Paulton Rovers FC in 1971-72. Relegation from the Premier Division to
Division 1 occurred at the end of the 1977-78 season with promotion to the top
section being gained at the end of 1979-80. 1981-82 saw another relegation.
Promotion back again was a long time in arriving, not until 1994 would Wells
City grace the top flight of Somerset football. Soon the yo-yo effect happened
once more with relegation at the end of 1997-98 bouncing straight back up in
1998-99. The club maintained a Premier Division place until promotion back to
the Western Football League - Division 1 in 2008.
On 24 April 2010 Wells City earned promotion to the Premier Division of the
Western Football League after finishing champions. |
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West Allotment Celtic FC |
Whitley Park
1 Whitley Road
Longbenton
Tyne & Wear
NE12 9FA
Telephone - 0 None Available
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1928
Nickname(s) - Celtic
Club Colours - Green & White Hooped Shirts, Green Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
West Allotment Celtic is a semi professional club with two men's senior teams
competing in the Northern League and the Northern Alliance League.
The club is currently based at Whitley Park, a home they share with
Northumberland FA and Newcastle United Reserves.
Allotment is one of the very few remaining pit clubs in the area a testament
to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers that have kept the club going
for 85 years when other clubs have faltered.
The club has certainly enjoyed it's fair share of success, joining the Northern
Alliance in 1983 and winning the title 8 times before leaving the league in
2004. That year saw the club step up into the Northern League Second Division
which they won at the first time of asking gaining promotion to the First
Division. The club remained their until 2011 when they were relegated after a
particularly disappointing and turbulent campaign.
Not one to stay down, they regrouped and have enjoyed a few successful seasons
in Division 2 culminating in winning the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup in 2013,
the club's first trophy for eight years.
Nicknamed "Celtic" from their name |
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West Auckland Town FC |
The Seagrave Stadium
Darlington Road
West Auckland
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 9HU
Telephone - 07800 796 630
Capacity - 3,728 (150 Seated)
Formed - 1893
Nickname(s) - West
Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
The club was founded as West Auckland FC, and initially played in the Wear
Valley League (1896-1900), South Durham Alliance (1900-05) and Mid Durham League
(1905-08). In 1908 they joined the Northern League.
Debts forced the club to leave the Northern League in 1912 and fold, although in
1914 it was reborn as West Auckland Town FC.
Although it has never quite reached the same heights it did at the start of the
20th century, it did win the Northern League in 1960 & 1961, and were FA Amateur
Cup runners-up in 1961, losing to Walthamstow Avenue FC.
1998-99 was a good season in the Club's history when they reached the 1st Round
proper of the FA Cup for the third time, (Barnsley FC 1959 & Stockport FC 1961)
with an away tie against Yeovil Town FC. After a 2-2 draw at Yeovil and a 1-1
draw at home, a penalty shoot-out saw Yeovil go through.
They have also been FA Vase Finalists twice 2011-12 & 2013-14.
Nicknamed "West" taken from their name |
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Weston-Super-Mare AFC |
Woodspring Stadium
Winterstoke Road
Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
BS24 9AA
Telephone - 01934 621 618
Capacity - 3,500 (350 Seated)
Formed - 1948
Nickname(s) - The Seagulls
Club Colours - Black & White Quartered Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks - Black
Trim
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
Between the wars, the club played in the local Bristol and District Football
League and then the Somerset County League but the club disbanded twice during
the wars.
In 1976 they were placed into the Western League - Premier Division upon the
creation of a second division, meaning that by their centenary in 1987 they had
never been promoted or relegated in their history.
In 1989 John Ellener was appointed manager and led the club to the Western
League championship in 1991-92 and with it promotion to the Southern League -
Midland Division. They remained at that level, until 2002-03 when they finished
in second place and were promoted to the Premier Division. In their first
Premier Division season they finished in 10th place, enough to clinch a place in
the newly formed Conference South.
Nicknamed "The Seagulls" seaside link |
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Weymouth FC |
Bob Lucas Stadium
Radipole Lane
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9XH
Telephone - 0
Capacity - 6,600
Formed - 1890
Nickname(s) - The Terras
Club Colours - Claret Shirts - Blue Trim, White Shorts, Blue Socks
Current League - National League South
Football Conference South Winners - 2005-06
Southern Football League - Premier Division South Winners - 2018-19
Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1997-98
Southern Football League - Southern League Winners - 1964-65, 1965-66
In the 1949 FA Cup they visited Old Trafford and lost 4-0 to Manchester United
FC in the Third Round proper, then in 1962 they reached the Fourth Round proper
where they lost 0-2 to Preston North End FC at Deepdale, after a first attempt
to play the game had ended as fog forced abandonment of the game. The problems
over the first game meant that the club appeared in the 5th round draw, a trip
to Liverpool FC would have been waiting had Preston been defeated.
Over the year's that the club has seen a number of well known players move on to
higher levels, Graham Roberts and Peter Guthrie went to Tottenham Hotspur FC,
Andy Townsend, Jeff Astle, Bob Latchford, Frank Worthington and Steve Claridge
who also managed them for a short time to name just a few.
Since around 2009 they have had many Boardroom, Managerial and Financial
problems over recent years, and just managed to stave
off going into administration, somehow through all this the team has achieved
good results and stayed around the Southern Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Terras" originating from when the team played in a terracotta
home strip
Biggest Loss - 12-1 vs Gainsborough Trinity, 1906, FA Cup |
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Whickham FC |
Glebe Sports Ground
Rose Avenue
Whickham
Tyne and Wear
NE16 4NA
Telephone - 0191 420 0186
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1944
Nickname(s) - The Home Guard
Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
FA Vase Winners - 1981
Founded as Axwell Park Colliery Welfare FC in the middle of WW2, the club first
started playing in the Derwent Valley League. In 1974, they joined the Wearside
League, and were league champions in two seasons, 1977-78 & 1987-88.
1981 was one of the most successful years in the club's history, when they beat
Willenhall Town FC 3-2 in the final of the FA Vase, after being 2-0 down. At the
start of 1988-89, they moved up to the Northern League - Division 2. The first
season saw them finishing third in the league, and they were promoted to
Division 1. 1991-92 saw them relegated back to Division 2. In 1995 they were
promoted again, as league champions, and after relegation again in 1997,
have since stayed in Division 2.
Nicknamed "The Home Guard" from being formed as Axwell Park Colliery Welfare in
the middle of the Second World War |
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Whitby Town FC
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Turnbull Ground
Upgang Lane
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 3HZ
Telephone - 01947 604 847
Capacity - 3,500
Formed - 1880
Nickname(s) - The Blues, The Seasiders
Club Colours - All Blue - Red & Black Sash on Shirts
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
FA Vase Winners - 1997
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1997-98
1983-84 season saw Whitby come back from two goals down to beat the old Division
4 side Halifax Town FC 3-2 in the FA Cup first round. They were beaten 1-0 by a
late penalty at Wigan FC in the following round. The same season, Whitby reached
the quarter finals of the FA Trophy for the first time losing 3-0 to Dagenham FC
in a replay, after a 2-2 draw.
In 1992-93 they won the Northern League Championship for the first time in their
history.
Season 1996-97, a 0-0 draw against Division 3 Hull City FC in the first round of
the FA Cup, which was played at Scarborough FC's stadium, and in a remarkable
replay at Hull's Boothferry Park, Whitby came from behind to take a 4-3 lead
which was held until the dying seconds, Hull levelled, Duane Darby scored a
double hat-trick as Hull won the game 8-4 in extra time.
The 2001-02 season saw Whitby get to the FA Cup 1st Round for the 7th time,
only to lose out to Plymouth Argyle FC in a replay 3-2, after a 1-1 draw.
Season 2003-04 saw another excellent cup run halted at the hands of Hartlepool
United FC. The blues put up a spirited show at Victoria Park but fell 4-0.
Whitby also managed to finish in the play-off zone for the new Conference North
but went out on penalties to Radcliffe Borough FC.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from the home strip colour
Nicknamed "The Seasiders" from the coastal link |
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Whitchurch United FC |
Longmeadow Sports Club
Winchester Road
Whitchurch
Hampshire
RG28 7RB
Telephone - 07921 548 222
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1903
Nickname(s) - The Jamboys
Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Wessex League - Division 1
Whitchurch United FC was formed by an amalgamation of Whitchurch Rovers FC and
Whitchurch Albion FC with records showing that the former were playing as far
back as 1886. The Club joined the Basingstoke League in 1906 and for many years
played local football in the Basingstoke and Andover Leagues. The Club have had
four grounds over the years starting at Parsonage Meadow which is now the local
cricket ground. From there to Barnetts Meadow, now the recreation ground , and
Judds Meadow, adjacent to where they now play. The final move was to Webbs
Meadow which was re-named Longmeadow in 1955 although the playing pitch now has
been turned 90 degrees from it's original position. In 1953-54 they reached the
Hampshire Intermediate Cup Final at the Dell (Southampton FC's previous home)
losing 3-1 to Netley Sports FC. Around this time the Club was known as the Jamboys because of the Jam Factory in the Town. They joined the Hampshire
League in 1958 and between 1989 and 1992 they won promotion twice and joined the
Wessex League for the 1992-93 season. After two years at that level they were
relegated back to the Hampshire League only to immediately gain promotion again
before gaining further promotion in 2012-13 when runners-up spot behind Brockenhurst FC took them to the Premier Division for the first time in their
history.
Nicknamed "The Jamboys" because of the Jam Factory in the Town |
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Whitehawk FC |
The Enclosed Ground
East Brighton Park
Wilsons Avenue
Brighton
Sussex
BN2 5TS
Telephone - 01273 609 736
Capacity - 2,175
Formed - 1945
Nickname(s) - The Hawks
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2011-12
Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2012-13
Founded as Whitehawk & Manor Farm Old Boys FC they played in the Brighton & Hove
District League.
The club joined the Sussex County League in 1952-53 and after finishing third in
their first season, were runners-up for three successive seasons from 1954-55,
and were never out of the top five, changing their name to Whitehawk FC in 1960.
They played nearly all their football in the Sussex County Leagues, the club
finally achieved the league title success that had previously eluded them,
winning the Sussex County League - Division 1 in 2009-10 under manager Darren
Freeman to gain promotion to the Isthmian League - Division 1 South for the
first time.
The Hawks completed a league and cup double in the season 2011-12, finishing as
Isthmian League - Division 1 South champions as well as lifting the Sussex
Senior Cup.
The club achieved back to back promotions in the 2012-13 season by winning the
Isthmian League - Premier Division at the first attempt to earn a place in the
Conference South.
Nicknamed "The Hawks" short version of their name |
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Whitley Bay FC |
Hillheads Park
Hillheads Road
Whitley Bay
NE25 8HR
Telephone - 0191 291 3637
Capacity - 4,500
Formed - 1897
Nickname(s) - The Seahorses, The Bay
Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 1
FA Vase Winners - 2002, 2009, 2010, 2011
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 1990-91
Northern Premier League - Division 1 Cup Winners - 1989, 1991
The first team was known as Whitley and Monkseaton FC, it was later renamed to
Monkseaton FC and then again renamed to Whitley Bay Athletic in 1950, after many
years in the minor leagues.
The present Whitley Bay Football Club was formed in 1950 and was known as
Whitley Bay Athletic FC.
During the 1989-90 season, Whitley Bay recorded their best ever FA Cup run, when
they got to the third round, beating Scarborough FC and Preston North End FC,
only to lose 1-0 to Rochdale FC.
The club spent most of the 1990's playing in the Northern Premier League, since
then, the club suffered financial problems and they were relegated in 2000. They
now play in the Northern League - Division 1.
Up until 2016 they are the only side to have won the FA Vase Trophy 4 times.
Nicknamed "The Seahorses" emblem on their club badge
Nicknamed "The Bay" from their name
Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Bishop Auckland, 1979
Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Shildon, 1961
Most Appearances - Bill Chater 641
Record Scorer - Billy Wright 307 |
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Whitstable Town FC |
The Belmont Ground
Belmont Road
Whitstable
Kent
CT5 1QP
Telephone - 01227 266 012
Capacity - 3,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Oysterboys
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Trim, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Although the first recorded football match in Whitstable was in 1885, the first
record of Whitstable Town's existence was the following year. After a couple of
years playing in a field behind the railway station, the club relocated to The
Belmont Ground in 1888, where they play to this day.
In 1909 the Oystermen joined the original Kent League, where they played until
it folded in 1959, winning the Division 2 title three times. They also lifted
the Kent Amateur Cup in 1929. After the collapse of the Kent League, the club
played for a while in the Aetolian League, but this meant long trips to play
London teams as opposed to the earlier money spinning East Kent derbies, this
was a period of financial struggle for the club, and they dropped into the
amateur leagues for a number of years.
In the late 1960's the Kent League reformed, with the Oystermen among the founder
members. They also attracted national publicity in 1989 when striker Gerry Allen
scored a goal after just 4 seconds of a match.
The 2006-07 season marked the best in the club's history when supporter Tony
Rouse took over as chairman from long time servant of the club Joe Brownett.
Rouse appointed first team captain Marc Seager as the club's manager taking over
from Matt Toms. Under Marc Seager's leadership the team won the Kent League and
the Kent Senior Trophy, and progressed to the Isthmian League - Division 1
South.
Nicknamed "The Oysterboys" from the famous Whitstable Oysters |
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Whyteleafe FC |
Church Road
Whyteleafe
Surrey
CR3 0AR
Telephone - 0208 660 5491
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1946
Nickname(s) - The Leafe
Club Colours - All White - Green Sash
Current League - Isthmian League - South East Division
Whyteleafe FC was formed in 1946, replacing another club, Whyteleafe Albion FC,
which had existed before WWII. The new club initially played junior football in
such local leagues as the Thornton Heath & District League, before gaining
senior status and joining the Surrey Senior League in 1958, at which time they
moved to the Church Road ground where they play today.
Whyteleafe were Surrey Senior League champions on at least one occasion in the
1960s, before switching to the London Spartan League in 1975. Alan Pardew
started his playing career with them in the early 80's. In 1981 they switched to
the Athenian League and then in 1984 to the Isthmian League. In 1989 they were
promoted to Division 1, a level at which they played for 23 years. In 1999, they
reached the First Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in their history
and held Chester City FC to a 0-0 draw before losing the replay. At the end of
the 2011-12 season the club were relegated from the Isthmian League to the Kent
League. After one season of consolidation the club was promoted from the
re-named Southern Counties - East League back to the Isthmian League - Division
1 South at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Nicknamed "The Leafe" short version of their name |
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Wick FC |
Crabtree Park
Coomes Way
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 7LP,
Telephone - 01903 713 535
Capacity - 600
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Wickers
Club Colours - All Red - Black Trimmed Shirts
Current League - Southern Combination - Division 1
Wick became founding members of the West Sussex Football League in 1896.
They joined Division 2 of the Sussex County League in 1964-65 and then spent the
next eighteen seasons there, eventually winning promotion in 1983 after
finishing as champions. They then spent three seasons in Division 1 before being
relegated, but bounced back the following season 1985-86 after winning Division
2 for a second time. From then until the end of the 2002-03 season, Wick were
ever-present in Division 1 of the County League. The club finished as runners-up
to Crowborough Athletic in 2004-05 to move back in to the top division of the
Sussex league.
Prior to the 2013-14 season, they merged with near neighbours Barnham FC and
were members of the Southern Combination Football League - Premier Division.
However, the clubs split again at the end of the 2015-16 season, with Wick
taking the place of the 1st team in the Southern Combination Football League -
Premier Division.
Nicknamed "The Wickers" version of their name |
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Willand Rovers FC |
The Stan Robinson Stadium
Silver Street
Willand
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 2RG
Telephone - 0188 433 885
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1946
Nickname(s) - Rovers, Devon All-Whites
Club Colours - All White Shirts - Blue Trim, White Shorts, Blue & Red Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
Western League - Premier Division Winners - 2018-19
Willand Rovers Football Club was formed in 1946, after the financial collapse of
Willand Wanderers FC, who were formed in 1907, during WW2. The club moved to
their present home of The Stan Robinson Stadium, in the 1950's and were playing
in the Devon & Exeter Football League. The club in 1990 was relegated to the
Senior Division of the Devon & Exeter Football League as their ground was not
considered up to the standard of the premier division. However, the club went
back to the premier division for the 1991-92 season.
For the start of the 1992-93 season they were among the founder members of the
Devon League. They went on to win the winning that league twice before gaining
promotion to the Western League - Division 1 in 2001.- They won the
Western League Division 1 title in 2004-05, earning another promotion to the
Western League - Premier Division. Willand Rovers made it to the Les Phillips
Cup Final in 2006, losing to Corsham Town FC, but went one better in 2007,
winning the Cup after a final against Welton Rovers FC.
Nicknamed "Rovers" short version of their name
Nicknamed " Devon All-Whites" taken from their home colours |
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Willington AFC |
1 Hall Lane Estate
Willington
Crook
County Durham
DL15 0QG
Telephone - 01388 745 912
Capacity - 1,000
Formed - 1906
Nickname(s) - The Blue & Whites
Club Colours - All Navy Blue - Wide White Band through Shirts
Current League - Northern Football League - Division 2
The club joined the Northern League in 1911. They finished as runners-up in
their second season, and won the league in 1913-14. In 1925-26 they won the
league again, and in 1927-28 they reached the semi-final of the FA Amateur Cup,
losing 2-1 to Cockfield FC in a replay. They won a third Northern League title
in 1929-30, and in 1938-39 they reached the final of the Amateur Cup, losing 3-0
to Bishop Auckland FC at Roker Park, Sunderland.
They resigned from the Northern League on 20 March 1940, but rejoined at the end
of World War II. In 1945-46 they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the
first time, but lost to Bishop Auckland FC. In 1949-50 they reached the final of
the Amateur Cup for a second time, this time defeating Bishop Auckland 4-0 at
Wembley Stadium before a crowd of 88,000. The following season they entered the
FA Cup in the first round, but lost 3-0 to Rochdale FC, they reached the first
round of the FA Cup again in 1973-74, losing 6-1 to Blackburn Rovers FC in a
replay.
In 1982 the league added a second division, and after finishing bottom of
Division 1 in 1982-83, they were relegated to Division 2. The club struggled in
the second tier, after finishing bottom again in 2005-06 they were relegated to
the Wearside League.
The club has had a number of famous managers including both Malcolm Allison and
Alan Durban in 1984.
Nicknamed "The Blue & Whites" from their home colours |
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Wimbourne Town FC |
The Cuthbury
Cowgrove Road
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 4EL
Telephone - 01202 884 821
Capacity - 3,250 (275 Seated)
Formed - 1878
Nickname(s) - The Magpies
Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
FA Vase Winners - 1992
In 1884, Wimborne Town were one of the founder members of the South Hampshire
and Dorset Football Association. In 1887 the club became a founder member of the
Dorset County Football Association.
Wimborne's fortunes dramatically took off when they won the Dorset League
Division 1 title in 1980-81 without losing a match. In 1981, following the
installation of floodlights and the construction of a perimeter wall and new
changing rooms at their Cuthbury ground, Wimborne Town were directly admitted to
the Division 1 of the Western League.
In 1987, They joined the Wessex League, which they played in up until the
2009-10 season, never finishing outside the top eight.
At the end of the 2009-10 season, after years of ground grading issues, they
were promoted to the Southern Football League - Division 1 South & West with a
runners-up finish in the league.
In January 2016, the club announced Harry Redknapp as a director, his first
return to football since leaving Queens Park Rangers FC in February 2015.
Nicknamed "The Magpies" from their home colours |
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Winchester City FC |
The Denplan City Ground
Hillier Way
Abbotts Barton
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 7SR
Telephone - 07768 848 905
Capacity - 4,500
Formed - 1891
Nickname(s) - The Citizens, City
Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks
Current League - Southern Football League - Division 1 South
FA Vase Winners - 2004
Winchester City were formed in 1891 as Winchester Swallows FC. In 1894 they
changed their name to Winchester FC (another Winchester FC had existed between
1884 and 1893). A further name change happened in 1907 when they became
Winchester City FC.
They joined the Hampshire League for the 1898-99 season. After many years in the
Hampshire League they joined the Southern League in 1971-72, but they were
unable to sustain this move, and returned to the Hampshire League after only two
seasons.
In 2001-02 the club merged with Winchester Castle FC.
The 2003-04 season turned out to be extremely successful for the club as they
won the Wessex League in their first season in it, However, promotion to the
Southern League was denied, as their ground did not meet the standards set by
the league. After a further title win in 2005-06 the club were admitted to the
Southern League's new Division 1 South & West.
Nicknamed "The Citizens" originating from the word City
Nicknamed "City" short version of their name |
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Wingate & Finchley FC
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Harry Abrahams Stadium
Summers Lane
Finchley
London
N12 0PD
Telephone - 0208 446 2217
Capacity - 1,500
Formed - 1991
Nickname(s) - The Blues
Club Colours - All Blue
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League Cup Winners - 2011
Two separate club's that merged in 1991, starting out in the South Midlands
League, but played at Finchley's ground in London.
1994-95 saw them finish 2nd in the league and gain promotion to Division 3 of
the Isthmian League, another 2nd place finish in 1998-99, with it went promotion
to Division 2, but the end of the following season came relegation.
2002-03 season saw the leagues get re-organised and they were placed in the
Isthmian Division 3 North League, 2010-11 was to be their greatest season to
date winning promotion to the Premier Division via a play-off final win 3-2
against Brentwood Town FC after extra time, winning the Isthmian League Cup and the
London Senior Cup.
2013-14 the club were relegated on goal difference, but were later reprieved
when Worksop Town FC resigned from the Northern Premier League.
Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from the all Blue home strip |
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Witham Town FC |
Spa Rd
Witham
Essex
CM8 1UN
Telephone - 01376 511 198
Capacity - 2,500 (150 seated)
Formed - 1876
Nickname(s) - The Town
Club Colours - White Shirts, Blue Shorts - Red Trim, Blue Socks
Current League - Isthmian League - North Division
Clubs named Witham Town have been in existence since the mid 19th century with
the original club breaking up in 1914 due to World War I. The club reformed in
1918. They broke up again due to the outbreak of World War II.
They reformed again after the war and rejoined the Mid-Essex League. They won
Division 3 in 1947-48 and Division 2 the following season. They won the Premier
Division cup in 1949-50, but following a dispute with the league over a match
played in snowy conditions, the club switched to the South Essex League in 1952.
They won the league in 1955-56, before joining the Essex & Suffolk Border League
in 1958. They won the ESBL in 1964-65 & 1970-71, as well as the League Cup in
1965-66.
In 1971 they were founder members of the Essex Senior League, and were its
inaugural champions. They won the league again in 1985-86 and after finishing as
runners-up the following season, were promoted to Division 2 North of the
Isthmian League in 1987. They remained in Division 2 until being relegated to
Division 3 in 2000, which was renamed Division 2 in 2002. After finishing as
runners-up in 2005-06 they were promoted to Division 1 North, where they
remained until finishing second from bottom in 2008-09, and being relegated back
to the Essex Senior League.
On 4th May 2014, they sealed promotion to the Isthmian League - Premier division
after Needham Market FC were beaten 1-0 in the Semi-final and Harlow Town FC 3-0
in the Final.
Pop star Olly Murs played for the club for 2 years between 2006-2008.
Nicknamed "The Town" taken from their name |
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Witton Albion FC |
Wincham Park
Chapel Street
Wincham
Northwich
CW9 6DA
Telephone - 0160 643 008
Capacity - 4,813 (600 Seated)
Formed - 1887
Nickname(s) - Albion, The Albs
Club Colours - White & Red Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1990-91
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 1991
Early on in their history the club played in many of the local leagues including
the Northwich & District League, Crewe & District league, Cheshire League, The
Combination, The Manchester League and Lancashire Combination. Finally in 1920,
the club became founder members of the Cheshire County League. They won the
league three times after WW2. After the formation of the Northern Premier League
in 1969, many Cheshire clubs left the Cheshire County League, although Witton
were denied entry on a vote. It is thought that Northwich Victoria FC's decision
to persuade other clubs not to allow their rivals in was the deciding factor.
They continued to be a good side in the Cheshire County League and eventually
earned promotion to the Northern Premier League in 1978-79.
1990-91 season proved to be one of the best in the club's history as they won
the NPL by 16 points, and promotion to the Football Conference, continual
relegation struggles resulted in the first relegation in the club's history in
1994. A further relegation from the Premier Division followed in 1997. League
restructuring saw the club relocated to Northern Premier League - Division 1
North for the 2010-11 season.
Nicknamed "Albion & The Albs" both short versions of their name |
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Workington AFC
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Borough Park
A597
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 2DT
Telephone - 01900 602 871
Capacity - 3,100 (500 Seated)
Formed - 1921
Nickname(s) - The Reds
Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sash, White Shorts, Red Socks
Current League - Northern Premier League - Division 1 North West
Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 1984
While in Division 3 (now League 1), from the January of 1954 to November 1955 the
club was managed by the legendary Bill Shankly.
During the 1957-58 season they played the great Manchester United Busby Babes at
home in the 3rd round of the FA Cup, going down 3-1 in front of a record crowd
of 21,000,
However, at the end of that season, the club dropped into the new Fourth
Division (now League 2) under a reorganisation of the Football League which saw
the abolition of the regionalised Third Divisions (North & South).
The Club's proudest night was at Blackburn Rovers on 22 October 1964 in a
Football League Cup 3rd round replay. A Workington team of seasoned
professionals such as Keith Burkinshaw who would later manage Workington FC &
Tottenham Hotspur FC, beat Blackburn 5-1 at Ewood Park. The Blackburn team that
night were full of England Internationals, such as, Mike England, Keith Newton
and Mike Harrison. it was reported in one newspaper as "Incredible Fantastic
Workington rubbed Rovers elegant noses in the mud of Ewood park to produce the
finest result in their 80 year history"
In 1966 they finished in 5th place, narrowly missing out on promotion to the
Second Division (now The Championship), but next year finished bottom, and were
relegated back to the Fourth Division. It was this season that manager Ken Furphy moved on to Watford FC. taking some of Workington's key players like Dave
Carr & Dixie Hale with him. It is at this point that Workington's downward
spiral back to non-league status began.
Nicknamed "The Reds" from the colour of their home strip
Biggest Win - 17-1 vs Cockermouth Crusaders, 1898, Cumberland Senior
League
Most Appearances - Bobby Brown 469, 1956 - 1967 |
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Worthing FC |
Photronix Stadium
Woodside Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 7HQ
Telephone - 01903 239 575
Capacity - 4,000
Formed - 1886
Nickname(s) - The Rebels, Red Army
Club Colours - All Red - White Trim
Current League - Isthmian League - Premier Division
Isthmian League - Division 1 Winners - 1982-83
Isthmian League - Division 2 Winners - 1981-82, 1992-93
The club was formed as Worthing Association Football Club. In 1899-00 the name
"Association" was dropped and they entered the FA Cup and FA Amateur Cup. In May
1900 Worthing FC and Worthing Athletic FC merged and in 1901 the Club moved to
its current home.
Worthing withdrew from the West Sussex League for the 1904-05 season, so as not
to be in competition with the newly promoted Worthing Rovers FC. They re-joined
the League in 1905 after merging with Rovers during the summer.
They resigned from the West Sussex League over a rule change, prior to becoming a founder
member of the Sussex County League in 1920. In 1948-49 Worthing joined the
Corinthian League, which became Division 1 of the Athenian League in 1963.
They left the Athenian League in 1977 to become members of the newly formed
Isthmian League Division 2
In 2001 Worthing celebrated 100 years of playing at Woodside Road,
Former players and managers include Mark Falco, Gerry Armstrong & Steve Claridge.
Nicknamed "The Rebels" dates from when Worthing resigned from the West Sussex
League over a rule change
Nicknamed "Red Army" from the colour of their home strip |
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Worthing United FC |
The Robert Albon Memorial Ground
Lyons Way
Worthing
BN14 9LA
Telephone - 01903 234 466
Capacity - 1,504
Formed - 1952
Nickname(s) - The Mavericks
Club Colours - Sky Blue & White Striped Shirts, Navy Blue Shorts, Sky Blue Socks
Current League - Southern Combination - Division 1
The club was originally called Wigmore Athletic FC and were one of the founder
members of Division 2 of the Sussex County Football League for the 1952-53
season. The first season in the league brought instant success as they finished
as Champions and gained promotion to Division 1. The club then spent the next
thirteen seasons in Division 1.
Relegations and promotions followed, At the end of the 1987-88 campaign Wigmore
Athletic were relegated to Division 3 of the Sussex County league. The club then
changed its name to Worthing United when they amalgamated with local side
Southdown FC. The newly named club took two seasons to escape from Division 3,
when they gained promotion back to Division 2 as Champions. The club then spent
the next fourteen seasons in Division 2, with the final of these fourteen seeing
the club gain promotion back into Division 1 as runners-up in the 2003-04
season.
The club remained in Division 1 until the end of the 2008-09 campaign when they
finished bottom of the division and found themselves back in Division 2. They
won promotion back to Division 1 in the 2010-11.
Nicknamed "The Mavericks" unknown origins |
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Wroxham FC |
Trafford Park
Skinners Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
NR12 8SJ
Telephone - 01603 783 538
Capacity - 2,000
Formed - 1892
Nickname(s) - The Yachtsmen
Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim on Shirts
Current League - Eastern Counties League - Premier Division
In 1963 the club became founder members of the Anglian Combination League. A
successful spell during the mid 1970's saw the club rise through the divisions.
In 1975 the club won its first major trophy, the Norfolk Junior Cup. The
following season they won Division 2, and the season after, Division 1. In
1981-82 they won the Premier Division, and retained the title for the next 3
years.
In 1988 the club joined the newly formed Division 1 of the Eastern Counties
League. They won the division in their first season, beating Halstead Town FC to
the title on goal difference. They won the title with a record 99 points in
1991-92, before beating their own record with 100 points and another title the
following season, the club's centenary, in which they also won the League Cup
and the Norfolk Senior Cup.
In 2009-10 the club reached the final of the FA Vase, but lost 6-1 to holders
Whitley Bay FC. In 2011-12 the club won the Premier Division for the eighth time
and were elected to the Isthmian League - Division 1 North for 2012-13 season.
Nicknamed "The Yachtsmen" Norfolk Broads link |
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Yate Town FC |
Lodge Road
Yate
Gloucestershire
BS37 7LE
Telephone - 01454 228 103
Capacity - 2,000 (236 Seated)
Formed - 1906
Nickname(s) - The Bluebells
Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts
Current League - Southern Football League - Premier Division South
They were established in 1906 as Yate Rovers FC and changed their name to Yate
YMCA FC in 1946, becoming Yate Town FC in 1969.
They were founder members of the Gloucestershire County League in 1968, moving
to the Hellenic League in 1983. After two seasons in Division 1, they were
promoted to the Premier Division and after two mid-table seasons they won the
Hellenic League title in two successive seasons, 1987-88 & 1988-89. The second
championship secured them promotion to the Southern League, where they remained
until 2000. In that year, they were relegated back to the Hellenic League for
three seasons before being promoted back to the Southern League in 2003 where
they remained, playing their first season in back in Division 1 South & West
level in 2009-10.
In 2012, Yate defeated Newport County AFC who were the Conference Premier
leaders 3-1 to qualify for the FA Cup for the first time in their history. they
played Cheltenham Town FC in the first round of the competition in November 2012
losing 3-0.
Nicknamed "The Bluebells" linked to their home colours
Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Melksham Town, 2011-12, FA Cup |
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York City FC |
Bootham Crescent
York
YO30 7AQ
Telephone - 01904 624 447
Capacity - 7,870
Formed - 1908
Nickname(s) - The Minstermen
Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks, White Shorts
Current League - National League North
Division 4 Winners - 1983-84
FA Trophy Winners - 2012, 2017
York City joined the football league in 1929, and spent 22 years in Division 3
North, It has spent most of it's life in the lower divisions, In 1958 they
became founding members of the 4th Division as the 3rd Divisions North & South
were restructured, The club briefly got as high as the 2nd Division in the
1970`s, were they spent two seasons.
In 1985 they beat Arsenal FC 1-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup and In 1995-96
season they beat Manchester United FC at Old Trafford 3-0 in the first leg of the
League Cup, winning 4-3 on aggregate.
York failed to win any of their final 20 games of the 2003-04 season and were
relegated to the Football Conference after 75 years of league football, They
returned to the football league after defeating Luton Town FC 2-1 at Wembley in the
2012 Conference Play-off final.
Nicknamed "The Minstermen" after the famous landmark of York Minster in the
city
Biggest Loss - 12-0 vs Chester City, 1st February 1936, Division 3 North
Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Southport, 2nd February 1957, Division 3 North
Most Appearances - Barry Jackson 539, 1956 - 1970
Record Scorer - Norman Wilkinson 143, 1954 - 1966 |
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