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Premier League : 1992 Until Present Day
Previously Division One Until 1992.
Division Two Until 1992 Changed to First Division Until 2004-5, then changed to Championship
Division Three North And South Between 1921 and 1958
Division Three Until 1992 Changed to Second Division Until 2004-5,Then Changed to League One.
Division Four Until 1992 Changed to Third Division Until 2004-5,Then changed to League Two
Football Conference 1998-2004,Changed to Conference National until 2007, Then to Conference Premier until 2015.
From 2015-16 the Conference Premier will be known as the National League and the Conference North & South Divisions as National League North & National League South.

Professional football teams in the UK :

English premier football teams generally do quite well in the European football championships, with English football teams featuring quite heavily in the football contests mentioned below and in fact, some of them actually winning quite a few as well, and so do some of the Scottish football teams! However, the England football team themselves, usually don't do so well in the world cup, (apart from winning the World cup in 1966!!!)

**Football teams in the UK**
Name	Details
Name	Details
Accrington Stanley Football Club	The Crown Ground Livingstone Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 5BX Telephone - 01254 356 950 Capacity - 5,057 (2,000 Seated) Formed - 1891 Nickname(s) - Stanley Club Colours - All Red - White Trim Current League - League 1 Conference National Winners - 2005-06 League 2 Winners - 2017-18 The name of Accrington Stanley was made famous by a milk advert involving Ian Rush in the 1980's, which played on the obscurity of the club. In fact Accrington Stanley is a name that goes back a long way in connection with Association Football. The current Accrington Stanley team is, however, not connected with previous Football League clubs with the same or similar names. When the league formed in 1888, one of the founding members was Accrington FC. They withdrew from the league and another team in the town Stanley FC. took on the Accrington name to become Accrington Stanley. This version of Accrington Stanley played in the Football League from 1921 to 1962, with the club folding due to financial problems in 1966. Whilst not connected with these two clubs, the new Accrington Stanley team feels it is built on the legacy of the former clubs. They were formed at a meeting at the town library in 1968 and having played in non-league football for 44 years, finally gave Accrington a Football League club again after winning the Conference National in 2006. Ironically they replaced Oxford United FC, the team that replaced the older Accrington Stanley team in 1962. Nicknamed "Stanley" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Lincoln City, 3rd March 1951, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 8-0 vs New Brighton, 17th March 1934, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Jim Armstrong 260 (League), 1927 - 1934 Record Scorer - George Stewart 136, 1954 - 1958
AFC Bournemouth	Dean Court Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7AF Telephone - 01202 726 300 Capacity - 12,000 Formed - 1899 Nickname(s) - The Cherries Club Colours - Red & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks Current League - Premier League Championship Winners - 2014-15 Division 3 Winners - 1986-87 Division 3 South Cup Winners - 1946 Football League Trophy Winners - 1984 AFC Bournemouth were formed as Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic. It should not be confused with Bournemouth FC, who were formed earlier in 1875, but have never been members of the Football League. The club became AFC Bournemouth in 1972, which for many years made them notable as the club with the longest name in the Football League. The club made their initial steps to professionalism in 1910, signing their first paid player from Southampton for B#10. They joined the Southern League in 1920 and joined the Third Division (South) of the Football League for the 1923-24 season. James Haytor holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in league football, when he came on as a substitute against Wrexham on 86 mins with his side leading 3-0, Scoring 3 goals in 2 mins 17 secs Nicknamed "The Cherries" their stadium was built on a cherry tree orchard Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Lincoln City, 18th December 1982, Division 3 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Margate, 20th November 1971, FA Cup 1st Round Most Appearances - Steven Fletcher 628, 1992 - 2013 Record Scorer - Ray Eyre 202, 1924 -1933
AFC Fylde	Kellamergh Park Bryning Lane Warton Fylde Lancashire PR4 1TN Telephone - 01772 682 593 Capacity - 3,180 (533 Seated) Formed - 1988 Nickname(s) - The Coasters Club Colours - All White Current League - National League FA Trophy Winners - 2019 FA Vase Winners - 2008 National League North Winners - 2016-17 Northern Premier League - Challenge Cup Winners - 2013-14 Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2011-12 Northern Premier League - President's Cup Winners - 2013-14 The club was formed by the amalgamation of Kirkham Town FC and Wesham FC in 1988. Kirkham & Wesham FC as they were known played their first season in the West Lancashire League in 1988-89, taking the place previously held by Kirkham Town FC in Division 1. The following season they finished bottom of this division and were relegated to Division 2. After three seasons in Division 2 they were promoted in the 1992-93 season, only to be relegated again in 1994-95. They were immediately promoted, finishing as runners-up in 1995-96. The West Lancashire League was re-structured with the First Division being renamed as the Premier Division in the 1998-99. After finishing fourth in successive seasons 1997-98 & 1998-99 seasons, the club dominated the Premier Division for a number of years. They were Champions in seven out of eight seasons between 1999 and 2007 seasons, finishing as runners-up in the one season they failed to win the league. Following their West Lancashire League championship success in 2006-07, the club were accepted into the North West Counties League for the 2007-08 season. For the start of the 2008-09 season, the club changed their name to AFC Fylde, and became North West Counties League - Premier Division champions in the same season, for promotion to the Northern Premier League - Division 1 North. Promotion to the Premier League came in 2011-12, and promotion to the Conference North in 2013-14 after a play-off final win against Ashton United FC on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Nicknamed "The Coasters" from being based in an area known as The Fylde Coast, Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Droylsden, 29th October 2013, NPL Premier Division
AFC Wimbledon	Kingsmeadow Jack Goodchild Way 422a Kingston Road Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey KT1 3PB Telephone - 0208 547 3528 Capacity - 4,850 (2,265 Seated) Formed - 1889 Nickname(s) - The Dons, Wombles, The Crazy Gang Club Colours - All Blue - White Pinstriped Shirts Current League - League 1 Conference South Winners - 2008-09 as AFC Wimbledon Division 4 Winners - 1982-83 as Wimbledon FC FA Cup Winners - 1988 as Wimbledon FC Wimbledon Football Club is an English professional football club, originally from Wimbledon, south west London. Formed in 1889 as Wimbledon Old Centrals, the club spent most of its history in amateur and semi-professional non-League football before a rapid ascent to the top-flight of English football in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Wimbledon stayed in the First Division and then the FA Premier League from 1986 until 2000. Most famously, in 1988, Wimbledon beat the then champions Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup final, thus becoming only the second football club (after Old Carthusians FC) to have won both the FA Cup and the FA Amateur Cup, having won the latter in 1962-63. Following the publication of the Taylor Report, which recommended that all top-flight clubs play in all-seater stadiums, the club decided that it needed to move from its Plough Lane home in 1991. Wimbledon began to ground-share with nearby Crystal Palace FC, an originally temporary arrangement that ended up lasting over ten years. In May 2002, after considering a variety of new sites, the club was granted permission to relocate 56 miles (90 km) north to Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire. The move away from south London was deeply unpopular both with the majority of the club's established fan base and football supporters generally. The majority of supporters responded to the planned relocation by forming a new club, AFC Wimbledon. Wimbledon moved in September 2003, and became Milton Keynes Dons FC in June 2004. The club's mascot between 2000 and 2003 was a Womble, named Wandle the Womble. However, following the relocation, the owners of the Wombles brand refused to renew the license agreement. Three years later, a deal was agreed that saw a similar character named Haydon the Womble appear at AFC Wimbledon. AFC Wimbledon now has it's history and honours back after MK Dons gave in under pressure mainly from the Football Supporters Federation. They have been promoted 5 times in 9 years going from the 9th tier to League 2. Nicknamed "The Dons" though the club is also occasionally referred to as "The Wombles" following the FA Cup final win in 1988, Wimbledon football club was also starting to be known as "The Crazy Gang" Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Everton, 29th September 1978, League Cup Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Chessington United, 14th February 2004, Combined Counties Premier League 9-0 vs Slough Town, 31st March 2007, Isthmian Premier League Most Appearances - Roy Law 433, 1958 - 1972 Record Scorer - Eddie Reynolds 340, 1957 - 1966
Aldershot Town Football Club	Recreation Ground High Street Aldershot Hampshire GU11 1TW Telephone - 01252 320 211 Capacity - 7,100 (2,136 Seated) Formed - 1926 Nickname(s) - The Shots Club Colours - Red Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks Current League - National League Conference Premier Winners - 2007-08 Conference League Cup Winners - 2008 Aldershot Town Football Club is a Football League club based in Aldershot, England, formed in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt ridden Fourth Division Aldershot FC. The latter, formed in 1926, had been a League member since 1932 and a founder member of the fourth division. Aldershot Town plays at The Recreation Ground in Aldershot, which for sponsorship reasons is now called 'The EBB Stadium' Nicknamed "The Shots" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Southend, 6th November 1990, Leyland DAF Cup Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Kingstonian, 16th November 1929, FA Cup Most Appearances - Jason Chewins 489, 1994 - 2004 Record Scorer - Jack Howarth 196, 1965 - 1977
Arsenal Football Club	Emirates Stadium Ashburton Grove Highbury London N5 1BU Telephone - 0207 704 4000 Capacity - 60,338 Formed - 1886 Nickname(s) - The Gunners, The Gooners Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts, Red & White Socks Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1991 (shared), 1998, 1999 Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1994 Division 1 Winners - 1930-31, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1934-35, 1937-38, 1947-48, 1952-53, 1970-71, 1988-89, 1990-91, FA Community Shield - 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015 FA Cup Winners - 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015, 2017 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - Winners - 1970 League Cup Winners - 1987, 1993 Premier League Winners - 1997-98, 2001-02, 2003-04 Formed in 1886 by workers of the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich in South East London, Arsenal was originally known as Dial Square. The club was renamed first Royal Arsenal then Woolwich Arsenal before becoming Arsenal Football Club. Nowadays the club is known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners. The club turned professional in 1891. In 1913 Arsenal relocated to Highbury in North London from their original location in Woolwich. The club remained at Highbury until moving to the Emirates Stadium in nearby Holloway in 2006. Arsenal fans often refer to themselves as "Gooners" the name being derived from the team's official nickname "The Gunners" because, at one stage, they had local links to a military arsenal at Woolwich Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Loughborough Town, 12 December 1896, Division 2 Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Ashford United, 14th October 1893, FA Cup 12-0 vs Loughborough Town, 12th March 1900, Division 2 Most Appearances - David O`Leary 722, 1975 - 1993 Record Scorer - Thiery Henry 228, 1999 - 2012
Aston Villa Football Club	Villa Park Trinity Road Birmingham West Midlands B6 6HE Telephone - 0121 327 2299 Capacity - 42,682 Nickname(s) - The Villa, The Villains, The Lions Formed - 1874 Club Colours - Claret & Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1981 Division 1 Winners - 1893-94, 1895-96, 1996-97, 1897-98, 1899-1900, 1909-10, 1980-81 Division 2 Winners - 1937-38, 1959-60 Division 3 Winners - 1971-72 European Cup Winners - 1982 European Super Cup Winners - 1982 FA Cup Winners - 1887, 1895, 1897, 1905, 1913, 1920, 1957 Football League War Cup - 1944 (Shared) Inter-Toto Cup Winners - 2001, 2008 (Shared) League Cup Winners - 1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996 Aston Villa were formed by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Aston (now a district of Birmingham). It was formed by members of a cricket team who wanted something to occupy them during the winter months. They saw a football match in the local park and decided to form a team. They played there first game against a local Rugby team, playing one half under Rugby rules and one half under Football rules. Aston Villa quickly became the dominant midlands team, on one occasion beating Small Heath Alliance FC, before joining the Football League by an incredible 22-0. Small Heath Alliance went on to become arch rivals Birmingham City FC. Nicknamed "The Villians or Villa" version of their name Nicknamed "The Lions" feature on their club crest Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Chelsea, 23rd December 2012, Premier League Biggest Win - 12-2 vs Accrington, 12th March 1892, Division 1 Most Appearances - Charlie Aitken 660, 1959 - 1976 Record Scorer - Billy Walker 244, 1919 - 1933
Barnet Football Club	The Hive Stadium Camrose Ave Canons Park London HA8 6AG Telephone - 0208 381 3800 Capacity - 5,100 (3,500 Seated) Formed - 1882 Nickname(s) - The Bees Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks Current League - National League Conference League Cup Winners - 1989 Conference National Winners - 1990-91 Conference Premier Winners - 2004-05, 2014-15 Although Barnet FC club existed from 1882 under two previous names, Woodville FC and New Barnet FC, they were officially formed as Barnet football club in 1888. They played their early football in the London leagues and entered cup competitions where they would regularly face the more well known London teams. They once beat Tottenham Hotspur FC 5-0 and Thames Ironworks FC, better known as West Ham United FC, were another local team they lined up against in those early days. Barnet has played most of its football outside of the Football League, being members of the Athenian League from 1965 to 1991. The club enjoyed a lot of success as amateurs and won the Athenian League Championship and FA Amateur Cup during this time. In the early 1970's the club enjoyed some good FA Cup runs. They beat the then Fourth Division side Newport County FC 6-1, equalling the record victory margin for a non-league side over a Football League side in the FA Cup. In 1991 the team won the Conference championship and were promoted to the Football League. Nicknamed "The Bees" from the colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Peterborough United, 5th October 1998, Division 3 Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Wycombe Wanderers, 15th October 1987, Football Conference 7-0 vs Blackpool, 11th November 2000, Division 3 Most Appearances - Les Easton 648 (League), 1965 - 1978 Record Scorer - Arthur Morris 403 (League), 1927-1936
Barnsley Football Club	Oakwell Grove Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 1ET Telephone - 01226 211 211 Capacity - 23,009 Formed - 1887 Nickname(s) - The Tykes, The Reds Club Colours - Red Shirts, White Shorts, Red & White Socks Current League - Championship Division 3 North Winners 1933-34, 1938-39, 1954-55 FA Cup Winners - 1912 Football League Trophy Winners - 2016 Barnsley FC were first formed as Barnsley St Peters FC. They were founder members of the Sheffield and District League in 1890, before moving to the Midland League from 1895. They were subsequently elected to the Football League in 1898. The first ten years in the Football League Second Division were a struggle, mostly due to financial difficulties. In 1910, however, things began to improve with Barnsley Football Club reaching the FA Cup final, only to lose in a replay to Newcastle United FC. In 2008-9 they fielded the youngest ever player in the football league Reuben Noble Lazarus came on at Ipswich aged 15 years & 45 days. Nicknamed "The Tykes" which is the colloquial name for a Yorkshireman Nicknamed "The Reds" from their home strip colour Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Notts County, 19th November 1927, Division 2 Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Loughborough Town, 28th January 1899, Division 2 9-0 vs Accrington Stanley, 3rd February 1934, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Barry Murphy 569, 1962 - 1978 Record Scorer - Ernie Hine 150 (League), 1921 - 1938
Barrow AFC	Holker Street Wilkie Road Barrow in Furnace Cumbria LA14 5UW Telephone - 01229 823 061 Capacity - 4,414 (1000 Seated) Formed - 1901 Nickname(s) - The Bluebirds Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, White & Blue Socks Current League - National League Conference North Winners - 2014-15 FA Trophy Winners - 1990, 2010 The club played their early years in the Lancashire Combination League, they won Division 1 of that league in 1920-21, and became one of the founder members of the Football Leagues Division 3 North. The club spent over 50 years in the football league and achieved Division 3 status in 1966-67, Their highest in the club's history, they finished in the relegation places of Division 4 in 1972, and failed to get re-elected, they were replaced by Hereford United. They have since spent their time in the 5th and 6th tiers of English football, and are currently the only club to have won the FA Trophy at the old and new Wembley Stadium. On September 3rd 2014 the FA approved a £600,000 takeover bid, they won the Conference North title to be promoted to the newly named National League for 2015-16 season. Nicknamed "The Bluebirds" coming from the various blue home strip combinations they have played in
Birmingham City Football Club	St. Andrews Cattell Road Birmingham West Midlands B9 4NH Telephone - 0121 772 0101 Capacity - 30,016 Formed - 1875 Nickname(s) - The Blues Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Sides & Sleeves, White Shorts, Blue Socks Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 1892-93, 1920-21, 1947-48, 1954-55, 1994-95 (3rd Tier) Football League Trophy Winners - 1991 (Associate Members Cup), 1995 League Cup Winners - 1963, 2011 Birmingham City were formed playing under the name Small Heath Alliance FC. In 1888 they became Small Heath, in 1905 Birmingham FC and finally in 1943 Birmingham City FC. In the 1892-1893 season they were founder members and inaugural champions of the Football League Second Division. promotion was not automatic and a test match system was used, resulting in Small Heath failing to gain promotion until the following year. The club played its home fixtures on waste ground, eventually moving to a fenced off field in Ladypool Road, Sparbrook so that they could charge for admission. A year later they moved again to Muntz Street, in Small Heath. The new ground had a capacity for about 10,000 spectators, which was eventually raised to 30,000.Thousands of fans scaled the walls for a game against arch rivals Aston Villa, and plans for a new stadium were drawn up. In 1906 the club moved to its current stadium at St Andrews, once reputed to have originally held 75,000 fans. Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday, 21st December 1889, Football Alliance 9-1 vs Newton Heath, 7th April 1890, Football Alliance 9-1 vs Blackburn Rovers, 5th February 1895, Division 1 9-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday, 1st February 1930, Division 1 Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Nottingham Forest, 8th March 1890, Football Alliance 12-0 vs Walsall Town Swifts, 17th December 1892, Division 2 12-0 vs Doncaster Rovers, 11th April 1903, Division 2 Most Appearances - Gil Merrick 551, 1946 - 1959 Record Scorer - Joe Bradford 267, 1920 - 1935
Blackburn Rovers Football Club	Ewood Park Blackburn Lancashire BB2 4JF Telephone - 01254 698 888 Capacity - 31,367 Formed - 1875 Nickname(s) - Rovers, The Riversiders Club Colours - Blue & White Halved Shirts, White Shorts, Blue Socks Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1912 Division 1 Winners - 1911-12 , 1913-14 Division 2 Winners - 1938-39 Division 3 Winners - 1974-75 FA Cup Winners - 1884, 1885, 1886, 1890, 1891, 1928 Inter-Toto Cup Winners - 2007 (Joint Winners) League Cup Winners - 2002 Premier League Winners - 1994-95 Blackburn Rovers were formed during a meeting in a hotel room in Blackburn. John Lewis, one of the founder members and also a player, later refereed the Gold Medal match in the 1920 Olympics. Blackburn Rovers is one of only three clubs to be founder members of both the football league in 1888 and the Premier League in 1992 (Aston Villa FC & Everton FC) being the other two. Blackburn Rovers had no ground until they rented a piece of farmland at Oozehead in 1876, eventually moving to Ewood Park in 1890. Nicknamed "The Riversiders" one side of the ground is adjacent to a river Nicknamed "Rovers" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Arsenal, 25th February 1933, Division 1 8-0 vs Lincoln City, 29th September 1953, Division 2 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Rossendale United, 13th October 1884, FA Cup Most Appearances - Derek Fazackerley 671, 1970 - 1987 Record Scorer - Simon Garner 192,1978 - 1992
Blackpool Football Club	Bloomfield Road Blackpool Lancashire FY1 6JJ Telephone - 01253 404 331 Capacity : 17,338 Nickname(s) - The Seasiders, The Tangerines, The Pool Formed - 1877 Club Colours - Tangerine Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - League 1 Anglo-Italian Cup Winners - 1971 Division 2 Winners - 1929-30 FA Cup Winners - 1953 Football League Trophy Winners - 2002, 2004 Football League War Cup Winners - 1943 Blackpool Football Club history began in 1877 when the Victoria Football Club was founded. Victoria was disbanded during the next decade to be replaced by Blackpool St Johns FC. A dispute between players led to a meeting on the 26th July 1887 at the Stanley Arms Hotel. At this meeting it was resolved 'that a club be formed to be known as Blackpool Football Club'. The following year Blackpool joined the Lancashire League as founder members, winning the championship in 1893-94. In 1896 the club became a limited company and made a successful application to join the Football League Second Division. Nicknamed "The Seasiders" coastal seaside link Nicknamed "The Pool" short version of their name Nicknamed "The Tangerines" colours of their home kit Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Small Heath, 2nd March 1901, Division 2 10-1 vs Huddersfield Town, 13th December 1930, Division 1 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Lanerossi Vicenza, 10th June 1972, Anglo-Italian Cup Most Appearances - Jimmy Armfield 569, 1954 - 1971 Record Scorer - Jimmy Hampson 252, 1927 -1938
Bolton Wanderers Football Club	Reebok Stadium Burnden Way Lostock Bolton BL6 6JW Telephone - 01204 673 673 Capacity - 28,723 Formed - 1874 Nickname(s) - The Trotters, The Wanderers Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts, Blue & White Socks Current League - League 1 Charity Shield Winners - 1958 Division 1 Winners - 1996-97 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1908-09, 1977-78 Division 3 Winners - 1972-73 FA Cup Winners - 1923, 1926, 1929, 1958 Football League Trophy Winners - 1989 Football League War Cup Winners - 1945 Originally formed as Christ Church FC, the club later changed its name to Bolton Wanderers in 1877. They were one of the 12 founder members of The Football League in 1888. Bolton Wanderers reached the FA Cup Final in 1894 and again in 1904, but were beaten on both occasions. In 1923 they finally won the cup with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United FC in what was the first ever Wembley Cup Final, in front of 127,000 fans. Nicknamed "Wanderers" short version of their name Nicknamed "The Trotters" in the 19th Century one of their pitches was next to a pig farm and the ball used to regularly end up in amongst the pig pens were they would have to "Trot" through to get the ball Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Preston North End, 10th December 1887, FA Cup Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Sheffield United, 1st February 1980, FA Cup Most Appearances - Eddie Hopkinson 578, 1952 - 1970 Record Scorer - Nat Lofthouse 285, 1946 - 1960
Boreham Wood Football Club	Meadow Park Broughinge Road Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 5AL Telephone - 0208 953 5716 Capacity - 4,502 (1400 Seated) Formed - 1948 Nickname(s) - The Wood Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - National League The club were formed by the amalgamation of 2 local clubs, Boreham Rovers FC and Royal Retournez FC. In 1977 they reached the Isthmian Premier Division where they bounced around the top 2 divisions for the next 27 years, restructuring of the leagues in 2004 saw them move to the Southern Football League Eastern Division, which they won in 2005-6, further re-organisation in 2006 saw them promoted to the Isthmian Premier Division again, 2010 saw them win the play off final to get promotion to the Conference South Division and 2014-15 season saw them win the play off final of that division to reach the 5th tier of English football for the first time. Nicknamed "The Wood" originating from their team name
Bournemouth Football Club	For Bournemouth Football Club, please see their entry further above, under AFC Bournemouth
Bradford City AFC	Valley Parade (The Coral Windows Stadium) Manningham Lane A650 Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 7DY Telephone - 01254 773 355 Capacity - 25,126 Formed - 1903 Nickname(s) - The Bantams Club Colours - Claret & Amber Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Division 2 Winners - 1907-08 Division 3 Winners - 1984-85 Division 3 North Winners - 1928-29 Division 3 North Challenge Cup Winners - 1939 FA Cup Winners - 1911 Bradford City was formed in 1903. However, to find the true beginnings of the club, one has to look at Manningham Rugby Club, established in 1880. In 1895 Manningham became one of the leading founders of the new breakaway code Rugby League, winning the first championship played under the new code. After this, however, the club's fortunes went into a decline. With finances in a precarious situation, the club began to look at the idea of housing a football team on the Valley Parade ground. The idea attracted a lot of interest and support from other Football League teams in the area, and in 1903 Bradford City was born. Amazingly they signed a completely new team and were admitted to the Football League without playing a match. The team could still have been wound up by members of the Rugby team, who voted instead to continue with the new sport. Bradford found their feet quickly in the Football League Second Division, winning the division and gaining promotion to Division One in 1908. In 1911 the team tasted FA Cup glory, beating Newcastle in the final, following a replay. Nicknamed "The Bantams" from the colours of the home shirt Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Colchester United, 30th December 1961, Division 4 Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Rotherham United, 25th August 1928, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Ces Podd 574, 1970 - 1984 Record Scorer - Bobby Campbell 143, 1979 - 1986
Brentford Football Club	Griffin Park Braemar Road Brentford London TW8 0NT Telephone - 0845 345 6422 Capacity - 12,300 Formed - 1889 Nickname(s) - The Bees Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - White Trim Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 1934-35 Division 3 Winners - 1932-33,(South) 1991-92, 1998-99 (4th Tier) Division 4 Winners - 1962-63 League 2 Winners - 2007-8 Many of the older teams in the Football League were formed to provide a winter sport for established cricket teams. Brentford FC has a similar story, Brentford football club was formed in 1889 to provide a winter pursuit for an established sports club. The sport on this occasion sport wasn't the usual cricket but instead rowing. At the crucial meeting, it was decided to start a football team and call the new club 'Brentford Football Club'. There was one small matter to be decided, however, which had been put on the agenda for the next meeting a week later. This was the question 'Association Football or Rugby Football' Association Football got the vote. Brentford football club has played since 1904 at Griffin Park, which has the unique feature of having a pub in every corner of the ground. One of the pubs is owned by the team. Since 2002, however, moves have been afoot to relocate the team to a new state of the art complex in Lionel Road. After mixed fortunes in the Southern League the team joined the Football League as founder members of the new Third Division (South) in 1920. Nicknamed "The Bees" a misinterpretation of a 1890`s chant "Buck up you B's" Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Swansea City, 8th November 1924, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Wrexham, 15th October 1963, Division 3 Most Appearances - Ken Coote 559, 1949 - 1964 Record Scorer - Jim Towers 163, 1951 - 1961
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club	Falmer Stadium Village Way Falmer East Sussex BN1 9BL Telephone - 0844 324 6282 Capacity - 30,750 Formed - 1901 Nickname(s) - The Seagulls Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & White Socks Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1910 Championship Winners - 2016-17 Division 2 Winners - 2001-02 (3rd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 2000-01 (4th Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1957-58 Division 4 Winners - 1964-65 League 1 Winners - 2010-11 Brighton and Hove Albion FC joined the Football League in 1920. Prior to this they had played in the Southern League. During this time they won the FA Charity Shield in 1910 by defeating Football League champions Aston Villa in the final. The club had to wait until 1979 before reaching the top tier of the League. A 4-0 home defeat by Arsenal provided a rather unpleasant welcome to the top flight for Brighton but they managed to rally the season later on and finished safely. They hung on for four years before finally succumbing to relegation. Much of the clubs recent history has been dogged by Stadium troubles. With the club struggling to stay on in the Football League in 1996-97, a 1-1 draw against Hereford United FC was just enough to consign Hereford to relegation instead of Brighton on goals scored. This was the last season at the Goldstone Ground. The Directors made the decision to sell the ground, leaving the club homeless and forcing them to ground share with Gillingham FC in Kent. This lasted for two years, before the team moved to Withdean Stadium. They have now moved to a new purpose built stadium at Falmer. Nicknamed "The Seagulls" from being based on the coast Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Middlesborough, 23rd August 1958, Division 2 Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Wisbech Town, 13th November 1965 (FA Cup) Most Appearances - Ernie Wilson 566, 1922 - 1936 Record Scorer - Bert Stephens 174, 1935 - 1948
Bristol City Football Club	Ashton Gate Ashton Road Bristol BS3 2EJ Telephone - 0117 963 0600 Capacity - 21,500 Formed - 1894 Nickname(s) - The Robins, Reds, Cider Army Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 1905-06 Division 3 South Winners - 1922-23, 1926-27, 1954-55 Football League Trophy Winners - 1986, 2003, 2015 League 1 Winners - 2014-15 In 1894 the amateur team Bristol South End turned professional and changed their name to Bristol City. In 1900 the team merged with another local team Bedminster FC. They joined the Football League Second Division in 1901 and were promoted to the First Division as Champions in 1906. In 1909 they reached the cup final at Crystal Palace, losing to Manchester United FC 1-0.They finished runners up in 1907 in the First Division the highest position they have ever achieved. Ashton Gate is the only ground in the football league not to have any executive boxes. Nicknamed "The Robins" and "The Reds" from the colour of their home shirt Nicknamed "The Cider Army" local links to the cider brewing industry Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Coventry City, 28th April 1934, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Chichester City, 5th November 1960 (FA Cup) Most Appearances - John Atyeo 597, 1951 - 1966 Record Scorer - John Atyeo 351, 1951 - 1966
Bristol Rovers Football Club	The Memorial Stadium Filton Avenue Horfield Bristol BS7 0BF Telephone - 0117 909 6648 Capacity - 11,916 (3000 Seated) Formed - 1883 Nickname(s) - The Pirates, The Gas Club Colours - Blue & White Quartered Shirts, White Shorts, Blue Socks Current League - League 1 Division 3 Winners - 1989-90 Division 3 South Winners - 1952-53 Division 3 South Cup Winners - 1935 Bristol Rovers FC were formed as Black Arabs FC. This name came from the Arabs Rugby team and the predominantly Black kit the team wore in its early years. The name only lasted one season and was changed to Eastville Rovers FC in a bid to attract more fans from the local area. In 1897 the team then turned professional and became Bristol Eastville Rovers FC. This was shortened in 1899 to Bristol Rovers. Later that year the team joined the Southern League, where they remained until joining the Football League in 1920 when many of the Southern League teams joined the newly formed Division Three (South). This was after the team were crowned Southern League Champions in 1905. Nicknamed "The Pirates" after their maritime connections Nicknamed "The Gas" their old ground being next door to a gasworks Biggest Loss - 12-1 vs Luton Town, 13th April 1936, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 15-1 vs Weymouth, 17th November 1900, (FA Cup) Most Appearances - Stuart Taylor 546, 1966 - 1980 Record Scorer - Geoff Bradford 242, 1949 - 1964
Bromley Football Club	Fortress Stadium Hayes Lane Bromley Kent BR2 9EF Telephone - 0208 460 5291 Capacity - 6,000 (3000 Seated) Formed - 1892 Nickname(s) - The Ravens, The Lilywhites Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & White Socks Current League - National League Conference South Winners - 2014-15 The club moved to it's present stadium in 1938, In and out of many different leagues in their time, along with many promotions and relegations. The 21st Century saw the club fall into a steep decline, with attendances also falling, In 2002 former player and businessman John Dolke took over the club and although this would eventually see an upturn for the club, they were relegated to the 8th tier of English football for the first time in their history. Former Crystal Palace FC chairman Mark Goldberg took over in 2006 and led the club into 2nd place and playoff promotion to the Conference South Division, where they would stay for the next 7 seasons narrowly avoiding relegations and promotions before finally winning the title in 2014-15, earning promotion to the National League (Conference Premier) to reach the highest position the club had ever achieved. Nicknamed "The Ravens" feature on their club badge Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" the colour of their previous all white kit
Burnley Football Club	Turf Moor Harry Potts Way Burnley Lancashire BB10 4BX Telephone - 0871 221 1882 Capacity - 22,546 Formed - 1882 Nickname(s) - The Clarets Club Colours - Claret & Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Claret Socks Current League - Premier League Championship Winners - 2015-16 Charity Shield Winners - 1973,1960 (Shared) Division 1 Winners - 1920-21, 1959-60 Division 2 Winners - 1897-98, 1972-73 Division 3 Winners - 1981-82 Division 4 Winners - 1991-92 FA Cup Winners - 1914 Burnley Football Club were formed after Burnley Rovers Football Club decided to switch from Rugby Union to Association Football. In 1888 they were amongst the founder members of the Football League. The early years saw the team hovering between the First and Second Division. The team was the centre of a scandal when their goalkeeper attempted to bribe members of the opposition team on the last day of the 1899-00 season, which saw Burnley relegated for the second time to the Second Division. 1911-12 marked the beginnings of an upturn in the clubs fortunes. By now the club had changed to their now familiar Claret and Blue colours giving them the nickname "The Clarets" Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Darwen, 17th October 1885, FA Cup Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Darwen, 9th January 1892, Division 1 9-0 vs Penrith, 17th November 1984, FA Cup Most Appearances - Jerry Dawson 522, 1907 - 1928 Record Scorer - George Beel 178, 1922 - 1932
Burton Albion Football Club	Pirelli Stadium Princess Way Burton Upon Trent Staffordshire DE13 0AR Telephone - 01283 565 938 Capacity - 6,912 (2,034 Seated) Nickname(s) - The Brewers Formed - 1950 Conference Premier Winners - 2008-09 League 2 Winners - 2014-15 Club Colours - Yellow Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks - Yellow Trim Current League - League 1 Burton Albion Football Club is an English football club based in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The clubs home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005. The club competed in the non-league of English football from their founding in 1950 until 2009, Nicknamed "The Brewers" stemming from the town's brewing industry dating back hundreds of years Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Barnet, 7th February 1970, Southern Premier League Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Coalville Town, 6th September 1964, Birmingham Senior Cup Most Appearances - Darren Stride 646, 1993 - 2010 Record Scorer - Richie Barker 159, 1960 - 1967
Bury Football Club	Gigg Lane Bury Lancashire BL9 9HR Telephone - 0161 705 2144 Capacity - 11,840 Formed - 1885 Nickname(s) - The Shakers Club Colours - White Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue & White Socks Current League - League 1 Division 2 Winners - 1895-96, 1996-97 (3rd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 1960-61 FA Cup Winners - 1900, 1903 Bury FC was formed when the club took on the lease at Gigg Lane, still the club's home today. They were founder members of the Lancashire League in 1889, before joining the Football League Division Two in 1894. They won the Second Division title at the first attempt, gaining promotion to the top flight, where they remained until 1912. Whilst in the First Division, they tasted FA Cup glory twice, in 1900 beating Southampton FC 4-0 in the final. They hold the record score in a Cup Final beating Derby County 6-0 in 1903. Amazingly, the 1903 cup success was achieved without having conceded a goal in the entire competition. There was a brief return to the top flight in the 1920's with the team recording its highest ever Football League finish of fourth in 1926. And up until 2014 were the only team in the football league to score 1000 goals in each of the 4 divisions. Nicknamed "The Shakers" the clubs first chairman JT Ingham said before a game against Blackburn, we will shake them, in fact, we are the Shakers Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Blackburn Rovers, 1st October 1887, FA Cup 10-0 vs West Ham United, 25th October 1982 FA Cup Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Stockton, 2nd February 1897, FA Cup Most Appearances - Norman Bullock 539, 1920 - 1935 Record Scorer - Craig Madden 153, 1977 - 1986
Cambridge United Football Club	The Abbey Stadium Newmarket Road Cambridge CB5 8LN Telephone - 01223 566500 Capacity - 10,847 (4,948 Seated) Formed - 1912 Nickname(s) - The U's Club Colours - Yellow & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks Current League - League 2 Division 3 Winners - 1990-91 Division 4 Winners - 1976-77 FA Trophy Winners - 2014 Cambridge United F C is a professional association football club based in Cambridge, Founded as Abbey United FC, they turned professional in 1949, and changed their name in 1951. Cambridge United have reached the quarter finals of the FA Cup twice and the Football League Cup quarter finals once. Cambridge United's highest finish to date is fifth in Division 2 (Championship) in the 1991-92 season, narrowly missing out on promotion to the first tier and becoming founding members of the Premier League. In 2013-14 they got promotion back into football League 2 via a playoff final win at Wembley, their second success there in the same season after winning the FA Trophy. Nicknamed "The U's" from the United name Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Sunderland, 1st October 2002, League Cup Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Weymouth, 31st March 2007, Conference 7-0 vs Forest Green Rovers, 5th September 2009, Conference 7-0 vs Morecambe, 19th April 2016, League 2 Most Appearances - Steve Spriggs 448, 1975-1987
Cardiff City Football Club	Cardiff City Stadium Leckwith Road Cardiff CF11 8AZ Telephone - 0845 365 1115 Capacity - 28,018 Nickname(s) - The Bluebirds Formed - 1899 Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim Current League - Championship Championship Winners - 2012-13, 2017-18 Charity Shield Winners - 1927 Division 3 South Winners - 1946-47 Division 3 Winners - 1992-93 (4th Tier) FA Cup Winners - 1927 Cardiff City Football Club, or 'Clwb PCB*l-droed Dinas Caerdydd' in their native Welsh tongue, were formed in 1899. Cardiff were admitted to the Football League in 1920 and the newcomers showed they were more than ready, winning promotion to the First Division in their first year. The Cardiff fans responded too, 25,000 turned up to watch their first league match at Ninian Park, with a season average gate of over 29,000.The new Cardiff City Stadium opened in July 2009. In 2012 the club was rebranded by Malaysian owner Vincent Tan this included change of clubs home colours and crest, In 2015 they reverted back to all blue again Nicknamed "The Bluebirds" taken from their home strip colours Biggest Loss - 11-2 vs Sheffield United, 1st January 1926, Division 1 Biggest Win - 16-0 vs Knighton Town, 28th January 1961, Welsh Cup Most Appearances - Phil Dwyer 471, 1972 - 1985 Record Scorer - Len Davis 128, 1920 - 1931
Carlisle United Football Club	Brunton Park Warwick Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1LL Telephone - 01228 526 237 Capacity - 18,202 Formed - 1903 Nickname(s) - The Cumbrians, Blues Club Colours - Blue & White PinStriped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Conference National - Winners 2004-05 Division 3 Winners - 1964-65, 1994-95 (4th Tier) Football League Trophy Winners - 1997, 2011 League 2 Winners - 2005-06 Carlisle United was formed from the merger of two local clubs, Carlisle Red Rose FC and Shaddongate United FC. The name was actually changed following the Annual General Meeting of Shaddongate United in 1904. Carlisle joined the Lancashire Combination League in 1905 having previously achieved a league and cup double in the Cumberland League. They entered the North Eastern League in 1910, following restructuring of the Lancashire league. At first this had a negative effect, with the locals showing less interest until after the end of World War 1 when interest in football began to increase. In 1921-22 they won the North Eastern League championship for the first time. In 1928 they were elected to the Football League Third Division North. Nicknamed "The Cumbrians" Carlisle being in Cumbria Nicknamed "The Blues" taken from their home strip colours Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Hull City, 14th January 1939, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Hartlepool United, 1st September 1928, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Alan Ross 466 (League), 1963 - 1979 Record Scorer - Jimmy McConnell 126 (League), 1928 - 1932
Charlton Athletic Football Club	The Valley Floyd Road Charlton London SE7 8BL Telephone - 0208 333 4000 Capacity - 27,110 Formed - 1905 Nickname(s) - The Addicks, Red Robins, The Valiants Club Colours - Red & White Shirts & Socks, Red Shorts, Current League - Championship Division 1 Winners - 1999-2000 (2nd Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1928-29, 1934-35 FA Cup Winners - 1947 Football League War Cup - 1944 (Shared) League 1 Winners - 2011-12 Charlton Athletic FC were first formed by a group of local 15-17 year olds. The early development of the club was overshadowed by the presence of near neighbours Woolwich Arsenal. This hampered the growth of the club until Arsenal moved to North London in 1913. Charlton football club turned professional in 1920, joining the Southern League for just one season before being elected to the Football League. They have reached the FA Cup Final twice, 2 years running losing in 1946 and winning in 1947. Nicknamed "The Addicks" a corruption of the word 'haddocks', named after a local fish and chip shop Nicknamed "The Robins" taken from their home strip colours Nicknamed "The Valiants" from the home ground name, The Valley Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Aston Villa, 14th November 1959 Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Middlesborough, 12th September 1953 Most Appearances - Sam Bartram 623, 1934 - 1956 Record Scorer - Derek Hales 168, 1973 - 1985
Chelsea Football Club	Stamford Bridge Fulham Road Chelsea London SW6 1HS Telephone - 0871 984 1955 Capacity - 41,834 Formed - 1905 Nickname(s) - The Blues Club Colours - All Blue - White Trim Current League - Premier League Champions League Winners - 2012 Charity Shield Winners - 1955, 2000 Community Shield Winners - 2005, 2009 Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1971, 1998 Division 1 Winners - 1954-55 Division 2 Winners - 1983-84, 1988-89 European Super Cup Winners -1988 Europa League Winners - 2013, 2019 FA Cup Winners - 1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018 League Cup Winners - 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015 Premier League Winners - 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10, 2014-15, 2016-17 Chelsea football club were formed in 1905, but their official history began in 1896, when Henry Augustus "Gus" Mears, football enthusiast and businessman, along with his brother, Joseph Mears, purchased the Stamford Bridge Athletics Ground in Fulham, West London, with the intention of staging first-class football matches there, though they had to wait until 1904 to buy the freehold, when the previous owner died. They failed to persuade Fulham Football Club to adopt the ground as their home after a dispute over the rent, so Mears considered selling to the Great Western Railway Company, who wanted to use the land as a coal-dumping yard. There is an unconfirmed story regarding the incident that claims Mears was on the verge of selling, and was being persuaded by his colleague Fred Parker not to, when Mears' scotch terrier bit Parker on the leg. Parker took the incident in good spirit so Mears, impressed by this, decided to take his colleague's advice and found a new football club to play at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea FC was founded on March 14, 1905 at The Rising Sun pub (now The Butcher's Hook) opposite today's main entrance to the ground on the Fulham Road. Since there was already a team named Fulham in the borough, the name of the adjacent borough, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, was settled on after London FC, Kensington FC and Stamford Bridge FC had been rejected. Chelsea were denied entry to the Southern League following objections from Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, so instead, applied for admission to the Football League. Their candidacy was endorsed at the Football League AGM on May 29, 1905, with a speech by Parker, which emphasised the new club's financial stability and its impressive new stadium and team playing an important part. Blue shirts were adopted by Mears, after the racing colours of Lord Chelsea, along with white shorts and dark blue socks. The club's first league match took place away at Stockport County on September 2, 1905. They lost the game 1-0. Their first home match was Liverpool in a friendly. They won 4-0. Chelsea Football Club, as one of the most famous Association Football clubs in England, has a long, unique history, and has experienced both the highs and the lows of the game. From its early days as the butt of a music hall jokes for their lack of success, to being 1954-55 Champions following a revamp. From the glamorous, talented and flamboyant team which emerged in swinging London in the mid-1960s to put the club on the footballing map for the first time, to the financial and on pitch woes that almost forced its extinction in the early 1980s. From the rejuvenated side of the mid-1980s that returned it to stability, to the cosmopolitan renaissance of the late-1990s, which saw it challenge for honours again, to a takeover in June 2003 which contributed to its current status as one of the dominant teams in the country. Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26th September 1953, Division 1 Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Jeunesse Hautcharage, 29th September 1971, Cup Winners Cup 1st Leg Most Appearances - Ron Harris 795, 1961 - 1980 Record Scorer - Frank Lampard Junior 211, 2001 - 2014
Cheltenham Town Football Club	Whaddon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 5NA Telephone - 01242 573 558 Capacity - 7,266 Formed - 1887 Nickname(s) - The Robins Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Conference National Winners - 1998-99 FA Trophy Winners - 1998 National League Winners - 2015-16 There are reports of football going on in Cheltenham from as early as the first half of the 19th century. The first known instance of using three officials (albeit two in the field of play and one off field official) was recorded in Cheltenham in 1849. The modern club dates back to 1887, when Albert White returned from his studies in London. He had discovered Association Football whilst at college and decided to start a team in his native Cheltenham. Cheltenham football club turned professional in 1932 and joined the Southern League in 1935. Nicknamed "The Robins" home colours are the same as a Robin's chest Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Merthyr Tydfil, 8th March 1952, Southern League Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Chippenham Rovers, 2nd November 1935, FA Cup Most Appearances - Roger Thorndale 702, 1958 - 1976 Record Scorer - Dave Lewis 290, 1967 - 1983
Chesterfield Football Club	Proact Stadium 1866 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8NZ Telephone - 01246 209 765 Capacity - 10,504 Formed - 1867 Nickname(s) - The Spireites Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts Current League - National League Division 3 North Winners - 1930-31, 1935-36 Division 4 Winners - 1969-70, 1984-85 Football League Trophy Winners - 2012 League 2 Winners - 2010-11, 2013-14 Chesterfield FC is the fourth oldest Football League club in England, having been formed in 1867. There is some evidence of a notion being presented but rejected, by Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby, for creating a football team in Chesterfield way back in 1435. The team played football at the 8,500 capacity Recreation Ground though the stadium was often known as Saltergate, after the road it is situated in. It was one the oldest football grounds in England that was still in use. Despite their long history, Chesterfield has never been in the top flight of the Football League. The team joined the Football League Division Two in 1899, but failed to gain re-election and had to rejoin the Midland League in 1909. After becoming Midland League champions on two occasions, they rejoined the Football League as founder members of Division Three (North) in 1921.They have since moved to a new stadium in 2010. Nicknamed "The Spirites" from the famous crooked spire in the town Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Gillingham, 5th September 1988, Division 3 Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Dronfield Woodhouse, 25th September 1920 FA Cup Most Appearances - Dave Blakey 658, 1948 - 1967 Record Scorer - Ernie Moss 192, 1968 - 1986
Chorley FC	Victory Park Duke Street Chorley PR7 3DU Telephone - 01257 275 662 Capacity - 4,100 Formed - 1883 Nickname(s) - The Magpies Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - National League Northern Premier League - Premier Division Winners - 1987-88, 2013-14 Northern Premier League - Challenge Shield Winners - 1988 Chorley FC have only played in a total of six leagues since their formation originally as a rugby club. Since topping the Alliance in 1892-93 they have been among the honours many times, including 11 Combination titles, two Lancashire League championships and one NPL title win, along with a record 14 Lancashire FA Trophy successes. Chorley were founder-members of the Northern Premier League in 1968 and have lifted the championship trophy twice, 1987-88 & 2013-14. They played in the Conference Division and topped the table briefly, but came back down after two seasons. They have appeared in the FA Cup first round proper nine times, and in 1990-91 reached the Second Round with a 2-1 win over Bury FC at Victory Park before going out 1-0 to Shrewsbury Town FC at Gay Meadow. Nicknamed "The Magpies" from the home colours
Colchester United Football Club	Colchester Community Stadium United Way Colchester Essex CO4 5UP Telephone - 01206 755 100 Capacity - 10,105 Formed - 1937 Nickname(s) - The U's Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks Current League - League 2 FA Trophy Winners - 1992 Football Conference Winners - 1991-92 Colchester United FC were formed in 1937, the same year that the local amateur club Colchester Town FC folded. The club briefly shared the ground Layer Road with the amateur club, but were never actually affiliated. The team count Ipswich Town FC and Southend United FC as their biggest rivals, although a rivalry with Wycombe Wanderers FC grew for a while following some crowd trouble at a match between the two in the 1985-86 season. The club played in various leagues, such as the Eastern Counties League and the Southern League before joining the Football League in 1950.They moved to a new stadium in 2008-9 officially called The Weston Homes Community Stadium under a ten year sponsorship deal. Nicknamed "The U's" taken from the United name Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Leyton Orient, 15th December 1988, Division 4 Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Bradford City, 30th December 1961, Division 4 Most Appearances - Micky Cook 700, 1969 - 1984 Record Scorer - Tony Adcock 149, 1981 - 1999
Coventry City Football Club	Ricoh Arena Phoenix Way Coventry CV6 6GE Telephone - 0844 873 6500 Capacity - 32,609 Formed - 1883 Nickname(s) - The Sky Blues Club Colours - All Sky Blue With Dark Blue Striped Shirts Current League - League 1 Division 2 Winners - 1966-67 Division 3 Winners - 1963-64 Division 3 South Winners - 1935-36 Division 3 South Cup Winners - 1936 EFL Trophy Winners - 2017 FA Cup Winners - 1987 Coventry City FC were formed by employees of local cycle manufacturer Singers, which became the team name. In 1893 the club turned professional after winning three cups, the Walsall Cup, the Wednesbury Cup and the Birmingham Cup in the previous year. They changed the name to Coventry City FC and moved to Highfield Road in 1898. The club were elected to the Football League after the First World War. They left the Ricoh Arena Stadium after a rental dispute to share Northampton Town's Sixfields Stadium. They returned to the Ricoh Arena for the 2014-15 season. Coventry City football club originally picked up the nickname 'The Bantams' as they were considered lightweights of the Southern League. In 1962 the club adopted the sky blue colours and were renamed 'The Sky Blues' by Jimmy Hill Biggest Loss - 11-2 vs Berwick Rangers, 2nd November 1901, FA Cup Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Bristol City, 28th April 1934, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Steve Ogrizovic 601, 1984 - 2000 Record Scorer - Clarrie Bourton 182, 1931 - 1937
Crawley Town Football Club	Broadfield Stadium Brighton Road Crawley West Sussex RH11 9RX Telephone - 01293 410 000 Capacity - 6,134 Formed - 1896 Nickname(s) - The Reds, Red Devils, The Creepy Crawleys Club Colours - All Red - White Trim Current League - League 2 Conference Premier Winners - 2010-11 Crawley Town FC were founded in 1896, currently playing their football in League 1, having secured promotion on the last day of the 2011-12 season with a 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley. Relegated to League 2 in 2014-15. First promoted to the Football Conference in 2004,the club survived a financial crisis to win promotion to the Football League in the 2010-11 season In the same year they reached the 5th round of the F A Cup losing to Manchester United FC. Nicknamed "The Reds" taken from their shirt colours Nicknamed "The Red Devils" feature on the club crest Biggest Loss - 6-0 vs Morecombe, 10th August 2011 Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Altringham, 20th November 2010 Most Appearances - Cliff Cant 448, 1982-1992 Record Scorer - Terry Robbins 89, 1984 - 1996
Crewe Alexandra Football Club	The Alexandra Stadium Gresty Road Crewe Cheshire CW2 6EB Telephone - 01270 213 014 Capacity - 10,150 Formed - 1877 Nickname(s) - The Railwaymen, The Alex Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - League 2 Football League Trophy Winners - 2013 Crewe Alexandra FC played in the Football Alliance (a rival to the Football League) briefly, before joining the Football League Division 2 as founder members in 1892. They only stayed there for five years, however, before being relegated to non-league football. Crewe then proceeded to sign its players as professionals and finally returned to the football league in the 1920's. They won the Welsh cup in 1936 and 1937 before being barred from entering the competition, mostly for not being Welsh. The team struggled in the lower reaches of the league from the 1950's to the 1980's leading to Michael Palin's 1979 comment in a railway documentary, "like those other railway towns . perpetually propping up the bottom of the Fourth Division". Nicknamed "The Railwaymen" local links to railway Nicknamed "The Alex" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 13-2 vs Tottenham, 3rd February 1960, FA Cup Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Rotherham United, 1st October 1932, Division 3 North 8-0 vs Hartlepool, 17th October 1995, Auto Windscreens Shield 8-0 vs Doncaster Rovers,10th November 2002, LDV Vans Trophy Most Appearances - Tommy Lowry 482, 1965 - 1977 Record Scorer - Herbert Swindells 137, 1927 - 1937
Crystal Palace Football Club	Selhurst Park Stadium Whitehorse Lane Crystal Palace London SE25 6PU Telephone - 0208 768 6000 Capacity - 26,255 Formed - 1905 Nickname(s) - Eagles Club Colours - Dark Red & Blue Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks Current League - Premier League Division 1 Winners - 1993-94 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1978-79 Division 3 Winners - 1920-21 Crystal Palace FC were formed by workers at Crystal Palace (formerly the site of The Great Exhibition in the time of Queen Victoria). The team played on the Cup Final ground at Crystal Palace. After a brief stay at 'The Nest' in Selhurst, they moved into Selhurst Park in 1924. Palace joined the Football League Division Three in 1921 and finished as champions. They reached the FA Cup Final in 1990 but lost out on a replay to Manchester United FC 1-0, after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first match Nicknamed "Eagles" taken from the nickname of Benfica Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Burnley, 10th February 1909, FA Cup 9-0 vs Liverpool, 12th September 1989, Division 1 Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Barrow, 10th October 1959, Division 4 Most Appearances - Jim Cannon 663, 1971-1988 Record Scorer - Peter Simpson 165, 1929 - 1935
Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club	Victoria Road Stadium Victoria Road Dagenham Essex RM10 7XL Telephone - 0208 592 1549 Capacity - 6,078 Formed - 1992 Nickname(s) - The Daggers Club Colours - Red Shirts - Blue Sash, Blue Shorts, Red Socks Current League - National League Conference National Winners - 2006-07 Dagenham and Redbridge FC is a club, having formed in 1992 out of a merger of Dagenham FC and Redbridge Forest FC. However, the club can trace its roots back to four, much older, amateur clubs, Ilford FC (1881), Leytonstone FC (1886), Walthamstow Avenue FC (1900) and Dagenham FC (1949). All four clubs achieved success as amateur teams, particularly Leytonstone, who won the FA Amateur Cup three times and the Isthmian League nine times. In 1979, Ilford and Leytonstone FC merged and in 1988 struggling Walthamstow FC was amalgamated with the club to form Redbridge Forest FC. In 1992 Redbridge FC merged with Dagenham FC. The club was initially in the Conference but was relegated in 1996 to the Isthmian League. They won promotion again in 2000 and for the next three years challenged for promotion to the Football League. They were relegated from League 2 in the 2015-16 season. Nicknamed "The Daggers" based on their club name Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Hereford United, 27th February 2004, Football Conference Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Woking, 19th April 1994, Conference Most Appearances - Tony Roberts 445 (League), 2000 - 2012 Record Scorer - Danny Shipp 102, 1997 - 2006
Derby County Football Club	Pride Park Stadium Pride Parkway Derby DE24 8XL Telephone - 0871 472 1884 Capacity - 33,597 Formed - 1884 Nickname(s) - The Rams Club Colours - White Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks - Black Trim Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1975 Division 1 Winners - 1971-72, 1974-75 Division 2 Winners - 1911-12, 1914-15, 1968-69, 1986-87 Division 3 North Winners - 1956-57 FA Cup Winners - 1946 Derby County is a football club with a long history, formed as an offshoot of Derbyshire County Cricket Club. They competed initially mostly in informal competitions, but also entered the FA Cup. They were amongst the founder members of the Football League in 1888. In the early days the club played at The Racecourse Ground but in 1895 they moved to The Baseball Ground, which was to be the clubs home for the next 102 years. Also at this time, the team adopted its now traditional colour scheme of black and white. Nicknamed "The Rams" from the folk song "The Derby Ram" Biggest Loss - 11-2 vs Everton, 18th January 1890, FA Cup Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Finn Harps, 15th September 1976, Uefa Cup Most Appearances - Kevin Hector 589, 1966 - 1982 Record Scorer - Steve Bloomer 332, 1892 - 1914
Doncaster Rovers Football Club	Keepmoat Stadium Stadium Way Doncaster South Yorkshire DN4 5JW Telephone - 01302 764 664 Capacity - 15,230 Formed - 1879 Nickname(s) - The Rovers, Donny, The Vikings Club Colours - Red & White Hoop Shirts, Black Shorts, Black & Red Socks Current League - League 1 Division 3 North Winners - 1934-35, 1946-47, 1949-50 Division 3 Winners - 2003-04 (4th Tier) Division 4 Winners - 1965-66, 1968-69 Football League Trophy Winners - 2007 League 1 Winners - 2012-13 Doncaster Rovers were formed by apprentices from the local railway works. Following a one-off match, the lads agreed to form a club whilst walking home, as they had enjoyed the experience. They even decided there and then on the name Doncaster Rovers. Rovers played in the Midland Alliance and Midland League successfully before joining the Football League in 1901. It was a roller-coaster ride until World War I, however, with regular relegation and re-election to and from the Midland League during this time. In 1914 the club went into voluntary liquidation and was reformed a month later. Shortly afterwards the team had to suspend operations as they failed to raise a team and their ground was in use by the army. After resuming operations, the club were elected to the Football League again in 1923. Nicknamed "Donny" the regional nickname for the town Nicknamed "The Rovers" short version of their name Nicknamed "The Vikings" feature on the club crest and Rovers being a term for Vikings Biggest Loss - 12-0 vs Small Heath, 11th April 1903, Division 2 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Darlington, 25th January 1964, Division 4 Most Appearances - Fred Emery 417 (League), 1924 - 1936 Record Scorer - Tom Keetley 186, 1923 - 1929
Dover Athletic Football Club	Crabble Athletic Ground Lewisham Road Dover CT17 OJB Telephone - 01304 822 373 Capacity - 5,745 (1,010 Seated) Formed - 1983 Nickname(s) - The Whites Club Colours - White Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - National League Isthmian League - Division 1 South Winners - 2007-08 Isthmian League - Premier Division Winners - 2008-09 Southern Football League - Premier Division Winners - 1989-90, 1992-93 Southern Football League - Southern Division Winners - 1987-88 Dover Athletic FC were formed in 1983 after the town's previous club, Dover FC folded due to debts. The new club took Dover's place in the Southern Football League - Southern Division. In the 1989-90 season Dover Athletic won the Southern League, but failed to gain promotion to the Football Conference as the club's ground did not meet the required standard. Three seasons later the team won the title again and this time promotion to the Conference, where they spent 9 seasons before being relegated at the end of the 2001-02 season. The club was transferred to the Isthmian League - Premier Division in 2004, but another poor season and financial problems that had been mounting led the club to a further relegation. After three seasons were spent in the Isthmian League - Division 1 South, the club won the championship and with it promotion back to the Premier Division, followed immediately by another championship and with it promotion to Conference South. 5 seasons were spent in that division, reaching the play-offs three times. In the 2013-14 season, Dover reached the play-off final for the second successive season and defeated Ebbsfleet United FC 1-0 to return to the Conference Premier (National League) after a twelve-year absence. Nicknamed "The Whites" from their home colours Biggest Loss - 7-1 vs Poole Town, April 1984 Biggest Win - 8-0 vs East Preston, September 2009 Most Appearances - Jason Bartlett 539 Record Scorer - Lennie Lee 160
Eastleigh Football Club	Silverlake Stadium Stoneham Lane Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9HT Telephone - 0238 613 361 Capacity - 3,500 (500 Seated) Formed - 1946 Nickname(s) - The Spitfires Club Colours - Blue Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts & Socks Current League - National League Conference South Winners - 2013-14 The club were formed by a group of friends in the Fleming Arms pub and originally known as Swaythling Athletic FC, In 1950 they joined the Hampshire League and in 1980 were renamed Eastleigh. In 2002-3 they won the Wessex League and were promoted to Division 1 East of the Southern League. After finishing forth in their first season the club were promoted due to the formation of the Conference North And South taking clubs from the division above, and were transferred into the Premier Isthmian League, They finished third in their first season and won promotion to the Conference South Division via the playoffs. Nicknamed "The Spitfires" the Supermarine Spitfire was built at Eastleigh airport Most Appearances - Ian Knight 599 Record Scorer - Andy Forbes 146, 2004 - 2010
Ebbsfleet United FC	The PHB Stadium Stonebridge Road Northfleet Kent DA11 9GN Telephone - 01474 533 796 Capacity - 5,010 Formed - 1946 Nickname(s) - The Fleet Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - National League FA Trophy Winners - 2008 The team started life as Gravesend & Northfleet FC after these two teams merged in 1946 after the Second World War, Gravesend United FC formed in 1893 and Northfleet United FC formed in 1890. with the team retaining the red & white colours and the present stadium of Northfleet United. Roy Hodgson was a player at the club making 59 appearances. In 2007 the club changed it's name to Ebbsfleet United, After just 1 year they won the F A Trophy at Wembley, In 2013 a Kuwaiti group of investors took over the club Nicknamed "The Fleet" reference to the name of the club
Everton Football Club	Goodison Park Goodison Road Liverpool Merseyside L4 4EL Telephone - 0 871 663 1878 Capacity - 39,572 Formed - 1878 Nickname(s) - The Toffees, The Blues Club Colours - Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Black Socks Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1928, 1932, 1963, 1970, 1984, 1985, 1986 (Shared) 1987, 1995 Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1985 Division 1 Winners - 1890-91, 1914-15, 1927-28, 1931-32, 1938-39, 1962-63, 1969-70, 1984-85, 1986-87 Division 2 Winners - 1930-31 FA Cup Winners - 1906, 1933, 1966, 1984, 1995 Everton were formed as St Domingo FC, to allow people in the local parish to play sport outside of the summer cricket season. In 1879 the club was renamed Everton. The club has a long standing rivalry with fellow Merseyside club Liverpool. Everton originally played at Anfield, the ground now associated firmly with Liverpool. Liverpool was actually formed after a dispute over rent caused Everton to move to Goodison Park which has a capacity of 40,216. In recent years Everton have been very much in the shadow of Liverpool. In 1925 Everton signed Dixie Deans who set the long running goal scoring record for 60 goals in 39 league matches in 1927-28. Everton are one of only three clubs to have been founder members of both the Football League in 1888 and the Premier League in 1992. The club are one of the most successful in English football history, having spent more years in the top flight than any other English club. The team has also enjoyed considerable success in terms of major trophies such as the League Championship, the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup Winner's Cup, being in the top five for English clubs to have won such honours. Nicknamed "The Toffees" why Everton are called the Toffees, is unknown, possibly named after a local toffee shop, or the nickname for the local Irish population Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colour of their home shirt Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Sunderland, 26th December 1934, Division 1 7-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 22nd February 1939, Division 1 7-0 vs Arsenal, 11th May 2005, Premier League Biggest Win - 11-2 vs Derby County, 18th January 1890, FA Cup Most Appearances - Neville Southall 751, 1981 - 1997 Record Scorer - Dixie Dean 383, 1925 - 1937
Exeter City Football Club	St. James Park Stadium Way Exeter Devon EX4 6PX Telephone - 01392 411 243 Capacity - 8,541 Formed - 1904 Nickname(s) - The Grecians, City Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Division 3 South Cup Winners - 1934 Division 4 Winners - 1989-90 Exeter City FC began playing on an old field used for fattening pigs, St James Park (not to be confused with the home of Newcastle United FC or Brackley Town FC) Exeter remain at St James Park to this day, based in Exeter, and who were members of the Football League from 1920 to 2003, and rejoined the league for the 2008-09 season, after 5 seasons in the Conference National. Exeter City's record home attendance at St. James' Park is 20,984 who witnessed Exeter lose 4-2 to Sunderland FC in an FA Cup Sixth Round Replay in 1931. Exeter City's record away attendance was 67,551 in January 2005 at Old Trafford, watching City draw 0-0 with Manchester United FC in the FA Cup Third Round. The highest number of City fans watching an Exeter City game was at the Conference play-off final in 2007, when over 30,000 Grecians made it to the Wembley Stadium. Exeter City FC were formed from two predecessor clubs: - Exeter United FC and St Sidwell's United FC. Exeter United were a football club from Exeter, Devon, who played between 1890 and 1904. In 1904, Exeter United lost 3-1 to local rivals St Sidwell's United and after the match, it was agreed that the two clubs should become one. The new team took the name Exeter City and continued to play at Exeter United's ground, St James Park, where Exeter City still play today. The team formed from the cricket team of the same name and thus the first football team with the moniker 'United'. St Sidwell's United (which had also been known as St Sidwell's Wesleyans and St Sidwell's Old Boys) was a club that had formed from the regulars who frequented the Foresters Inn in Sidwell Street, Exeter; although the public house was always known as the Drum and Monkey. They played in St Sidwell's old colours of green and white. On September 10 1904, Exeter City played their first ever competitive match: - a 2-1 victory at St James's over 110th Battery of the Royal Artillery, in the East Devon League. The attendance was 600, and the winning goal scored by Sid Thomas, who was to serve the club in various capacities for 70 years. City topped the East Devon League with 11 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat in their 1st season, and transferred to the Plymouth and District League for next 3 seasons. In 1908, Exeter City AFC became a limited company. City became a full-time professional team, and applied successfully for membership of the Southern League, replacing Tottenham Hotspur FC. A wooden grandstand was erected, and the club entered into a leasing arrangement over the ground. Nicknamed "The Grecians" which was, for centuries, the nickname for people from the St Sidwells parish of Exeter where the ground is situated Nicknamed "City" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Notts County, 16th October 1948, Division 3 South 9-0 vs Northampton Town, 12th April 1958, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Weymouth, 3rd October 1908, FA Cup Most Appearances - Arnold Michell 495 (League), 1952 - 1966 Record Scorer - Tony Kellow 129 (League), 1976 - 1988
FC Halifax Town	The Shay Shaw Hill Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2YS Telephone - 01442 264 751 Capacity - 10,061 (5,830 Seated) Formed - 1911 Nickname(s) - The Shaymen Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts Current League - National League Conference National Winners - 1997-98 FA Trophy Winners - 2016 One of the founder members of the Third Division North in 1921,they remained there until restructuring in 1958 into Division 3. In 1971 the club beat Manchester United FC 2-1 in the pre-season Watney Cup match, they were relegated to Division 4 in 1976, money struggles followed for a few years and they were relegated to the Football Conference in 1993. Placed in administration in 2007 they avoided the drop on the last day of the season after being deducted 10 points for going into administration, but failing to come out of administration the club was dropped 3 divisions and eventually wound up. The club was reformed by the same directors under the name FC Halifax Town and played in the Northern Premier League in the 2008-9 season, promotion came via play-off wins in 2012-13 to get them back into the Conference Premier. Nicknamed "The Shaymen" originates from the clubs stadium, The Shay Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Stockport County, 6th January 1934, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Ossett Town, 18th January 2011, Northern Premier League Most Appearances - John Pickering 402, 1965 - 1974 Record Scorer - Ernie Dixon 132, 1922 - 1930
Fleetwood Town Football Club	Highbury Stadium Park Avenue Fleetwood Lancs FY7 6TX Telephone - 01253 775 080 Capacity - 5,311 (2,701 Seated) Formed - 1908 Nickname(s) - Cod Army Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 1 Conference Premier Winners - 2011-12 The current club only dates back to 1997,but they started life as Fleetwood FC, where they were champions of the Lancashire Combination League in 1923-24, A league they would spend nearly 60 years in, They were founder members of the Northern Premier League in 1968. The club were re-established as Fleetwood Town FC, but by 1996 they too folded, reformed as Fleetwood Wanderers FC but under a new sponsorship deal changed again to Fleetwood Freeport FC and finally getting their current name back in 2002. Promotion from the Northern premier League in 2006-7 to the Conference North Division, and a playoff win in 2010 saw them gain promotion to the Conference Premier League, Which they won in 2011-12 to rise into the Football League. Nicknamed "Cod Army" local links to the fishing industry in the town Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Billingham Town, 15th September 2001, FA Cup Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Oldham Town, 5th December 1998, Northwest Counties League Most Appearances - Percy Ronson 416, 1949 - 1964
Forest Green Rovers Football Club	The New Lawn Another Way Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0FG Telephone - 01453 834 860 Capacity - 5,017 Formed - 1889 Nickname(s) - Rovers, The Green Club Colours - Green Shirts - Black Hoops, Green Shorts, Green & Black Socks Current League - League 2 F A Vase Winners - 1982 Forest Green were founded by a nonconformist church minister, They were founder members of the Mid Gloucestershire League in 1894, The club moved to the Stroud & District League in 1902 where they stayed for 32 years, also playing in the Dursley & District League. In 1989 the club changed it's name to Stroud FC in an attempt to revive the clubs fortunes, but they still struggled on and off the pitch, The name was changed back to Forest Green Rovers in 1992-3 season, they had two successive promotions in 1997 & 1998 to get into the Football Conference where they finished 12th but did get to the F A Trophy Final losing 1-0 at Wembley to Kingstonian FC, and again another 1-0 loss to Canvey Island FC in the final of 2001 played at Villa Park, In 2006 the club moved into a new stadium called The New Lawn. Nicknamed "Rovers or The Green" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Cambridge United, 5th September 2009, Conference Premier Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Hyde, 10th August 2013, Conference Premier
Fulham Football Club	Craven Cottage Stevenage Road Fulham London SW6 6HH Telephone - 0843 208 1222 Capacity - 25,700 Formed - 1879 Nickname(s) - The Cottagers Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks - Gold Trim, Black Shorts Current League - Championship Division 1 Winners - 2000-01 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1948-49,1998-99 (3rd Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1931-32 Inter-Toto Cup Winners - 2002 Fulham FC are the oldest professional football team in London. They formed in 1879 as Fulham St Andrew's Church Sunday School and celebrated their 125th anniversary in 2004. The name was shortened to just Fulham in 1888. The team play at Craven Cottage, and has been the club's home since 1896. Businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed bought the club in 1997, Micky Adams was fired after a bad start to the season which saw Ray Wilkins & Kevin Keegan takeover Al-Fayed promised to make Fulham a Premier League team within 5 years, this was completed with promotion from Division 2 in 1999 under Keegan, who left to become England manager, Winning the Division 1 title in 2001 saw their rise to the Premier League under Jean Tigana. Nicknamed "The Cottagers" which comes from Fulhams ground, Craven Cottage Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Liverpool, 23rd September 1986, League Cup Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Ipswich Town, 26th December 1963, Division 1 Most Appearances - Johnny Haynes 658, 1952 - 1970 Record Scorer - Gordon Davis 178, 1978 - 1991
Gillingham Football Club	Priestfield Stadium Redfern Avenue Gillingham Kent ME7 4DD Telephone - 01634 350 205 Capacity - 11,582 Formed - 1893 Nickname(s) - The Gills Club Colours - Blue Shirts - One White Stripe, Blue Shirts, White Socks Current League - League 1 Division 4 Winners - 1963-64 League 2 Winners - 2012-13 Gillingham FC were formed under the name New Brompton FC. Starting with share capital of £1500, the team purchased the land that was to become its lifelong home of Priestfield Stadium for £600. New Brompton turned professional a year later and were founder members of the Southern League. In 1913 the team changed their name to Gillingham and they joined the Football League in 1920. There was little success to enjoy in the years leading up to World War II and in 1938 the club failed in a bid for re-election and were relegated from the Football League. They rejoined the Southern League and enjoyed considerable success, culminating in their elevation to the newly expanded Football League Third Division South in 1950. The team had to wait a long time before progressing beyond the third tier of the Football League. In 1999, they were two minutes away from achieving their dream, leading Manchester City FC 2-0 in the Play-off final at Wembley. As time appeared to be running out, City scored and after five minutes of injury time, equalised to send the game to extra time. In the end City won on penalties. Nicknamed "The Gills" short version of the team name Biggest Loss - 9-3 vs Sutton United, 3rd November 1945, FA Cup Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Gloucester City, 9th November 1946, Southern League Most Appearances - Ron Hillyard 657, 1974 - 1990 Record Scorer - Brian Yeo 136, 1963 - 1975
Grimsby Town Football Club	Blundell Park Blundell Ave Cleethorpes Lincolnshire DN35 7PY Telephone - 01472 605 050 Capacity - 9,546 Formed - 1878 Nickname(s) - The Mariners Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 2 Division 2 Winners - 1900-01, 1933-34 Division 3 Winners - 1979-80 Division 3 North Winners - 1925-26, 1955-56 Division 4 Winners - 1971-72 Football League Trophy Winners - 1998 Grimsby Town FC were formed, like many of the early Football League teams, by members of a local cricket team (Worsley Cricket Club) who were looking for a winter pastime. In 1878 a meeting was held at the Wellington Arms in Freeman Street and Grimsby Town FC was born, although for the first year team name was Grimsby Pelham FC. Grimsby first played league football in the Combination League in 1888, soon after joining the Football Association, the rival set up to the new Football League. In 1892 they were accepted into the Football League Second Division. League football was a turbulent ride for Grimsby, soon reaching the heights of the First Division only to fail in a bid for re-election to the League and drop to the Midland League a few years later. They returned to the League before long, and recovered considerably in the inter war years, regaining top flight status in 1929. They remained in top flight for the majority of the 1930's, gaining their highest ever Football League finish in 1935 finishing in fifth place. Nicknamed "The Mariners" coastal link and the local fishing industry Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Arsenal, 28th January 1931, Division 1 Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Tranmere Rovers, 4th September 1925, Division 3 North Most Appearances - John McDermott 754, 1987 - 2007 Record Scorer - Pat Glover 180, 1930 - 1939

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Harrogate Town AFC	Wetherby Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7SA Telephone - 01423 880 675 Capacity - 3,800 (500 Seated) Formed - 1914 Nickname(s) - Town Club Colours - Yellow & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Yellow Socks Current League - National League Northern Premier League - Division 1 Cup Winners - 1990 Northern Premier League - Division 1 Winners - 2000-01 Harrogate AFC finally played in their first competitive fixture on 30 August 1919 at Starbeck Lane Ground, after the first world war. They played in various leagues, until the team disbanded in 1932. The town's club was brought back in 1935 as Harrogate Hotspurs FC. After the Second World War, the club was renamed as Harrogate Town FC and played in the West Yorkshire League. Harrogate Town joined the Yorkshire League again in 1957. They spent many years in the Yorkshire Leagues during the 1960s &1970s, and then became a founding member of the new Northern Counties East Football League in 1982. They became founding members of the Northern Premier League - First Division in 1987-88, after having been invited to join the new league. In 1990 the club became a Limited Company to fund the construction of a new main stand, and in the same year the club won the Northern Premier League - First Division Cup. They would spend fifteen seasons in this league, and on two occasions the club only narrowly avoided relegation back to the Northern Counties East League. However, they won promotion to the Premier Division in 2001-02 after finishing as champions. At the end of the 2009-10 season the club finished bottom of the Conference North and were due to be relegated. However, after Northwich Victoria FC were demoted due to financial problems, the club were reprieved. Nicknamed "Town" short version of their name
Hartlepool United Football Club	Victoria Park Clarence Road Hartlepool TS24 8BZ Telephone - 01429 272 584 Capacity - 7,856 Formed - 1881 Nickname(s) - Pools, Monkey Hangers Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks Current League - National League Hartlepool United FC were formed as West Hartlepool Amateur Football Club. They won the FA Amateur Cup in 1905 and took the opportunity to turn professional in 1908 when the local Rugby team folded leaving the Victoria Ground vacant and in need of investment. Hartlepool United Football Athletic Company was formed and the stadium bought. The team was actually only renamed Hartlepool United in 1967 after the districts of Old Hartlepool and West Hartlepool were merged. Hartlepool have played their home matches at the Victoria Ground (now Victoria Park) ever since. In 1921 Hartlepool joined the newly formed Football League Division Three North. Nicknamed "Monkey Hangers" during the Napoleonic wars the citizens of Hartlepool allegedly hanged a monkey believing it to be a French spy Nicknamed "Pools" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Wrexham, 3rd March 1962, Division 4 Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Barrow, 4th April 1959, Division 4 Most Appearances - Watty Moore 472, 1948 - 1960
Huddersfield Town AFC	Kirklees Stadium Stadium Way Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 6PX Telephone - 01484 484 112 Capacity - 24,500 Formed - 1908 Nickname(s) - The Terriers Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts & Socks - All Black trimmed Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1922 Division 1 Winners - 1923-24, 1924-25, 1925-26 Division 2 Winners - 1969-70 Division 4 Winners - 1979-80 FA Cup Winners - 1922 The popularity of Rugby League in Huddersfield may well have accounted for the relatively late development of a serious Association Football Club in the town. In 1907, moves were begun to develop a professional football club in Huddersfield and in 1908, Huddersfield Town AFC was born. It was not too long before Huddersfield had established themselves as one of the power house teams in Yorkshire and indeed the country as a whole. This was all despite going into liquidation in 1912 and only reforming in 1919. Somehow, by 1920 the club had become strong enough to reach the FA Cup final, finishing runners-up. Nicknamed "The Terriers" after the Yorkshire Terrier breed of dog Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Manchester City, 7th November 1987, Division 2 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Heckmondwike, 18th September 1909, FA Cup Most Appearances - Billy Smith 574, 1913 - 1934 Record Scorer - George Bridge 159, 1921 - 1929
Hull City Football Club	KC Stadium West Park Walton Street Hull HU3 6HU Telephone - 01482 504 600 Capacity - 25,400 Formed - 1904 Nickname(s) - The Tigers Club Colours - Black & Amber Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Amber Socks Current League - Championship Division 3 Winners - 1965-66 Division 3 North Winners - 1932-33, 1948-49 Hull City AFC were formed in 1904. Several earlier attempts to found a professional football club ended in failure, mostly due to the strength of Rugby League in the city. Hull and Hull Kingston Rovers were well established and already very strong Rugby League clubs by this time. They were unable to join the Football League in time for the 1904-05 season, so the first season of professional football at Hull consisted only of friendlies, 44 in all. The team's early games were played at the Rugby League ground used by Hull FC. In 1905-6 Hull were finally admitted into the Football League Second Division and finished fifth in their first season. In 1930 the club had its greatest cup run, reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and claiming many big scalps along the way. They moved to a new purpose built stadium in 2002, the owners have tried to change the teams name to Hull Tigers, but it has been rejected by supporters and the league. They were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the 2014-15 season. But went straight back up again in 2015-16, via a 1-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Nicknamed "The Tigers" taken from the colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 4th November 1911, Division 2 Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Carlisle, 14th January 1939, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Andy Davidson 579, 1952 - 1968 Record Scorer - Chris Chiltern 222, 1960 - 1971
Ipswich Town Football Club	Portman Road, Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2DA Telephone - 01473 400 500 Capacity - 30,311 Formed - 1878 Nickname(s) - The Tractor Boys, The Blues Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - League 1 Division 1 Winners - 1961-62 Division 2 Winners - 1960-01, 1967-68, 1991-92 Division 3 South Winners - 1953-54, 1956-57 FA Cup Winners - 1978 Uefa Cup Winners - 1981 Ipswich Town FC were formed but did not turn professional until 1936. They were admitted to the Football League in 1938. Originally known as Ipswich Association FC the team merged in 1888 with Ipswich Rugby Club and was renamed Ipswich Town Football Club. The team played in Division Three (South) until finally gaining promotion to Division Two in 1954. They lasted only one season before relegation, but fortunes improved after Sir Alf Ramsey was appointed manager in August 1955. They won the Division 3 South title in 1957 and Division 2 in 1961, In the top flight for the first time they became Champions of the Football League at the first time of asking. Ramsey quit the club in 1963 to take charge of England's football team, and guided them to glory in the 1966 World Cup Final. Ipswich however dropped to Division 2 under Jackie Milburn, Bobby Robson took over in 1969 and guided Ipswich to 2 major trophies. Nicknamed "The Tractor Boys" local links to agriculture Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colour of their home shirt Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Fulham, 26th December 1963, Division 1 Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Portsmouth, 7th November 1964, Division 2 7-0 vs Southampton, 2nd February 1974, Division 1 7-0 vs West Bromwich Albion, 6th November 1976, Division 1 Most Appearances - Mick Mills 591, 1966 - 1982 Record Scorer - Ray Crawford 203, 1958 - 1969
Leeds United Football Club	Elland Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS11 0ES Telephone - 0871 334 1919 Capacity - 37,900 Formed - 1919 Nickname(s) - The Whites, United Club Colours - All White Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1969, 1992 Division 1 Winners - 1968-69, 1973-74, 1991-92 Division 2 Winners - 1923-24, 1963-64, 1989-90 FA Cup Winners - 1972 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Winners - 1968, 1971 League Cup Winners - 1968 Leeds United AFC were formed following the demise of Leeds City FC. Leeds United established their home at Elland Road in 1919, where they have played ever since. They joined the Midland League in 1919 and were loaned £35,000 by the chairman of local rivals Huddersfield Town FC, to be repaid when Leeds reached Division One. In 1920 they were elected to the football league Division Two, gaining promotion to Division One as champions in 1924. Leeds United had to wait until the arrival of Don Revie as manager in 1961 before the glory years began. Nicknamed "The Whites" colour of their home strip Nicknamed "United" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Stoke City, 27th August 1934, Division 1 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Lyn Oslo, 17th September 1969, European Cup 1st Leg Most Appearances - Jack Charlton 773, 1952 - 1973 Record Scorer - Peter Lorimer 238, 1962 - 1985
Leicester City Football Club	King Power Stadium Filbert Way Leicester Leicestershire LE2 7FL Telephone - 0844 815 6000 Capacity - 32,260 Formed - 1884 Nickname(s) - The Foxes Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - Premier League Championship Winners - 2013-14 Charity Shield Winners - 1971 Division 2 Winners - 1924-25, 1936-37, 1953-54, 1956-57, 1970-01, 1979-80 League 1 Winners - 2008-09 League Cup Winners - 1964, 1997, 2000 Premier League Winners 2015-16 Leicester City Football Club were formed as Leicester Fosse Football Club. The club was somewhat nomadic in its early years, playing at some six different grounds before settling on Filbert Street in 1891. This was to be the club's home for 111 years until they moved to the 32,500 seat Walkers Stadium for the start of the 2002-03 season. In 1891 the club joined the Midland League. After some very successful seasons, they were elected to the Football League Second Division in 1894. Up until the First World War, the club enjoyed mixed success having to apply for re-election in 1904 and being promoted briefly to the First Division in 1908. After the war, Leicester Fosse was wound up due to financial problems and replaced by Leicester City Football Club, so named as Leicester had just been granted city status earlier in the year. They have been in the FA Cup Final 4 times losing on each occasion. In the 2015-16 season they won the Premier League title for the first time in their 132 year history. Nicknamed "Foxes" outline of Leicestershire resembles a foxes head Biggest Loss - 12-0 vs Nottingham Forest, 21st April 1909, Division 1 Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Notts Olympic, 13th October 1894, FA Cup Most Appearances - Graham Cross 599, 1960 - 1976 Record Scorer - Arthur Chandler 273, 1923 - 1935
Leyton Orient Football Club	The Matchroom Stadium Brisbane Road Leyton London E10 5NF Telephone - 0870 310 1881 Capacity - 9,271 Formed - 1881 Nickname(s) - The O`s Club Colours - All Red - White Trim Shirts Current League - League 2 Division 3 South Winners - 1955-56 Division 3 Winners - 1969-70 National League Winners - 2018-19 Leyton Orient FC is simply known as Orient or the 'Os' to its fans. Formed by members of Glyn Cricket Club, the team has had many name changes in its history including Eagle Cricket Club, Orient Football Club and Clapton Orient FC. The name Orient was originally chosen in 1888 following the suggestion of one of the players, who was an employee of the Orient Shipping Line. The team moved to Leyton in 1937, prompting the name change to Leyton Orient. In 1966 they changed the name again to just Orient, before reverting to Leyton Orient in 1987 after a campaign by fans. The team joined the Football League in 1905, Orients Brisbane Road ground is known as The Matchroom Stadium after chairman Barry Hearn's sports promotion company, Russell Slade was appointed manager in 2010 and kept them established in League 1. Until being relegated in 2014-15 Nicknamed "The O's" before squad numbers on their shirts, Orient players wore large letter O's on their backs Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Aston Villa, 30th January 1929, FA Cup Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Crystal Palace, 12th November 1955, Division 3 South 8-0 vs Rochdale, 14th October 1987, Division 4 8-0 vs Colchester United, 15th October 1988, Division 4 8-0 vs Doncaster Rovers, 28th December 1997, Division 3 Most Appearances - Peter Charles Allan 432, 1965 - 1978 Record Scorer - Tommy Johnston 121, 1956 - 1961
Lincoln City Football Club	Sincil Bank Stadium Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8LD Telephone - 0870 899 2005 Capacity - 10,120 Formed - 1884 Nickname(s) - The Imps, The Red Imps Club Colours - Red Shirts - One White Stripe, Black Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 1 Checkatrade Trophy Winners 2018 Division 3 North Winners - 1931-32, 1947-48, 1951-52 Division 4 Winners - 1975-76 Football Conference Winners - 1987-88 League 2 Winners - 2018-19 National League Winners - 2016-17 Lincoln City football club were officially formed as an amateur association, following the disbanding of Lincoln Rovers. Lincoln City turned professional in 1891-92, having already had some impressive FA Cup runs, twice finishing in the last 16. The club moved to its current home at Sincil Bank in 1895, having played originally at the John O'Gaunts ground. The club joined the Football League Division Two in 1892 as founder members, achieving their best ever Football League finish in the 1901-02 season when they finished fifth in the Second Division. A notable period in the club's history was from the 1930's to the 1950's, when they were crowned Division Three (North) champions three times. In 1975-76 they won the Division 4 championship under the guidance of England manager-to-be Graham Taylor, setting a number of league records in the process. Nicknamed "The Imps or Red Imps" after a creature from local legend Biggest Loss - 11-3 vs Manchester City, 23rd March 1895, Division 2 Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Peterborough United , 12th October 1895, FA Cup Most Appearances - Grant Brown 469, 1989 - 2002 Record Scorer - Andy Graver 143, 1950 - 1961
Liverpool Football Club	Anfield Stadium Anfield Road Liverpool Merseyside L4 0TH Telephone - 0151 263 2361 Capacity - 53,394 Formed - 1892 Nickname(s) - The Reds Club Colours - All Red - White Trim Current League - Premier League Champions League Winners - 2005, 2019 Charity Shield Winners - 1964 (Shared), 1965 (Shared), 1966, 1974, 1976, 1977 (Shared),1979, 1980, 1982, 1986,(Shared) 1988, 1989, 1990,(Shared) 2001 Community Shield Winners - 2006 Division 1 Winners - 1900-01, 1905-06, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1946-47, 1963-64, 1965-66, 1972-73, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1989-90 Division 2 Winners - 1893-94, 1895-96, 1904-05, 1961-62 Uefa Cup Winners - 1973, 1976, 2001 FA Cup Winners - 1965, 1974, 1986, 1989, 1992, 2001, 2006 European Cup Winners - 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 English Super Cup Winners - 1986 European Super Cup Winners - 1977, 2001, 2005 League Cup Winners - 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012 Liverpool FC were formed by John Holding. Holding had been the leaseholder of Anfield stadium and purchased the ground outright in 1891. He then proposed a rent increase to Everton FC who were using the ground back then, from £100 to £250 per year. Everton refused and moved to Goodison Park. So Liverpool Football Club were formed and took their place at Anfield, beginning one of the oldest rivalries in English Football. Anfield is still the club's home. The biggest change in the club's fortune came with the appointment of Bill Shankley in 1959, instantly getting rid of 24 players, converted an old boot room into an office where he, Joe Fagan, Bob Paisley and Reuben Bennett began to reshape Liverpool FC into the force they became winning trophies at home and in Europe, Shankley retired as manager shortly after winning the 1974 FA Cup Final, he was replaced by his assistant Bob Paisley who would go on to win 21 trophies in 9 years retiring in 1983,Joe Fagan took over and won an extraordinary triple in his first season, League, European Cup and League Cup to be the first English side to win 3 trophies in one season. also making it 4 League Cups running. The club's first player-manager was Kenny Dalglish winning a league & cup double in 1986, and another league title in 1988, A disastrous Graeme Souness period as manager ended in 1995 when Roy Evans took charge and won the League Cup in his first full season, New owners of the club changed in the coming years, along with new managers, but the club still unable to win it's first Premier League title, coming a very close second in the 2013-14 season under Brendan Rogers. Nicknamed "The Reds" from colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Birmingham City, 11th December 1954, Division 2 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Stromsgodset, 17th September 1974, Uefa Cup Winners Cup Most Appearances - Ian Callahan 857, 1960 - 1978 Record Scorer - Ian Rush 346, 1980 - 1996
Luton Town Football Club	Kenilworth Road Stadium 1 Maple Road Luton Bedfordshire LU4 8AW Telephone - 01582 411 622 Capacity - 10,266 Formed - 1885 Nickname(s) - The Hatters Club Colours - Orange Shirts, Blue Shorts, White Socks Current League - Championship Conference Premier Winners - 2013-14 Division 2 Winners - 1981-82 Division 3 South Winners - 1936-37 Division 4 Winners - 1967-68 Football League Trophy Winners - 2009 League 1 Winners - 2004-05, 2018-19 League Cup Winners - 1988 Luton Town FC were formed from the merger of Luton Wanderers FC and Luton Excelsior FC. They were the first team in the south of England to turn professional. Luton had a brief spell in the Football League between 1897 and 1900 but then resigned and rejoined the Southern League. They returned when many Southern League teams created the new Football League Third Division in 1920. After 17 seasons in the Third Division, Luton were promoted to Division Two as runners-up. In 1954-55 they made it to the top flight for the first time. This period of success ended with an FA Cup final loss in 1959. The team then went into decline, even dropping to Division Four. During the late 60's and early 70's fortunes revived and the team managed to get back briefly into the top flight. The arrival of David Pleat as manager bought renewed success and a return to the top flight, this time for a longer spell. His successor Ray Harford took the team to League Cup glory in 1988 with an amazing come from behind victory over favourites Arsenal FC. They were in the final again the year after, this time finishing as runners-up. Luton's most famous fan was comedian Eric Morecambe. Nicknamed "The Hatters" from the hat manufacturing industry in the town Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Small Heath, 12th November 1898, Division 2 Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Great Yarmouth Town, 21st November 1914, FA Cup Most Appearances - Bob Morton 562, 1946 - 1964 Record Scorer - Gordon Turner 276, 1949 - 1964
Macclesfield Town Football Club	The Moss Rose Ground London Road Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 7SP Telephone - 01625 264 686 Capacity - 6,355 (2,599 Seated) Formed - 1874 Nickname(s) - The Silkmen Club Colours - All Blue Current League - League 2 Conference Cup Winners - 1994 FA Trophy Winners - 1970, 1996 Football Conference Winners - 1994-95, 1996-97 National League Winners - 2017-18 Macclesfield Town FC were formed when the local Rugby Football club decided to adopt Association Football rules. They played under a variety of names between 1874 and 1940, including Macclesfield FC, Hallifield FC and Macclesfield Football and Athletic Club. Macclesfield Town FC Ltd was formed when football resumed after World War II, and the team joined the Cheshire League. They won the Cheshire League title several times in the 1950's. In 1968 they reached the FA Cup third round for the first time, facing First Division Fulham FC at Craven Cottage. They lost 4-2, but the Macclesfield goalkeeper, Keith Goalen, became the first non league player ever to be named Player of the Month by the Evening Standard. In the same year Macclesfield were founder members of the Northern Premier League, which they won for the first two years in a row. Nicknamed "The Silkmen" local links to the silk industry Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Walsall, 6th December 1998, FA Cup 7-0 vs Coventry, 2nd January 1999, FA Cup Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Hyde United, 2nd January 1937, Cheshire League Most Appearances - John Collins 461, 1966 - 1976 Record Scorer - Harold Kelly 181, 1924 - 1930
Maidenhead United FC	York Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1SF Telephone - 01628 636 314 Capacity - 3,250 (550 Seated) Formed - 1870 Nickname(s) - The Magpies Club Colours - White & Black Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks Current League - National League Isthmian League - Full Members Cup Winners - 1997 National League South Winners - 2016-17 The club moved to it's present ground in 1871, The Football Association have acknowledged that it is the "oldest senior football ground continuously used by the same club". Maidenhead entered the Southern League in 1894 but competing with the likes of Watford FC, Brentford FC, Fulham FC and Brighton FC proved too demanding and eventually dropped into the West Berkshire League. Maidenhead Norfolkians FC were founded in 1884 and were successful members of the South Bucks & East Berks League before also joining the West Berks League and the Berks & Bucks League. In 1904 they joined Maidenhead FC in the Great Western Suburban League. The 2 clubs merged after WW1 forming Maidenhead Town, it was changed to United in 1920. At the end of the Second World War the club entered the Corinthian League, in six seasons between 1956 and 1962 the club won the title three times, were runners-up twice, in 1963 they joined the Athenian League, this is where they stayed until 1987 when the Club suffered relegation for the first time in its history. Former West Ham United FC and England midfielder Alan Devonshire took over as manager in 1996, and guided them to the Isthmian Leagues - Premier Division in 1999-2000, he left the club in 2003. A rocky start to the next season, got better and a top half finish was achieved which guaranteed Conference South football, when the leagues were re-arranged. Nicknamed "The Magpies" from their home colours
Manchester City Football Club	Etihad Stadium Ashton New Road Manchester M11 3FF Telephone - 0161 444 1894 Capacity - 55,017 Formed - 1880 Nickname(s) - The Sky Blues, The Citizens Club Colours - All Sky Blue - Dark Blue Trim Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1937, 1968, 1972 Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1970 Division 1 Winners - 1936-37, 1967-68, 2001-02 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1898-99,1902-03, 1909-10, 1927-28, 1946-47, 1965-66 FA Community Shield Winners - 2012, 2018 FA Cup Winners - 1904, 1934, 1956, 1969, 2011, 2019 League Cup Winners - 1970, 1976, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 Premier League Winners - 2011-12, 2013-14, 2017-18, 2018-19 Manchester City FC were formed as St Marks FC (West Gorton), in the Gorton district of Manchester. They moved to Hyde Road in nearby Ardwick in 1887, changing their name to Ardwick FC. After experiencing financial difficulties in the 1893-94 campaign the team was renamed Manchester City FC. They joined the Football League as founder members of the Second Division in 1892, and gained promotion to the First Division in 1899. Their most successful time then was the late 60`s and early 70`s under the management of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison, when they won the League Championship, FA Cup and League Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup, After losing in the 1981 FA Cup Final they started a decline that would take them to the third tier of English football for the only time in their history in 1998, Having gained Premier League status again the club was purchased by Abi Dhabi business men in 2008 and has become one of the wealthiest club's in the world. Nicknamed "The Sky Blues" colours of their home strip Nicknamed "The Citizens" originating from the word City Biggest Loss - 10-2 vs Small Heath, 17th March 1893, Division 2 Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Liverpool Stanley, 4th October 1890, FA Cup Most Appearances - Alan Oakes 680, 1958 - 1976 Record Scorer - Sergio Aguero 179, 2011 - Present
Manchester United Football Club	Old Trafford Sir Matt Busby Way Manchester M16 0RA Telephone - 0161 868 8000 Capacity - 75,731 Formed - 1878 Nickname(s) - The Red Devils Club Colours - Red Shirts, White Shorts, Red & Black Socks Current League - Premier League Champions League Winners - 2008 Charity Shield Winners - 1908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965 (Shared), 1967 (Shared),1977 (Shared),1983, 1990 (Shared), 1993, 1994, 1996,1997 Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1991 Division 1 Winners - 1907-08, 1910-11, 1951-52, 1955-56, 1956-57, 1964-65, 1966-67 Division 2 Winners - 1935-36, 1974-75 FA Cup Winners - 1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004, 2016 Europa League Winners - 2017 European Cup Winners - 1968, 1999 European Super Cup Winners - 1991 FA Community Shield Winners - 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013 FIFA Club World Cup Winners - 2008 Intercontinental Cup Winners - 1999 League Cup Winners - 1992, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2017 Premier League Winners - 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2012-13 Manchester United FC were formed as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway) FC, the works team of the local depot of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. The team played on a small field in North Road before moving to Bank Street in 1893. A year earlier the team had entered the Football League, leading it to gradually sever its ties with the railway and become an independent company. Unfortunately, this almost led to the club going bankrupt, with the ground being closed by bailiffs at one point. The club was saved by a sizeable investment from J H Davies, the managing director of Manchester Breweries. The club then looked for a new name. The suggestion of Manchester United came from Louis Rocca, a young Italian immigrant. The team won its first League title in 1908 and its first FA Cup in 1909. The 1958 Munich air disaster claimed the lives of Eight players, In 1968, under Matt Busby they were the first English team to win the European Cup. Alex Ferguson then won 28 major trophies, 38 in all from 1986 to 2013, when he announced his retirement after 26 years at the club, David Moyes had a disastrous 10 months as Manchester United's new manager before being sacked and replaced by Louis Van Gaal. Manchester United are often referred to as Man United or just Man U. Jose Mourinho took over as manager at the end of the 2015-16 season Nicknamed "The Red Devils" taken from nearby Salford Rugby Club Biggest Loss - 11-3 vs Corinthian, 1904, Friendly Match 7-0 vs Blackburn Rovers, 10th April 1926, Division 1 7-0 vs Aston Villa, 27th December 1930, Division 1 7-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 26th December 1931,Division 2 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Anderlecht, 26th September 1956, European Cup, Preliminary Round Second Leg Most Appearances - Ryan Giggs 963, 1991 - 2014 Record Scorer - Wayne Rooney 253, 2004 - Present
Mansfield Town Football Club	Field Mill (One Call Stadium) Quarry Lane Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 5DA Telephone - 01623 482 482 Capacity - 9,186 Formed - 1897 Nickname(s) - The Stags Club Colours - Amber Shirts, Blue Shorts, Blue & Amber Socks Current League - League 2 Conference Premier Winners - 2012-13 Division 3 Winners - 1976-77 Division 4 Winners - 1974-75 Football League Trophy Winners - 1987 Formed as Mansfield Wesleyans FC they renamed to Mansfield Wesley FC in 1906, before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910, Their field Mill ground was renovated in 2001 after a decision not to move to a purpose built stadium, Previous club owner and landlord Harry Haslam had issues which came to a head when the club were locked out of their ground in 2010, these issues finally being resolved, but the club still thinking of moving and ground-sharing with a local club to try and get back into the football league. After long negotiations chairman John Radford purchased Field Mill from Harry Haslam in 2012, they immediately won the conference title, the ground has been renamed for sponsorship reasons the One Call Stadium. Nicknamed "The Stags" from the stags head on the club crest Biggest Loss - 7-1 vs Reading, 12th March 1932, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 9-2 vs Rotherham United, 27th December 1932, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Rod Arnold 522, 1970 - 1984 Record Scorer - Harry Johnson 114, 1931 - 1936
Middlesbrough Football Club	Riverside Stadium Middlehaven Way Middlesbrough Cleveland TS3 6RS Telephone - 0844 499 6789 Capacity - 35,100 Formed - 1876 Nickname(s) - The Boro, The Smoggies Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sash, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - Championship Division 1 Winners - 1994-95 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1926-27, 1928-29, 1973-74 League Cup Winners - 2004 Middlesbrough was like many of the older football clubs, it was started by members of the local cricket club as a means of staying in shape during the winter. The club was elected to the Football League in 1899, their first ever win in the league being recorded against Grimsby Town FC. The club began its life playing at Linthorpe Road, before moving to Ayresome Park in 1903. They stayed at Ayresome Park for 92 years before moving to the Riverside Stadium, which holds 35,100. The club had financial difficulties in the 1980's, coming within ten minutes of failing to raise the necessary fee for the league registration in the 1986-87 season. They were saved by a consortium organised by board member Steve Gibson and the official company name changed to Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Club (1986) Ltd. Nicknamed "The Smoggies" from the industrial pollution and smog around the town Nicknamed "The Boro" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Blackburn Roves, 6th November 1954, Division 2 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Scarborough, 4th October 1890, FA Cup Most Appearances - Tim Williamson 602, 1902 - 1923 Record Scorer - George Camsell 345, 1925 - 1939
Millwall Football Club	The New Den Zampa Road Bermondsey London SE16 3LN Telephone - 0207 232 1222 Capacity - 20,146 Formed - 1885 Nickname(s) - The Lions Club Colours - Dark Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 1987-88, 2000-01 (3rd Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1927-28, 1937-38 Division 3 South Cup Winners - 1937 (Shared) Division 4 Winners - 1961-62 Millwall Rovers FC, as they were then called, were formed by the workers of J T Morton, a cannery and food processing plant on The Isle of Dogs. Originally a Scottish company, it attracted many of its workers from the East Coast of Scotland. The majority of the club's founding members were Scottish. Enjoying a great deal of success in the East London Senior Cup, they joined the Southern League as founder members in 1894; indeed the club was the main driving force behind the formation of the league. By this time known as Millwall Athletic FC, they were champions for each of the first two seasons of the new league. In 1903 they earned the nickname 'The Lions' for a heroic FA Cup run where they reached the semi-final. They joined the Football League in 1920 with the creation of the Third Division. Nicknamed "The Lions" when in 1903 they went on an heroic FA Cup run Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Aston Villa, 28th January 1946, FA Cup Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Torquay United, 29th September 1927, Division 3 South 9-1 vs Coventry City, 19th November 1927, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Barry Kitchener 596, 1966 - 1982 Record Scorer - Neil Harris 138, 1998 - 2011
Milton Keynes Dons Football Club	Stadium MK Stadium Way Grafton Street V6 Milton Keynes MK1 1ST Telephone - 01908 622 922 Capacity - 30,500 Formed - 2004 Nickname(s) - The Dons Club Colours - All White - Red Trim Current League - League 1 Football League Trophy Winners - 2008 League 2 Winners - 2007-08 Milton Keynes Dons were registered in 2004 nine months after Wimbledon FC's relocation in 2003, in law classed as the same business, they took Wimbledon's place in League 1 for the 2004-5 season, and initially taking their history dating back to 1889, This was later abandoned in 2006 after protests by many supporters groups and the Football Supporters Federation. Wimbledon FC's trophies and patrimony was transferred to Merton Council in South London in 2007, by which time MK Dons had been relegated to League 2. Under new manager Paul Ince they won League 2 in 2007-8 and also the Football League Trophy in the same year. Nicknamed "The Dons" from their name MK Dons Biggest Loss - 5-0 On 6 Occasions Biggest Win - 7-0 vs Oldham Athletic, 20th December 2014, League 1 Most Appearances - Dean Lewington 499, 2004-2016 Record Scorer - Izale McLeod 62, 2004 - 2014
Morecambe Football Club	Globe Arena Christie Way Westgate Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4TB Telephone - 01524 411 797 Capacity - 6,476 (2,247 Seated) Formed - 1920 Nickname(s) - The Shrimps Club Colours - Red Shirts - Black Trim, White Shorts, Red-Black Socks Current League - League 2 Conference Cup Winners - 1978 FA Trophy Winners - 1974 There were a number of attempts to start up football in Morecambe at the beginning of the 1900s, all failing in what was strong Rugby territory. Finally in 1920 Morecambe FC were formed following a meeting at the West View Hotel and the team joined the Lancashire Combination League for 1920-21. The early years proved to be a struggle for survival, however, with poor results and low revenue. The club enjoyed a visit to the third round of the FA Cup in 1961-62 and in 1974 they beat Dartford FC in the final of the FA Trophy. Another barren period followed until the mid-1980s. This was the start of a period of steady improvement which saw them eventually find their way into the Conference. After their promotion to the Conference in 1995-96, Morecambe established themselves as one of the leading Conference clubs, finishing near the top on many occasions and having a few unsuccessful play-off appearances. In 2007, however, Morecambe went one better, seeing off York City FC in the play-off semi final to set up a Wembley appearance against Exeter City FC. They won 2-1 in front of 40,000 spectators to gain entrance to the Football League for the first time in the club's history. Nicknamed "The Shrimps" which is related to the fishing - shrimping industry in the region, and the famous Morecambe Bay potted shrimps Biggest Loss - 6-0 vs Dagenham & Redbridge, 16th May 2010, League 2 Biggest Win - 7-2 vs Port Vale, 30th April 2011 Most Appearances - Stewart Drummond 275, 2008 - Record Scorer - Kevin Ellison 44, 2011 - 2014
Newcastle United Football Club	St. James' Park Barrack Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 4ST Telephone - 0844 372 1892 Capacity - 52,405 Formed - 1892 Nickname(s) - The Magpies, The Toon Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - Premier League Championship Winners - 2009-10, 2016-17 Charity Shield Winners - 1909 Division 1 Winners - 1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09, 1926-27, 1992-93 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1964-65 FA Cup Winners - 1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup - Winners - 1969 Inter-Toto Cup Winners - 2006 Newcastle United Football club were formed from the merger of Newcastle East End FC and Newcastle West End FC. The two clubs that formed the merger had both been originally formed from local cricket teams. Since their formation, Newcastle United has always played at St James Park. Newcastle United have enjoyed fanatical support through good times and bad. After some initially worrying times with financial difficulties and low attendances, the Geordie team developed into one of the most successful English teams in the Edwardian Era, with five FA Cup appearances (but only one win) prior to the start of World War 1. They were relegated from the Premier League in 2008-09 & 2015-16 seasons, but returned as champions at the first attempt on both occasions, the latter under the leadership of Rafa Benitez. Nicknamed "The Magpies" based on the colour of their home strip, but sometimes unofficially called "The Toon" or the Toon Army" which is the local pronunciation of Town, meaning city centre where the ground is situated Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Burton Wanderers, 15th April 1895, Division 2 Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Newport County, 5th October 1946, Division 2 Most Appearances - Jimmy Lawrence 496, 1904 - 1922 Record Scorer - Alan Shearer 206, 1996 - 2006
Newport County AFC	Rodney Parade Grafton Road Newport South Wales NP19 0UU Telephone - 01633 670 690 Capacity - 7,850 Formed - 1912 Nickname(s) - The Exiles, The Ironsides Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Black Trim, Black Shorts, Yellow - Black Socks Current League - League 2 Conference South Winners -2009-10 Division 3 South Winners - 1938-39 Starting life in the Southern League as Newport & Monmouth County Association Football Club, The Shorter Newport County was adopted and the club reformed in 1919, and were elected into the football league in 1920. They have an unwanted joint football league record of losing 13-0 to Newcastle United FC in 1946-47 season, and in 1970-71 season another record of going 25 matches at the start of the season without winning, (losing 21). They finished bottom of Division 4 in 1988 ending a 60 year stay in the football league, next season failing to finish their matches in the Conference they went out of business in February 1989 with debts of £330,000 and were expelled from the league for failing to fulfil their fixtures. In June 1989 the club was reformed by 400 supporters, they took on the name Newport AFC and adopted the nickname The Exiles as a result of needing to play home matches in Moreton in Marsh Gloucestershire nearly 80 miles from home, after Newport council refused to accept them as a new company, they took legal action and won they finally moved back to Newport in the 1994-95 season, promotion to the Southern Football League - Premier Division followed, 1999 saw them revert back to the name of Newport County AFC, In 2012 they announced they were moving to the cities rugby club stadium Rodney Parade, 2012-13 season saw them reach the play-off final at Wembley against Wrexham FC where they won 2-0 to return to the football league after a 25 year absence. Nicknamed "The Ironsiders" from Newport being the home of Lysaght's Orb Steel Works Nicknamed "The Exiles" after having to play home games 80 miles from Newport Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Newcastle United, 5th October 1946, Division 2 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Merthyr Town, 10th April 1930, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Len Weare 526, 1955 - 1970 Record Scorer - Reg Parker 201, 1948 -1954
Northampton Town Football Club	Sixfields Stadium Upton Way Northampton NN5 5QA Telephone - 01604 683 700 Capacity - 7,653 Formed - 1897 Nickname(s) - The Cobblers Club Colours - Deep Red Striped Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 2 Division 3 Winners - 1962-63 Division 4 Winners - 1986-87 League 2 Winners - 2015-16 Northampton Town FC were originally formed by teachers from the town. The local schoolboy football scene was strong, largely due to the enthusiasm of the teachers for the game. They wanted to be able to demonstrate practical examples to their students and decided that forming a team would enable them to do this. So in 1897 Northampton's first professional football team was formed after a meeting with a local solicitor. Northampton Town football club enjoyed success in the early years and joined the Southern League in 1901. In 1902 they made the headlines when they beat Portsmouth FC 1-0 at Fratton Park. This was the first time in 66 attempts that any team had managed victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Northampton Town FC won the Southern League championship in 1908-09. They joined the Football League in 1920. They won the League 2 title in 2015-16, for promotion to League 1. Nicknamed "The Cobblers" local links to the shoe making industry Biggest Loss - 11-0 vs Southampton, 28th December 1901, Southern League Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Southend United, 1909 - 1910, Southern League Most Appearances - Tommy Fowler 552, 1946 - 1961 Record Scorer - Jake English 143, 1947 - 1959
Norwich City Football Club	Carrow Road Norwich Norfolk NR1 1JE Telephone - 01603 760 760 Capacity - 27,244 Formed - 1902 Nickname(s) - The Canaries Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Green Trim, Green Shorts, Yellow - Green Socks Current League - Premier League Championship Winners - 2018-19 Division 1 Winners - 2003-04 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1971-72, 1985-86 Division 3 Winners - 1933-34 League 1 Winners - 2009-10 League Cup Winners - 1962, 1985 Norwich City FC were formed at a meeting in the Criterion Cafe in Norwich in 1902. In 1905 the FA deemed the club professional and ousted them from the amateur leagues. They were admitted to the Southern League later that year. The club then faced some tough years financially, being voluntarily wound up in 1917 and reformed in 1919. By this time the club nickname had become 'The Canaries' (canary breeding being a popular local pastime) and the team was wearing yellow and green. The club joined the Football League Third Division in 1920. Nicknamed "The Canaries" this was initially due to popularity of canary breeding in Norfolk, later home strips used were the same colour as the bird, and is now used in the club's logo Biggest Loss - 10-2 vs Swindon Town, 5th August 1908, Southern League Biggest Win - 10-2 vs Coventry City, 15th March 1930, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Kevin Keelan 673, 1963 - 1980 Record Scorer - Johnny Gavin 122, 1948 - 1955
Nottingham Forest Football Club	City Ground Trentside North Nottingham NG2 5FJ Telephone - 0115 982 4444 Capacity - 30,576 Formed - 1865 Nickname(s) - The Reds, Forest, The Tricky Trees Club Colours - Red Shirts & White Shorts, Red Socks - White Trim Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1978 Division 1 Winners - 1977-78, 1997-98 (2nd Tier) Division 2 Winners - 1906-7, 1921-22 Division 3 Winners - 1950-51 European Cup Winners - 1979, 1980 European Super Cup Winners - 1979 FA Cup Winners - 1898, 1959 League Cup Winners - 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990 Nottingham Forest FC also known as Notts Forest, were formed in 1865, making them one of the oldest surviving professional football clubs in the world. They were formed shortly after their neighbours Notts County FC, who are the oldest professional football club still in existence. Unlike many older football clubs, the team was not formed by cricket players but by players of a Scottish game known as shinty, which bears some resemblance to the Irish game of hurling. After winning the rival Football Alliance in 1892, Nottingham Forest was elected to the Football League. They distinguished themselves early on, reaching the 1898 FA Cup final and defeating Derby County FC 3-1, all the more remarkable as Derby had beaten them 5-1 in a league match the week before Nicknamed "The Tricky Trees" from the tree on their crest Nicknamed "The Reds" for their red home strip Nicknamed "Forest" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Blackburn Rovers, 10th April 1937, Division 2 Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Clapton, 17th January 1891, FA Cup Most Appearances - Bob McKinlay 692, 1951 - 1970 Record Scorer - Grenville Morris 217, 1898 - 1913
Notts County Football Club	Meadow Lane Stadium Meadow Lane Nottingham NG2 3HJ Telephone - 0115 952 9000 Capacity - 20,229 Formed - 1862 Nickname(s) - The Magpies Club Colours - Black & White Striped Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - National League Division 2 Winners - 1896-97, 1913-14, 1922-23 Division 3 Winners - 1997-98 (4th Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1930-31, 1949-50 Division 4 Winners - 1970-71 FA Cup Winners - 1894 League 2 Winners - 2009-10 Notts County FC is known as 'the oldest Football League club in the world', due to its original formation in 1862. It is probable that the rules used back then were rather different from those we know today, especially as the newspaper report from 1862 which tells of the clubs first game mentions the team scoring goals and 'rouges'. Notts County were founder members of the Football League in 1888 and achieved their highest ever league finish in 1890-91 with third place, a feat they repeated a decade later. In 1891 they also reached the FA Cup final, losing on that occasion to Blackburn Rovers FC. They returned in 1894, however, and this time beat Bolton Wanderers FC 4-1 to win the trophy. Nicknamed "The Magpies" colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Aston Villa, 29th September 1888, Football League 9-1 vs Blackburn Rovers, 16th November 1889, Football League 9-1 vs Portsmouth, 9th April 1927, Division 2 Biggest Win - 15-0 vs Rotherham Town, 24th October 1885, FA Cup Most Appearances - Albert Iremonger 601, 1904 - 1926 Record Scorer - Les Bradd 125, 1967 -1978
Oldham Athletic AFC	Boundary Park Furtherwood Road Oldham Lancashire OL1 2PA Telephone - 0161 624 3972 Capacity - 13,000 Formed - 1895 Nickname(s) - The Latics Club Colours - Blue Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - League 2 Division 2 Winners - 1990-91 Division 3 Winners - 1973-74 Division 3 North Winners - 1952-53 Oldham Athletic FC were formed under the name Pine Villa FC changing to the current name and turning professional in 1899. They joined the Football League Second Division in 1907. They finished third, having been unbeaten at home in their first season in the league. The following year they went one better and were promoted to the First Division. They continued to be competitive at this level and often finished high up the table, including ending as runners-up just prior to World War I. They also reached the FA Cup semi final in 1913. The team never really recovered from the break for the war and in 1923 they were relegated from Division 1. Things did not improve for Oldham after this with the team finally slipping as far as Division 4. In 1969-70 Jimmy Frizzel took over as player manager and the club almost instantly began to revive. The club was purchased in 2004 by a group of businessmen, and the club name was changed to Oldham Athletic AFC. Nicknamed "The Latics" short version of athletic Biggest Loss - 13-4 vs Tranmere Rovers, 26th December 1935, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Southport, 26th December 1962, Division 4 Most Appearances - Ian Wood 525, 1966 -1980 Record Scorer - Roger Palmer 141, 1980 - 1994
Oxford United Football Club	Kassam Stadium Grenoble Road Oxford OX4 4XP Telephone - 01865 337 500 Capacity - 12,500 Formed - 1893 Nickname(s) - The U's Club Colours - Yellow Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks Current League - League 1 Division 2 Winners - 1984-85 Division 3 Winners - 1967-68, 1983-84 League Cup Winners - 1986 Formed as Headington FC they added United in 1911 after merging with Headington Quarry FC, in 1950 they became the first professional club in Britain to install floodlights, they renamed to Oxford United in 1960. Two years later they won the Southern League and were elected into Division 4 of the football league after Accrington Stanley FC were removed due to bankruptcy, 1964 saw them become the first 4th Division team to reach the 6th round of the FA Cup, Their finest hour came when they beat QPR (Queens Park Rangers FC) in the 1986 League Cup Final 3-0. They moved to a new stadium in 2001 built with only 3 stands with expansion planned for a 4th stand in the future. Nicknamed "The U's" taken from the United name Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Sunderland, 19th September 1998, Division 1 (2nd Tier) Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Dorchester Town, 11th November 1995, FA Cup Most Appearances - John Shuker 478, 1962 - 1977 Record Scorer - Graham Atkinson 97, 1962 - 1974
Peterborough United Football Club	London Road Stadium London Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE2 8AL Telephone - 01733 563 947 Capacity - 15,000 Formed - 1934 Nickname(s) - The Posh Club Colours - Blue & White Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts Current League - League 1 Division 4 Winners - 1960-61, 1973-74 Football League Trophy Winners - 2014 Peterborough United FC. Their main rivals are Northampton Town FC and Cambridge United FC, according to whether you are an older or younger fan (respectively). The club was formed relatively recently compared to many Football League Clubs, being formed in 1934. The decision was made to start a new professional club to fill the void left by the collapse of Peterborough and Fletton United FC two years earlier. The team played its early football in the Midland League. They almost didn't get into the league after it was found that the delegation from Peterborough did not have the required entry fee and £20 deposit. In the end Grantham Town loaned the team enough money to pay the fees and the problem was solved. In 1960 Peterborough finally managed their dream of Football League status (which meant the return of the original £20 deposit from the Midland League), replacing Gateshead FC. Nicknamed "The Posh" in 1920-21,when they were called Peterborough City, it is believed to come from former manager Pat Tirrel, saying that he was looking for posh players for a posh team Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Northampton Town, 23rd December 1946, FA Cup Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Barnet, 5th September 1998, Division 3 (4th Tier) Most Appearances - Tommy Robson 482, 1968 - 1981 Record Scorer - Jim Hall 122, 1967 - 1975
Plymouth Argyle Football Club	Home Park Outland Road Plymouth Devon PL2 3DQ Telephone - 01752 562 561 Capacity - 16,388 Formed - 1886 Nickname(s) - The Pilgrims Club Colours - Green & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks Current League - League 2 Division 2 Winners - 2003-04 (3rd Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1929-30, 1951-52 Division 3 Winners - 1958-59, 2001-02 (4th Tier) Plymouth Argyle FC were formed as Argyle Football Club. The name is connected with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, an army regiment who were once stationed in Plymouth and whose football team had impressed the founding members of the club. The club badge includes The Mayflower, the ship which carried the pilgrims to Massachusetts. On joining the Southern League in 1903, the club changed its name to Plymouth Argyle FC. In 1920 they joined the Football League Division Three in its inaugural year, Best finishes in Cup competitions FA Cup Semi-finalists once 1984 And League Cup Semi-finalists Twice 1965 & 1974. Nicknamed "The Pilgrim" taken from an English religious group that left Plymouth for the New World in 1620 Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Stoke City, 17th December 1960, Division 2 Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Millwall, 16th January 1932, Division 2 8-1 vs Hartlepool United, 7th May 1994, Division 2 Most Appearances - Kevin Hodges 620, 1978 - 1992 Record Scorer - Sammy Black 184, 1924 - 1938
Port Vale Football Club	Vale Park Hamil Road Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 1AW Telephone - 0871 221 1876 Capacity - 19,050 Formed - 1876 Nickname(s) - The Valiants, The Vale Club Colours - White Shirts - Amber Trim, Black Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Division 3 North Winners - 1929-30, 1953-54 Division 4 Winners - 1958-59 FA Trophy Winners - 1993, 2001 Port Vale FC took its name from Port Vale House, the venue of its inaugural meeting in 1876. The team moved to nearby Burslem in 1884 and became Burslem Port Vale. They spent a few years in the Midland league before joining the Football League Division Two in 1892 as founder members. They struggled in the football league and after a roller coaster ride of relegation and re-election they almost went out of existence due to financial troubles in 1907 and resigned from the league. After many years in the Central League they returned to the Football League in 1919 to finish the fixtures left over by the expulsion of Leeds City. By this time they had dropped the Burslem prefix and were just Port Vale. In 1931 the team achieved its highest ever league position, 5th place in the Second Division. The club have a very famous fan in Robbie Williams, now a major shareholder in the club, having bought over 95% of the available shares in the club. He provided an original theme song for the video game FIFA 2000 'Its only us', on the provision that Port Vale was included as a team in the game. Nicknamed "The Valiants" after the then club President Huntbach told supporters that it should be The Valiants as the club had already lived up to the name, it was adopted and changed in 1919 from "The Colliers" Nicknamed "The Vale" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Sheffield United, 10th December 1892, Division 2 Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Chesterfield, 24th September 1932, Division 2 Most Appearances - Roy Sproson 842, 1950 - 1972 Record Scorer - Wilf Kirkham 164, 1923 - 1933
Portsmouth Football Club	Fratton Park Frogmore Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO4 8RA Telephone - 0239 273 1204 Capacity - 20,688 Formed - 1898 Nickname(s) - Pompey Club Colours - Blue Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 1 Charity Shield Winners - 1949 Division 1 Winners - 1948-49, 1949-50, 2002-03 (2nd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 1923-24, 1961-62, 1982-83 EFL Trophy Winners - 2018-19 FA Cup Winners - 1939, 2008 League 2 Winners - 2016-17 Portsmouth Football Club was formed with local brewery owner John Brickwood as Chairman. The club joined the Southern League in 1899. Their first match was played at Chatham Town, which they won 1-0. The following match was against Southampton, who became the team's local rivals. The match was the debut of Fratton Park, which has been the club's home ever since. The team's first title in the Southern League came in 1901-02. Their Golden Jubilee year of 1948-49 saw Pompey win Division 1 easily, they won the title again the following season with a 5-1 win against Aston Villa FC on the final day, which meant they became only the 5th English club since WW2 to win back to back titles. Nicknamed "Pompey" which is the nickname for the city Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Leicester City, 20th October 1928, Division 1 Biggest Win - 9-1 vs Notts County, 9th April 1927, Division 2 Most Appearances - Jimmy Dickinson 834,1946 - 1965 Record Scorer - Peter Harris 211, 1946 - 1960
Preston North End Football Club	Deepdale Sir Tom Finney Way Preston Lancashire PR1 6RU Telephone - 0844 856 1966 Capacity - 23,400 Formed - 1863 Nickname(s) - The Lilywhites Club Colours - White Shirts, Blue Shorts, White & Blue Socks Current League - Championship Division 1 Winners - 1888-89, 1989-90 Division 2 Winners - 1903-04, 1912-13, 1950-51, 1999-2000 (3rd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 1970-71, 1995-96 (4th Tier) FA Cup Winners - 1889, 1938 Football League War Cup Winners - 1941 Originally formed as a Cricket Club, Preston North End played its first Association Football match in 1878. The club was guided by Major William Sudell, who had a clear vision of how to make the club successful. He imported players from other areas, mostly Scotland. They were paid match fees and given high-paid jobs outside of Football. This led to accusations of professionalism and in 1884 Preston was expelled from the FA Cup. In 1885, however, a revolt by northern clubs forced the league to accept professionalism. In 1988-89 they became the first league champions and winners of the double to become the only team to go through an entire season undefeated in league and FA Cup and not conceding a goal in the FA Cup. They won the league the next season but have never won it since. Preston`s most famous player was Sir Tom Finney scoring 187 goals in 433 appearances and 30 goals for England. Nicknamed "The Lilywhites" after the colour of their once home strip Biggest Loss - 7-0 vs Blackpool, 1st May 1948, Division 1 Biggest Win - 26-0 vs Hyde, 15th October 1887, FA Cup Most Appearances - Alan Kelly Sr 511, 1958 - 1973 Record Scorer - Tom Finney 187, 1946 - 1960
Queens Park Rangers Football Club	Loftus Road Stadium South Africa Road Shepherds Bush London W12 7PJ Telephone - 0208 743 0262 Capacity - 18,490 Formed - 1882 Nickname(s) - The Hoops, The R's Club Colours - Blue & White Hoop Shirts, White Shorts & Socks Current League - Championship Championship Winners - 2010-11 Division 2 Winners - 1982-83 Division 3 Winners - 1947-48, 1966-67 League Cup Winners - 1967 Queens Park Rangers FC were formed, following the merger of two clubs, St. Jude's FC and Christchurch Rangers FC. The team was the most nomadic in the history of English Football, playing home games in 20 different grounds before settling at Loftus Road in 1917. The team achieved several successes in the early years, winning the West London Observer cup three times in the 1890's and the London Cup once. Spurred on by their success the team turned professional in 1898 and joined the Southern League, finally winning the championship in 1907-08. They expected election to the Football League, but eighth place Tottenham Hotspur FC were elected instead. In 1920 they joined the newly formed Football League Third Division. Nicknamed "The R's" taken from the Rangers initial Nicknamed "The Hoops" taken from their shirt design Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Manchester United, 19th March 1969, Division 1 Biggest Win - 9-2 vs Tranmere Rovers, 3rd December 1960, Division 3 Most Appearances - Tony Ingham 519, 1950 - 1963 Record Scorer - George Goddard 174, 1926 - 1934
Reading Football Club	Madejski Stadium Reading Berkshire RG2 0FL Telephone - 01189 681 100 Capacity - 24,160 Formed - 1871 Nickname(s) - The Royals Club Colours - Blue Shirts - Thin White Hoops, Blue Shorts, White Socks Current League - Championship Championship Winners - 2005-06, 2011-12 Division 2 Winners - 1993-94 (3rd Tier) Division 3 South Winners - 1925-26 Division 3 Winners - 1985-86 Division 4 Winners - 1978-79 Originally nicknamed "The Biscuitmen" after the town's main trade, Reading was originally formed in 1871 but did not turn professional until 1895. They were founder members of the Southern League in 1894. The connection with biscuits also led to the unofficial fanzine to be named 'Hob Nob Anyone' The club nickname changed to the Royals when the local biscuit factory closed down in the 1970's. In 1913 the team went on a tour of Italy. The club played a five match tour in which they only lost one game and that narrowly. They beat the full Italian national side 2-0. Reading joined the football league in 1920 in Division Three, where they have spent the majority of their history. Nicknamed "The Royals" Reading is in the Royal County of Berkshire Biggest Loss - 18-0 vs Preston North End, 27th January 1894, FA Cup Biggest Win - 10-2 vs Crystal Palace, 4th September 1946, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Martin Hicks 500, 1978 - 1991 Record Scorer - Ronnie Blackman 158, 1947 - 1954
Rochdale AFC	Spotland Sandy Lane Rochdale Lancashire OL11 5DR Telephone - 01706 644 648 Capacity - 10,249 Formed - 1907 Nickname(s) - The Dale Club Colours - All Blue - Black Trim Current League - League 1 Rochdale AFC joined the Manchester League for one year before becoming members of the Lancashire Combination in 1908. The team tried on a few occasions to join the Football League but was unsuccessful until 1921 when they were invited to join the Football League Third Division (North). The first Football League game in the club's history was a 6-3 victory against Accrington Stanley FC on August 27th 1921. Unfortunately, the rest of the season did not go as well, with the team finishing bottom and having to apply for re-election. In 1962, Rochdale became the first team in the bottom division of the Football League to reach a major cup final when they got to the final of the League Cup. Unfortunately they could not finish the job and were beaten by Norwich for the trophy. Since 1974 the team has been in the bottom division of the Football League, making it the longest spell in the lowest division for any club in Football League history. Rochdale plays its home games at Spotland, The team normally wears blue as its home strip but swapped back to black and white Stripeds for its centenary season in 2007-08. Nicknamed "The Dale" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Tranmere Rovers, 25th December 1931, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 8-1 vs Chesterfield, 8th December 1926, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Gary Jones 477, 1998 - 2012 Record Scorer - Reg Jenkins 119, 1964 - 1973
Rotherham United Football Club	The New York Stadium New York Way Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 1AH Telephone - 0844 414 0733 Capacity - 12,021 Formed - 1925 Nickname(s) - The Millers Club Colours - Red Shirts - White Sleeves, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - League 2 Division 3 North Winners - 1950-51 Division 3 Winners - 1980-81 Division 4 Winners - 1988-89 FA Trophy Winners - 1996 Rotherham United FC were formed as a merger of Rotherham Town FC and Rotherham County FC in 1925. Rotherham Town formed in 1870 as just Rotherham, Rotherham County formed in 1877 under the name Thornhill FC. The two teams had vied for the title as Rotherham's top team prior to the merger, taking in turns to claim the top dog spot. At the time of the merger, Rotherham County had made it into the Football League but were struggling to hang on to their league status. Things did not really improve for the club, however, until after World War II. Rotherham United found its way back into the Football League Division Two after winning the Division Three (North) championship in 1951. The team achieved its best ever Football League finish in 1955, third place in the second tier. Nicknamed "The Millers" from their stadium name, Millmoor Biggest Loss - 11-1 vs Bradford City, 25th August 1928, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Oldham Athletic, 26th May 1947, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Danny Williams 621, 1945 - 1966 Record Scorer - Gladstone Guest 130, 1946 - 1956
Salford City FC	Moor Lane Kersal Salford Lancashire M7 3PZ Telephone - 0161 792 6287 Capacity - 1,400 Formed - 1940 Nickname(s) - The Ammies Club Colours - Red Shirts, White Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 National League North Winners - 2017-18 Northern Premier League - Division 1 North Winners - 2014-15 Salford appeared in the Manchester Premier Cup Final at Old Trafford in 1989 where they lost out to Curzon Ashton FC and the same season saw floodlights installed at Moor Lane and the dropping of the Amateurs name to become Salford City FC. In March 2014, a proposed takeover of the club by former Manchester United players Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt was announced. With the takeover of the club completed, the new ownership team were present at pre-season training in July 2014, at which Giggs told the consortium they had ambitious aims for the non league club, with a target of Championship football within 15 years. In September 2014, the ownership team announced that they had agreed to sell a 50% stake in the club to Singapore based billionaire Peter Lim, the owner of Valencia CF team in Spain. In January 2015 owners Paul Scholes and Phil Neville acted as caretaker managers after manager Phil Powers was sacked after a poor start to the season, before announcing the arrival of the new managerial team of Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley. The new managerial team went on to win 15 of the remaining 17 matches of the season, which saw them regain their place at the top of the table. With Darlington 1883 FC failing to win their penultimate match of the season, Salford were crowned champions, with promotion to the Northern Premier League - Premier Division. In October 2015, the club was featured in the BBC One series Class of 92: Out of their league. Nicknamed "The Ammies" taken from the name in 1963 when the club changed it's name to Salford Amateur.
Scunthorpe United Football Club	Glanford Park Doncaster Road Scunthorpe South Humberside DN15 8TD Telephone - 0871 221 1899 Capacity - 9,088 Formed - 1899 Nickname(s) - The Iron Club Colours - All Claret - Blue Shirt Sleeves Current League - League 2 Division 3 North Winners - 1957-58 League 1 Winners - 2006-07 League 2 Winners - 2004-05, 2013-14 Scunthorpe United FC has existed under various names, including Scunthorpe and Lindsey United, since 1899. The club is nicknamed 'The Iron' due to the fact that iron and (later on) steel are the mainstay industries of the town of Scunthorpe. Despite having existed since 1899, the club did not join the Football League until 1950. The club has played in the lower two divisions for most of its time in the Football League, reaching the second tier between 1958 and 1964. Following relegation in 1964, the club has had to wait until 2007 to finally return to the former Second Division, now called The Championship. The club played at The Old Showground until 1988 when new fire regulations forced them to become the first club in the modern era to move to a new purpose built stadium. The new stadium Glanford Park, was officially opened on August 14th 1988. Nicknamed "The Iron" through the iron and steel industry in the town Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Carlisle United, 25th December 1952, Division 3 North Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Boston United, 21st November 1953, FA Cup Most Appearances - Jack Brownsword 595, 1950 - 1965 Record Scorer - Steve Cammack 110, 1979 - 1986, (League)
Sheffield United Football Club	Bramall Lane Sheffield South Yorkshire S2 4SU Telephone - 0114 221 5757 Capacity - 32,700 Formed - 1889 Nickname(s) - The Blades Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks Current League - Premier League Division 1 Winners - 1897-98 Division 2 Winners - 1952-53 Division 4 Winners - 1981-82 League 1 Winners - 2016-17 FA Cup Winners - 1899, 1902, 1915, 1925 Like many of the older clubs in the Football League, Sheffield United football club was formed by a local cricket club as a way of keeping the team together during the winter months and helping the players stay fit. Sheffield United football club was one of the most successful teams in the early years of the Football League. 'The Blades', as they are known, captured the Football League title in 1897-98 and finished runners-up in 1896-97 and 1899-00. The club has played it's home games at Bramall Lane since their formation, They were promoted to the Premier Division in 2006, but were relegated in 2007 and dropped to the third tier in 2011 Nicknamed "The Blades" referring to Sheffield`s local links with steel and cutlery Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Bolton Wanderers, 1st February 1890, FA Cup Biggest Win - 11-2 vs Cardiff City, 1st January 1926, Division 1 Most Appearances - Joe Shaw 714, 1945 - 1966 Record Scorer - Harry Johnson 201, 1916 - 1930
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club	Hillsborough Stadium Leppings Lane Sheffield S6 1SW Tel: +44 (0) 871 995 1867 Capacity - 39,730 Formed - 1867 Nickname(s) - The Owls Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Blue Shorts & Cocks Current League - Championship Charity Shield Winners - 1935 Division 1 Winners - 1902-03, 1903-04, 1928-29, 1929-30 Division 2 Winners - 1899-1900, 1925-26, 1951-52, 1955-56, 1958-59 FA Cup Winners - 1896, 1907, 1935 League Cup Winners - 1991 The club was initially a cricket club named The Wednesday Cricket Club after the day of the week on which they played their matches. The footballing side of the club was established to keep the team together and fit during the winter months. Sheffield Wednesday FC is one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world and the fifth oldest in the English league. The Wednesday, as they were named until 1929, were founding members of The Football Alliance in 1889, and its first champions that inaugural season. The Wednesday joined The Football League three years later when the leagues merged. Sheffield Wednesday were also one of the founding members of The Premier League in 1992. Their main rivals are Sheffield United FC, the two clubs have contested the Steel City derby on a regular basis for some 100 years. Barnsley FC, Leeds United FC, Bradford City AFC, Huddersfield Town FC, Rotherham United FC, Chesterfield FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are also rivals. The Owls have spent the majority of their history in the top flight of English football since joining the Football League in 1892. They have won four League titles, three FA Cups and one League Cup, but their League Cup triumph in 1991 is their only major trophy since 1935. They did reach both domestic cup finals in 1993, but lost 2-1 to Arsenal at Wembley on both occasions. The club was formerly known as "The Wednesday Football Club" until 1929, when the club was officially renamed "Sheffield Wednesday Football Club" under the stewardship of manager Robert Brown. The club is sometimes still referred to as simply 'The Wednesday'. However the name Sheffield Wednesday dates back as far as 1883: the former ground at Olive Grove had the name Sheffield Wednesday painted on the stand roof. Sheffield Wednesday's original nickname was "The Blades", a common name for Sheffield clubs during the 19th century due to the city's links to the cutlery industry and now the nickname of their long-term local rivals Sheffield United. At the start of the 20th century, when a player presented them with an owl mascot to honour their stadium at Owlerton, adjacent to Hillsborough, the club became known as "The Owls" Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Aston Villa, 5th October 1912, Division 1 Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Halliwell, 18th January 1891, FA Cup Most Appearances - Andrew Wilson 545, 1900 - 1920 Record Scorer - Andrew Wilson 216, 1900 - 1920
Shrewsbury Town Football Club	New Meadow Oteley Road Shrewsbury Shropshire SY2 6ST Telephone - 01743 289 177 Capacity - 9,875 Formed - 1886 Nickname(s) - The Shrews, The Blues, Salop Club Colours - All Blue - Yellow Hoop Shirt Current League - League 1 Division 3 Winners - 1978-79, 1993-94 (4th Tier) Shrewsbury Town FC were formed through not directly, the demise of the Castle Blues a successful local team. Castle Blues were known for their success on the field but had something of a rough reputation, known for violence both on and off the field. This led to the demise of the Blues and paved the way for the new club, hoping to emulate the success without the negative points. The team played in the Shropshire and District League before joining the Birmingham League. In the late thirties the team took the step up to the more competitive Midland League winning the Midland League title on two occasions and joining the Football League Third Division (North) in 1950. It took the team until the late 1970s to progress to the second tier. Manager Graham Turner took the team to the Third Division Championship and promotion to the Second Division in his first season in charge in 1978-79. This was followed by a successful FA Cup run two years later, when Shrewsbury reached the quarter finals. Since then fortunes have waned, and the team even spent 2003-04 season out of the Football League, in the Conference. The club recently moved from its traditional home 'Gay Meadow' to its new stadium 'New Meadow'. Nicknamed "The Shrews" short version of their name Nicknamed "The Blues" from the colour of their home kit Nicknamed "Salop" County and traditional name for Shrewsbury Biggest Loss - 13-0 vs Small Heath, 25th December 1895, League Biggest Win - 12-1 vs Hereford City, 20th October 1894, League Most Appearances - Mickey Brown 418, 1986 - 2001 Record Scorer - Arthur Rowley 152, 1958 - 1965
Solihull Moors Football Club	The Automated Technology Group Stadium, Damson Parkway Solihull West Midlands B91 2PP Telephone - 0121 705 6770 Capacity - 3,050 (280 Seated) Formed - 2007 Nickname(s) - The Moors Club Colours - Blue Shirts - 3 Yellow Bands, Blue Shorts, Blue & Yellow Striped Socks Current League - National League National League North Winners - 2015-16 Solihull Moors FC is an English semi-professional association football club, founded in 2007 by the merger of Moor Green and Solihull Borough. Solihull Borough FC was originally founded in 1953, Moor Green FC was formed in 1901 by players from the Moseley Ashfield Cricket Club but did not play competitive football until 1922. Marcus Bignot was announced as the new manager of Solihull Moors on 27 June 2011. The ex-Crewe, Bristol Rovers, QPR and Millwall defender was announced as Micky Moores replacement. He inherited a youthful squad that lacked experience and having won no pre-season friendlies. The first seven games of the season ended in defeat. Using his connections in the game, Marcus brought in several new players and immediately results started to improve, so much so that by January the possibility of the playoffs seemed achievable. However, it proved impossible to maintain the momentum and by the end of the season the club finished just above the drop zone. They reached new heights under Bignot in2015-16, winning the National League North title and securing promotion for the first time to the National League. Nicknamed "The Moors" taken from the club name Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Tranmere Rovers, 8th April 2017, National League
Southampton Football Club	St. Mary's Stadium Britannia Road Southampton Hampshire SO14 5FP Telephone - 0845 688 9448 Capacity - 32,590 Formed - 1885 Nickname(s) - The Saints Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Red Socks Current League - Premier League Division 3 South Winners - 1921-22 Division 3 Winners - 1959-60 FA Cup Winners - 1976 Football League Trophy Winners - 2010 Southampton FC began life as St Mary's Young Men's Association FC. In 1887 this was shortened to St Mary's FC and then became Southampton St Mary's FC when the team joined the Southern League in 1894. In 1897, after wining their first Southern League Championship, they changed to Southampton FC. The team played many of its early matches on The Common, meaning that they were sometimes interrupted by pedestrians. Southampton enjoyed great success in the Southern League before being elected to the Football League Division Three in 1920. The team moved to the newly built stadium 'The Dell' in 1898, where they stayed for 103 years. The new all seat St Mary's stadium became their new home in 2001. Nicknamed "The Saints" from being originally called Southampton St Marys Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Crystal Palace, 16th November 1913, Southern League 8-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur, 28th March 1936, Division 2 8-0 vs Everton, 20th November 1971, Division 1 Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Newbury Town, 13th October 1894, FA Cup Most Appearances - Terry Paine 815, 1956 - 1974 Record Scorer - Mick Channon 228, 1966 - 1982
Southend United Football Club	Roots Hall Victoria Avenue Southend-on-sea Essex SS2 6NQ Telephone - 01702 304 050 Capacity - 12,390 Formed - 1906 Nickname(s) - The Shrimpers, The Seasiders, The Blues Club Colours - White Shirts - Blue Trim, Blue Shorts & Socks Current League - League 1 Division 4 Winners - 1980-81 League 1 Winners - 2005-06 Southend United FC were formed at a meeting convened by the Landlord of the Blue Boar, a local Pub. They joined the Southern League Second Division, winning the division championship in 1908 and promotion to the Southern League First Division. In 1920 Southend United joined the Football League Third Division as founder members. They remained in the Third Division (or during regionalisation Third Division South) for 46 years until they were relegated to Division Four in 1966. For over 20 years the Southend fans had to endure the ups and downs of promotion and relegation. At one point the clubs very existence was threatened, both on and off the field. In 1991, however, the team achieved promotion to the second tier of the Football League for the first time in its history. Nicknamed "The Shrimpers" from the local fishing industry Nicknamed "The Seasiders" coastal seaside link Nicknamed "The Blues" which relates to the colour of their once home kit Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 27th November 1965, Division 3 Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Golders Green, 24th November 1934, FA Cup 10-1 vs Brentwood 7th December 1968, FA Cup 10-1 vs Aldershot, 6th November 1990, FA Trophy Most Appearances - Alan Moody 506, 1972 - 1984 Record Scorer - Roy Hollis 135, 1954 - 1960
Stevenage Football Club	Broadhall Way Monkswood Lane Stevenage Herts SG2 8RH Telephone - 01483 223 223 Capacity - 6,920 (3,412 Seated) Formed - 1894 Nickname(s) - The Boro Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Red Shorts & Socks Current League - League 2 Conference National Winners - 1995-96 Conference Premier Winners - 2009-10 FA Trophy Winners - 2007, 2009 Starting out as Stevenage Town FC until 1968, when Stevenage Athletic FC were formed until they went bankrupt in 1976 and Stevenage Borough FC were formed, and joined the United Counties League, instantly winning the league and league cup in their first year of formation, Three promotions in four seasons in the early 1990`s got them to the Conference National in 1994, They won the Conference title in 1995-96 but were denied promotion because their ground facilities did not come up to football league standards, They finally secured football league status by winning the title again in 2009-10 and dropped the word Borough from their title, they earned back to back promotions to go into League 1, but were relegated in 2013-14. Nicknamed "The Boro" a short version of their original name Stevenage Borough Biggest Loss - 6-1 vs Farnborough, 23rd March 2002, Football Conference Biggest Win - 8-0 vs Runcorn Halton, 25th November 1995, Conference Most Appearances - Mark Smith 466, 1992 - 2004 Record Scorer - Martin Gittings 209, 1980 - 1995
Stockport County FC	Edgeley Park Hardcastle Road Edgeley Stockport Cheshire SK3 9DD Telephone - 0161 286 8888 Capacity - 10,841 Formed - 1883 Nickname(s) - The Hatters Club Colours - Blue Shirts - White Trim, White Shorts, Blue Socks Current League - National League Division 3 North Winners - 1921-22, 1936-37 Division 3 North Cup Winners - 1937 Division 4 Winners - 1966-67 National League North Winners - 2018-19 Stockport County FC were originally formed as Heaton Norris Rovers FC, who merged shortly after formation with Heaton Norris FC. In May 1890 the club changed the name to Stockport County FC to reflect the fact that Stockport had become a County Borough. Stockport played in The Combination and the Lancashire League, before joining the Football League in 1900 after winning the Lancashire League championship. They have competed in the football league continuously from 1905 until 2011, spending 5 seasons in the top flight. Stockport were relegated to the Conference North Division at the end of the 2012-13 season 11 years after competing in Division 2, therefore becoming the first team to drop from that division to the 6th tier. Nicknamed "The Hatters" after being one of Cheshire`s and Britain`s biggest hat making town`s Biggest Loss - 8-1 vs Chesterfield, 19th April 1902, Division 2 Biggest Win - 13-0 vs Halifax Town, 6th January 1934, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Andy Thorpe 555, 1978 - 1992 Record Scorer - Jack Connor 132, 1951 - 1956
Stoke City Football Club	Britannia Stadium Stanley Matthews Way Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4EG Telephone - 01782 367 598 Capacity - 28,380 Formed - 1863 Nickname(s) - The Potters Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, White Shorts, Red Socks Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 1932-33, 1962-63, 1992-93 Division 3 North Winners - 1926-27 Football League Trophy Winners - 1992, 2000 League Cup Winners - 1972 Stoke City FC are believed to be the second oldest Football League club. They were formed as Stoke Ramblers by apprentices at the North Staffordshire Railway Works, although there is no record of any matches by the team until 1868. Stoke achieved early success when in 1877 the Staffordshire FA was formed and the County Cup created. Stoke won the trophy in its first two years, in one tie recording the clubs record win of 26-0 over Mow Cop. In 1878 the team merged with Stoke Victoria Cricket Club and moved to what became known as the Victoria Ground. The club changed it's name to Stoke City in 1925 after Stoke-on-Trent was granted City status, Stoke City supporters have adopted the song Delilah by Tom Jones as their anthem. Nicknamed "The Potters" local links to the pottery industry Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Preston North End, 14th September 1889, Division 1 Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Stourbridge, 26th September 1914, FA Cup Most Appearances - Eric Skeels 592, 1959 - 1976 Record Scorer - John Ritchie 176, 1962 - 1975
Sunderland AFC	Stadium of Light Millenium Way Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 1SU Telephone - 0871 911 1200 Capacity - 48,707 Formed - 1879 Nickname(s) - The Black Cats Club Colours - Red & White Striped Shirts, Black-Red Shorts & Socks Current League - League 1 Championship Winners - 2004-05, 2006-07 Charity Shield Winners - 1936 Division 1 Winners - 1891-92, 1892-93, 1894-95, 1901-02, 1912-13, 1935-36, 1995-96 (2nd Tier) 1998-99 (2nd Tier). Division 2 Winners - 1975-76 Division 3 Winners - 1987-88 FA Cup Winners - 1937, 1973 Sunderland AFC started life as the Sunderland and District Teachers Association Football Club. In 1890 they were the first club to be elected to the Football League following its inauguration in 1888. Sunderland was one of the most successful English clubs in the early years of the Football League, having won five league titles prior to World War I. Sunderland football club are based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. They spent 68 years in the top flight before being relegated in 1958, Nicknamed "The Black Cats" after the gun battery on the river Wear, but they're also sometimes known as The Rokerites (referring to the link with Roker Park which they left in 1997) Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday, 26th December 1911, Division 1 8-0 vs West Ham United, 19th October 1968, Division 1 8-0 vs Watford, 25th September 1982, Division 1 8-0 vs Southampton, 18th October 2014, Premier League Biggest Win - 11-1 vs Fairfield, 2nd February 1895, FA Cup Most Appearances - Jim Montgomery 527, 1961 - 1976 Record Scorer - Bobby Gurney 227, 1926 - 1939
Sutton United Football Club	The Borough Sports Ground Gander Green Lane Sutton Surrey SM1 2EY Telephone - 0208 644 4440 Capacity - 5,013 (765 Seated) Formed - 1898 Nickname(s) - The U's Club Colours - All Yellow - Black Pinstriped Shirts Current League - National League Anglo-Italian Cup winners - 1979 Isthmian League Cup winners - 1983, 1984, 1986, 1998 Isthmian League Full Members Cup winners - 1992, 1996 Isthmian League Premier Division Winners - 1966-67, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1998-99, 2010-11 National League South Winners - 2015-16 The club were formed on 5 March 1898 when Sutton Guild Rovers FC and Sutton Association FC formerly Sutton St Barnabas FC agreed to merge. They gained election into the Athenian League in 1921. In 1928, the team won its first Athenian League Championship. The thirties were a good time for Sutton, who twice reached the semi-final of the FA Amateur Cup in 1929 and 1937. In 1967, they won the Isthmian league Premier Division title, The club won the Isthmian League championship for the second time in 1985. After refusing promotion to the Football Conference because of problems with the stadium, they won the championship the following year and this time took promotion after supporters helped in a large redevelopment of the ground. Sutton managed to keep their place in the league, often finishing in mid-table. The club enjoyed a memorable FA Cup run in 1988-89, when they beat First Division Coventry City FC 2-1 in the third round. They spent most of their time in the Conference South Division in the 2000s, until it was renamed in 2015-16 to the National League South, they won the league that year for promotion to the Nation League. Nicknamed "The U's" taken from the initial of their name
Swansea City AFC	Liberty Stadium Brunel Way Swansea South Wales SA1 2FA Telephone - 01792 616 600 Capacity - 20,750 Formed - 1912 Nickname(s) - The Swans, The Jacks Club Colours - All White - Black Trim Current League - Premier League Division 3 Winners - 1924-25, 1948-49, 1999-2000 (4th Tier) Football League Cup winners - 2013 Football League Trophy Winners - 1994, 2006 League 1 Winners - 2007-08 Swansea City FC were formed as the professional club, Swansea Town FC. The name was changed to city when Swansea itself was granted city status in 1971. Swansea Town played at the Vetch Field near the city centre. Vetch Field took its name from the cabbage-like plant that grew wild on the field. The Swans, as they are known, joined the Southern League Second Division, winning promotion to the Southern League First Division just prior to the outbreak of World War I. This led to them becoming founder members of the new Football League Third Division in 1920. In 2011 Swansea were promoted to the Premier Division, becoming the first Welsh club to play in it since it's formation in 1992, They won the 2013 League Cup beating Bradford City 5-0 the highest winning margin for that trophies final, so qualifying them for the Europa League the following year, where they progressed through to the second round losing out to Napoli. Nicknamed "The Swans" a short version of their name Nicknamed "The Jacks" reflecting their rise from the bottom to the top, from a Jack to a King Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Liverpool, 9th January 1990, FA Cup 8-0 vs A S Monaco, 1st October 1991, European Cup Winners Cup Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Silema, 15th September 1982, European Cup Winners Cup Most Appearances - Wilfred Milne 586, 1920 - 1937 Record Scorer - Ivor Allchurch 166, 1947 - 1968
Swindon Town Football Club	County Ground County Road Swindon Wiltshire SN1 2ED Telephone - 0871 876 1879 Capacity - 15,730 Formed - 1879 Nickname(s) - The Robins Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts Current League - League 2 Division 2 Winners - 1995-96 (3rd Tier) Division 4 Winners - 1985-86 League 2 Winners - 2011-12 League Cup Winners - 1969 There's a certain mystery surrounding the date of the exact founding of Swindon Town FC. Recent research suggests that the club was formed in 1879, possibly as Swindon AFC, before becoming Spartans FC and later merging with local rivals the Young Man's Friendly Society FC. In 1883 they became Swindon Town FC. In 1894 the team turned professional and joined the Southern League Division 1. In 1920 they joined the Football League Third Division, where they played until 1963 when they won promotion and entered the Second Division. One of the best periods for the club was between 1968 and 1970, in 1969 they won the League Cup Final beating Arsenal 3-1 at Wembley, also secured promotion to Division 2, but because they had played in the 3rd Division they were not able to go into Europe ,so as compensation they played in the Anglo Italian League Cup in 1969 and the Anglo Italian Cup in 1970 winning both, These were led by the club's most well known player Don Rogers, The south stand was named after him in 2007. Swindon won promotion to the Premier Division in 1992-93 season, the only time they have ever played at that level, getting relegated having conceded 100 goals. Nicknamed "The Robins" after the red of their home shirts Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Manchester City, 29th January 1930, FA Cup Biggest Win - 10-1 vs Farnham United Breweries, 28th November 1925, FA Cup Most Appearances - John Trollope 889, 1960 -1980 Record Scorer - Harry Morris 229, 1926 - 1933
Torquay United Football Club	Plainmoor Marnham Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3PS Telephone - 01803 328 666 Capacity - 6,500 Formed - 1899 Nickname(s) - The Gulls Club Colours - All Yellow - Blue Trim Current League - National League National League South Winners - 2918-19 Torquay United were originally formed by a group of school leavers under the guidance of a Sergeant Major, and played their first match on a farmers field, they played for 4 years at the Recreation Ground, Plainmoor being occupied by Torquay Athletic Rugby Club, in 1904 Athletic secured the lease for the recreation ground and Torquay's rivals Ellacombe took over the lease of Plainmoor, meaning Torquay had to return to the farmers fields. They later shared grounds with Torquay Cricket Club. They Merged with local rivals Ellacombe FC in 1910, and adopted he name Torquay Town and moved into Plainmoor where they still remain, In 1920 Torquay's local teams Plymouth Argyle FC and Exeter City FC were both elected to the football league as founder members of Division 3, this prompted a merger of the town`s 2 teams Babbacombe FC and Torquay FC to become one professional team to compete in the newly formed league, In 1921 after poor relations between the 2 teams an agreement was reached and Torquay United became the sole representative of the town. They reached the final of the Division 3 South cup in 1939,but the final was never played due the outbreak of WW2, they have been runners up in the FA Trophy in 2008 and the Football League Trophy in 1989. Nicknamed "The Gulls" seaside coastal link Biggest Loss - 10-2 vs Fulham, 7th September 1931, Division 3 South 10-2 vs Luton Town, 2nd September 1933, Division 3 South Biggest Win - 9-0 vs Swindon Town, 8th March 1952, Division 3 South Most Appearances - Kevin Hill 474, 1997 - 2008 Record Scorer - Sammy Collins 219, 1948 - 1958
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club	Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 748 High Road Tottenham London N17 0AP Telephone - 0844 499 5000 Capacity - 62,062 Formed - 1882 Nickname(s) - The Lillywhites, Spurs Club Colours - White Shirts & Socks, Dark Blue Shorts Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1921, 1951, 1961, 1962, 1967 (Shared), 1981 (Shared),1991 (Shared) Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1963 Division 1 Winners - 1950-51, 1960-61 Division 2 Winners - 1919-20, 1949-50 FA Cup Winners - 1901, 1921, 1961, 1962, 1967, 1981, 1982, 1991 League Cup Winners - 1971, 1973, 1999, 2008 Uefa Cup Winners - 1972, 1984 Tottenham Hotspur FC were formed in 1882 as Hotspur FC by members of Hotspur Cricket Club. It's believed that the name Hotspur is associated with Sir Harry Hotspur the character from Shakespeare's 'King Henry IV - part one', who had lived locally. In 1884 the team changed to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. The club is often known as 'Spurs'. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club joined the Football League 1908, but in 1901 became the only non-league side to win the FA Cup since the formation of the Football League. In 1960-1 Spurs became the first team to win the double in the 20th century, and won the Cup Winners Cup in 1963 to become the first English team to win a UEFA Competition. Nicknamed "The Lillywhites" from the all white colour of the once home strip Nicknamed "Spurs" abbreviation of their name Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs FC Koln, 22nd July 1995, Inter-Toto Cup Biggest Win - 13-2 vs Crewe Alexandra, 3rd February 1960, FA Cup Most Appearances - Steve Perryman 854, 1969 - 1986 Record Scorer - Jimmy Greaves 266, 1961 - 1970
Tranmere Rovers Football Club	Prenton Park Prenton Road West Birkenhead Merseyside CH42 9PY Telephone - 0871 221 2001 Capacity - 16,567 Formed - 1884 Nickname(s) - The Rovers, Superwhite Army Club Colours - All White, Blue Trimmed Socks Current League - League 1 Division 3 North Winners -1937-38 Football League Trophy Winners - 1990 Tranmere Rovers were formed as Belmont FC formed from the merger of two cricket clubs, Belmont Cricket Club and Lyndhurst Wanderers. The team changed the name to Tranmere Rovers a year later. In the early years Tranmere played in the Liverpool and District League, followed by the Lancashire Combination, where they won their first silverware. In 1919 they stepped up to the Central League, which led to them joining the newly formed Third Division (North) of the Football League in 1921. Tranmere missed promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs 3 years running in the 1990`s. The 1999-2000 season saw cup runs get them though to the sixth round of the FA Cup, and the final of the League Cup where they lost to Leicester City on penalties after leading 3-1 in the shootout. Nicknamed "The Rovers" short version of their name Nicknamed "Superwhite Army" after the all white colour of their home kit Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur, 12th January 1953, FA Cup Biggest Win - 13-4 vs Oldham Athletic, 26th December 1935, Division 3 North Most Appearances - Ray Mathias 637, 1964 - 1985 Record Scorer - Ian Muir 180, 1985 - 1995
Walsall Football Club	Bescot Stadium Bescot Crescent Walsall West Midlands WS1 4SA Telephone - 01922 622 791 Capacity - 11,300 Formed - 1888 Nickname(s) - The Saddlers Club Colours - Red Shirts & Socks - White Trim, White Shorts Current League - League 2 Division 4 Winners - 1959-60 League 2 Winners - 2006-07 Walsall Town were formed in 1877 and their fierce rivals, Walsall Swifts FC, were formed a year later in 1878. In the 1887/88 season, they decided to end the rivalry and merged to make Walsall FC (originally know as the Walsall Town Swifts). Walsall did not gain entry to the Football League as founder members but showed their strength that year by beating one of the founders, Burnley, in the new leagues debut season. They also had defender Albert Aldridge capped for England twice that year. They joined the newly formed Football League Second Division in 1892 where they struggled to maintain their status. Walsall failed to gain re-election in 1895 but bounced back into the league the next year. They moved into their Bescot ground in 1990. Nicknamed "The Saddlers" which reflects Walsall`s status as a traditional town for saddle making Biggest Loss - 12-0 vs Small Heath, 17th December 1892, Division 2 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Darwin, 4th March 1899, Division 2 Most Appearances - Jimmy Walker 534, 1993 - 2012 Record Scorer - Alan Buckley 202, 1973 - 1984
Watford Football Club	Vicarage Road Stadium Vicarage Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0ER Telephone - 0844 856 1881 Capacity - 17,475 Formed - 1881 Nickname(s) - The Hornets Club Colours - Yellow Shirts & Socks,Black Shorts Division 2 Winners - 1997-98 (3rd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 1968-69 Division 4 Winners - 1977-78 Current League - Premier League Watford FC were as formed by Henry Grover. They did not join the Football League, however, until 1920 when they were inaugural members of the Third Division. They had played in the Southern League prior to this, winning the championship in 1915. The team moved to Vicarage Road, their home ever since, in 1922. They currently share the ground with Saracens Rugby Club. The club spent most of its time in Divisions Three and Four, with only three years in Division Two prior to 1979. The revolution in the club's history began when pop superstar Elton John took over as Chairman in 1976 and Graham Taylor was appointed manager, He led them to successive promotions from the 2nd Division to the Premier League. Nicknamed "The Hornets" from the colours of their home strip Biggest Loss - 10-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 24th January 1912, FA Cup Biggest Win - 11-0 vs Maidenhead, 24th February 1900, Southern League Division 2 Most Appearances - Luther Blissett 503, 1976 - 1992 Record Scorer - Luther Blissett 186, 1976 - 1992
West Bromwich Albion Football Club	The Hawthorns Halfords Lane West Bromwich West Midlands B71 4LF Telephone - 0871 271 1100 Capacity - 26,445 Formed - 1878 Nickname(s) - The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirt, Blue Shorts & Socks-White Trim Current League - Championship Championship Winners - 2007-08 Charity Shield Winners - 1920, 1954 (Shared) Division 1 Winners - 1919-20 Division 2 Winners - 1901-02, 1910-11 FA Cup Winners - 1888, 1892, 1931, 1954, 1968 League Cup Winners - 1966 West Bromwich Albion Football Club. is also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Albion, The Throstles and WBA. They were formed by workers at the local spring works as the West Bromwich Strollers and changed to Albion in 1880. They won the Division 1 title in 1920 for the only time in their history, a few ups and downs followed until they got promotion in 1949 and continued an unbroken spell in the top flight of 24 years, just missing out on the "Double" in 1954 after winning the FA Cup they narrowly finished second to rivals Wolverhampton in the league. After reaching the Premier League they have had very mixed fortunes being relegated and promoted on a regular basis. Nicknamed "The Baggies" is thought to have come from the 1900`s when rival supporters from Aston Villa called Albion fans that because of the wearing of big baggy trousers to protect them in the iron foundries of the black country Nicknamed "Albion" short version of their name Nicknamed "The Throstles" feature on the club crest (Song Thrush) Biggest Loss - 10-3 vs Stoke City, 4th February 1937, Division 1 Biggest Win - 12-0 vs Darwin, 4th April 1892, Football League Most Appearances - Tony Brown 720, 1963 - 1981 Record Scorer - Tony Brown 279, 1963 - 1981
West Ham United Football Club	Olympic Stadium Loop Road London E20 2ST Telephone - 0208 548 2748 Capacity - 60,000 Formed - 1895 Nickname(s) - The Hammers, The Irons Club Colours - Claret & Blue Shirts & Socks, Blue Shorts Current League - Premier League Charity Shield Winners - 1964 (Shared) Cup Winners Cup - Winners - 1965 Division 2 Winners - 1957-58, 1980-81 FA Cup Winners - 1964, 1975, 1980 Football League War Cup Winners - 1940 Inter-Toto Cup Winners - 1999 West Ham United were formed as 'Thames Ironworks FC. They changed the name to West Ham United five years later after severing their links with the Ironworks. In 1989 they turned professional and joined the Southern League, having won the London League as amateurs the year before. The team went through a number of colours before winning their now traditional colours of claret and blue from members of Aston Villa FC in a wager. After becoming West Ham United, the team went through some difficult years, at some points having no stable ground until the team moved to the Boleyn Ground at Upton Park in 1904. They left the ground in 2016 to move to the Olympic Stadium. Nicknamed "The Hammers" although this may initially appear to be based on a simple shortening of the name, observation of the club's crest will reveal crossed metalworking hammers, indicating the club's origins as the football team of Thames Ironworks, also known as "The Irons" Biggest Loss - 8-2 vs Blackburn Rovers, 26th December 1963, Division 1 Biggest Win - 10-0 vs Bury, 25th October 1983, League Cup Most Appearances - Billy Bonds 804, 1967 - 1988 Record Scorer - Vic Watson 326, 1920 - 1935
Wigan Athletic Football Club	DW Stadium Loire Drive Robin Park Wigan Lancashire WN5 0UZ Telephone - 01942 774 000 Capacity - 25,138 Formed - 1932 Nickname(s) - The Latics Club Colours - Blue & White Striped Shirts, Black Shorts, Blue & White Socks Current League - Championship Division 2 Winners - 2002-03 (3rd Tier) Division 3 Winners - 1996-97 (4th Tier) FA Cup Winners - 2013 Football League Trophy Winners - 1985, 1999 League 1 Winners - 2015-16, 2017-18 Wigan Athletic FC were the sixth attempt at a stable club in Wigan. Previously, there had been Wigan County FC, Wigan United FC, Wigan Town FC, Wigan Rovers FC and finally Wigan Borough FC who folded the year before Wigan Athletic was formed in 1932. They have played at the DW Stadium since 1999, which they share with Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club, having previously played at Springfield Park for 67 years. Premier League football was achieved for the 2005-6 season, where they also reached the final of the League Cup, In 2012-13 they became the first team to win the FA Cup and be relegated in the same season. Nicknamed "The Latics" short version of Athletic Biggest Loss - 9-1 vs Tottenham Hotspur, 22nd November 2009, Premier League Biggest Win - 7-1 vs Scarborough, 11th March 1997, Division 2 Most Appearances - Kevin Langley 317, 1981 - 1994 Record Scorer - Harry Lyon 273, 1962 - 1970
Wimbledon Football Club	For details of the Wimbledon football club, please see entry further above for AFC Wimbledon
Woking FC	Kingfield Stadium Kingfield Woking Surrey GU22 9AA Telephone - 01483 722 470 Capacity - 6,036 (2,500 Seated) Formed - 1889 Nickname(s) - The Cards, The Cardinals Club Colours - Red & White Halved Shirts, Black Shorts, White Socks Current League - National League Conference League Cup Winners - 2005 Conference South Winners - 2011-12 FA Trophy Winners - 1994, 1995, 1997 Within 21 years of being formed the club were in financial troubles, and in danger of folding, The turning point came in 1908 when Woking played Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup, Although they lost the club made it into the national news, Bolton were so impressed by their minnows efforts, they traveled to Woking the next season for a friendly match, which kept the club solvent. Promotion to the Conference was achieved in 1991-92 after they won the Isthmian League title with 7 games to spare 18 points clear of 2nd place. They also went on to win 3 FA Trophies in 4 years in the mid 90`s, and finally reached the Conference Premier League after winning the Conference South title in 2012-13. Nicknamed "The Cardinals" or "The Cards" for short, from the cardinal red of their home shirts Biggest Loss - 16-0 vs Crusaders, 1905-06, FA Cup Biggest Win - 17-4 vs Farnham, 1912-13, Surrey Charity Shield
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club	Molineux Waterloo Road Wolverhampton West Midlands WV1 4QR Telephone - 0871 880 8442 Capacity - 30,850 Formed - 1877 Nickname(s) - Wolves Club Colours - Gold Shirts - Black Sleeves, Black Shorts, Gold Socks Current League - Premiership Championship Winners - 2008-09, 2017-18 Charity Shield Winners - 1949 (Shared) 1954 (Shared) 1959, 1960 (Shared) Division 1 Winners - 1953-54, 1957-58, 1958-59 Division 2 Winners - 1931-32, 1976-77 Division 3 North Winners - 1923-24 Division 3 Winners - 1988-89 Division 4 Winners - 1987-88 FA Cup Winners - 1893, 1908, 1949, 1960 Football League Trophy Winners - 1988 Football League War Cup Winners - 1942 League 1 Winners - 2013-14 League Cup Winners - 1974, 1980 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC started life as St Luke's, after the headmaster of St Luke's School in Blakenhall presented some of the school's pupils with a football. The team merged with a local cricket team The Wanderers in 1879, becoming Wolverhampton Wanderers football club. In 1888 Wolves, as they are more commonly known, were founder members of the Football League. They finished third and were also beaten finalists in the FA Cup that year. They were beaten finalists of the first ever UEFA Cup in 1972. Financial Problems threatened the clubs existence in the 1980`s and they were relegated 3 times, before the arrival of manager Graham Turner saw them win back to back promotions, along with star striker Steve Bull they finished the decade in the second division, as well as winning the Football League Trophy. Nicknamed "Wolves" short version of their name Biggest Loss - 10-1 vs Manchester United, 15th October 1892, Division 1 Biggest Win - 14-0 vs Crosswells Brewery, 13th November 1886, FA Cup Most Appearances - Derek Parkin 609, 1968 - 1982 Record Scorer - Steve Bull 250, 1986 - 1999
Wrexham Football Club	Racecourse Ground Mold Road Wrexham North Wales LL11 2AH Telephone - 01978 262 129 Capacity - 10,770 Formed - 1864 Nickname(s) - The Dragons, The Robins Club Colours - Red & White Shirts & Socks, White Shorts Current League - National League Division 3 Winners - 1977-78 FA Trophy Winners - 2013 Football League Trophy Winners - 2005 In 1864, members of Wrexham Cricket Club met at the Turf Hotel in Wrexham to discuss proposals for a winter pastime to keep the team fit. At this meeting Wrexham Football Club was formed, despite the fact that the club's modern badge states 1873! Wrexham were one of the leading campaigners for a rule restricting the number of players to eleven. Football rules were rather flexible in the early days, and some games were played with as many as seventeen per side. After many years in the Football Combination and Birmingham and District Leagues, Wrexham were invited to join the newly formed Football League Division Three (North) in 1921. The team had to wait until the late 1970's before reaching the second tier of the Football League, when new manager Arfon Griffiths, who took the team to a four year spell in the Second Division. Wrexham has won the Welsh Cup 23 times to date and been runners-up on a further 22 occasions. They reached the quarter final of the European Cup Winner's Cup in 1976. Nicknamed "The Dragons" from the Welsh dragons on their crest Nicknamed "The Robins" the red colour of their home shirts Biggest Loss - 9-0 vs Brentford, 15th October 1963, Division 3 Biggest Win - 11-1 vs New Brighton, 3rd January 1934, Division 3 North Cup Most Appearances - Arfon Griffiths 592, 1959 - 1979 Record Scorer - Tommy Bamford 174, 1928 -1934
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club	Adams Park Hillbottom Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP1 4HJ Telephone - 01494 472 100 Capacity - 10,284 Formed - 1887 Nickname(s) - The Chairboys, The Blues Club Colours - Dark Blue & Light Blue Quartered Shirts, Blue Shorts & Socks Current League - League 1 FA Amateur Cup Winners - 1931 FA Trophy Winners - 1991, 1993 Football Conference Winners -1992-93 Football Conference Charity Shield Winners - 1988 Football Conference Shield Winners - 1992, 1993, 1994 Wycombe Wanderers FC were formed by a group of local furniture makers. They joined the Southern League, but struggled as an amateur team in a mainly professional league. After a couple of league changes they ended up in the Isthmian League in 1921. It was some time before they enjoyed any real success in the Isthmian league, although they did win the FA Amateur Cup in 1931. In 1956 Wycombe won the first of its eight Isthmian League titles. The Chairboys joined the Football Conference in 1985 and after an initially difficult ride, began to enjoy some success. The appointment of Martin O'Neill as manager was a key moment, leading to two FA Trophy wins and promotion to the Football League for the first time in the team's history in 1993. This was followed by more success as the team won promotion to the third tier in its first season in the Football League. Nicknamed " The Blues" taken from their home kit colours Nicknamed "The Chairboys" after being formed by a group of furniture makers Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Kidderminster Harriers, 24th April 1986, Conference Biggest Win - 6-1 vs Stafford Rangers, 11th February 1989, Conference 6-1 vs Fisher Athletic, 26th September 1989, Conference 6-1 vs Telford United, 12th October 1991, Conference Most Appearances - Tony Horseman, 749, 1961 - 1978 Record Scorer - Tony Horseman, 416, 1961 - 1978
Yeovil Town Football Club	Huish Park Stadium Lufton Way Yeovil Somerset BA22 8YF Telephone - 01935 423 662 Capacity - 9,565 (5,212 Seated) Formed - 1890 Nickname(s) - The Glovers Club Colours - Green & White Hoop Shirts, White Shorts & Socks Current League - National League FA Trophy Winners - 2002 Football Conference Winners - 2002-03 League 2 Winners - 2004-05 Yeovil Town FC was formed and for many years shared a ground with the local Rugby Club. In 1895 the club was reborn as the Yeovil Casuals FC, moving away from the Rugby team to play at its own ground, the Pen Mill Athletic Club. The club became Yeovil Town FC during the 1907-08 season. In 1908, another football team was formed in Yeovil, Petters United. Within a couple of years an intense rivalry grew up between the clubs. This ended in 1914 when the two teams amalgamated and moved up to the Western League, where they became champions in 1921-22. Yeovil then joined the Southern League, Western section and shortly after this began to make a name for themselves as a giant killing FA Cup side. Nicknamed "The Glovers" local links to the glove making industry Biggest Loss - 8-0 vs Manchester United, 12th February 1949, FA Cup Biggest Win - 7-2 vs Slough Town, 6th April 1991, Conference Most Appearances - Len Harris 691, 1958 - 1972 Record Scorer - Johnny Haywood 548, 1906 - 1928

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Part time and semi professional non-league football teams in the UK

**Non League Football Teams in the UK**
Name	Details
Name	Details
Abbey Rangers FC	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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Bognor Regis Town FC	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
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
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.
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
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
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
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 colours Most Appearances - James Woodcock Record Scorer - Justin Day
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
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
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
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
Brentwood Town FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
	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
Burgess Hill Town FC	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
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
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
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
Buxton FC	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
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
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
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
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.
Canvey Island FC	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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Chertsey Town FC	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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Colwyn Bay FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Darlington FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dulwich Hamlet FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
East Thurrock United FC	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
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
Enfield Town FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
Farnborough FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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+
Frickley Athletic FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 name Most Appearances - Shaun Elliot 365
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
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
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
Grantham Town FC	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
Grays Athletic FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Halesowen Town FC	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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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
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Harrow Borough FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Division Southern 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
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
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
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
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.
Hendon FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 +
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hyde United FC	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
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.
Ilkeston FC	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
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
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
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
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. Nicknamed "The Poppies" former Stadium was built on a poppy field.
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
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
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
Kings Langley FC	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
King's Lynn Town FC	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
Kingstonian FC	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
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
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
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
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 fluid
Leatherhead FC	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
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
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
Leiston FC	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
Lewes FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Marine FC	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
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
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
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
Matlock Town FC	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
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
Merstham FC	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
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.
Metropolitan Police FC	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
Mickleover Sports FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
Nantwich Town FC	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
Needham Market FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 +
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Ramsbottom United FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rushall Olympic FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Skelmersdale United FC	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
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
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
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
South Park FC	King George's Field Whitehall Lane South Park Reigate RH2 8LG , 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
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
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
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
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
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
Staines Town FC	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
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
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
Stamford AFC	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
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
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
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
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
Stourbridge FC	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.
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
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
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
Sutton Coldfield Town FC	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"
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
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
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
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
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.
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 Central Hellenic 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tonbridge Angels FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
VCD Athletic FC	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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Whitby Town FC	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wingate & Finchley FC	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
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
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
Workington AFC	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
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
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
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
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
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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