Wednesbury Town F.C.

Wednesbury Town F.C. was a football club based in Wednesbury, West Midlands, England. For the 2008–09 season, they were members of the West Midlands (Regional) League Division One, but resigned during the season.

They were formed in 2002 and were admitted into the West Midlands (Regional) League Division One North.[1]

The team played at Long Lane Park, Long Lane, Essington, Wolverhampton where they shared a pitch with Riverway.

Previous club

In the 1880s, a club by the name of Wednesbury Town entered the FA Cup in 1883–84 and 1884–85. In the first of those seasons, the club had some cup success, with victories over West Bromwich Albion (2–0), Walsall Town (6–0 after a 2–2 draw) and Derby Midland (1–0) before going out in the Fourth Round after a 5–0 defeat by Old Westminsters. The following season was less successful, going out in the First Round with a 4–1 defeat by Aston Villa.[2]

References

  1. ↑ History of Wednesbury Town F.C.
  2. ↑ Mike Collett (2003). The Complete Record of the FA Cup. Sports Books. p. 637. ISBN 1-899807-19-5.

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Coordinates: 52°38′26.32″N 2°01′35.31″W / 52.6406444°N 2.0264750°W / 52.6406444; -2.0264750


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