Lower Hutt City AFC is an association football club in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. They currently compete in the Capital Premier. From 2019 until 2022, they acted as a farm team to the Wellington Phoenix, allowing Phoenix youth players to play within the regional football leagues.
Nickname(s) | The Yellows | ||
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Founded | 1968 | ||
Ground | Fraser Park, Lower Hutt | ||
Chairman | Kevin Nash | ||
Coach | Jake Ward | ||
League | Central League 2 | ||
2024 | Capital Premier, 4th of 10 (promoted) | ||
Website | https://www.lhcafc.org.nz/ | ||
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Club history
editThe club formed in 1967 with the amalgamation of two existing clubs, Lower Hutt City (formed in 1921) and Railways (formed in 1942). The club also competed under the name Hutt City during its only National League season, 1997–1998.
Staff and board members
edit- As of 12 April 2012.
Position | Name | Nationality |
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Assistant Manager | Kane Krebs | New Zealander |
First Team Coach | Jake ward | New Zealander |
Chairman | Kevin Nash | New Zealander |