Twickenham Football Club was a football club based in Hampton, England.
| Full name | Twickenham Football Club |
|---|---|
| Ground | The Beveree Stadium, Hampton |
History
editIn 1945, Twickenham became founder members of the Corinthian League. After an eighth-place finish in the league's first season, Twickenham left the league. The following year, the club entered the FA Cup for the first time, losing 2–1 against Acton Town in the extra preliminary round. In 1949, Twickenham became founded members of the Metropolitan & District League, playing four seasons in the competition, before leaving in 1953.[1] In 1953, the club joined the Parthenon League, winning the league in 1959. Twickenham remained in the Parthenon League, until its dissolution in 1966.[2]
Ground
editIn the early days of the club, Twickenham played at Ivy Bridge.[3] In 1952, Twickenham moved into The Beveree Stadium in Hampton.[4] Twickenham vacated the ground in 1959, following Hampton's acquisition of the site's tenancy.[5]
Records
edit- Best FA Cup performance: Preliminary round, 1947–48, 1948–49
References
edit- ^ "Twickenham". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Parthenon League 1951–1966". Non-League Matters. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "A Look Into History 36". Essex Senior Football League. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Hampton heroes #1". Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Hampton in mourning for club stalwart". MyLondon. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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