Southwell City F.C.

Southwell City
Full nameSouthwell City Football Club
Nickname(s)Bramleys
City
Founded1893; 131 years ago (1893)
GroundCentenary Ground, Brinkley
ChairmanJohn Cunningham
ManagerJonny Upton
LeagueUnited Counties League Division One
2023–24United Counties League Division One, 16th of 21

Southwell City Football Club is a football club based in Southwell, England. They are currently members of the United Counties League Division One and play at the Centenary Ground, Brinkley.

History

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Southwell City were formed in 1893. In the club's early years, they entered the Newark and District League, winning the Challenge Cup in 1911. In 1957, the club joined the Notts Alliance, winning the competition in 2001. In 2003, Southwell joined the Central Midlands League, before leaving in 2017.[1][2] In 2022, after winning the Nottinghamshire Senior League, the club was admitted into the United Counties League Division One.[3]

Ground

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During the early 20th century, the club played at Crafts Fields in Southwell.[1] In 2021, Southwell moved from their Memorial Grounds home in Southwell to the Centenary Ground in the nearby village of Brinkley.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "History". Southwell City F.C. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  2. ^ Southwell City at the Football Club History Database
  3. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2022–23" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Southwell City FC's message to fans ahead of Brinkley move". Newark Advertiser. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2022.

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