Association football club based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England (1880s–1903)
Football club
Ilkeston TownFull name | Ilkeston Town |
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Nickname(s) | the Reds[1] |
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Founded | 1882 |
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Dissolved | 1903 |
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Ground | Manor Ground |
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1901–02 (last full season) | Midland Football League, 14th |
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Ilkeston Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
History
The club was formed in 1882.[2][3]
They competed in the Midland Football League and FA Cup for many years before disbanding in 1903, the club's best season being runners-up in 1898–99, one point off champions Doncaster Rovers.[4]
A new Ilkeston Town F.C. club was formed in 1945.
Records
- Best FA Cup performance: 5th Qualifying Round, 1896–97, 1897–98
References