Ashby Institute F.C. Explained

Clubname:Ashby Institute
Fullname:Ashby Institute Football Club
Nickname:Institute
Founded:1917
Dissolved:1989
Ground:The Screeds Ground
Season:1988–89
Position:Scunthorpe & District Football League

Ashby Institute F.C. was an English football club based in Ashby, Scunthorpe.

History

The club was a member of the Midland League from 1968 to 1982, with a best finish of 3rd in 1974. The club turned down the opportunity to join the newly formed Northern Counties East League, instead returning to the Scunthorpe & District Football League. They were regular participants in the FA Cup, reaching the 3rd Qualifying Round in 1953.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ashby Institute. Football Club History Database. 2015-10-02.
  2. Web site: Ashby Institute. 2 January 2014 . World Groundhop. 2015-10-02.