Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers F.C. Explained

Clubname:Larkfield & New Hythe FC
Fullname:Larkfield & New Hythe Football Club
Nickname:The Larks
Ground:Larkfield & New Hythe Sports Club, New Hythe
Capacity:3000
Chairman:John Michel
Manager:Danny Lye
Assistant Manager:Micky Phillips
Kitman:Teddy A
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Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers Football Club is a football club based in New Hythe, England. They are currently members of the and play at Larkfield & New Hythe Sports Club.

History

Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers were founded in 1961 and Larkfield Boys were formed in 1976 as a youth football club. In 1998 the senior team entered the Kent County League.[1] During the club's tenure in the Kent County League, the club won promotion to the Division One West and East on two occasions, in 2007 and 2009 respectively.

In 2021, the club was admitted into the Southern Counties East League Division One.[2] Larkfield & New Hythe entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2021–22.[3] Having been defeated in the 2022–23 Division One play-off final, the club were promoted through the play-offs the following season.[4]

Larkfield & New Hythe entered the FA Cup for the first time in 2024-25 and won their first match 2–1 against Kennington.[5]

Ground

The club currently play at Larkfield & New Hythe Sports Club in New Hythe.[6]

Club honours

Club records

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club History. Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers F.C.. 29 May 2021.
  2. Web site: National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22. The Football Association. 29 May 2021. .pdf.
  3. Web site: The Buildbase FA Vase Season 2021–22. The Football Association. .ashx. 7 July 2021.
  4. Web site: First Division Play Off Final. www.scefl.com. 4 May 2024. 6 May 2024.
  5. Web site: 5 July 2024 . EARLY ROUND DRAWS MADE FOR EMIRATES FA CUP, FA YOUTH CUP, ISUZU FA TROPHY AND FA VASE . 7 July 2024 . www.thefa.com.
  6. Web site: Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers FC. Kent County League. 29 May 2021.