Twickenham F.C. Explained

Clubname:Twickenham
Fullname:Twickenham Football Club
Ground:The Beveree Stadium, Hampton

Twickenham Football Club was a football club based in Hampton, England.

History

In 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

In 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Twickenham. Football Club History Database. 28 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Parthenon League 1951–1966. Non-League Matters. 28 March 2021.
  3. Web site: A Look Into History 36. Essex Senior Football League. 29 May 2020. 10 January 2022.
  4. Web site: Hampton heroes #1. Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C.. 3 July 2020. 28 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Hampton in mourning for club stalwart. MyLondon. 30 January 2012. 28 March 2021.

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