West Ham Garfield F.C. Explained

Clubname:West Ham Garfield
Fullname:West Ham Garfield Football Club
Founded:1894
Dissolved:1908

West Ham Garfield Football Club was a football club based in West Ham, England.

History

West Ham Garfield was formed in 1894.[1] After their formation, the club joined the South Essex League.[2] In 1897, West Ham Garfield won the West Ham Charity Cup, beating Thames Ironworks 1–0 in the final.[3] The following year, the club won the competition for a second time, beating Ilford 1–0.[4] In 1900, West Ham Garfield entered the FA Cup for the first time, beating Leyton in the preliminary round after a replay.[5] Following the 1907–08 season, West Ham Garfield dissolved.[6]

Ground

Despite being from West Ham, on 6 October 1900, playing in the FA Cup first qualifying round against Olympic, West Ham Garfield used Ilford Sports Ground as their home venue.[7]

Records

Notes and References

  1. "Chesham", Bucks Herald, 8 September 1894. p. 3
  2. Web site: A Look Into History 76. Essex Senior Football League. 17 April 2022. 10 May 2022.
  3. Book: John Powles. Iron in the Blood: Thames Ironworks FC, the Club That Became West Ham United. Tony Brown. 42 . 2005.
  4. "Local football", Barking, East Ham & Ilford Advertiser, 26 March 1898. p. 3
  5. Web site: Past Results. The Football Association. 10 May 2022.
  6. "Football", Windsor and Eton Express, 25 April 1908. p. 7
  7. "English Cup", West Ham and South Essex Mail, 13 October 1900. p. 7

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