Harlow Town F.C.

Harlow Town

Full name	Harlow Town FC
Nickname(s)	The Hawks
Founded	1879
Ground	Barrows Farm, Harlow (Capacity: 3,500 (500 seated))
Owner	John Barnett and Tommy Cunningham
Manager	Danny Chapman
League	Isthmian League Division One North
2010–11	Isthmian League Division One North, 4th
Home colours Away colours

For the railway station, see Harlow Town railway station

Harlow Town F.C. are an English football club based in Harlow, Essex. The club currently play in the Division One North of the Isthmian League, after relegation from the Isthmian League Premier Division in 2009. The club completed a move to a new stadium at Barrows Farm in October 2006, which can hold up to around 3,500 spectators. The new stadium has two main stands, one which can hold up to 400 people all-seater, and another on the far side of the pitch with standing terracing for around 500 people.

The club is best known for its exploits in the 1979–80 FA Cup, in which it reached the fourth round, eliminating two Football League sides Southend United and Leicester City on the way, before narrowly losing 4–3 to Watford at Vicarage Road.

History

Early years

It is unknown how Harlow Town was formed. Records exist, however, of the club's first match; it took place on 18 October 1879 against Saffron Walden, with Harlow winning 1-0. Since there were few teams in Essex at the time, Harlow found themselves playing Bishop's Stortford several times each season; this sparked their long rivalry.

At the beginning of the 1896–1897 season, Harlow played competitive football for the first time by joining the East Herts League Division One. Their first league game was on 10 October 1896 at home to Hoddeston, with Harlow winning 3-0. The club went on to finish third in the six-team league. That season the club also entered the Essex Senior Cup for the first time, but were eliminated in the first round by South West Ham 4-1.

For unknown reasons, Harlow did not compete in the league during the 1897–1898 season. For the 1898-99 season the club were re-named Harlow and Burnt Mill FC, after merging with Netteswell and Burnt Mill FC. Their first match under the new name was against Harlow College, with Harlow and Burnt Mill winning the game 3-0. The team had rejoined the East Herts League, finishing second behind Ware. The club also reached the semifinal of the Essex Junior Cup, before losing 3-1 to Leyton Reserves in a replay after a 2-2 draw in the first game.

At the beginning of the 1902–1903 season the combination of Netteswell and Burnt Mill FC and Harlow FC came to an end, with Harlow resuming its original Harlow Town FC name. For the 1907–1908 season, the club left the East Herts League and began playing in the newly-formed Stansted and District League. The league table for that season was never recorded; however, it is known that Saffron Walden won the title. For the 1909–1910 season Harlow rejoined the East Herts League but continued to play in the Stansted and District League, so the team were competing simultaneously in two divisions. During the early 20th century such a situation was common at this level of football, but Harlow were unsuccessful and finished in the bottom half of both divisions. During the 1910–1911 season, Harlow finished second in the Stansted and District League; they would have won the championship if they had beaten last-place Stansted Rovers in their final game. However, Harlow lost the game 0-2, and arch-rivals Bishop's Stortford claimed the title.

After narrowly missing out in the Stansted and District League the previous year, the club made up for it by winning their first-ever trophy, the East Herts League Division One, in 1912. They won the title by six points over second-place Ware. Harlow were also undefeated, although the season consisted of only eight games. However, the champions ended the 1912-13 season in the relegation zone and were demoted to the East Herts League Division Two for the first time. They also finished at the bottom of the Stansted and District League, and decided to drop out of competition for the first time. The situation did not improve much the following season; they finished third from the bottom in Division Two and were eliminated from the Essex Junior Cup in the first round, losing 0-5 to Stansted Rovers.

Success

Due to World War I, the club did not compete for six years. However, at the beginning of the 1919–1920 season Harlow rejoined the Stansted and District League and was reinstated in East Herts League Division One, despite finishing in the bottom half of Division Two before the war. The six-year absence had not helped the team; they finished next-to-last in both leagues and were again eliminated in the first round of the Essex Junior Cup to Stansted Rovers (this time by a 2-3 score). During the 1920–1921 season, Harlow finished at the bottom of the East Herts League; however, since there was no relegation that season the club remained in Division One. The following season, Harlow's luck finally began to change; they finished in the middle of the Stansted & District League and second in the East Herts League (behind Stansted Rovers). In 1922–1923 Harlow Town were once again champions in the East Herts League, finishing four points ahead of previous-year champions Stansted Rovers. The following season was also successful; Harlow finished third in the East Herts League and won the Stansted and District League title for the first time. The club also won the West Essex Border Charity Cup, beating Burnt Mill 5-0 in the final. However, the standard of play in the leagues had dropped; teams such as Bishop's Stortford, Ware and Hoddeston Town were now fielding their reserves in competition, since their first teams were playing in the more-competitive Herts County League. Harlow remained in the East Herts League for the 1924–1925 season for the last time, finishing third behind Allenbury's and Stansted. They remained in the Stansted and District League, reaching two cup finals that year (losing the West Essex Border Charity Cup final 1-2 to Stansted, but winning the Rolleston Cup over Sawbridgeworth 5-1 in the final). The club also recorded their highest-scoring victory that season, beating arch-rivals Bishop's Stortford 14-0. Harlow then left the East Herts League for the Herts & Essex Border League; however, they only remained for two years (finishing third and fourth, respectively). For the 1927–1928 season, Harlow Town returned to the expanded East Herts League; they finished fourth, five points behind champions Hertford Athletic. Harlow also won the Stansted and District League for the third time by one point over Stansted. The 1928–1929 season was Harlow's most successful to date; they won both the East Herts League and the Stansted and District League for the fourth (and final) time, leaving the Stansted and District League at the end of the season. At the turn of the decade in Harlow's Golden Jubilee year they were in a new league: the East Herts and District League. 1929–1930 was successful; Harlow won the East Herts double: first by winning the league title by five points over Stansted, and then by winning the East Herts Challenge Cup (defeating White Rovers 3-2 in the final).

Senior status

Harlow's last season in the East Herts and District League was again successful; they won both the East Herts Challenge Cup and the West Essex Border Charity Cup, beating Ware Reserves and Potter Street in their respective finals. For the 1932–1933 season, Harlow moved on to the Spartan League, Division Two East. The team finished in the middle of the standings during its first season, and reached the semifinals of the Essex Junior Cup. For the next four seasons Harlow finished in mid-table; they reached the Epping Hospital Shield Final twice, but lost both cup finals to Pelly House and Epping.

During the 1937–1938 season Harlow began to struggle in the Spartan League, finishing third from last. Despite a poor season the following year, they won the Epping Hospital Shield over Epping Town by 4-3 in extra time. The eagerly-anticipated 1939–1940 season never began, due to World War II. The Spartan League (and all competitive football) closed down for seven seasons.

With the war's end, football resumed for the 1946–1947 season. Harlow was placed in Division One of the Spartan League, after playing previously in the Division Two Eastern League. The club remained consistent, finishing in mid-table for the next two years but winning the Epping Hospital Shield three seasons in a row. During this period Harlow Town recorded their worst defeat, losing 11-0 in 1948 against Ware. Over the next five years Harlow only managed bottom-half finishes in the league but won the first-ever Spartan League Cup in 1953, defeating league champions Bletchley 3-2 in the final and keeping Bletchley from a double victory. For the 1954–1955 season the Spartan League changed its format, and Harlow moved to the London League. The competition was harder, and the team failed to finish in the top half of the league until 1961. The club got past the second round of the League Cup in 1960 (when they won, beating West Thrurrock Athletic 1-0).

Move to the Sportcentre

The Sportcentre, Harlow Town's home from 1960-2006

1960 was a noteworthy year in the history of Harlow Town; they won the London League Cup and moved from the Green Man playing fields (where they had played since 1879) to the new Harlow Sportcentre on Hammarskjold Road (the first sports centre in England). The opening game for the new ground featured Essex XI vs. London League XI, with two Harlow players on each side (including the club's record appearance-maker Norman Gladwin in goal for Essex). Essex won the match, 3-2. The official opening of the ground was on 1 October, when Saffron Waldon visited in the FA Amateur Cup (with FA Secretary Sir Stanley Rous present). Harlow won, 2-0. Rous confirmed that "The Town" had been given associate membership to the FA, a milestone for the club. That year Harlow appointed John Kavanagh, former England Amateur International, as the new first-team manager. The club finished third in their first season at their new home, their final season in the London League. For the 1961-62 season, Harlow moved to the more-competitive Delphian League to put itself on the non-league map. They were attracting better players, due to their move to the Sportcentre and Kavanagh's leadership. However, they finished in the bottom half of the Delphian League for two years.

Athenian League

In 1963 the Delphian League announced it was merging with the Corinthian and Athenian Leagues, forming a three-division system with 16 teams in each; Harlow was in the Second Division. They finished third in their first season, earning promotion to Division One. The club remained in Division One of the Athenian League for eight seasons, finishing mostly mid-table. Due to Harlow's facilities at the Sportcentre, the club attracted well-known teams to the area during the mid- and late 1960s. In July 1966 Harlow Town arranged a friendly match against Uruguay, who were staying nearby in preparation for the World Cup (held in England that summer). Uruguay defeated Harlow, 6-1. In 1968, Benfica reached the European Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley. Benfica prepared for the final at Harlow's Sportcentre; their team included the top scorer from the 1966 World Cup, Eusebio. The club bought a new £15,000, 370-seat grandstand for the 1971–1972 season. Its unveiling was on 15 March 1971, against a Tottenham Hotspur team with players such as Ralph Coates and Jimmy Neighbour. "Spurs" won the match, 1-0. After eight seasons in Athenian League Division One, Harlow found success in the 1971–1972 season. Under the management of Roy Thomas, Harlow won their first championship since becoming a senior club. They won the title by three points from Croydon, who was one point ahead of Harlow with two games to play. Harlow's final game of the season was at home to Finchley in front of a packed crowd, with Harlow winning 6-0. After the game, player-manager Roy Thomas received the championship trophy. Harlow's top goal-scorer that season, Bryn Key (with 39 goals), went on to join Crystal Palace; Key's career was cut short by a broken leg. Harlow played well in the Premier Division, finishing fourth in the 1972-73 season. This was the team's only season in the top division, since they moved to the Isthmian League at the end of the year.

1970s

During the 1973–74 season Harlow competed in the Isthmian League, the highest level for non-league clubs in the south of England; however, it was a disappointing season. The club finished a bottom-half 13th, and was not a factor in cup competition. Manager Roy Thomas left, which led some key players to join St Albans City. Tragedy struck the club in November 1973, when goalkeeper Micky Byrne was killed in a road accident. One bright note was a friendly at the Sportcentre with Crystal Palace, to compensate for the transfer of scorer Bryn Key. The match finished 1–1, with over 2,000 people in attendance. Over the next three seasons Harlow had consistently lower-half league placings and only one cup run; they reached the Isthmian League Cup semifinal in 1976, losing 3–1 to league champions Tilbury. In 1977 the Isthmian League changed format, with Harlow playing in Division One. Their first year in the new division was uneventful, with the club finishing in mid-table and failing to factor in cup competition; however, the 1978–1979 season was Harlow's most successful. The club had a strong team for their level of competition and an experienced manager (Ian Wolstenholme). Harlow won the league title, finishing with 100 points (14 ahead of second-place Harrow Borough, scoring 93 goals while conceding 32. They also clinched the double by winning the Essex Senior Cup for the only time in the club's history, defeating Tilbury 1–0 in the final and avenging their 3–1 defeat by Tilbury in the 1976 Isthmian League Cup semifinal.

1979–1980: FA Cup challenge

The club's centenary year of 1979–1980 was a good one. Harlow were in the Isthmian Premier Division for the first time, finishing in mid-table. In November, however, the team had several games in hand against teams above them but any drive for promotion was stalled by their run in the FA Cup. Harlow began their FA Cup run at home to Lowestoft Town in the preliminary round, winning 2–1. In the first qualifying round they were drawn away to fellow Essex side Hornchurch, whom they defeated 3–0. The next two qualifying rounds they were at home, defeating Bury Town 2–1 and Harwich and Parkeston 1–0. A 1–0 victory over Conference side Margate in the fourth qualifying round placed "Town" into the first round for the first time in their history. Hoping to draw one of the big Football League sides, Harlow drew a home game against Leytonstone and Ilford and defeated their fellow non-leaguers 2–1. Their second-round game was away with league side Southend United at Roots Hall on 15 December 1979; Harlow earned a 1–1 draw, and brought them back to the Sportcentre the following week for the replay before a crowd of 5,000. Harlow won 1–0, with a goal from Micky Mann. In the third round they drew an away game with Second Division leaders Leicester City. Leicester took the lead before half-time but Harlow held on and scored an 89th-minute equaliser by Neil Prosser for a 1–1 tie. The replay took place on 8 January 1980; the club set a new attendance record of 9,723, and the BBC broadcast the game as its Match of the Day. The underdog Harlow Town team defeated Leicester City 1-0, with a goal from John McKenzie. Harlow joined Hereford United as FA Cup giant-killers. Their fourth-round game was at Watford; over 7,000 people travelled from Harlow to Vicarage Road, with the crowd at the game recorded at 24,000. Harlow took a 1–0 lead with a goal by Prosser at half-time; however, in the second half Watford took control of the game 4–1. The team pulled the game back to 4–3 with six minutes left after goals by John McKenzie. In the final minute Peter Twigg's header clipped the top of the bar and went over; Harlow's championship run was over, and they returned to the Isthmian Premier Division.

1980-1992: Difficult times

The highly-anticipated 1980–1981 season did not live up to expectations; Harlow finished 19th place finish, but were in no danger of relegation because Enfield and Dagenham left the league at the end of the season. However, they made the first round of the FA Cup for the second consecutive year and drew Charlton Athletic at the Sportcentre where they were defeated 2–0. The following season was worse; they were relegated to the First Division of the Isthmian League, although the club were granted full membership in the Football Association after their FA Cup run the previous year. Harlow rebounded in the 1982–1983 season, finishing second behind Worthing. They played Worthing away from home in the final game of the season; this would have been the decisive game if Harlow had not lost (4–1 at home) to Walton and Hersham the previous week.

Back in the Isthmian Premier Division, Harlow struggled more than they did after their last promotion; however, they finished mid-table and made the semifinals of the Essex Senior Cup before being defeated 1–0 by Clapton. The next two seasons were disastrous; they were relegated to the First Division again in 1984–1985, finished last with only 27 points, and won only five games all season. Finances were a problem; they went into administration the previous summer. In 1985–1986 season they were relegated for the second consecutive year (this time to the Isthmian League Division Two North, the lowest level of football for the club since 1972), finishing next-to-last. Harlow played in the Division Two North league for three seasons, after a 17th-place finish their first year and fifth place the following season. In the 1988–1989 season Harlow won the Division Two North championship, finishing 12 points ahead of Purfleet (now Thurrock F.C.). Striker Jeff Wood broke two postwar Harlow Town records: by scoring in 14 consecutive games, and scoring a total of 44 goals for the season. Back in Division One, Harlow finished eighth in the league and won the East Anglian Cup for the first time in their history, defeating Cambridge City 1–0 in the final. The next two seasons were less successful, with bottom-half finishes. However, the club made it through the first round proper of the FA Cup again in 1992 when they were drawn away from home to Peterborough United; Harlow were defeated 7–0 at London Road. At this time Harlow's plans to leave the Sportcentre for a new stadium on Roydon Road collapsed, and the Isthmian League closed down the Sportcentre after it no longer met league requirements. The team played the rest of their home games at local venues (including Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford, Ware and Aveley).

1992-1993: Administration

Before the season, manager Dave Edwards asked local businessmen to support the club and help finish the planned new stadium on Roydon Road, which had been on and off for some time. Backers could not be found, however, and construction stopped. At this point, chairman Alan Howick resigned due to the club's financial state. Harlow Town could no longer compete in the Isthmian League, and dropped out of football for the 1992–1993 season. Harlow Town were not the only football club in dire financial straits at this time; sides such as Aldershot and Maidstone United were expelled from The Football League due to their financial positions. In June 1993, Italian restaurant owner Georgio DiBenedetto and builder John Taylor gave the club a cash infusion to support Edwards, help him rebuild a competitive squad, renovate the Sportcentre and pay £7,500 owed to the FA. That month the club were voted back into the Isthmian League but had to drop two divisions to Division Three, lowest in the league. Preparations began for the new season; Edwards was reinstated as manager and a £200,000 renovation was made to the Sportcentre to meet league requirements.

1993–1999: Rise up the Isthmian League

Back in the Isthmian League Division Three, major changes were made at Harlow Town in summer 1993. They were now a limited company, under the DiBenedetto's chairmanship. One of the Italian's first decisions as new owner was to change Harlow from their red-and-white strip to blue-and-black striped jerseys (after DiBenedetto's club, Inter Milan). The club also changed its nickname from "The Owls" to "The Hawks" after a poll was conducted on a local radio station. Edwards assembled a new squad for the 1993–1994 season. Harlow missed promotion by one point, when Oxford City put them in third place after Harlow won eight of their final nine games of the season. Edwards left at the end of the season for Saffron Waldon (since he was unable to work with DiBenedetto), and was replaced by Len Glover. The following season was a disappointment, and the club finished 15th; Glover and his assistant Bobby Kellard were replaced by Dave Greene as manager mid-season. DiBenedetto was succeeded as chairman of Harlow Town by Jeff Bothwell (owner of Britsec Security), and Harlow reverted to their traditional red-and-white strip. The next two seasons were frustrating for the Hawks; they missed out on promotion to Division Two by finishing fifth and fourth, respectively. Greene resigned as manager at the end of the 1996–1997 season (after failing to win promotion for the club), and was replaced by Eddie McCluskey. In the 1997-1998 season Harlow moved up from Division Three by finishing third, four points ahead of fourth-place Camberley Town (with whom they tied 2–2 on the last day of the season). Harlow Town made it two promotions in a row in their first season in Division Two, finishing second behind Bedford Town; their promotion was confirmed with a 3–0 home win against Wivenhoe Town in April of that season, and the 1999–2000 saw Harlow back in Division One.

1999-2006: Consolidation

Harlow's first year back in Division One was difficult for the Hawks, and they battled to stay out of the bottom three all season. Harlow's 6-0 defeat at Uxbridge on 18 December 1999 spelt the end of Eddie McCluskey's tenure as manager of the Hawks. Despite guiding the team to two successive promotions, the club felt it was time for Eddie to move on. He was replaced by former Arsenal player Ian Allinson, who was popular with Harlow fans. Harlow hung onto Division One on the final day of the season, winning 5–2 away at relegation rival Leatherhead. The club reached the East Anglian Cup final in 1999–2000, but lost 3–1 to Clacton. The 2000–2001 season found Harlow in mid-table; the following season was more successful, with a top-eight finish and a second East Anglian Cup (defeating Maldon Town 2–1, with a last-minute goal by Leon Green). In 2002–2003 the Isthmian League changed format, with Harlow in the Division One North. They remained in the division for another two seasons before moving to the Southern League for the 2004–2005 season, after 31 years in the Isthmian League. The season was uninspiring for Harlow, and they finished 15th. By now the club were once again in a position to move from the Sportcentre, where they had played since 1960. Their attempt to move from the Sportcentre was what triggered Harlow's financial plight in 1993, but the club felt the time was right to try again. 2005–2006 was Harlow's last season in the Southern League, where they finished ninth and again won the East Anglian Cup (defeating Spalding United 1–0 in the final at the Sportcentre, with 17-year-old Craig Charles scoring the winning goal).

2006-2008: Barrow's Farm and promotion

After 46 years at the Sportcentre, Harlow Town moved to a new stadium at Barrow's Farm (on Roydon Road—ironically, the same road Harlow began construction during their last attempt to move in 1993, before the club entered administration) in 2006. "The Farm" was expected to open in July 2006 with a friendly against Northern Irish champions Linfield, but the stadium was not completed and the game was played at the Sportcentre. Harlow moved in at the Farm in October 2006, where their first game was against neighbouring Ware on 18 October. Harlow won the game 2–0, with a goal from Danny Boateng and a penalty shot from Sammy Winston. The club's first season in the new stadium was successful, with Harlow finishing in second place in Isthmian Division One North behind AFC Hornchurch. Second place earned the club a place in the league playoffs; they received a bye to the final after Maldon Town were declared ineligible. Harlow Town won promotion to the Premier Division with a victory over AFC Sudbury at Barrows Farm by 5–3 on penalties, after a 2–2 draw. Following their success at the end of the 2006–2007 season, Harlow were back in the Isthmian League Premier Division for the first time in 23 years. The Hawks had a solid season, finishing 15th in a 22-team league and two points clear of relegation.

2008-2010: Relegation and financial difficulties

Harlow's second season back in the top division of the Isthmian Football League began well, with the club holding their own in mid-table for the first half of the season. The team made the first round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1992, drawing Football League Two side Macclesfield Town. Before a record crowd of 2,149 at Barrow's Farm Harlow were defeated 2–0 by the league side, who eventually lost to cup-finalists Everton in the third round. In December player-manager Ryan Kirby was fired; he immediately joined AFC Hornchurch. Harlow brought in Ware manager Glen Alzapiedi to bring stability back to Barrows Farm, but they lost three points for playing Ricci Crace while he was still registered with Enfield Town. Alzapiedi seemed overwhelmed by a young squad in a competitive league; Harlow was relegated to First Division (North) in April with a 3–1 defeat at Carshalton Athletic. They finished with a 2–0 home defeat by Tooting and Mitcham, ending the season in 20th place with 42 points.

In the 2009–2010 season, Harlow sank into financial difficulties and entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement. They were docked 10 points by the league; this, combined with poor form, saw them finish last in the Isthmian League Division One North with 15 points. Instead of being relegated to the Essex Senior Football League, because of other clubs higher up the football pyramid dropping out of the league they were given a reprieve and played in Division One North for the 2010–2011 season. The season saw Harlow finish fourth in the league table, with a game away to Wingate and Finchley in the playoff semifinal. The match was tied 1–1 after 90 minutes, but goals in extra time saw Wingate and Finchley 4–2 winners at the final whistle.

Club officials

Role	Name
Manager	Danny Chapman
Coach	Christian Wheeler
Club Secretary	John McClelland
Match Secretary	Ray Dyer
President	Ron Bruce
Director of Football	Kevin Warren

Managerial history

Years	Manager
1879–1957	Selection Committee
1957–1958	Rick Barrett
1958–1959	Dennis Bow
1959–1964	Jack Kavanagh
1964–1966	Ralph Wetton
1966–1967	Ken Driver
1967–1969	Bryan Atkinson
1969–1971	Brian Somers
1971–1973	Roy Thomas
1973–1974	Jack Price
1974–1975	Gordon Sedgley
1975–1976	Len Gamblin
1976–1982	Ian Wolstenholme
1982–1985	Gwyn Walters
1985–1994	Dave Edwards
1994–1995	Len Glover
1995–1997	Dave Greene
1997–1999	Eddie McCluskey
1999–2002	Ian Allinson
2002–2003	John Kendall
2003–2006	Tommy Cunningham
2006–2008	Ryan Kirby
2008–2009	Glen Alzapiedi
2009	Anthony Anstead
2009–2010	Marvin Samuel
2010	Tommy Cunningham (Temporary)
2010–2011	Kevin Warren
2011–Present	Danny Chapman

• Despite being founded in 1879, Harlow Town did not have their first manager until 1957, as they had a Selection Committee for the first 77 years of their history.

• Dave Edwards lost his job as manager in 1992 after the club went into administration, but was instantly re-instated in 1993 when the club returned to the Isthmian League.

Stadium

The Barrows Farm ground

Years	Ground
1879–1960	Green Man Playing Fields
1960–2006	Harlow Sportcentre
2006–present	-

In their long history, Harlow Town have only ever had 3 home venues. From the club's formation right up until 1960, the club played their home games at the Green Man Playing Fields, with its first competitive game coming against Bishop's Stortford Nonconformist Grammar School. Harlow Town's last game at its original home was against East Ham United on 30 April 1960, with Harlow winning the game 2-1. For the start of the 1960-1961 season,

Harlow had moved to a new home on Hammarskjold Road, to the newly built Harlow Sportcentre, the first Sports Centre in England. The Town's first competitive game in their new home was against Epping Town in the London League on 27 August 1960, with the game finishing in a 1-1 draw. The Sportcentre hosted some of Harlow's greatest moments, most notably the FA Cup giant-killings of Southend United and Leicester City in the 1979-1980 season. Harlow's final season at the Sportcentre came in 2005006, with their last scheduled game their against Spalding United in the 2006 East Anglian Cup final, but due to delays at their new ground, their final game at the Sportcentre was on 2 September 2006 in an FA Cup Preliminary Round match against Saffron Walden Town, ironically the team Harlow faced in their first ever match.

Honours

• Isthmian League
  • Division One Champions 1978-79
  • Division One North Play Off Winners 2006-07
  • Division Two North Champions 1988-89
• FA Cup
  • 4th Round Proper: 1979-80
• Athenian League
  • Division One champions 1971-72
• Essex Senior Cup
  • Winners 1978-79
• East Anglian Cup
  • Winners 1989-90, 2001–02, 2005–06
• London League Cup
  • Champions 1959-60
• West Essex Border Charity Cup
  • Winners 1923-24
• Spartan League
  • Division One Cup winners 1952-53
• East Herts League
  • Division One champions 1911-12, 1922–23, 1928–29, 1929–30
  • Challenge Cup winners 1929-30, 1930–31, 1931–32
• Stansted & District League
  • Division One champions 1923-24, 1924–25, 1927–28, 1928–29
• Rolleston Cup
  • Winners 1924-25
• Epping Hospital Shield
  • Winners 1938-39, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49

Records

• Record Victory: 14-0 vs Bishop's Stortford, 11 April 1925
• Record Defeat: 0-11 vs Ware, 6 March 1948
• High-Scoring Draw: 5-5 vs Southall, 1 February 1975
• Highest Attendance (Sportcentre): 9,723 vs Leicester City, 8 January 1980
• Highest Attendance (Barrow's Farm): 2,149 vs Macclesfield Town, 8 November 2008
• Most Appearances: Norman Gladwin (639), 1951–1970
• Most Goals in a Season: Dick Marshall (64), 1928–1929
• Most Goals in a Season (Post-War): Jeff Wood (44), 1988–1989
• Consecutive League Wins: 11 (19 August 1978 – 28 October 1978)
• Consecutive League Defeats: 11 (1 January 1977 – 5 March 1977)
• Most Wins in a Season: 31 out of 42 (1978–1979)
• Most Draws in a Season: 16 out of 42 (1987–1988, 2000–01, 2005–06)
• Most Defeats in a Season: 25 out of 42 (1984–1985)

League status

Years	League
1896–1931	East Herts League
1907–1929	Stansted & District League
1925–1927	Herts & Essex Border League
1932–1954	Spartan League
1954–1961	London League
1961–1963	Delphian League
1963–1973	Athenian League
1973–2004, 2006-present	Isthmian League
2004–2006	Southern League

External links

• Official club website
• Barrows Farm with Leicester City memories