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Hinckley Town F.C.

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Hinckley Town
Full nameHinckley Town Football Club
Founded19th century
Dissolved1997 (merged with Hinckley Athletic to form Hinckley United

Hinckley Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Hinckley, England.

History

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The club was the first from the town of Hinckley, being formed in the 19th century,[1] playing their games at the Holywell Ground. They played in the Leicestershire Senior League and Midland League before dissolving in 1906.

The club was re-formed in 1972 and subsequently played in the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase.[2]

In 1997 they merged with Hinckley Athletic to form Hinckley United.

References

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  1. ^ "Football Club History Database - Hinckley Town". fchd.info.
  2. ^ "Football Club History Database - F.A. Cup 1988-89". fchd.info.