Stretford Paddock F.C.
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| Full name | Stretford Paddock Football Club | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Paddock | |||
| Founded | July 2020 | |||
| Ground | Butcher's Arms Ground | |||
| Manager | Stephen Howson | |||
| League | Cheshire Association Football League | |||
| 2022–23 | Cheshire League Two, 7th | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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Stretford Paddock Football Club are an association football club based in Manchester, England.[1][2][3]
Stretford Paddock F.C. first team plays in the Cheshire Association Football League, League Two.
Club Colours[edit]
The clubs colours are red and white with black socks. This is an homage to Manchester United, as the club is created by supporters of Manchester United.[4] In 2021 the club announced a four-year partnership with Puma to supply kits.[5]
Home ground[edit]
The Paddock have been nomadic in terms of a home ground, having played home games at Droylsden FC’s Butcher’s Arms Ground for a part of the 2020-21 season. Flixton’s Valley Road Stadium, Wright Robinson College and more recently Manchester Enterprise Academy have hosted Stretford Paddock home fixtures.
History[edit]
Stretford Paddock was founded in 2020.[6] As of 1 June 2022 the club has been fan owned.[7][8]
First Silverware
On Saturday 8 July 2023, Stretford Paddock faced Droylsden FC in a significant match that marked Droylsden's return to football after three years of inactivity. The game, filled with anticipation, witnessed a delayed kickoff due to unexpected crowd congestion. In a dramatic turn of events, Stretford Paddock secured victory in a penalty shootout, lifting the Tony Downes Memorial Cup. This win, against a team that once held a notable position in the Northern Premier League, added the first silverware to Stretford Paddock's story.[9]
Biggest League Win
Stretford Paddock FC recorded their largest league victory on 9 September 2023, when they defeated Wigan Town with a score of 10-0. This result stands out as the club's most significant win in league competition to date.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "FourFourTwo Magazine article about Stretford Paddock".
- ^ "Manchester Football article about Stretford Paddock". 24 September 2022.
- ^ "Hashtag United, SE Dons and Stretford Paddock FC's success shows how YouTube football is pulling in new fans". inews.co.uk (Archived).
- ^ "FourFourTwo Magazine article about Stretford Paddock".
- ^ "Stretford Paddock announcement for Puma sponsorship". 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Stretford Paddock: The Man Utd fan TV team with lofty ambitions". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Club article about fan ownership".
- ^ "One Football article about Stretford Paddock fan ownership". 3 June 2023.
- ^ https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2023/07/10/1000-fans-shout-it-loud-droylsden-fc-are-back/
- ^ https://www.nonprofootball.com/England/CheshireLeague/DivisionTwoDivision/Match/7.5
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