St Peter's F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | St Peter's F.C. | |
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| Nickname(s) | the Saints | |
| Founded | 1885 | |
| Dissolved | 1887 | |
| Ground | Eastvale Park | |
| Hon. Secretary | John Kennedy | |
| Match Secretary | John Murray | |
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St Peter's F.C. was a football club from Glasgow, Scotland. This team was active for a short time in the mid-1880s. Even though they didn't play for long, they had some interesting moments in Scottish football history.
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The Story of St Peter's F.C.
How the Club Started
The club began in 1885 in an area of Glasgow called Kelvinhaugh, Glasgow. It was first known as Partick Hibernians. Their very first recorded game was a tough one, where they lost 1–0 to a team called Woodbank.
A New Name and Big Challenges
In August 1885, the club changed its name to St Peter's. People think it might have been named after St Peter's church in Partick. After changing their name, they joined the Scottish Football Association. This meant they could enter the 1885–86 Scottish Cup, a big competition!
Their first match in the Scottish Cup was against a very strong team, Queen's Park. This game was played earlier than planned as part of a sports event. Queen's Park was incredibly good. They scored four goals in just ten minutes! By halftime, it was 8–0, and the final score was an amazing 16–0 to Queen's Park. St Peter's only managed to make the Queen's Park goalie work once. This huge score is still Queen's Park's biggest win ever. It was also the second-highest score in the Scottish Cup at that time.
Ups and Downs on the Field
Even after such a tough start, St Peter's kept playing. In October, they had a fantastic win themselves, beating Mearns Athletic 9–1!
However, they lost their other important matches. They lost 6–1 to Clyde in the next Scottish Cup. They also lost 3–1 to Whitefield in another competition called the Govan Charity Cup.
A Special Game and the Club's End
A week after their loss to Clyde, St Peter's had another great game. They won 5–0 against a team from Hibernians. This game was special because it took place at Glengarry Park. This was the home of a club started by Brother Walfrid. He was a very important person who helped raise money for charity. This game and Brother Walfrid's work were a big part of what led to the famous club Celtic being founded later on.
St Peter's did not continue playing senior football after this. They didn't sign up for a third season. The last time we hear about the club is in March 1887. A player named John Rae broke his leg during training. By 1888, the Copeland Park ground, where they played, was no longer used for football.
Team Colours
St Peter's F.C. had a distinct look on the field. They wore light blue jerseys. Their shorts were dark blue, and their socks were a bright scarlet (red) colour.
Home Grounds
St Peter's first played their games at a place called Eastvale Park. This park was about a 10-minute walk from the Finnieston car stop. In August 1886, the club moved to a new home. They crossed the River Clyde to play at Copeland Park. Here, they took over as the main team using the ground from another club called the Pilgrims. Copeland Park was also used by the Customs Cricket Club.
