Wednesfield F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Wednesfield Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Cottagers | ||
| Founded | 1961 (as Wednesfield Social F.C.) | ||
| Ground | Cottage Ground, Wednesfield | ||
| Chairman | Graham Hyde | ||
| Manager | Sean Geddes | ||
| League | West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division | ||
| 2018–19 | West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division, 5th of 20 | ||
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Wednesfield Football Club, often called "The Cottagers," is a football team from Wednesfield, West Midlands, England. They started playing in 1961. This club has done well in the FA Vase competition, reaching the third round twice. They are part of the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division league.
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History of Wednesfield FC
The club first started in 1961. Back then, it was known as Wednesfield Social FC. In 1989, the club changed its name to Wednesfield FC.
They joined the West Midlands (Regional) League in 1976. In their first season, they won the Division One A championship. The very next year, they were runners-up in Division One. This helped them move up to the Premier Division.
In the 1995–96 season, they won the Premier Division title. They won it again the next year, in 1996–97. This second win helped them move up to the Midland Football Alliance. They played there for six seasons.
In 2002–03, they finished last and went back down to the West Midlands League. They had a tough time for a few years. In 2004–05, they finished last again but were lucky not to be moved down another league.
A new management team joined in the 2006–07 season. The team improved and finished fourth the next year. They also reached the finals of the League Cup and the J.W. Hunt Cup. After the 2020–21 season, the club moved to Division One of the Midland League.
The Cottage Ground
The team's home ground is called the Cottage Ground. It is located in Amos Lane, Wednesfield. The club has played here since 1971. Before that, for their first ten years, they played at King George's Park.
The "Cottage" building itself was once a home for children without families. It closed in the early 1970s. The land where the football club now plays was originally its sports field.
The most people ever to watch a game at the Cottage Ground was 480. However, in 2003, only 10 people watched a game against Biddulph Victoria. This was the smallest crowd ever recorded in the Midland Alliance league.
Club Honours and Trophies
Wednesfield FC has won several important titles:
- West Midlands Regional League
- Premier Division Champions: 1995–96, 1996–97
- Division One Champions: 1977–78
- Division One A Champions: 1976–77
- JW Hunt Cup Winners: 2007–08
Club Records
Here are some of Wednesfield FC's best achievements:
- Best league performance: 3rd place in the Midland Alliance, 2001–02
- Best FA Cup performance: Reached the 2nd qualifying round, 1983–84
- Best FA Vase performance: Reached the 3rd round, 1978–79, 1981–82
Ladies' Teams
Wednesfield Football Club also has two ladies' football teams. These teams are based at the club. They are not directly connected to each other, but they both play football.
Wednesfield FC Ladies play in the Birmingham County Women's League Premier Division. This team started in 2005. They have moved up through different age groups. In the 2014–15 season, they won the Division 2 Championship. They won every game that season, which helped them move up two divisions.
Wednesfield Town Ladies play in the Birmingham Regional Women's League Premier Division.
