Wolverhampton United F.C. facts for kids
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| Full name | Wolverhampton United Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1976 | |
| Dissolved | 2019 | |
| Ground | Prestwood Road West, Wednesfield | |
| Capacity | 150 | |
| 2018–19 | West Midlands (Regional) League Division Two, 10th of 11 | |
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Wolverhampton United Football Club was a football team from Wolverhampton, England. They played their home games at Prestwood Road in the Wednesfield area. The club was active for many years before it stopped playing in 2019.
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Club History
Wolverhampton United was formed in 1976. It was created when two other local football clubs, Oxley F.C. and Whitmore Old Boys F.C. joined together. The new club then became part of the West Midlands (Regional) League.
In their very first season, 1976–77, Wolverhampton United won the championship of Division One B. This was a great start for the new team! A few years later, in the 1981–82 season, they finished as "runners-up" (meaning second place). This good result helped them move up to the Premier Division, which is a higher league.
During the 1980s, the club took part in the FA Vase competition four times. This is a special knockout tournament for semi-professional football clubs in England. Their best performance was in 1982–83, when they reached the Fourth Round.
The club faced some ups and downs. In 1987–88, they were "relegated," which means they moved down to a lower division. However, they worked hard and returned to the Premier Division in 1996 after finishing second again. They were relegated once more in 1999 but quickly bounced back. They finished as runners-up in 1999–2000 and then became champions in 2000–01.
After some more changes, they moved back to Division One in 2003–04. Sadly, after many years of playing, Wolverhampton United Football Club stopped operating in 2019.
Club Achievements
Wolverhampton United had several proud moments and won some important titles during its history.
West Midlands (Regional) League Honours
- Division One North
- Champions: 2000–01
- Runners-up: 1999–2000
- Division One
- Runners-up: 1981–82, 1995–96
- Division One B
- Champions: 1976–77
Achievements as Whitmore Old Boys
Before the merger, Whitmore Old Boys F.C. also had their own successes:
- Midland Combination Division Two
- Champions: 1974–75, 1975–76
- Runners-up: 1972–73
- Worcestershire Combination Division Two
- Champions: 1967–68
Club Records
- FA Vase
- Best result: Fourth Round in 1982–83
One notable game for the club was in October 2011. They played against Dudley Town in the JW Hunt Cup. Wolverhampton United lost this game 12–3. This was their biggest defeat ever, and it was Dudley Town's biggest win.
See also
In Spanish: Wolverhampton United Football Club para niños
