Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC

Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC

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Results

Club Friendly List 07/06 13:00 - Brook House v Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC L 6-5

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 1 0 1
Wins 0 0 0
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 1 0 1
Goals for 5 0 5
Goals against 6 0 6
Clean sheets 0 0 0
Failed to score 0 0 0

Pitstone & Ivinghoe Football Club are a football club based in Pitstone, near Leighton Buzzard, England. They are members of the Spartan South Midlands League Division Two. The club is affiliated to the Berks & Bucks Football Association.

History

The club was formed in 1957 after the demise of Ivinghoe & Pitstone F.C. due to financial difficulties and started playing at Pitstone Recreation Ground. The club started in the West Herts League and in their inaugural season won the West Herts Challenge Cup. In the early 1960s, the club then joined the Aylesbury & District League, before returning to the West Herts League in 1966.

The club moved leagues again in 1970 to join the Dunstable Alliance League, not before enjoying some previous cup success with winning the Marsworth Cup twice and both the Apsley Junior and Senior Cups. In the 1976–77 Campaign the club achieved a treble by winning the Premier Division, Premier Division Cup and the Reading Junior Cup. The next season with improved facilities at the Recreation Ground the club was accepted into the South Midlands League and in doing so gained Intermediate status with the Berks & Bucks FA.

The club then spent the next eleven seasons in Division One, earning promotion to the Premier Division under the guidance of manager Ian Magill in the 1987–88 season. The club also lifted the Division One Cup and South Midlands League Challenge Trophy. Two seasons later in the 1989–90 season saw the club gain more silverware, by winning the Premier Division. The club then spent three more seasons in the top flight before having to step down to the newly formed Senior Division as their ground did not have floodlights. The club finished bottom of the Senior Division twice and were then relegated to Division One at the end of the 1994–95 season.

At the start of the 1997–98 season with the merger of the South Midlands League and Spartan League, the club became founder members of Spartan South Midlands League Division One North. That season also saw the return of manager Ian Magill who guided them to promotion again to the Senior Division (which was then subsequently renamed Division One) in the 2000–01 season as Champions. In addition that season the club also enjoyed its first County Cup success, by beating Hellenic Football League side Finchampstead 2–0 in the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup Final.

Ian Magill then stood down in the 2002–03 season and was replaced by Sean Downey. It proved a successful change as the club won Division One title by a ten-point margin, scoring over a hundred goals in the process. However the club was not able to gain promotion as the club's facilities did not fulfill league requirements. Two seasons later, the club was then relegated to Division Two as a result of the ground not meeting the necessary requirements again.

On 16 April 2013 Pitstone defeated Aston Clinton in the final of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup with a 2–1 win, played at Chesham United. As of the 2019-20 Season, Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC sat in second place of Spartan South Midlands Division Two before the season was suspended in March. A new phase of work for the existing Pavilion Facilities was completed in November 2020 doubling the size of the current building whilst incorporating new Changing facilities, Physiotherapy Room, Turnstile, Footpath work, and Function Area.

**Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC** is a community-focused soccer club based in the picturesque villages of Pitstone and Ivinghoe, located in Buckinghamshire, England. Established with a passion for the beautiful game, the club prides itself on fostering local talent and promoting sportsmanship among players of all ages.

The team competes in various leagues, showcasing a commitment to both competitive excellence and the development of grassroots soccer. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, discipline, and respect, Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC provides a welcoming environment for players, coaches, and supporters alike.

The club's colors reflect its rich local heritage, and its home matches are held at a well-maintained ground that serves as a hub for the community. Beyond the pitch, Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC actively engages with local initiatives, encouraging youth participation in sports and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re a player, a fan, or a community member, Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC embodies the spirit of camaraderie and passion for soccer, making it a cherished part of the local sporting landscape.