Results
| England County League | 08/18 18:45 | - |
Grimsby Borough
v
Bottesford Town
|
D | 2-2 | |
| England County League | 10/14 18:45 | - |
Bottesford Town
v
Thackley
|
W | 4-1 |
Wikipedia - Bottesford Town F.C.
Bottesford Town Football Club is a football club based in Bottesford, Lincolnshire, England. They are currently members of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division and play at Birkdale Park in Scunthorpe.
History
The club were established in 1974 and joined the Lincolnshire League. In 1977–78 they finished bottom of the Premier Division, but were not relegated as it was expanded from 14 to 16 clubs. However, after finishing second-from-bottom the following season, they were relegated to Division One. In 1987 the league was reduced to a single division, which the club became members of.
In 1986–87 they won the League Cup, a feat they repeated in 1988–89 and 1989–90. The latter season also saw them win the league for the first time, and they went on to retain the title for the next two seasons. They were runners-up in 1993–94, and in 2000 they joined the Premier Division of the Central Midlands League. After finishing third in their first season in the division, they were promoted to the Supreme Division. However, they were relegated back to the Premier Division at the end of the 2002–03 season after finishing bottom of the Supreme Division.
In 2005–06 Bottesford finished third in the Premier Division, earning promotion to the Supreme Division. The following season saw them crowned league champions, resulting in promotion to Division One of the Northern Counties East League. In 2015–16 they finished third, qualifying for the promotion playoffs. After beating Hallam 2–0 in the semi-finals, they won the final against AFC Emley 4–3 on penalties following a 1–1 draw to earn promotion to the Premier Division.
Bottesford Town reached the second qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time in their history during the 2024–25 season as one of only sixteen remaining clubs from the ninth tier to reach the second qualifying round; they lost 2–0 away against seventh tier side Bromsgrove Sporting.
Known for their strong work ethic and team spirit, Bottesford Town players are committed to giving their all on the field and representing their community with pride. The team's style of play is characterized by quick passing, creative attacking play, and solid defensive organization.
Off the field, Bottesford Town is deeply involved in the local community, organizing youth development programs, charity events, and community outreach initiatives. The team has a loyal fan base that cheers them on at every match, creating a vibrant and electric atmosphere at their home games.
With a talented roster of players, dedicated coaching staff, and unwavering support from their fans, Bottesford Town is poised for continued success and growth in the world of soccer. Whether they are competing in league matches or cup competitions, the team always gives their all and strives to achieve greatness on the pitch.