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 Birch 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.
Competing in the lower tiers of the English football league system, Bottesford Town is known for its commitment to developing young talent and promoting grassroots football. The club's vibrant youth academy nurtures aspiring players, providing them with the skills and opportunities to progress in the sport.
Bottesford Town plays its home matches at the impressive Birch Park, where fans gather to cheer on their team in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The club's colors, traditionally a striking combination of blue and white, symbolize their determination and unity on the pitch.
With a dedicated coaching staff and a passionate fan base, Bottesford Town aims to build a competitive team that not only strives for success on the field but also embodies the values of teamwork, respect, and community spirit. Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a newcomer to the game, Bottesford Town invites you to join them on their journey as they chase their dreams in the beautiful game.