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{{short description|Association football club in England}}
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| clubname = Cambridge University Press
| clubname = Cambridge University Press
| image = [[File:Cambridge_University_Press_logo.svg|200px]]
| image = File:Coat of Arms of the University of Cambridge.svg
| fullname = Cambridge University Press Football Club
| fullname = Cambridge University Press Football Club
| nickname = Press
| nickname = Press
| founded = 1893
| founded = 1893
| ground = [[Bridge Road, Impington]]
| ground = Cass Centre, [[Cambridge]]
| capacity = 4,300 (1,700 seated)
| capacity =
| chairman = Nigel Atkinson
| chairman = Ian Croft
| manager = Graham Daniels
| manager = Alex Kaufman
| league = {{English football updater|CambriUP}}
| league = [[Eastern Counties Football League|Eastern Counties League]] Division One
| season = [[2011–12 in English football|2011–12]]
| season = {{English football updater|CambriUP2}}
| position = {{English football updater|CambriUP3}}
| position = [[Eastern Counties Football League|Eastern Counties League]] Division One, 8th
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'''Cambridge University Press''' is an [[England|English]] [[association football|football]] club based in [[Cambridge]]. They are currently members of [[Eastern Counties Football League|Eastern Counties League]] Division One and play at [[Bridge Road, Impington|Bridge Road]] in [[Histon and Impington|Impington]].
'''Cambridge University Press Football Club''' is a [[association football|football]] club based in [[Cambridge]], England. They are currently members of the {{English football updater|CambriUP}} and play home matches at the Cass Centre.


==History==
==History==
The club was established in 1893, and won its first major trophy, the [[Cambridgeshire Senior Cup]], in 1914. They won Division Two of the [[Cambridgeshire Football Association County League|Cambridgeshire League]] in 1928–29, Division One in 1930–31, and the Premier Division in 1934–35.<ref>[http://www.cupfc.net/club_info.htm Club Info] Cambridge University Press</ref>
The club was established in 1893, and won its first major trophy, the [[Cambridgeshire Senior Cup]], in 1914. They won Division Two of the [[Cambridgeshire County Football League|Cambridgeshire League]] in 1928–29, Division One in 1930–31, and the Premier Division in 1934–35.<ref>[http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/cambridgeuniversitypress/a/club-history-17422.html?page=2 History] Cambridge University Press</ref>


Following relegations, in 1967–68, the club won Division 2b. The Cambridgeshire Junior Cup was won in 1986, and Division 2a in 1992–93. They won the Senior B division in 2003–04, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 2004–05 after finishing second in the Senior A division. They won the Premier League Cup in 2007–08. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier Division in 2009–10, the club were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League.<ref>[http://www.greenun24.co.uk/non-league/fixtures/ridgeons_league_accept_new_club_s_application_1_467783 Ridgeons League accept new club’s application] East Anglian Daily Times, 28 June 2010</ref>
Following relegations, in 1967–68, Cambridge University Press won Division 2B. The Cambridgeshire Junior Cup was won in 1986, and Division 2A in 1992–93. They won the Senior B division in 2003–04, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 2004–05 after finishing second in the Senior A division. They won the Premier League Cup in 2007–08. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier Division in 2009–10, the club were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League.<ref>[http://www.greenun24.co.uk/non-league/fixtures/ridgeons_league_accept_new_club_s_application_1_467783 Ridgeons League accept new club’s application] ''East Anglian Daily Times'', 28 June 2010</ref>


In 2011 Cambridge University Press moved its home games to [[Histon F.C.|Histon's]] [[Bridge Road, Impington|Bridge Road]] ground, as they were unable to erect floodlights at the Cass Centre. Despite winning Division One in 2012–13, the club left the league in order to return to the Cass Centre, returning to the Premier Division of the Cambridgeshire League. In 2014–15 they finished second-from-bottom of the Premier Division,<ref>[http://full-time.thefa.com/ProcessPublicSelect.do?psSelectedSeason=488699048&psSelectedDivision=6830379&psSelectedCompetition=0&psSelectedLeague=7984801 2014–2015 Kershaw Premier] FA Full Time</ref> and were relegated to the Senior A Division. The 2016–17 season saw them finish as runners-up in the division, resulting in promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2021–22 the club won the Premier Division Cup, beating Eaton Socon 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw (in which they recovered from being 3–0 down in the 87th minute).
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==Colours and Badge==

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Cambridge University Press play in traditional 'Cambridge Blue' with Sky Blue shirts, shorts and socks. Their change strip is all yellow. The club badge is the badge of Cambridge University Press and the University of Cambridge.
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==Colours and badge==
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Cambridge University Press play in traditional 'Cambridge Blue' with sky blue shirts, navy blue shorts and sky blue socks. Their change strip is all yellow. The club badge is the crest of Cambridge University Press, which is also the crest of the University of Cambridge.


==Honours==
==Honours==
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*'''Eastern Counties League'''
**Division One champions 2012–13
*'''Cambridgeshire Football Association County League'''
*'''Cambridgeshire Football Association County League'''
**Premier Division champions 1934–35
**Premier Division champions 1934–35
**Premier Division Cup winners 2007–08
**Premier Division Cup winners 2007–08, 2021–22
**Senior B champions 2003–04
**Senior B champions 2003–04
**Division One champions 1930–31
**Division One champions 1930–31
**Division Two champions 1928–29
**Division Two champions 1928–29
**Division 2a champions 1992–93
**Division 2A champions 1992–93
**Division 2b champions 1967–68
**Division 2B champions 1967–68
*'''Cambridgeshire Senior Cup'''
*'''Cambridgeshire Senior Cup'''
**Winners 1914
**Winners 1914
*'''Cambridgeshire Junior Cup'''
*'''Cambridgeshire Junior Cup'''
**Winners 1986, 2007 (reserves), 2008 (reserves)
**Winners 1986

==Records==
*Best [[FA Vase]] performance: Second round, 2012–13<ref>{{fchd|id=CAMBRIUP|name=Cambridge University Press}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Cambridge University Press F.C. players|Cambridge University Press F.C. players]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cupfc.net/ Club website]
*{{oweb|https://cupfc.net/}}


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Latest revision as of 07:53, 13 September 2023

Cambridge University Press
Full nameCambridge University Press Football Club
Nickname(s)Press
Founded1893
GroundCass Centre, Cambridge
ChairmanIan Croft
ManagerAlex Kaufman
LeagueCambridgeshire League Premier Division
2023–24Cambridgeshire League Premier Division, 7th of 13

Cambridge University Press Football Club is a football club based in Cambridge, England. They are currently members of the Cambridgeshire League Premier Division and play home matches at the Cass Centre.

History

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The club was established in 1893, and won its first major trophy, the Cambridgeshire Senior Cup, in 1914. They won Division Two of the Cambridgeshire League in 1928–29, Division One in 1930–31, and the Premier Division in 1934–35.[1]

Following relegations, in 1967–68, Cambridge University Press won Division 2B. The Cambridgeshire Junior Cup was won in 1986, and Division 2A in 1992–93. They won the Senior B division in 2003–04, and were promoted to the Premier Division in 2004–05 after finishing second in the Senior A division. They won the Premier League Cup in 2007–08. After finishing as runners-up in the Premier Division in 2009–10, the club were promoted to Division One of the Eastern Counties League.[2]

In 2011 Cambridge University Press moved its home games to Histon's Bridge Road ground, as they were unable to erect floodlights at the Cass Centre. Despite winning Division One in 2012–13, the club left the league in order to return to the Cass Centre, returning to the Premier Division of the Cambridgeshire League. In 2014–15 they finished second-from-bottom of the Premier Division,[3] and were relegated to the Senior A Division. The 2016–17 season saw them finish as runners-up in the division, resulting in promotion back to the Premier Division. In 2021–22 the club won the Premier Division Cup, beating Eaton Socon 4–2 on penalties after a 3–3 draw (in which they recovered from being 3–0 down in the 87th minute).

Colours and badge

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Cambridge University Press play in traditional 'Cambridge Blue' with sky blue shirts, navy blue shorts and sky blue socks. Their change strip is all yellow. The club badge is the crest of Cambridge University Press, which is also the crest of the University of Cambridge.

Honours

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  • Eastern Counties League
    • Division One champions 2012–13
  • Cambridgeshire Football Association County League
    • Premier Division champions 1934–35
    • Premier Division Cup winners 2007–08, 2021–22
    • Senior B champions 2003–04
    • Division One champions 1930–31
    • Division Two champions 1928–29
    • Division 2A champions 1992–93
    • Division 2B champions 1967–68
  • Cambridgeshire Senior Cup
    • Winners 1914
  • Cambridgeshire Junior Cup
    • Winners 1986

Records

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  • Best FA Vase performance: Second round, 2012–13[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ History Cambridge University Press
  2. ^ Ridgeons League accept new club’s application East Anglian Daily Times, 28 June 2010
  3. ^ 2014–2015 Kershaw Premier FA Full Time
  4. ^ Cambridge University Press at the Football Club History Database
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