Sleaford Town F.C.
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| Full name | Sleaford Town Football Club | ||
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| Founded | 1923 | ||
| Ground | Eslaforde Park Sleaford | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Chairman | Nigel Wedgwood | ||
| Player-Manager | Tom Ward | ||
| League | United Counties League Premier Division North | ||
| 2023–24 | United Counties League Premier Division North, 6th of 18 | ||
| Website | https://www.sleafordtownfc.com/ | ||
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Sleaford Town F.C. is a football club based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. The club plays in the United Counties League Premier Division North.
History
Sleaford Town were founded in 1923. They joined the Lincolnshire League, where they were generally successful, being a regular top-ten team. In 2003, Town announced plans to seek a higher level of football in the United Counties League. They had their best-ever season in 2003–04, winning the title for the first time in twenty-three years, and gaining promotion to the UCL
After leaving their previous ground, Sleaford played for three seasons at RAF Cranwell, but despite winning the Division One title in 2005–06, they were not allowed promotion until their new Eslaforde Park ground was ready the following season, and they finished runners-up.
The club are currently members of the United Counties League Premier Division, led by manager Jamie Shaw.
They first entered the FA Cup in season 2008–09, reaching the First Round Qualifying, while in the FA Vase, their best performance has been to reach the Fourth Round in season 2015-16.
In 2021 Nigel Wedgwood Ex Grantham Town Chairman joins the club with his close colleague also from Grantham Town Dean Williams. Both recognize the fantastic potential of the club and immediately provide a positive three year blueprint for the club to follow. Both are experienced business men and understand the importance of creating a sustainable club for the future whilst continuing to constantly progress as a club. Engaging with Sleaford as a town and helping its community is a must and to hopefully receive backing from local business sponsors and investors who believe in their vision. Hopefully it really is exciting times for the club going forward after struggling for several years and especially through Covid 20/21.
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Other Playing Staff (as per team website)
At this level some players possess dual registration
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Management and coaching staff
Current staff
- As of 25 September 2021
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| Player-Manager |  Tom Ward
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| Assistant Manager | Allan Ross
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| Player-Goalkeeper Coach | Garry Doran
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| Kit Manager | Chris Morley
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Honours
- United Counties League Division One[1]
- Champions 2005–06
- Runners-up 2006–07
Records
References
- ^ a b Sleaford Town at the Football Club History Database