Ashby Institute F.C.

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Ashby Institute
Full nameAshby Institute Football Club
Nickname(s)Institute
Founded1917
Dissolved1989
GroundThe Screeds Ground
1988–89 Scunthorpe & District Football League

Ashby Institute F.C. was an English football club based in Ashby, Scunthorpe.

History

The club was a member of the Midland League from 1968 to 1982, with a best finish of 3rd in 1974. The club turned down the opportunity to join the newly formed Northern Counties East League, instead returning to the Scunthorpe & District Football League. They were regular participants in the FA Cup, reaching the 3rd Qualifying Round in 1953. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Ashby Institute". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  2. "Ashby Institute". World Groundhop. 2 January 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2015.