Birdwell F.C.

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Birdwell Rovers Football Club
Full nameBirdwell Rovers Football Club
GroundBirdwell Recreation Ground
ManagerDave Sheridan
LeagueBarnsley & District Sunday League

Birdwell Rovers F.C. is an English association football club based in Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

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History

The club was formed in the 19th century, and entered the FA Cup on 11 occasions between 1907 and 1928 before folding in 1928. [1] [2]

Honours

Records

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References

  1. Sheffield Independent, 24 August 1928, page 10
  2. Barnsley Chronicle, 23 May 1896, page 3