Franklin United

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Franklin United
Franklin United logo.png
Full nameFranklin United
Founded2016;9 years ago (2016)
GroundDrury Sports Grounds, Drury
Capacity1,000
ManagerTBA
League NRFL Northern Conference
2024 NRFL Championship, 12th of 12 (relegated)
Website https://www.franklinunited.nz/

Franklin United is a football club based in Drury, New Zealand. They currently play in the NRFL Championship.

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History

The club were formed in 2016 after a merger between Pukekohe AFC and Waiuku. [1] [2] In 2021, Franklin finished 4th, just missing out on promotion. [1]

The club has competed in the Chatham Cup five times first competing in 2016, with their best appearance being in 2017 and 2019 where they reached the fourth round. [1] In 2017 they were knocked out by Melville United losing 7–1, and in 2019 they lost 8–0 to Eastern Suburbs, making it their worst defeat in the competition.

Franklin also have a women's team who compete in the NRF Championship, after gaining promotion in 2021. [3] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Franklin United". ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Women's Team". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "NRF Championship Senior Women". northernregionfootball.org.nz. Retrieved 11 May 2022.[ permanent dead link ]


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