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 ]