| Full name | Grantham Rovers Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Rovers | |
| Founded | 1884 | |
| Dissolved | 1897 | |
| Ground | Harlaxton Road | |
| Secretary | Alf Martin | |
}} Grantham Rovers Football Club was an English team located in Grantham, Lincolnshire that played in the Midland League from 1891 to 1897. [1]
The club was formed in 1884. [2]
Grantham Rovers disbanded in 1897 after incurring debts of £140. [3]
The club wore black jerseys with an amber sash. [4]
The club played on the Harlaxton Road. [5]
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