Ilkley Town A.F.C.

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Ilkley Town
Ilkley Town AFC logo.png
Full nameIlkley Town Association Football Club
Nickname(s)Baht ‘atters
Founded1995;29 years ago (1995)
GroundMPM Stadium, Ilkley
ChairmanRobert Brown
ManagerSam Dexter
League Northern Counties East League Division One
2023–24 North West Counties League Division One North, 6th of 18 (transferred)

Ilkley Town Association Football Club is a football club based in Ilkley, England. They are currently members of the Northern Counties East League Division One and play at the MPM Stadium, Ilkley.

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History

Ilkley Town were formed in the 1960s, initially competing in the Wharfedale League. In the early 1990s, the club dissolved due to sports such as rugby, hockey, and cricket having better facilities in Ilkley. In 1994, Ilkley were founded as Ilkley AFC, joining the Harrogate and District Football League winning the Division 3 League and Cup double in the first season, before securing a second straight promotion the following season. In 2004, the club joined the West Yorkshire League, changing the name of the club to Ilkley Town a year later. [1] In 2021, the club was admitted into the North West Counties League Division One North. [2] Ilkley Town entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2021–22. [3]

Ground

The club currently play at the MPM Stadium at the Ben Rhydding Sports Club in Ilkley. [4] In 2017, a 4G pitch was installed at the ground. [5] and it has a capacity of 559.

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References

  1. "The evolution of Ilkley Town AFC". 30 April 2020. Archived from the original on 22 May 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  2. "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. "The Buildbase FA Vase Season 2021–22" (.ashx). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  4. "Competitive fixtures are now available for the men's first team and women's teams". Ilkley Town A.F.C. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  5. "Ilkley Town AFC promotion confirmed as club goes semi-pro". Ilkley Chat. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.

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