Leeds Ashley Road F.C.

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Leeds Ashley Road F.C. was an English football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

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The team participated in the Yorkshire Football League, Northern Counties East League and FA Vase. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Football Club History Database - Leeds Ashley Road".
  2. "Where Are They Now? Yorkshire's Former NCEL Teams". 16 June 2011.