Lower Hutt City AFC

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Lower Hutt City
Nickname(s)The Yellows
Founded1968
Ground Fraser Park, Lower Hutt
ChairmanKevin Nash
CoachJake Ward
League Capital Premier
2023 Capital Premier, 9th of 10
Website Club website

Lower Hutt City AFC is an association football club in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. They currently compete in the Capital Premier. From 2019 until 2022, they acted as a farm team to the Wellington Phoenix, allowing Phoenix youth players to play within the regional football leagues.

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Club history

The club formed in 1967 with the amalgamation of two existing clubs, Lower Hutt City (formed in 1921) and Railways (formed in 1942). The club also competed under the name Hutt City during its only National League season, 1997–1998.

Staff and board members

As of 12 April 2012.
PositionNameNationality
Assistant ManagerKane KrebsFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealander
First Team CoachJake wardFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealander
ChairmanKevin NashFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealander

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