Swinton Town F.C.

Last updated February 25, 2019

Swinton Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Swinton, South Yorkshire.

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History

The club was formed in the 19th century, and won both the Barnsley Minor Cup League and Sheffield Alliance championships before entering the FA Cup in 1898.^[1]^[2]

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Honours

Sheffield Alliance
- Champions - 1896/97

Barnsley Minor Cup League
- Champions - 1895/96

Records

Best FA Cup performance: 1st Qualifying Round, 1898–99

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References

↑ Sporting Life, 3 October 1898, page 3
↑ Sheffield Independent, 12 April 1897, page 8

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[1] Sporting Life, 3 October 1898, page 3

[2] Sheffield Independent, 12 April 1897, page 8