| Founded | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Ashton Athletic Centre |
| Location | Woodford, London |
| Coordinates | 51°36′26″N0°03′00″E / 51.60722°N 0.05000°E |
| Website | www |
Woodford Green with Essex Ladies is one of the leading British athletics clubs. They are based at Ashton Athletic Centre, Woodford, London and share the stadium with Woodford Town F.C.. [1]
Woodford Green was established in 1908. [2] Essex Ladies AC began life as Eastern Ladies AC in 1921, in 1922 became Manor Park Ladies AC and finally Essex Ladies in 1924. [2] Woodford Green AC merged with Essex Ladies AC in 1998. [3]
The club topped Division 1 of the British Athletics League for the first time in 2005.
Senior Men:
The club vest is green and white alternating hoops, with black running shorts.
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