| Full name | Overton Recreational Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The O's | ||
| Founded | 1998 | ||
| Chairman | Dave Smith | ||
| Manager | Dave Edwards | ||
| League | North East Wales Championship | ||
| 2021–22 | North East Wales Premier Division, 12th of 12 (relegated) | ||
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The club joined the newly formed North East Wales Football League in 2020 as a Premier Division club. [1]
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