Guildford City F.C.
association football club based in Guildford, Surrey, England
Guildford City Football Club (formerly Guildford United and AFC Guildford) is a football club based in Guildford, Surrey, England. The club was established in 1921, folded in 1974 and was reformed in 1996. Guildford City play in the Southern Combination Division One.
History
1921 – Second World War
The first club in the town was amateur side Guildford, formed in 1877 and known as the "Pinks". They played home matches at the Woodbridge Road Sports Ground. A successful start led to a number of people mooting a new professional club and by the end of 1920 Guildford United was formed. In May 1921 they were accepted into the Southern League. At the same time land had been purchased in Joseph's Road and "United" were able to kick off the 1921–22 season with a home match against Reading F.C. Reserves. Playing in green and white the hosts won 2–0 with a crowd of over 5,000 fans or tourists spectators.
In 1927 Guildford became a diocese and the Guildford Cathedral was built.
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