Takeley F.C.
English football team
Takeley Football Club is an English football club based in Takeley, Essex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League North Division.
History
Despite originally being thought to have been founded in 1903, the club were founded in 1900. Following World War I, the club joined the Bishop's Stortford, Stansted and District League. After winning the league three consecutive times between 1975 and 1977, Takeley joined the Essex Olympian League in 1978. They won the league in 1987–88 and 2001–02, and in 2006–07, the club won the Essex Premier Cup. After finishing as runners-up in 2007–08, the club was accepted into the Essex Senior League, finishing third in their first season. They also achieved third-place finishes in 2011–12 and 2012–13.
On 3 May 2025, Takeley gained promotion to the Isthmian League North Division, after a 2–0 win against Woodford Town in the Essex Senior League play-off final.
Ground
Upon formation, the club played in pitches situated in Hatfield Forest, before later moving to Station Road.
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