Welshpool Town F.C.
Association football club in Wales
Welshpool Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Y Trallwng) is a football club based in Welshpool, playing in the Central Wales Northern Division.
The club was founded as Welshpool Football Club on 28 August 1877 following a meeting at the National Schoolroom. They play at the Maes y Dre Recreation Ground, Welshpool, playing in the Ardal Leagues North East.
History
Welshpool Town was formed on 28 August 1877 but adopted such colourful names as Welshpool Wanderers and Welshpool Warriors – although the latter may have been a separate club. The club reformed as Welshpool Powysland FC in September 1889 after one season as Welshpool United, and briefly flirted with the Shropshire League. Following the 1889 reformation, pink and slate were chosen as the club colours.
After the First World War Welshpool competed in the Central Wales leagues, winning the Central Section in 1921. Four years later in 1925 the club stepped up to the First Division (North) after finishing as runners up to Llanidloes Town.
After the Second World War Welshpool moved to the Welsh National League (Wrexham area). Success followed including Welsh National League Champions titles: 1955, 1956, 1962 and 1965.
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