Sandbach United F.C.

Sandbach United
Founded 2004
Ground Sandbach Football Centre, Sandbach
Manager Andy Hockenhull
League North West Counties League Division One South
2017–18 North West Counties League Division One, 5th of 22

Sandbach United Football Club is an English football club based in Sandbach, Cheshire. They play in the North West Counties League Division One South, at level 10 of the English football league system.

History

The club was formed in 2004 following the merger of Sandbach Albion and Sandbach Ramblers. They initially competed in the Staffordshire County League, but in 2011 they joined the Cheshire League. They were promoted to the competition's top flight in 2014,[1] and in 2016 they were admitted to the North West Counties Football League Division One, at level 10 of the English football league system.[2]

In the first season in the North West Counties Football League they finished in 6th position, missing out on promotion, and they reached the final of the Reusch First Division Challenge Cup.

In 2017/18 they entered the FA Vase for the first time, but were beaten 2-0 at home by AFC Emley.

Also in 2017/18 they beat Tranmere Rovers 2-1 in the Cheshire Senior Cup preliminary round.

References

  1. ↑ Sandbach United at the Football Club History Database
  2. ↑ NWCFL Constitution - Season 2016-17 North West Counties League, 12 May 2016

Coordinates: 53°08′18″N 2°23′14″W / 53.1383°N 2.3872°W / 53.1383; -2.3872


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