Ashford United F.C. (1880)

Ashford United F.C. was an English football club based in Ashford, Kent. The side was formed in 1880 and won the Kent Senior Cup in 1893. A year later the club became founder members of the Kent League.[1] The club played home games at Godinton Road. The club entered the FA Cup in 1893–1894, and were beaten by Arsenal 12–0. in the first qualifying round.[2] United withdrew from the Kent League in 1906 and the club was closed down.[1]

Ashford United
Full nameAshford United Football Club
Founded1880
Dissolved1906
GroundGodinton Road

References

  1. News Story Archived 2 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Arsenal football club: record v Ashford United". www.11v11.com. Retrieved 27 June 2013.


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