Last updated : 14/08/2023 10:16:29
Introduction
Shirehampton First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Toolstation Western Football League Division One.
Team Details
Location
League
Toolstation Western Football League - Division One
Team Type
Shirehampton First Football Club
Shirehampton First Football Club is a football club based in Shirehampton, Bristol, England. They were formed in 1892 as Kingsweston Star, changing their name to Penpole United in 1952, and then to Shirehampton First in 1996.
The club currently play in the Toolstation Western Football League Division One, which is the ninth tier of the English football league system. They have won the league on three occasions, in 1999, 2000, and 2019.
Shirehampton First play their home games at Penpole Lane, which has a capacity of 2,000 spectators. The club's chairman is David Williams, and the manager is Richard Naylor.
History
- Shirehampton First were formed in 1892 as Kingsweston Star.
- The club changed their name to Penpole United in 1952.
- Shirehampton First won the Western League Division One in 1999, 2000, and 2019.
- The club play their home games at Penpole Lane.
Sources
- Shirehampton First Football Club website
- Shirehampton F.C. on Wikipedia
- Shirehampton First on Full-Time
Toolstation Western Football League
The Toolstation Western Football League is a football league in South West England, covering Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, western Dorset, parts of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The league's current main sponsor is Toolstation, so it is also known as the Toolstation League for sponsorship reasons.
The Western Football League was founded in 1892. It is currently the ninth tier of the English football league system. The champion club of the Premier Division is promoted to the Southern League Division One South, while the bottom two clubs of the Premier Division and the bottom four clubs of Division One are relegated to the South West Peninsula League Premier Division East or West.
The Toolstation Western Football League is a popular league with a strong history. It has produced some notable players over the years, including Ashley Cole, Joe Allen, and Gareth Bale.