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Top 10 Oldest English Football Clubs

10. Macclesfield Town F.C.

Macclesfield Town F.C. is a football club in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, formed in 1874 and entered to playing home football matches at Moss Rose. Earlier, known as Macclesfield F.C., They played in the Combination League, which was reformed into the Manchester League. They won two times before becoming the first members of the Cheshire County League in the 1919-20 season, winning the championship six times. The team is known for athletes like Richard Butcher, a retired midfielder. This present team squad consists of players like Jak McCourt and Harry Hamblin, both known for mid-fielding.

9. Middlesbrough F.C.

Macclesfield Town F.C. is a football club in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, formed in 1874 and entered into playing home football matches at Moss Rose. Earlier, known as Macclesfield F.C., they played in the Combination League, which was reformed into the Manchester League. They won two times before becoming the first members of the Cheshire County League in the 1919-20 season, winning the championship six times. We know the team for athletes like Richard Butcher, a retired midfielder. This present team squad comprises players like Jak McCourt and Harry Hamblin, both known for mid-fielding.

8. Blackburn Rovers F.C.

Blackburn Rovers F.C. is a competent football club set up in Blackburn, Lancashire, England, created in 1875, which takes parts in the Championship. The club was the first member of The Football League (1888) and Premier League (1992). They have won the FA Cup six times, Football League Cup once, and Full Member’s Cup once. In 1992 they got advanced to the new Premier League, which they won in the year 1995. The well-known players for Blackburn Rovers were Simon Garner, Ronnie Clayton, Tim Sherwood, and Alan Shearer, and many more.

7. Birmingham City F.C.

Birmingham City Football Club is a club set up in Birmingham, England, created in 1875 with the name of Small Heath Alliance, which was further named into Birmingham City in the year of 1943. They have played in the EFL Championship since 2011. The period of the 1950s to 60s was their best time. They had accomplished obtaining their highest conclusive position(6th) in the First Division of the 1955-56 season. They were able to reach the finals of the FA Cup (1956). They have won the League Cup once in 1963 and also once in 2011. We know them for players like Gill Merrick, Trevor Francis, Bob Latchford, Jeff Hall, and many more.

6. Bolton Wanderers F.C.

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is a club set up in Horwich, Great Manchester, England, established with the name of Christchurch Football Club in 1874, which finally got its name Bolton Wanderers in 1877 and was also a first member of the Football League in 1888. During the 1920s, Bolton won the FA Cup three times and once in 1958. The club plays its home matches in the Burnden Park since 1895 for around 102 years. Some of the best players who have played or play for Bolton are Mario Jardel, Jared Borgetti, Nicolas Anelka, Kevin Nolan, and many more.

5. Aston Villa F.C.

Aston Villa is a very famously known English-efficient Football Club set up in Aston, Birmingham, that takes part in the Premier League and is established in 1874. They play their home matches in the Villa Park since 1897. Aston Villa is one of the Football League (1888) and Premier League (1992). They are a part of one of the five football clubs who were able to win the European Cup (1981-82). They have won the Football League First Division and FA Cup seven times and the League Cup five times. Some of the best players of Aston Villa who played club are Ashley Young, Gareth Barry, Olof Mellberg, Peter Withe, Gordon Cowans, and many more.

4. Reading F.C.

Reading F.C. is a football club existing for about 150 years, set up in Reading, England, created in 1871. They linked into the Football League in the year of 1920. They took part in the Premier League 2012-13 season after winning the Championship last year. They play their home matches in Elm Park from 1896 until they moved to play in Madejski Stadium in 1998. They have a record of winning compatible matches in leagues at the beginning of a season (13) during the 1985-86 Third Campaign Division campaign. Not just that, the F.C. has the most points in any other competent league season (106) in the 2005-06 Football League Championship campaign. Some of Reading F.C.’s most outstanding players are Graeme Murty, Michael Duberry, Stephen Hunt, Dave Kitson, and many more.

3. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.

Sheffield Wednesday is a football club set up in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, established in 1867 and plays in the Championship. The team was able to win the Cromwell Cup in 1968. They were first members and first winners of the Football Alliance in 1889, just before joining the Football League after three years. They have won a total of 4 league crowns, namely three FA Cups, one League Cup, and another FA Community Shield. Some well-known players of Sheffield Wednesday are Kevin Pressman, Chris Wood, Des Walker, Nigel Pearson, Max Pembridge, and many more.

2. Nottingham Forest F.C.

Nottingham Forest is a football club set up in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England, established in 1865. They play their home matches at City Ground. Nottingham Forest has accomplished to win the League title once, FA Charity Shield once, UEFA Super Cup once, European Cups twice, FA Cup twice, and League Cup four times. Some of the greatest players who have played or play for Nottingham Forest are Stan Collymore, Viv Anderson, Stuart Pearce, John Robertson, and many more.

1. Stoke City F.C.

Stoke City is an English competent football club set up in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, established in the 1860s with the name of Stoke Ramblers, which finally changed into Stoke City in 1925. They were one of the first members of the Football League in 1888. They play in the Championship, which is the second tier of English Football. They have won only one crucial trophy to date, namely the League Cup (1972). Their greatest league final position was 4th during the 1935-36 and 1946-47 seasons. They play their home matches in the bet365 stadium. Some of the greatest players who have played for Stoke City are Ryan Shawcross, Freddie Steele, Stanley Matthews, Denis Smith, and many more.

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