Fakenham Town
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| England FA Cup Qualification | 09/02 14:00 | 14 |
AFC Hornchurch
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Fakenham Town |
L | 5-0 | |
| England County Cup | 05/22 18:31 | - |
Kings Lynn Town
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Fakenham Town |
L | 2-0 |
Wikipedia - Fakenham Town F.C.
Fakenham Town Football Club is a football club based in Fakenham, Norfolk, England. Affiliated to the Norfolk County Football Association, they are currently members of the Eastern Counties League Premier Division and play at Clipbush Park.
History
The club was established in 1884 and played their first match against Lynn Alexandria, winning 2–1. In 1899–1900 they won the Norfolk Junior Cup, a feat repeated in 1905–06. In the early 1900s the club joined the Norwich & District League. After World War I they did not rejoin the league until 1921–22. In 1935 they moved up to the Norfolk & Suffolk League. When the league merged with the East Anglian League to form the Anglian Combination in 1964, Fakenham were placed in the top division for the 1964–65 season, but were relegated at the end of the 1965–66 season. In 1970–71 they won the Norfolk Senior Cup for the first time. The following season they won Division One and returned to the Premier Division. They went on to win the Norfolk Senior Cup again in 1972–73 and 1973–74, as well as the Anglian Combination Senior Cup in 1978–79.
In 1988 Fakenham became founder members of Division One of the Eastern Counties League. After finishing second in 1991–92, a season in which they defeated Diss Town after a replay to win the Senior Cup again, the club were promoted to the Premier Division. In 1994 they won the Senior Cup again with a 4–0 win against King's Lynn in the final. They retained it the following season, beating Gorleston 2–1 in the final, before going on to win it for a seventh time in 1999. After finishing as runners-up in 1998–99, the club went into decline, and was relegated back to Division One in 2003–04, finishing bottom of the table. In 2005–06 they won the Division One Knock-Out Cup, but a slump in league form saw them finish bottom of Division One in 2008–09 and 2009–10.
Fakenham were Division One runners-up in 2013–14 season, earning promotion back to the Premier Division. The 2017–18 season saw them finish third-from-bottom of the Premier Division, resulting in relegation to Division One North. In 2021 the club were promoted to the Premier Division based on their results in the abandoned 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons. In 2024–25 they were runners-up in the Premier Division, missing out on the title on goal difference. In the subsequent promotion play-offs the club were beaten 1–0 in the semi-finals by Walsham-le-Willows.
The team's colors are traditionally blue and white, which are proudly worn by players and fans alike during home matches at their ground, The Clipbush Lane Stadium. Known for their spirited performances and commitment to developing local talent, Fakenham Town emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and community involvement.
Fakenham Town has a dedicated fan base that supports the team through thick and thin, creating an electric atmosphere during home games. The club also focuses on youth development, providing opportunities for young players to progress through the ranks and potentially make their mark in higher leagues.
With a commitment to excellence both on and off the pitch, Fakenham Town Football Club continues to be a cornerstone of the local sports scene, fostering a love for soccer in the community and striving for success in every season.