A.F.C. Telford United
Encyclopedia
A.F.C. Telford United are an English football
club based in Telford, Shropshire
, playing in the Conference National
league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington
, which forms part of the new town of Telford
. Telford
is one of the largest towns in England without a league football club.
They were formed on 28 May 2004 by supporters of Telford United after it became clear that the club would cease to exist. Bernard McNally
was installed as the manager as the team embarked on their first ever season. The club's colours are black and white.
also formerly known as Wellington Town F.C., were experiencing severe financial difficulties towards the end of the 2003–04 season following the collapse of chairman and 100% shareholder Andrew John Shaw's business empire and were forced into administration. The club's supporters rallied and raised around £50,000 in two months, but with very large debts owed to various creditors amounting to over £4 million there was little hope for the club, and Telford United were forced into liquidation on 27 May 2004. On the same day that the proposed liquidation was announced the Supporters' trust
, Telford United Supporters Ltd, created and became the sole owners of a new football club, AFC Telford United, giving the club the Latin
motto numquam obliviscere (never forget). In the close season, manager Bernard McNally was appointed and a new squad assembled, the ground lease and assets were secured and the new club was placed in the Northern Premier League
Division One by the Football Association.
In their first season, the club began with indifferent form, with a lack of consistency leaving them in mid-table and out of both the FA Cup
and FA Trophy
. However, following a 1–0 away defeat at Willenhall Town
on 30 December 2004, the side didn't lose another league game all season, challenging for the title before eventually finishing third place, three points behind the champions North Ferriby United
. In the subsequent playoffs, they defeated Eastwood Town
1–0 before defeating Kendal Town
2–1 in the final to clinch promotion. The final was attended by 4,215 people, a record in that league.
Midway through their second season Telford were second from bottom in the league, leading to the removal of manager McNally, to be replaced by Sean Parrish
as caretaker. Results improved immediately, and the side were unbeaten under Parrish's guidance. On Thursday 16 February Rob Smith was announced as the club's new manager, assisted by Larry Chambers. The pair had been managing Willenhall Town
. The new regime started with an unbeaten run and Telford finished the season in 10th place.
After a summer of transfer activity during which virtually the entire squad was renovated AFC Telford United topped the Northern Premier League
table after 15 games, accumulating the best goal difference of any senior team in the British Isles. Telford could not maintain championship-winning form and a 2–1 home defeat to fellow challengers Burscough
on the final game of the season, in front of a record crowd of 5,710, left the club finishing third, enough to qualify for the promotion play-offs. A 2–0 home win over Marine
in the play-off semi-final was followed by a 3–1 away win at Witton Albion
to give the club its second promotion in three years.
During the 2007–08 season Telford finished second in the Conference North
, again qualifying for the playoffs. A two-legged semi-final against Barrow saw Telford lose 0–4 on aggregate.
During the 2008–2009 season, AFC Telford United showed a good run of cup form, reminiscent of the famed 'giant killers' reputation garnered by the old club. On 28 October 2008 the club secured a 3–0 victory over Northwich Victoria to secure a berth in the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time. A fortnight later on 8 November, two goals from Jon Adams saw Telford come from behind against League One side Southend, who agonisingly equalised in injury time to prevent a major cup upset. Although the Bucks walked away with a very creditable 2–2 draw, the replay at Roots Hall was not fortuitous, as the teams 15-game unbeaten streak (in all competitions) was ended with a 2–0 loss. However, Telford continued their fine cup form in the FA Trophy, but a 4–1 aggregate loss to York City in the semi-finals denied the team a place at Wembley, and a chance to echo the joint record-winning endeavors of the club's previous iteration.
Telford won their first silverware since reforming on 9 April 2009, defeating Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn on penalties, after a goalless 90 minutes. Ryan Young saved all three Rovers penalties, with Jon Adams, Mark Danks and Gavin Cowan completing a 3–0 penalty demolition. The jubilant scenes that followed, with Telford supporters flooding the pitch and celebrating with the players, showed the watching public just how far the club had come in its five years in existence.
A third consecutive finish in a playoff position meant that Telford faced Alfreton Town
in the first leg of the 2008–9 Conference North Semi-Final Playoffs on 29 April, a game which they subsequently won 2–0, thanks to goals by Emeka Nwadike and Danny Carey Bertram. The second leg was played on 3 May with Telford losing 4–3 but securing a 5–4 aggregate victory and a place in the playoff final against Gateshead on 8 May.
The play off final against was played at Gateshead due to them finishing in a higher league position than Telford. Gateshead went on to win the match 1–0 with a goal coming in the last 10 minutes of the game after Telford had fullback Lee Vaughan sent off only a few minutes before.
After the end of a disappointing 2009–10 season Rob Smith and Larry Chambers left Telford, to be replaced by Andy Sinton
supported by Darren Reid and John Psaras.
Telford finished second in the 2010–11 Conference North
and qualified for the play-offs. After beating Nuneaton Town 3–2 on aggregate in the semi-final they won the final against Guiseley
3–2, Phil Trainer scoring an injury-time winner. As a result, A.F.C. Telford United will start the 2011–12 in the Conference National
, the last division that the club's previous incarnation had competed in.
. Construction of the stadium commenced in 2000, replacing the Bucks Head ground which had been home to Wellington Town and later Telford United for over a century, which was in much need of renovation. In between the old ground closing and new one opening, Telford United
played with only two terraces in operation, with a small temporary stand situated on what is now the East Terrace and portable cabins in the car park were used for changing rooms. The stadium, which could originally hold up to 6,300 supporters was completed in 2003 and was the 111th largest football ground in England, the official capacity of the Stadium is now 5400 after league final ties with Burscough in the Northern Premier League saw the stadium packed out. AFC Telford had the highest average attendance in the Conference North Average Attendances 2010/11 with an average gate in the 2010/11 season of 1,946.
neighbours Shrewsbury Town
, while the teams have rarely competed in the league the Shropshire Senior Cup final is often contended between the sides.
But in the one season (2003–2004) that they competed in the same league Telford United came out on top drawing 0–0 at the Gay Meadow & winning 1–0 at The New Bucks Head in the league. And then 1–1 away & then winning 2–1 at home in the quarter final replay of the FA Trophy.
While in the Northern Premier League local derbies were contended with Willenhall Town
, Leek Town
, Hednesford Town
and Witton Albion
, the latter of whom The Bucks defeated in the playoff final of 2006/07 season 3–1.
Since their return to the Conference league system AFC Telford United have been reunited with former sparring partners, including Tamworth
and Stafford
.
Northern Premier League Premier Division
Play off winners 2006/2007
Conference North
Play off Winners 2010/2011
Setanta Shield Winners 2008/2009
Shropshire Senior Cup
Supporters Direct Cup
Winners 2010/11
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Brackets Indicate still in the competition.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Telford, Shropshire
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
, playing in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
league at the fifth level of the English football pyramid. The club plays its home matches in Wellington
Wellington, Shropshire
Wellington is a town in the unitary authority of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England and now forms part of the new town of Telford. The population of the parish of Wellington was recorded as 20,430 in the 2001 census, making it the third largest town in Shropshire if...
, which forms part of the new town of Telford
Telford
Telford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham...
. Telford
Telford
Telford is a large new town in the borough of Telford and Wrekin and ceremonial county of Shropshire, England, approximately east of Shrewsbury, and west of Birmingham...
is one of the largest towns in England without a league football club.
They were formed on 28 May 2004 by supporters of Telford United after it became clear that the club would cease to exist. Bernard McNally
Bernard McNally
Bernard Anthony McNally is a former Northern Ireland international footballer who played in midfield....
was installed as the manager as the team embarked on their first ever season. The club's colours are black and white.
History
The town of Telford's original football club, Telford UnitedTelford United F.C.
Telford United F.C. was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was founder members of the Alliance Premier League in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years before being wound up in...
also formerly known as Wellington Town F.C., were experiencing severe financial difficulties towards the end of the 2003–04 season following the collapse of chairman and 100% shareholder Andrew John Shaw's business empire and were forced into administration. The club's supporters rallied and raised around £50,000 in two months, but with very large debts owed to various creditors amounting to over £4 million there was little hope for the club, and Telford United were forced into liquidation on 27 May 2004. On the same day that the proposed liquidation was announced the Supporters' trust
Supporters' trust
In British sports, a supporters' trust is a formal, democratic and not-for-profit organisation of fans who attempt to strengthen the influence of supporters over the running of the club they support...
, Telford United Supporters Ltd, created and became the sole owners of a new football club, AFC Telford United, giving the club the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
motto numquam obliviscere (never forget). In the close season, manager Bernard McNally was appointed and a new squad assembled, the ground lease and assets were secured and the new club was placed in the Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
Division One by the Football Association.
In their first season, the club began with indifferent form, with a lack of consistency leaving them in mid-table and out of both the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
and FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
. However, following a 1–0 away defeat at Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
on 30 December 2004, the side didn't lose another league game all season, challenging for the title before eventually finishing third place, three points behind the champions North Ferriby United
North Ferriby United A.F.C.
North Ferriby United Association Football Club is an English football club based in North Ferriby, near Kingston upon Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. They were formed in 1934. They reached the Northern Premier League Premier Division for the first time in 2005...
. In the subsequent playoffs, they defeated Eastwood Town
Eastwood Town F.C.
Eastwood Town F.C. is a football club from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire formed in 1953, currently playing in the Conference North.-History:Although there was a football club named Eastwood Town operating in the Nottinghamshire Alliance in 1921, its was only in existence for two years. It was not until...
1–0 before defeating Kendal Town
Kendal Town F.C.
Kendal Town F.C. is an English football club based in Kendal, Cumbria. The club are currently members of the Premier Division of the Northern Premier League and play at Parkside.-History:...
2–1 in the final to clinch promotion. The final was attended by 4,215 people, a record in that league.
Midway through their second season Telford were second from bottom in the league, leading to the removal of manager McNally, to be replaced by Sean Parrish
Sean Parrish
Sean Parrish is a Welsh footballer who played as a central midfielder.Parrish began his career at Shrewsbury Town but played only a handful of games before joining non-league club Telford United...
as caretaker. Results improved immediately, and the side were unbeaten under Parrish's guidance. On Thursday 16 February Rob Smith was announced as the club's new manager, assisted by Larry Chambers. The pair had been managing Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
. The new regime started with an unbeaten run and Telford finished the season in 10th place.
After a summer of transfer activity during which virtually the entire squad was renovated AFC Telford United topped the Northern Premier League
Northern Premier League
The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one...
table after 15 games, accumulating the best goal difference of any senior team in the British Isles. Telford could not maintain championship-winning form and a 2–1 home defeat to fellow challengers Burscough
Burscough F.C.
Burscough F.C. is an English football club based in Burscough, Lancashire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and groundshare with Skelmersdale United...
on the final game of the season, in front of a record crowd of 5,710, left the club finishing third, enough to qualify for the promotion play-offs. A 2–0 home win over Marine
Marine F.C.
Marine Football Club is an English football club in Crosby, Merseyside. The club, which was founded in 1894, is a member of both the Liverpool County and Lancashire County Football Associations, and currently plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.Marine is notable for having the...
in the play-off semi-final was followed by a 3–1 away win at Witton Albion
Witton Albion F.C.
Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
to give the club its second promotion in three years.
During the 2007–08 season Telford finished second in the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
, again qualifying for the playoffs. A two-legged semi-final against Barrow saw Telford lose 0–4 on aggregate.
During the 2008–2009 season, AFC Telford United showed a good run of cup form, reminiscent of the famed 'giant killers' reputation garnered by the old club. On 28 October 2008 the club secured a 3–0 victory over Northwich Victoria to secure a berth in the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time. A fortnight later on 8 November, two goals from Jon Adams saw Telford come from behind against League One side Southend, who agonisingly equalised in injury time to prevent a major cup upset. Although the Bucks walked away with a very creditable 2–2 draw, the replay at Roots Hall was not fortuitous, as the teams 15-game unbeaten streak (in all competitions) was ended with a 2–0 loss. However, Telford continued their fine cup form in the FA Trophy, but a 4–1 aggregate loss to York City in the semi-finals denied the team a place at Wembley, and a chance to echo the joint record-winning endeavors of the club's previous iteration.
Telford won their first silverware since reforming on 9 April 2009, defeating Forest Green Rovers at The New Lawn on penalties, after a goalless 90 minutes. Ryan Young saved all three Rovers penalties, with Jon Adams, Mark Danks and Gavin Cowan completing a 3–0 penalty demolition. The jubilant scenes that followed, with Telford supporters flooding the pitch and celebrating with the players, showed the watching public just how far the club had come in its five years in existence.
A third consecutive finish in a playoff position meant that Telford faced Alfreton Town
Alfreton Town F.C.
Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
in the first leg of the 2008–9 Conference North Semi-Final Playoffs on 29 April, a game which they subsequently won 2–0, thanks to goals by Emeka Nwadike and Danny Carey Bertram. The second leg was played on 3 May with Telford losing 4–3 but securing a 5–4 aggregate victory and a place in the playoff final against Gateshead on 8 May.
The play off final against was played at Gateshead due to them finishing in a higher league position than Telford. Gateshead went on to win the match 1–0 with a goal coming in the last 10 minutes of the game after Telford had fullback Lee Vaughan sent off only a few minutes before.
After the end of a disappointing 2009–10 season Rob Smith and Larry Chambers left Telford, to be replaced by Andy Sinton
Andy Sinton
Andrew "Andy" Sinton born 19 March 1966 in Cramlington, Northumberland, is an English former professional footballer and current manager of A.F.C. Telford United...
supported by Darren Reid and John Psaras.
Telford finished second in the 2010–11 Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
and qualified for the play-offs. After beating Nuneaton Town 3–2 on aggregate in the semi-final they won the final against Guiseley
Guiseley A.F.C.
Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
3–2, Phil Trainer scoring an injury-time winner. As a result, A.F.C. Telford United will start the 2011–12 in the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
, the last division that the club's previous incarnation had competed in.
Stadium
AFC Telford United play their home games at the New Bucks HeadNew Bucks Head
New Bucks Head is a stadium in Telford, England and the home of Conference National football club A.F.C. Telford United. It was originally built for Telford United to play at before they went bankrupt. The stadium is on the same site as the original Bucks Head, which had been home to Telford...
. Construction of the stadium commenced in 2000, replacing the Bucks Head ground which had been home to Wellington Town and later Telford United for over a century, which was in much need of renovation. In between the old ground closing and new one opening, Telford United
Telford United F.C.
Telford United F.C. was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was founder members of the Alliance Premier League in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years before being wound up in...
played with only two terraces in operation, with a small temporary stand situated on what is now the East Terrace and portable cabins in the car park were used for changing rooms. The stadium, which could originally hold up to 6,300 supporters was completed in 2003 and was the 111th largest football ground in England, the official capacity of the Stadium is now 5400 after league final ties with Burscough in the Northern Premier League saw the stadium packed out. AFC Telford had the highest average attendance in the Conference North Average Attendances 2010/11 with an average gate in the 2010/11 season of 1,946.
Rivals
AFC Telford United's local rivals are nearby ShropshireShropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
neighbours Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
, while the teams have rarely competed in the league the Shropshire Senior Cup final is often contended between the sides.
But in the one season (2003–2004) that they competed in the same league Telford United came out on top drawing 0–0 at the Gay Meadow & winning 1–0 at The New Bucks Head in the league. And then 1–1 away & then winning 2–1 at home in the quarter final replay of the FA Trophy.
While in the Northern Premier League local derbies were contended with Willenhall Town
Willenhall Town F.C.
Willenhall Town F.C. are a football club based in Willenhall, Metropolitan Borough of Walsall, West Midlands, England, currently playing in the Midland Alliance.-History:...
, Leek Town
Leek Town F.C.
Leek Town Football Club is an English football club based in Leek, Staffordshire, currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South...
, Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town F.C.
Hednesford Town Football Club are an association football team based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They play at Keys Park.-History:...
and Witton Albion
Witton Albion F.C.
Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
, the latter of whom The Bucks defeated in the playoff final of 2006/07 season 3–1.
Since their return to the Conference league system AFC Telford United have been reunited with former sparring partners, including Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
and Stafford
Stafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
.
Current squad
Management and Coaching Staff
- Manager:
- Andy Sinton
- Assistant Manager:
- Darren Read
- First Team Coach :
- John Psaras
- Goalkeeper Coach:
- Darryl Smith
- Kit Manager:
- Derek Wellings
- Physio:
- Ruddy Farquharson
- Brin May
- Club Physician:
- Dr Nick Tindall
- Medical Practitioner:
- Simon Hester
Managerial History
- Bernard McNally (2004–2006)
- Rob Smith (2006–2010)
- Andy Sinton (2010–Present)
Club honours
Northern Premier League Division 1 Play off winners 2004/2005Northern Premier League Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
Play off winners 2006/2007
Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
Play off Winners 2010/2011
Setanta Shield Winners 2008/2009
Shropshire Senior Cup
- Winners 2008/2009
- Runners Up 2004/2005, 2005/2006, 2006/2007, 2009/2010, 2010/2011, 2011/2012
Supporters Direct Cup
Supporters Direct Cup
The Supporters Direct Cup is an annual, pre-season friendly football competition established by Supporters Direct, the organisation that seeks to increase supporter representation in football.-Format:...
Winners 2010/11
Season-by-season performance
| Season | Division | Tier | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points | Outcome | FA Cup |
FA Trophy |
Conference League Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | Division One North Northern Premier League Division One North Division One North is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at tier 4 of the National League System, tier 8 of the English football league system... |
8 | 3 | 42 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 78 | 44 | 34 | 80 | Playoff promotion | Pre | Pre | N/A |
| 2005–06 | Northern Premier League Northern Premier League The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one... |
7 | 10 | 42 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 54 | 52 | 2 | 59 | 2Q | 3Q | N/A | |
| 2006–07 | Northern Premier League Northern Premier League The Northern Premier League, is one of the regional English football leagues which sits directly below the Football Conference featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs. Geographically, the league covers all of Northern England, and the northern areas of the Midlands. Originally just one... |
7 | 3 | 42 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 72 | 40 | 32 | 78 | Playoff promotion | 1Q | 1Q | N/A |
| 2007–08 | Conference North Conference North The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of... |
6 | 2 | 42 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 70 | 43 | 27 | 80 | Playoff semi-finalist | 2Q | 1R | 3R |
| 2008–09 | Conference North Conference North The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of... |
6 | 4 | 42 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 65 | 34 | 31 | 76 | Play off finalists | 1R | SF | Winners |
| 2009–10 | Conference North Conference North The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of... |
6 | 11 | 40 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 51 | 1R | 3Q | not held | |
| 2010–11 | Conference North Conference North The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of... |
6 | 2 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 4 | 71 | 29 | 42 | 82 | Playoff promotion | 3Q | 3R | not held |
Brackets Indicate still in the competition.
Club Records
All of the below records for AFC Telford United since reforming in 2004.- Record Home Win: 6–1 vs Leigh Railway Mechanics InstituteLeigh RMI F.C.Leigh Genesis Football Club, formerly known as Horwich Railway Mechanics Institute F.C. and Leigh Railway Mechanics Institute F.C. , was an English semi-professional association football team that folded after relegation from the Northern Premier League in 2011...
19/01/2008- 5–0 vs Hyde FCHyde F.C.Hyde F.C. are an English semi-professional football club from Hyde, Greater Manchester, who are nicknamed The Tigers. Formed in 1885 the club changed its name to Hyde United in 1919, before reverting to Hyde F.C. in June 2010...
14/08/2010 - 5–0 vs Corby TownCorby Town F.C.Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is...
05/04/2011 - 5-0 vs Gainsborough TrinityGainsborough Trinity F.C.Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
29/10/2011 (FA Cup 4th Round Qualifying)
- 5–0 vs Hyde FC
- Record Away Win: 7–0 vs Runcorn FC HaltonRuncorn FC HaltonRuncorn FC Halton was an English football club that played in Runcorn, Widnes and Prescot at various points during its existence.-History:The club was founded in 1918 as Highfield and Camden Tanneries Recreation Club. They became members of the Lancashire Combination in the same year, winning a cup...
17/04/2006. - Record Home Defeat: 5–1 vs SouthportSouthport F.C.Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
22/03/2008 - Record Away Defeat: 5–1 vs Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town F.C.Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
27/07/2004 (Shropshire Senior Cup Final 2004)- 4–0 vs Witton AlbionWitton Albion F.C.Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
26/12/2005. - 4–0 vs Barrow AFCBarrow A.F.C.Barrow A.F.C. are an English football club founded in 1901 based in the town of Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria. Following promotion at the end of the 2007–08 season, they currently play in the Conference National. The club spent over fifty years in the Football League between 1921 and 1972, and have...
17/11/2007. - 4–0 vs Alfreton TownAlfreton Town F.C.Alfreton Town F.C. is an English football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The club was reformed after a merger between Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfreton United in 1959...
12/09/2009 - 4-0 vs Blyth Spartans 27/02/2010
- 4-0 vs Chelmsford CityChelmsford City F.C.Chelmsford City F.C. is an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Chelmsford, Essex. The club are currently members of the Conference South and play at the Melbourne Stadium.-Chelmsford:...
12/11/2011 (FA Cup 1st Round)
- 4–0 vs Witton Albion
- Record Home Crowd: 5710 vs BurscoughBurscough F.C.Burscough F.C. is an English football club based in Burscough, Lancashire. The club are members of the Northern Premier League Premier Division and groundshare with Skelmersdale United...
28/04/2007 - Record Away Crowd: 4415 vs Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
(FA Cup 1st Round Proper) 18/11/2008 - Unbeaten Run 37 games, 21/1/2006 to 9/12/2006
- Best League Finish: 2nd/22 - Conference NorthConference NorthThe Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
2007/08 & 2010/11. - Best FA Cup Performance: 1st Round Replay - Away vs Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
8/11/2008 (0–2) Following a 2–2 draw at the New Bucks Head. - Best FA Trophy Performance: Semi-final - vs York CityYork City F.C.York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
20/3/2009 (1–4 aggregate)
- Best Shropshire Senior Cup Performance: Winners - Away vs Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town F.C.Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
, 18/07/2009, (1–1, won 4–1 on penalties) - Best Northern Premier League Challenge Cup Performance: 3rd Round - Home vs Witton AlbionWitton Albion F.C.Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
, 07/01/2006 (0–1) - Best Northern Premier League Chairman's Cup Performance: Semi-Final - Home vs Kidsgrove AthleticKidsgrove Athletic F.C.Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in based in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South...
, 05/03/2005 (1–3 AET) - Best Setanta Shield Performance: Winners 2009 - Away vs Forest Green 09/04/2009 (0–0, won 3–0 on penalties)
- Top 10 Goal Scorers (as of 9 May 2011)
- 1st Andy Brown 52 (2008-)
- 2nd Lee Moore 35 (2006–2009)
- 3rd Kyle Perry 32(2004–2006)
- 4th Phil Trainer 29 (2009-)
- 5th Danny Carey-Bertram 28 (2008–2011)
- 6th Luke Reynolds 25(2005–2006), (2007–2008)
- 7th Carl Rodgers 19 (2006-)
- 7th Jon Adams 19 (2007-)
- 9th Steve Foster 18 (2006–2007)
- 10th Terry Fearns 17 (2008–2009)
- 11th Matty Lewis 15 (2007–2009)
- Most Goals In One Season: Kyle PerryKyle PerryKyle Blain Perry is an English footballer who plays for Lincoln City as a striker.Failing to make the first team at Walsall, he dropped into non-league circles before impressing when non-league Chasetown knocked Port Vale out of the FA Cup. Failing to score for the Vale, he dropped down into the...
, 23 goals (2004–05) - Most Appearances: Ryan Young 215 appearances.
- Longest Serving Player: Carl Rodgers (June 2006 – Present)
- Record Signing (Inward): Lee Moore from TamworthTamworth F.C.Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
on 08/12/06 for a fee of £5,000. - Record Signing (Outward): Duane CourtneyDuane CourtneyDuane Jerome Courtney is an English footballer who plays for Tamworth as a defender.Courtney started his career in the youth system of Derby County as a schoolboy and later played for Birmingham City as a trainee. He played for AFC Telford United in the 2004–05 season and after being named their...
to BurnleyBurnley F.C.Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
on 31/08/05 for an initial fee of £25,000. - Promotion to Conference NationalConference NationalConference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
: 15/05/11; After beating Guiseley A.F.C.Guiseley A.F.C.Guiseley A.F.C. are an English football club from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, England.-History:Founded in 1909 by a local group of enthusiasts, the club’s first success came in 1913 when they won the local Wharfedale League...
in the Conference NorthConference NorthThe Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
play-off final 3–2.
Official websites
- Official AFC Telford United website
- Telford United Supporters Ltd
- AFC Telford United Ladies Team
- AFC Telford United Supporters Team