Sussex RUR Cup
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The Sussex Royal Ulster Rifles Charity Cup is the original Cup which was presented to the Sussex County FA in 1897 by the Officers and men of the Royal Irish Rifles (subsequently Royal Ulster Rifles). The 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles won the Sussex Senior Cup
, Brighton Shield, Charity Cup and Vernon Wentworth Cup in 1895/6 and were recognised as ‘Sussex Champions’. The trophy was presented as a permanent memento of their achievement and to raise money for charity.
Since its inception in 1896/7, the Sussex (R.U.R) Charity Cup has had many different formats from an end of season invitation competition to its present popular knockout style. A third of all gate receipts from the matches played in the competition go to the SCFA Benevolent Fund for injured players.
Sussex Senior Challenge Cup
The Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, or simply Sussex Senior Cup, is the county senior cup of the Sussex FA. The first winners of the cup were Brighton Rangers, who won the cup in 1883...
, Brighton Shield, Charity Cup and Vernon Wentworth Cup in 1895/6 and were recognised as ‘Sussex Champions’. The trophy was presented as a permanent memento of their achievement and to raise money for charity.
Since its inception in 1896/7, the Sussex (R.U.R) Charity Cup has had many different formats from an end of season invitation competition to its present popular knockout style. A third of all gate receipts from the matches played in the competition go to the SCFA Benevolent Fund for injured players.
Past winners
Season | Winners |
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1897 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1898 | Brighton Athletic |
1899 | Brighton Athletic |
1900 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1901 | Hastings & St. Leonards |
1902 | Hastings & St. Leonards |
1903 | Shoreham Shoreham F.C. Shoreham F.C. is a football club based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England. They were established in 1892 and were founding members of the Sussex County League in 1920. They have reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase three times in their history. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of ... |
1904 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1905 | Newhaven Newhaven F.C. Newhaven F.C. is a football club based in Newhaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1889 and were founding members of the Sussex County Football League in 1920... |
1906 | Shoreham Shoreham F.C. Shoreham F.C. is a football club based in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England. They were established in 1892 and were founding members of the Sussex County League in 1920. They have reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase three times in their history. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of ... |
1907 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1908 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1909 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1910 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1911 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1912 | Vernon Athletic |
1913 | St Leonards Amateurs |
1914 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1915-1919 | No competition |
1920 | Brighton & Hove Amateurs |
1921 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1922 | Vernon Athletic |
1923 | Vernon Athletic |
1924 | Royal Corps of Signals Royal Corps of Signals The Royal Corps of Signals is one of the combat support arms of the British Army... |
1925 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1926 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1927 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1928 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1929 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1930 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1931 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1932 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1933 | Eastbourne Eastbourne Town F.C. Eastbourne Town F.C. are an English football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The club was founded in 1881 as Devonshire Park FC and they claim to be the oldest senior football club in Sussex. Eastbourne Town FC play at The Saffrons in central Eastbourne, considered to be one of the most... |
1934 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... & Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... (Joint) |
1935 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1936 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1937 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1938 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... & Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... (Joint) |
1939 | Hastings & St. Leonards |
1940 | Hastings & St. Leonards |
1941 | No competition |
1942 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... (War Time Charity Cup) |
1943 | Brighton & Hove Albion Juniors Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.... (War Time Charity Cup) |
1944 | Haywards Heath Haywards Heath -Climate:Haywards Heath experiences an oceanic climate similar to almost all of the United Kingdom.-Rail:Haywards Heath railway station is a major station on the Brighton Main Line... (War Time Charity Cup) |
1945 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... (War Time Charity Cup) |
1946 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1947 | Littlehampton Town Littlehampton Town F.C. Littlehampton Town F.C. is a football club based in Littlehampton, England. It was established in 1896 and joined the Sussex County League in 1928. In the 1990–91 season, they reached the 1st round of the FA Cup. For the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division... |
1948 | Eastbourne Eastbourne Town F.C. Eastbourne Town F.C. are an English football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The club was founded in 1881 as Devonshire Park FC and they claim to be the oldest senior football club in Sussex. Eastbourne Town FC play at The Saffrons in central Eastbourne, considered to be one of the most... |
1949 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... & Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... (Joint) |
1950 | Eastbourne Eastbourne Town F.C. Eastbourne Town F.C. are an English football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The club was founded in 1881 as Devonshire Park FC and they claim to be the oldest senior football club in Sussex. Eastbourne Town FC play at The Saffrons in central Eastbourne, considered to be one of the most... |
1951 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1952 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1953 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1954 | Worthing Worthing F.C. Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South... |
1955 | Whitehawk & Manor Farm Old Boys Whitehawk F.C. Whitehawk F.C. is a football club based in Whitehawk, in Brighton, England.-History:Founded in 1945 as Whitehawk & Manor Farm Old Boys, the club joined the Sussex County League in 1952/53 and after finishing third in their inaugural season, were runners-up for three successive seasons from 1954/55,... |
1956 | Eastbourne United Eastbourne United Association F.C. Eastbourne United Association F.C. is a football club based in Eastbourne, England. They were formed in 2003 after a merger between Eastbourne United and Shinewater Association. In 2009 they were the Sussex County League champions for the first time in 53 years, 18 years after leaving the Isthmian... |
1957 | Horsham Horsham F.C. Horsham F.C. are a non-League football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England, currently playing in the Isthmian League Premier Division.-History:... |
1958 | Bexhill Town Athletic Bexhill United F.C. Bexhill United F.C. are a football club based in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England. They were established in 2002 as a merger ot two local teams Bexhill A.A.C. and Bexhill Town.... |
1959 | Whitehawk Whitehawk F.C. Whitehawk F.C. is a football club based in Whitehawk, in Brighton, England.-History:Founded in 1945 as Whitehawk & Manor Farm Old Boys, the club joined the Sussex County League in 1952/53 and after finishing third in their inaugural season, were runners-up for three successive seasons from 1954/55,... |
1960 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
1961 | Brighton & Hove Albion & Chichester City Chichester City United F.C. Chichester City F.C. are a football club based in Chichester, England. They were established in 2000, following a merger between Chichester City and Portfield. They are currently members of the Sussex County League Division One.... (Joint) |
1962 | Lewes Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
1963 | Lewes Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
1964 | Chichester City Chichester City United F.C. Chichester City F.C. are a football club based in Chichester, England. They were established in 2000, following a merger between Chichester City and Portfield. They are currently members of the Sussex County League Division One.... |
1965 | Lewes Lewes F.C. Lewes Football Club is an English football team based in Lewes, East Sussex. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League Premier Division and play at the Dripping Pan.-History:... |
1966 | Lancing Lancing, West Sussex Lancing is a town and civil parish in the Adur district of West Sussex, England, on the western edge of the Adur Valley. It lies on the coastal plain between Sompting to the west, Shoreham-by-Sea to the east and the parish of Coombes to the north... |
1967 | Haywards Heath Haywards Heath -Climate:Haywards Heath experiences an oceanic climate similar to almost all of the United Kingdom.-Rail:Haywards Heath railway station is a major station on the Brighton Main Line... |
1968 | Rye United |
1969 | Arundel Arundel F.C. Arundel F.C. are a football club based in Arundel, England, established in 1889 and joined the Sussex County Football League in 1949.They have won the County League Division 1 title 3 times in their history, most recently in 1986-87.... |
1970 | Littlehampton Town Littlehampton Town F.C. Littlehampton Town F.C. is a football club based in Littlehampton, England. It was established in 1896 and joined the Sussex County League in 1928. In the 1990–91 season, they reached the 1st round of the FA Cup. For the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division... |
1971 | Littlehampton Town Littlehampton Town F.C. Littlehampton Town F.C. is a football club based in Littlehampton, England. It was established in 1896 and joined the Sussex County League in 1928. In the 1990–91 season, they reached the 1st round of the FA Cup. For the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division... |
1972 | Bognor Regis Town Bognor Regis Town F.C. Bognor Regis Town Football Club is an English football club based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The club are currently members of Isthmian League Division One South and play at Nyewood Lane.-History:... |
1973 | Arundel Arundel F.C. Arundel F.C. are a football club based in Arundel, England, established in 1889 and joined the Sussex County Football League in 1949.They have won the County League Division 1 title 3 times in their history, most recently in 1986-87.... |
1974 | Bexhill Town Bexhill United F.C. Bexhill United F.C. are a football club based in Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England. They were established in 2002 as a merger ot two local teams Bexhill A.A.C. and Bexhill Town.... |
1975 | Haywards Heath Haywards Heath -Climate:Haywards Heath experiences an oceanic climate similar to almost all of the United Kingdom.-Rail:Haywards Heath railway station is a major station on the Brighton Main Line... |
1976 | Haywards Heath Haywards Heath -Climate:Haywards Heath experiences an oceanic climate similar to almost all of the United Kingdom.-Rail:Haywards Heath railway station is a major station on the Brighton Main Line... |
1977 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
1978 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1979 | Arundel Arundel F.C. Arundel F.C. are a football club based in Arundel, England, established in 1889 and joined the Sussex County Football League in 1949.They have won the County League Division 1 title 3 times in their history, most recently in 1986-87.... |
1980 | Arundel Arundel F.C. Arundel F.C. are a football club based in Arundel, England, established in 1889 and joined the Sussex County Football League in 1949.They have won the County League Division 1 title 3 times in their history, most recently in 1986-87.... |
1981 | Steyning Town Steyning Town F.C. Steyning Town F.C. is a football club based in Steyning, England. They were established in 1892 and joined the Sussex County League in 1964. In 1979, they changed their name from Steyning F.C. to their present name. In the 1984-85 season, they reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase. They are... |
1982 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1983 | Three Bridges Three Bridges F.C. Three Bridges F.C. are a football club based in Three Bridges in Crawley, West Sussex, England. They were established in 1901 and were founding members of the Sussex County League Division Two in 1952. In the 1981-82 season, they reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they... |
1984 | Littlehampton Town Littlehampton Town F.C. Littlehampton Town F.C. is a football club based in Littlehampton, England. It was established in 1896 and joined the Sussex County League in 1928. In the 1990–91 season, they reached the 1st round of the FA Cup. For the 2011–12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division... |
1985 | Steyning Town Steyning Town F.C. Steyning Town F.C. is a football club based in Steyning, England. They were established in 1892 and joined the Sussex County League in 1964. In 1979, they changed their name from Steyning F.C. to their present name. In the 1984-85 season, they reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Vase. They are... |
1986 | Eastbourne Town Eastbourne Town F.C. Eastbourne Town F.C. are an English football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The club was founded in 1881 as Devonshire Park FC and they claim to be the oldest senior football club in Sussex. Eastbourne Town FC play at The Saffrons in central Eastbourne, considered to be one of the most... |
1987 | Eastbourne Town Eastbourne Town F.C. Eastbourne Town F.C. are an English football club based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The club was founded in 1881 as Devonshire Park FC and they claim to be the oldest senior football club in Sussex. Eastbourne Town FC play at The Saffrons in central Eastbourne, considered to be one of the most... |
1988 | Three Bridges Three Bridges F.C. Three Bridges F.C. are a football club based in Three Bridges in Crawley, West Sussex, England. They were established in 1901 and were founding members of the Sussex County League Division Two in 1952. In the 1981-82 season, they reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they... |
1989 | Pagham Pagham F.C. Pagham F.C. is a football club based in Pagham, near Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England. They were formed in 1903, and joined Division Two of the Sussex County League in 1970/71, finishing third in their first three seasons.... |
1990 | Wick Wick F.C. Wick F.C. is a football club based in Wick. near Littlehampton, England. They joined the Sussex County League Division Two in 1964. In the 1998-99 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division Two.... |
1991 | Whitehawk Whitehawk F.C. Whitehawk F.C. is a football club based in Whitehawk, in Brighton, England.-History:Founded in 1945 as Whitehawk & Manor Farm Old Boys, the club joined the Sussex County League in 1952/53 and after finishing third in their inaugural season, were runners-up for three successive seasons from 1954/55,... |
1992 | Burgess Hill Town Burgess Hill Town F.C. Burgess Hill Town Football Club is an English association football club currently playing in Division One South of the Isthmian League, the eighth tier of English football... |
1993 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1994 | Newhaven Newhaven F.C. Newhaven F.C. is a football club based in Newhaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1889 and were founding members of the Sussex County Football League in 1920... |
1995 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1996 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1997 | Peacehaven & Telscombe Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. Peacehaven & Telscombe F.C. is a football club based in Peacehaven, East Sussex, England. They were formed in 1923 and joined the Sussex County Football League Division Two in 1969. They won the Division One title seven times in their history. They were champions of the Sussex County Football... |
1998 | Wick Wick F.C. Wick F.C. is a football club based in Wick. near Littlehampton, England. They joined the Sussex County League Division Two in 1964. In the 1998-99 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division Two.... |
1999 | Wick Wick F.C. Wick F.C. is a football club based in Wick. near Littlehampton, England. They joined the Sussex County League Division Two in 1964. In the 1998-99 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they are members of the Sussex County League Division Two.... |
2000 | Burgess Hill Town Burgess Hill Town F.C. Burgess Hill Town Football Club is an English association football club currently playing in Division One South of the Isthmian League, the eighth tier of English football... |
2001 | Horsham YMCA Horsham YMCA F.C. Horsham YMCA is a football club based in Horsham, West Sussex, England.They were established in 1898 and joined the Sussex County League Division Two in 1959. In the 1999-00 season, they reached the 4th round of the FA Vase. They are currently members of the Sussex County League Division One.-... |
2002 | Selsey Selsey Selsey is a seaside town and civil parish, about seven miles south of Chichester, in the Chichester District of West Sussex, England. Selsey lies at the southernmost point of the Manhood Peninsula, almost cut off from mainland Sussex by the sea... |
2003 | Southwick Southwick F.C. Southwick F.C. is a football club based in Southwick, West Sussex, England. It was founded in 1882 and was among the founding members of the Sussex County League. It has won the Sussex County League title six times in its history.... |
2004 | East Grinstead Town |
2005 | Ringmer Ringmer F.C. Ringmer F.C. is a football club based in Ringmer, near Lewes, East Sussex, England. They were established in 1905 and joined the Sussex County League Division Two in 1963. In the 1970-71 season, they reached the 1st round of the FA Cup... |
2006 | Hailsham Town Hailsham Town F.C. Hailsham Town F.C. is a football club based in Hailsham, East Sussex, England. They were established in 1885 and joined the Sussex County League in 1955 as Hailsham F.C., changing to their present name in 1970... |
2007 | Chichester City United Chichester City United F.C. Chichester City F.C. are a football club based in Chichester, England. They were established in 2000, following a merger between Chichester City and Portfield. They are currently members of the Sussex County League Division One.... |
2008 | Three Bridges Three Bridges F.C. Three Bridges F.C. are a football club based in Three Bridges in Crawley, West Sussex, England. They were established in 1901 and were founding members of the Sussex County League Division Two in 1952. In the 1981-82 season, they reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase. For the 2011-12 season, they... |
2009 | Eastbourne United Association Eastbourne United Association F.C. Eastbourne United Association F.C. is a football club based in Eastbourne, England. They were formed in 2003 after a merger between Eastbourne United and Shinewater Association. In 2009 they were the Sussex County League champions for the first time in 53 years, 18 years after leaving the Isthmian... |
2010 | Peacehaven & Telscombe |