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Brigg Town Football Club CIC is a football club based in Brigg, Lincolnshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at the Hawthorns. Established in 1864, they are one of the oldest football clubs in the world.

History

The club was established in 1864. In 1881–82 they entered the inaugural Lincolnshire Senior Cup, reaching the final where they lost to Spilsby. They reached the final again the following season, again losing to Spilsby. They won the league in 1949–50, 1953–54, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1973–74 and 1975–76 and were runners-up in 1950–51, 1961–62, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1974–75.

After their eighth title in 1976, Brigg moved up to the Midland League and were placed in the Premier Division. After finishing third in their first season in the league, they were champions in 1977–78. and were runners-up in the Lincolnshire League, resulting in promotion back to Division One of the Northern Counties East League. The 2021–22 season saw them win the Lincolnshire Senior Trophy with a 1–0 win over Winterton Rangers.

Ground

The club played at the Old Manor House Convent playing fields on Station Road until 1939.

Records

  • Best FA Cup performance: First round, 1879–80, 1880–81, 1881–82, 2001–02

See also

  • Brigg Town F.C. players
  • Brigg Town F.C. managers

References

  • Official website