Littlehampton United F.C.
Littlehampton United Football Club was a football club that were based in Clymping, near Littlehampton in England. The club is affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association.[1] They play at the Sportsfield, home of Littlehampton Town. The club was known as Clymping F.C. until a change of name prior to the 2018–19 season.
| Full name | Littlehampton United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Dissolved | 2022 |
| Ground | Sportsfield, Littlehampton |
History edit
The club was formed in 1947 and originally played in the Littlehampton and District League before joining several seasons later the West Sussex Football League.[2] The club moved up the divisions of the West Sussex Football League divisions, and under manager Dominic Di Paola at the end of the 2007–08 campaign after finishing as Runners-up in the Premier Division, were promoted to Division Three of the Sussex County Football League.[2]
Their first season in the Sussex County Football League saw them become champions of Division Three, and gain promotion to Division two.[3] After finishing sixth at their first season in Division two, manager Dominic Di Paola left to join Worthing United, and the club appointed Darren Prior as his replacement.[4] After the departure of Di Paola the club finished bottom of Division Two and were relegated back to Division Three.[5] The club have since remained in Division Three, renamed Division Two in 2016. The 19/20 season was unfortunately Null & Void due to the world wide Coronavirus pandemic. Season 21/22 was able to start but was halted in December 2021 with cases reaching an all time high. Littlehampton sat 10th in the league before another vote of Null & Void saw the season end in February despite the Government and FA extending grass roots until June 29th and football returning as of March 29th 2021.
In March 2021 Littlehampton United appointed former East Preston manager Christopher Horner as the 1st team manager for the 21/22 season The club grew in stature with the emergence of a new U23 side to play in the SCFLU23 West league.
In May 2021 Littlehampton United announced a new ground share with East Preston FC to house the 1st and the new u23 side for the 2021-2022 season.
Littlehampton United were moved to Southern Combination Division 1. However, the club withdrew and merged with East Preston.
Ground edit
The Lashamr, Lashmar Road, East Preston, BN16 1ES
Honours edit
League honours edit
- Sussex County Football League Division Three[6]
- Champions (1): 2008–09
- West Sussex Football League Premier Division:[2]
- Runners-up (1): 2007–08
- West Sussex Football League Division Two South:[7]
- Champions (2): 1997–98, 2001–02
- West Sussex Football League Division Three South:[8]
- Champions (1): 1992–93
- West Sussex Football League Division Four South:[9]
- Champions (1): 1990–91
- West Sussex Football League Division Five South:[10]
- Champions (1): 1972–73
Cup honours edit
- Vernon Wentworth Cup:[11]
- Winners (1): 2008–09
- West Sussex Football League Centenary Cup:[2]
- Runners-up (1): 2007–08
- West Sussex Football League Malcolm Simmonds:[2]
- Winners (2): 2003–04, 2007–08
- West Sussex Football League Division Three Charity Cup Winners:[2]
- Winners (1): 1972–73
- West Sussex Football League Division Four Charity Cup Winners:[2]
- Winners (1): 1971–72
Records edit
- Highest League Position:[6] 6th in Sussex County Football League 2009–10
References edit
- ^ "Ban for player who headbutted referee during football match – Local – Portsmouth News". Portsmouth.co.uk. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Club history and honours – Clymping Football Club". Pitchero.com. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ . Rye and Battle Observer. 3 May 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ Griggs, Howard (29 May 2010). "Non-league: Di Paola is United boss (From The Argus)". Theargus.co.uk. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ . Nonleaguematters.net. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
- ^ a b CLYMPING at the Football Club History Database
- ^ "West Sussex Football League – Cup Details". Yourgolfclub.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "West Sussex Football League – Cup Details". Yourgolfclub.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "West Sussex Football League – Cup Details". Yourgolfclub.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "West Sussex Football League – Cup Details". Yourgolfclub.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "FOOTBALL: Clymping lift Vernon-Wentworth Cup – Sport". Littlehampton Gazette. 7 May 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
External links edit
- Official website