Ilkeston Town F.C. (1882)

Ilkeston Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

History

The club was formed in 1882.

They competed in the Midland Football League and FA Cup for many years before disbanding in 1903, the club's best season being runners-up in 1898–99, one point off champions Doncaster Rovers.

A new Ilkeston Town F.C. club was formed in 1945.

Colours

The club wore red shirts.

Records

• Best FA Cup performance: 5th Qualifying Round, 1896–97, 1897–98

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