Leicester Road F.C.


Leicester Road Football Club is a football club based in Hinckley, England. Formed on 4 November 2013 after the liquidation of Hinckley United the previous month, they are currently members of the and play at the Leicester Road Stadium.

History

When Hinckley United folded in October 2013, two clubs were formed to replace them. Leicester Road were established on 4 November 2013. The new club was accepted into Division Two of the newly formed Midland League for the 2014–15 season. They were runners-up in their first season, earning promotion to Division One, where they would play Hinckley AFC for the first time.
In 2016–17 the club won the Leicestershire and Rutland Senior Cup, beating Holwell Sports 2–1 in the final.

Ground

Following their formation, both Hinckley AFC and Leicester Road attempted to secure the right to use De Montfort Park. Leicester Road were ultimately successful in purchasing the stadium, with Hinckley AFC having to groundshare at Heather St John's.

Honours