Wrexham Victoria F.C.


Wrexham Victoria F.C. were a Welsh football club based in Wrexham, Wales.

History

Formed on Tuesday 18 August 1899 in the Bowling Green Pub, taking their name from an older club with the same name. Wrexham Victoria's first game was a 5–4 defeat against Newton Rangers, on Saturday 2 September 1899, in the Chester and District League, whilst their first victory was a 3–2 win over Tarporley on 16 September 1899.
Wrexham Victoria won the Football Association of Wales Trophy four times in 1890/91, 1900/01, 1901/02 and 1903/04.
They joined The Combination for the 1906/07 season, however they finished bottom of the league.
They were to be found playing in Division One of the Wrexham and District League for 1907/08.
The Wrexham Victoria name did make a return in the 1920s. They appear in the second round draw of the Welsh Amateur Cup in 1923/24 against Wrexham Civil Service. They were beaten 5–0 by Oswestry in the 1924/25 Welsh Amateur Cup.

Seasons

For a full history see; List of Wrexham Victoria F.C. seasons

Notable Players

League

Wrexham Victoria F.C. are not to be confused with Wrexham F.C., Wrexham Olympic F.C. or Wrexham Gymnasium F.C.