Redcar Football Club was a football club based in Redcar, England.
It was only in existence for ten years, competing in the Northern League either side of World War I. They were based at the Redcar Racecourse.
History The club was formed in 1913 by members of the town who wanted Redcar to have club in the Northern League for the first time. Several decades previously, the town were represented by Redcar and Coatham F.C., who had reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup in 1886, but football had dwindled in Redcar since their demise in 1895.
After struggling in their first season, in which they failed to score a goal until Boxing Day and finished bottom of the league, the Northern League was suspended for five years due to the outbreak of war. They resumed affairs in 1919 where they managed their highest position - 10th - before financial troubles, an inconsistent starting XI and lack of spectators saw the club on a downward spiral. They finished 13th the next season and dead last the season afterwards, leaving the league for good. They continued for one more season, taking their reserve team's place in the Cleveland League, but a fight for 1st place with Carlin How on the last day of the season was avoided when Redcar abruptly pulled out and disbanded.
Seasons SeasonDivisionFA Cup1913–14Northern Football League24451530581313thPreliminary round1919–20Northern Football League26941338552210thPreliminary round1920–21Northern Football League26541722581413thPreliminary round1921–22Northern Football League26361720531214thPreliminary round
Honours North Riding Senior Cup Runners up: 1913-14
See also Redcar and Coatham F.C.
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External links Redcar Football website