Accrington F.C

(1878-96)

Lancashire Senior Cup Winners…

1881, 1888, 1889

Founder Members of the Football League, 1888

These famous ‘Owd * town rivals are never be confused with each other, if one can possibly help it !

…Stanley, on t’other hand (…not helping by also being known as the ‘Owd Reds ! ) & very happily, still with us - weren’t…

…We are hoping that’s perfectly clear !

The original town team, the ‘Owd Reds of the Accrington Football Club,started up all the way back in 1878 were one of the 12 initial members of the Football League ( & the only one of the originals no longer with us…)