West Ham Garfield F.C.
| Full name | West Ham Garfield Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Dissolved | 1908 |
West Ham Garfield Football Club was a football club based in West Ham, England.
History[edit]
West Ham Garfield was formed in 1894.[1] After their formation, the club joined the South Essex League.[2] In 1897, West Ham Garfield won the West Ham Charity Cup, beating Thames Ironworks 1–0 in the final.[3] The following year, the club won the competition for a second time, beating Ilford 1–0.[4] In 1900, West Ham Garfield entered the FA Cup for the first time, beating Leyton in the preliminary round after a replay.[5] Following the 1907–08 season, West Ham Garfield dissolved.[6]
Ground[edit]
Despite being from West Ham, on 6 October 1900, playing in the FA Cup first qualifying round against Olympic, West Ham Garfield used Ilford Sports Ground as their home venue.[7]
Records[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Chesham", Bucks Herald, 8 September 1894. p. 3
- ^ "A Look Into History 76". Essex Senior Football League. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ John Powles (2005). Iron in the Blood: Thames Ironworks FC, the Club That Became West Ham United. Tony Brown. p. 42.
- ^ "Local football", Barking, East Ham & Ilford Advertiser, 26 March 1898. p. 3
- ^ "Past Results". The Football Association. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Football", Windsor and Eton Express, 25 April 1908. p. 7
- ^ "English Cup", West Ham and South Essex Mail, 13 October 1900. p. 7
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