Hartpury University F.C.

Hartpury University Football Club is a football club based in Hartpury, England, and are the football team of the Hartpury College. They are currently members of the Hellenic League Premier Division and play at Hartpury College.

Hartpury University
Full nameHartpury University Football Club
Founded2020; 4 years ago (2020)
GroundHartpury University Stadium, Hartpury
Capacity2000
ManagerDr Martin Longworth
LeagueHellenic League Premier Division
2023–24Hellenic League Division One, 1st of 19 (promoted)

History

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In 2020, Hartpury College formed and entered Hartpury University into the Hellenic League Division Two North.[1] In 2022, following a successful season in the Herefordshire FA County League, the club was admitted into the Hellenic League Division One.[2] Having finished second in their first year at the level, losing the play-off final on penalties, the 2023–24 season saw the club promoted as champions.[3]

Ground

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The club currently play at the Hartpury University Stadium. They share the pitch with Hartpury RFC.[4]

Honours

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Records

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  • Best league performance: 1st in Hellenic League Division One, 2023-24
  • Best FA Cup performance: First Qualifying Round, 2024-25
  • Best FA Vase performance: Fourth round proper, 2022-23 & 2023-24

References

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  1. ^ "New football club is launched at Hartpury". Hartpury College. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  2. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2022–23" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Hartpury University FC are Division One Champions". The Forester. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Hartpury University Men FC 10–2 Clee Hill United First". Full-Time FA. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Hartpury University students crowned football champions after outstanding year for Hartpury Football". www.hartpury.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  6. ^ "Hartpury University footballers are Herefordshire County Cup champions". www.hartpury.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-06-05.

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