Last updated : Friday, 01 March 2024
Ashton FC Tournament
The Ashton FC Tournament is an annual amateur football tournament held in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. It was first held in 1994 and is now one of the largest amateur football tournaments in the country.
The tournament is open to teams of all ages and abilities, from under-7s to over-45s. It is played in a round-robin format, with teams playing each other once. The top two teams from each group progress to the knockout stages, which consist of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final.
The tournament is held at various venues in Ashton-under-Lyne, including the Hurst Cross Stadium, home of Ashton United Football Club. The finals are usually held at the Hurst Cross Stadium.
History
The Ashton FC Tournament was first held in 1994. It was originally a small tournament for local teams, but it has since grown in popularity and now attracts teams from all over the country. In 2022, the tournament had over 100 teams competing in it.
The tournament is now held over two days, with the finals being played on the Sunday.
Format
The Ashton FC Tournament is a round-robin tournament. Teams are divided into groups of four, and each team plays each other team in their group once. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, which consists of quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final.
Venues
The Ashton FC Tournament is held at various venues in Ashton-under-Lyne, including the following:
- Hurst Cross Stadium
- Bedminster Cricket Club
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School