Last updated : 22/08/2023 00:49:21
Introduction
Ashton United FC are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the North West Youth Alliance Division 1.
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North West Youth Alliance - Division 1
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Ashton United FC
Ashton United FC is a football club in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, England. They are currently members of the North West Youth Alliance league, which is the top youth league in the region.
The club was founded in 1878 as Hurst Football Club and the earliest known match report dates back to a game against Hurst Red Star on 16 March 1879. They originally played in black-and-white stripes and were nicknamed the Lambs.
The club first entered the FA Cup in 1883, beating Turton 3–1 in the first round, and then Irwell Springs 3–2 in the second. However, the result was annulled after a protest from Irwell, and it was they who advanced to the third round after Hurst refused to play the replay.
North West Youth Alliance league
The North West Youth Alliance league is a youth football league in the North West of England. It was founded in 1992 and is currently made up of over 100 teams from across the region.
The league is divided into three divisions, Premier, First and Second. The top teams from each division are promoted at the end of the season, while the bottom teams are relegated.
The league is a great breeding ground for young talent, with many players who have gone on to play professional football having started out in the North West Youth Alliance.
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The North West Youth Alliance is a great league for young players to develop their skills and progress to the next level. Ashton United FC is a proud member of the league and has a long history of producing talented players.
