Bournemouth Athletic First

Last updated : 18/08/2023 03:16:29

Introduction

Bournemouth Athletic First are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League Division 3.

Team Details

Bournemouth Athletic First is a football team based in Bournemouth, England. They play in the M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League, which is the ninth tier of the English football league system.

The team was founded in 1899 as Boscombe St. John's Institute Football Club. They changed their name to Bournemouth Athletic in 1923, and then to Bournemouth Athletic First in 1971.

The team's home ground is the King's Park Stadium. They have a long-standing rivalry with AFC Bournemouth, who play in the Premier League.

Recent History

Bournemouth Athletic First finished third in the M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League in 2021-22. They reached the final of the Dorset Senior Cup, but lost to Hamworthy United.

The team's current manager is Kevin Hoy. He was appointed in 2021.

Sources

M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League

The M.A. Hart Bournemouth Football League is a football league in Bournemouth, England. It is the ninth tier of the English football league system.

The league was founded in 1971. It is named after M.A. Hart, who was the chairman of the league from 1971 to 1984.

The league currently has 20 teams. The top two teams at the end of the season are promoted to the Dorset Premier League. The bottom two teams are relegated to the Dorset & District League.