Braithwaite

Last updated : 05/09/2023 07:55:37

Introduction

Braithwaite are a Saturday football team made up of 23 team members.

The team is from Keswick, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom and play in the James Cropper Westmorland Association Football League .

Braithwaite started using TeamStats in February 2018 and so far have created match reports and statistics for 15 games.

Team Details

Braithwaite Football Club

Braithwaite Football Club is an amateur football team based in Braithwaite, a village in the Lake District National Park, England. The club was founded in 1920 and currently plays in Division Two of the James Cropper Westmorland Association Football League.

The club's home ground is Braithwaite Recreation Ground, which has a capacity of around 100 spectators. The club's colours are red and white.

Braithwaite FC has a long and proud history. The club has won the James Cropper Westmorland Association Football League title on three occasions, in 1936, 1958, and 1971. The club has also won the Westmorland Football Association Challenge Cup on four occasions, in 1937, 1958, 1967, and 1971.

The club's most famous player is probably Jimmy Hayton, who played for the club in the 1950s and 1960s. Hayton went on to play for Carlisle United and Port Vale, and also represented England at youth level.

Braithwaite FC is a popular club in the local community. The club has a strong youth section, and many of the club's players come from the local area. The club is also a regular participant in charity events.

Sources

James Cropper Westmorland Association Football League

The James Cropper Westmorland Association Football League is an amateur football league in Cumbria, England. It was founded in 1902 and currently consists of 20 teams in two divisions.

The league is named after James Cropper, a local businessman who was a keen supporter of football. The league initially consisted of 10 teams, but has grown over the years to its current size of 20 teams.

The league is divided into two divisions, Division One and Division Two. Division One is the top division, and Division Two is the bottom division. The top two teams in Division One are promoted to Division One at the end of the season, and the bottom two teams in Division One are relegated to Division Two.

The league has been won by a number of different teams over the years, but the most successful team is Kirkby Stephen, who have won the league 16 times. Other successful teams include Windermere, Penrith, and Appleby.

The current season is the 2022-2023 season. The top division is currently being led by Kirkby Stephen, followed by Windermere and Penrith. The bottom division is currently being led by Sedbergh & Dent United, followed by Shap and Ibis.