Last updated : 22/08/2023 13:59:22
Introduction
Desford & Caterpillar FC Veterans Works are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Leicester City Football League Division Three.
Team Details
Location
League
Leicester City Football League - Division Three
Team Type
Desford & Caterpillar FC Veterans Works
Desford & Caterpillar FC Veterans Works is a football team based in Desford, Leicestershire, England. They play in the Leicester City Football League (LCL), which is a league for amateur footballers over the age of 35.
The team was formed in 1972 by employees of Caterpillar, a heavy machinery manufacturer. They have won the LCL Veterans Cup on four occasions, in 1993, 1994, 2002, and 2013.
The team's home ground is the Caterpillar Sports Ground in Desford. They have a regular attendance of around 50 spectators.
Sources
- Desford & Caterpillar FC website
- Leicester City Football League website
- Leicester Mercury article about Desford & Caterpillar FC winning the LCL Veterans Cup in 2013
The Leicester City Football League
The Leicester City Football League is an amateur football league based in Leicestershire, England. It was founded in 1907 and currently has 11 divisions, including the Veterans Division.
The league is affiliated to the Leicestershire County FA and the Football Association. The current champions are Aylestone Park FC, who won the Premier Division in 2022-23.
The Leicester City Football League is a popular league with over 500 teams competing in it each season. It provides a great opportunity for amateur footballers to play competitive football at a variety of levels.