Last updated : 01/08/2023 09:01:45
Introduction
Eccles United Football Club 1st Team are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Manchester Football League Limited Division Two.
Team Details
Location
League
Manchester Football League Limited - Division Two
Team Type
Eccles United Football Club 1st Team
Eccles United Football Club is a football club based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, England. The club was founded in 1908 and currently plays in the Manchester Football League Limited (MFLL).
The 1st Team is currently managed by Mark Beesley and plays its home games at the United Ground in Eccles. The team's home colors are blue and white.
History
Eccles United 1st Team has a long and successful history. The club has won the MFLL Premier Division on four occasions, most recently in 2019. The team has also won the MFLL Challenge Cup on three occasions, most recently in 2017.
The club has also had a number of notable players over the years, including former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Recent Season
Eccles United 1st Team had a successful season in 2021-22. The team finished third in the MFLL Premier Division, qualifying for the play-offs. However, the team was knocked out in the semi-finals by eventual champions Stockport Georgians.
Sources
- Eccles United Football Club website
- Manchester Football League Limited website
- Eccles United Football Club Wikipedia page
The Manchester Football League Limited (MFLL) is a football league based in Greater Manchester, England. The league was founded in 1904 and currently consists of 20 teams.
The MFLL is divided into two divisions, the Premier Division and the First Division. The Premier Division is the top division in the league and the First Division is the second tier.
The MFLL is a well-respected league and has produced a number of professional footballers, including former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster.
