Gonville & Caius I

Last updated : 10/08/2023 08:18:25

Introduction

Gonville & Caius I are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Cambridge University Association Football League Premier League.

Team Details

Gonville & Caius I Football Club

Gonville & Caius AFC, more commonly known as Caius, is the representative football club of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, England. It is one of only a few university teams to have entered the FA Cup 1st round proper.

The club was founded in the mid-19th century and has a long and distinguished history. It has won the Cambridge University Association Football League (CUFAFL) championship a record 14 times, and has also won the Cuppers competition on 13 occasions.

Caius has produced a number of notable footballers, including England internationals David Jack and Len Shackleton. The club's current captain is Will Crouch, who is also a member of the England under-21 team.

Caius play their home games at Barton Road sports ground in Cambridge. The ground has a capacity of around 2,000 spectators.

History

The club was founded in the mid-19th century.
It has won the CUFAFL championship a record 14 times.
It has also won the Cuppers competition on 13 occasions.
Caius has produced a number of notable footballers, including England internationals David Jack and Len Shackleton.

Sources

Cambridge University Association Football League

The Cambridge University Association Football League (CUFAFL) is the premier football league for university teams in Cambridge, England. It was founded in 1882 and currently consists of 14 teams.

The CUFAFL season runs from October to March, with each team playing each other once. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the CUFAFL Cup final, which is usually played at the end of March.

The current CUFAFL champions are Homerton, who won the title in 2022-23.

The CUFAFL is a highly competitive league, with many of the teams fielding former professional footballers. The league is also a great breeding ground for young talent, with many players going on to play for professional clubs after graduating from university.