Last updated : 18/08/2023 21:18:29
Introduction
Marston Shelton Rovers First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Bedfordshire County Football League Premier Division Supported By Sportsform.
Team Details
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League
Bedfordshire County Football League - Premier Division Supported By Sportsform
Team Type
Marston Shelton Rovers First
Marston Shelton Rovers First is a football club based in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, England. They are currently members of the Bedfordshire County League Premier Division.
The club was founded in 1898 and joined the Bedford & District League in 1905. They were league champions four times in a row between 1935-36 and 1938-39. In 1946, they moved up to the Premier Division of the South Midlands League. After finishing second-from-bottom in 1951-52, they were relegated to Division One. However, they were Division One runners-up in 1953-54 and were promoted back to the Premier Division.
The club have also participated in national competitions such as the FA Cup and the FA Vase. Their most recent success came in the 2016-17 season when they won the Britannia Cup.
The club's home ground is Wootton Blue Cross, which they share with Wootton Blue Cross FC. The ground has a capacity of 500.
Sources
- Marston Shelton Rovers FC
- Marston Shelton Rovers F.C. (Wikipedia)
- Marston Shelton Rovers First (TeamStats)
About the Bedfordshire County Football League
The Bedfordshire County Football League is a football league in Bedfordshire, England. It is the top tier of football in the county and is currently divided into two divisions: the Premier Division and Division One.
The league was founded in 1904 and has been played continuously since then. The current champions are Biggleswade Town FC.
The league is affiliated to the Football Association and its clubs are eligible to compete in the FA Cup and the FA Vase.