Preston Wanderers

Last updated : 01/08/2023 10:03:30

Introduction

Preston Wanderers are a Grassroots football team.

The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Mid Lancashire Football League Premier.

Team Details

Preston Wanderers Football Club

Preston Wanderers Football Club is a football club based in Preston, Lancashire, England. They currently play in the Mid Lancashire Football League, the 11th tier of the English football league system.

The club was founded in 1902 and have played at their current home ground, Deepdale, since 1903. They have won the Mid Lancashire Football League on three occasions, in 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2016-17.

History

Preston Wanderers were founded in 1902 by a group of local businessmen. They joined the Mid Lancashire Football League in 1903 and have been members of the league ever since.

The club's most successful period came in the early 1920s, when they won the Mid Lancashire Football League on three occasions. They also reached the final of the FA Vase in 1922, but lost to Spennymoor United.

Preston Wanderers have struggled in recent years and have been relegated from the Mid Lancashire Football League on two occasions. However, they are currently in the top half of the table and look set to challenge for promotion this season.

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Mid Lancashire Football League

The Mid Lancashire Football League is a football league based in Lancashire, England. It is the 11th tier of the English football league system and consists of 22 teams.

The league was founded in 1902 and has been in existence ever since. The current champions are Preston Wanderers, who won the league in 2016-17.

The Mid Lancashire Football League is a very competitive league and there is always a close battle for promotion to the 10th tier, the North West Counties League.