Last updated : 21/08/2023 00:01:21
Introduction
Royal Wootton Bassett Town are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Uhlsport Hellenic League UHL Premier Division.
Team Details
Location
League
Uhlsport Hellenic League - UHL Premier Division
Team Type
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Football Club
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Football Club is an English football club based in the town of Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. The club was founded in 1882 and currently plays in the Hellenic League Premier Division, the ninth tier of the English football league system.
History
The club was founded in 1882 and originally played in the Wiltshire Football League. They joined the Hellenic League in 1978 and have since won the league title on three occasions, in 1996, 2004, and 2018.
The club's home ground is the Elms Vale Stadium, which has a capacity of 2,000. The stadium is named after the Elms Vale area of Royal Wootton Bassett, where it is located.
Recent seasons
The club finished third in the Hellenic League Premier Division in 2021-22, their highest league finish since 2017-18. They also reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase in 2022.
The club's current manager is Sam Collier, who was appointed in 2021. Collier is a former player of the club, having made over 200 appearances for the team.
Sources
- Royal Wootton Bassett Town F.C. on Wikipedia
- Royal Wootton Bassett Town F.C. official website
- Royal Wootton Bassett Town on The FA website
About the Uhlsport Hellenic League
The Uhlsport Hellenic League is an English football league founded in 1895. The league is currently divided into four divisions: Premier Division, Division One, Division Two, and Division Three.
The league is affiliated to the Football Association and is at the ninth tier of the English football league system. The league champions are promoted to the Southern League Premier Division South, while the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the next level down.