Last updated : 21/08/2023 17:49:22
Introduction
West Wight First are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle Of Wight Saturday League Division 1.
Team Details
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League
Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle Of Wight Saturday League - Division 1
Team Type
West Wight First Football Club
West Wight First Football Club is an amateur football club based in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England. The club was founded in 1907 and currently plays in the Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League, the top division of football on the Isle of Wight.
The club's home ground is the West Wight Sports Ground, which is located in Freshwater. The ground has a capacity of 200 spectators.
West Wight First's most successful period came in the 1970s, when they won the Isle of Wight League title on four occasions. The club also reached the final of the FA Vase in 1976, but lost to Bedlington United.
In recent years, West Wight First have been more competitive in the Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League. The club finished as runners-up in the league in 2019-20 and 2021-22.
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Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League
The Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League is the top division of football on the Isle of Wight. The league was founded in 1967 and currently consists of 18 teams.
The league is sponsored by Harwoods-Vauxhall, a car dealership on the Isle of Wight. The current champions are Newport Pagnell Town, who won the league in 2022-23.
The Harwoods-Vauxhall Isle of Wight Saturday League is a competitive league, with several teams having the potential to win the title each season. The league is also well-supported by spectators, with many games attracting large crowds.