Last updated : 12/08/2023 03:06:27
Introduction
Winstanley College 1st are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the North West Colleges Sports League Division 1 1st XI.
Team Details
Location
League
North West Colleges Sports League - Division 1 1st XI
Team Type
Winstanley College 1st Football Team
Winstanley College 1st football team is a college football team based in Up Holland, Wigan, England. They currently play in the North West Colleges Sports League (NWCSL), which is the top tier of college football in the North West of England.
The team was founded in 1907 and has a long and successful history. They have won the NWCSL title on 10 occasions, most recently in 2021. They have also won the Lancashire Colleges Cup on 12 occasions.
The team is currently managed by Dave Kelly and they play their home games at Winstanley College's Ox House Road ground.
Sources
- Winstanley College History
- Winstanley College 1st | North West Colleges Sports League
- Winstanley College Facebook Page
North West Colleges Sports League
The North West Colleges Sports League (NWCSL) is the top tier of college football in the North West of England. It was founded in 1999 and currently consists of 16 teams.
The league season runs from September to April and each team plays each other once. The top two teams at the end of the season qualify for the NWCSL play-offs, with the winner being crowned champions.
The NWCSL is a very competitive league and the standard of football is very high. The league has produced some excellent players over the years, including several who have gone on to play professional football.