London Samurai Rovers F.C.

London Samurai Rovers
Full nameLondon Samurai Rovers Football Club
Founded2017; 8 years ago (2017)
GroundRectory Meadow, Hanworth
Capacity1,000 (100 seated)[1]
ManagerMasakatsu Shibasaki
LeagueCombined Counties League Division One
2023–24Combined Counties League Division One, 13th of 22

London Samurai Rovers Football Club is a football club based in Hanworth, London, England. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Division One and play at Rectory Meadow, groundsharing with Hanworth Villa.

History

London Samurai United, a club formed for the Japanese diaspora in London,[2] were formed in 2017, being placed in the Middlesex County League Division One. A year later, the club merged with JL Rovers, renaming themselves to London Samurai Rovers, stepping up to the Premier Division.[3] In 2021, the club was admitted into the Combined Counties League Division One.[4]

Ground

The club played at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground in Acton during their time in the Middlesex County League.[5] In July 2021, London Samurai Rovers announced they would be groundsharing with Hanworth Villa at Rectory Meadow for the upcoming season.[6]

References

  1. ^ Match days Hanworth Villa F.C.
  2. ^ "London Samurai Rovers FC vs Clapton CFC preview: Land of the Rising Ton?". Clapton Community F.C. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. ^ "About". London Samurai Rovers F.C. (in Japanese). 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  4. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  5. ^ "London Samurai". football.mitoo. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. ^ "We are delighted to announce we will officially be groundsharing at @hanworthvil…". London Samurai Rovers F.C. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

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