Berks County F.C.

Berks County FC
Full nameBerks County Football Club
Nickname(s)The Swords
Founded2009; 16 years ago (2009)
GroundThe Racecourse, Ascot
ChairmanJon Grimes
ManagerLee Simpson
and
Ellis Woods
LeagueCombined Counties League Premier Division North
2023–24Combined Counties League Division One, 3rd of 22 (promoted)
Websiteberkscountyfc.com

Berks County Football Club is a football club based in Ascot, England but with teams playing across the County of Berkshire. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Premier Division North and groundshare with Ascot United FC.

History

Berks County FC were founded from two Clubs established in 2009 by current President Richard Lloyd and current Secretary Steve Kay.[1] In 2014, following a merger between Bracknell Rovers and Sunninghill Saints, a senior team was formed, being placed in the Thames Valley Premier League.[2]

In 2021, the Club was admitted into the Combined Counties League Division One, and during the 2023–24 season, they gained promotion to Step 5 of the National League System.[3]

Berks County entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2021–22[4] and the FA Cup for the first time in 2024–25.[2]

Ground

The club groundshare with Ascot United FC at The Racecourse, Winkfield Row, Ascot SL57RJ.[5]

Records

References

  1. ^ "Bracknell-based amateur club has hopes of moving to new grounds this summer". Bracknell News. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Berks County". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  3. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. ^ "The Buildbase FA Vase Season 2021–22" (.ashx). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Contact". Berks County F.C. Retrieved 18 May 2021.

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