Last updated : 01/09/2023 23:43:32
Introduction
Central Baptist Chelmsford (Essex) are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the National Christian Cup And Trophy .
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Central Baptist Chelmsford (Essex) Football Team
Central Baptist Chelmsford (Essex) Football Club is a Saturday football team based in Chelmsford, Essex, England. The team plays in the Chelmsford & District Churches League, which is a regional amateur football league affiliated to the Football Association.
The team was founded in 1995 by a group of Christians who wanted to play football together and share their faith. The team has grown steadily over the years and currently has a squad of around 26 players.
The team's home ground is at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford. The team also has a training ground at the Chelmsford & District Sports Centre.
The team's most successful season was in 2017-18, when they won the Chelmsford & District Churches League Cup. The team has also reached the final of the National Christian Cup on two occasions, in 2016 and 2019.
The team's current manager is Chris Nash. The team's captain is Richard Bellworthy.
National Christian Cup and Trophy
The National Christian Cup and Trophy is an annual football tournament for Christian teams in England. The tournament is organized by the Football Association.
The tournament was first held in 1995. The current holders of the Cup are St. Mary's Church of England Football Club, who won the tournament in 2022. The current holders of the Trophy are Central Baptist Chelmsford (Essex) Football Club, who won the tournament in 2019.
The tournament is open to all Christian teams in England, regardless of their level of ability. The tournament is played in a knockout format, with the final being played at Wembley Stadium.
The tournament is a great opportunity for Christian teams to come together and compete in a fun and competitive environment. The tournament also raises money for Christian charities.
Sources:
- Central Baptist Chelmsford (Essex) | National Christian Cup and Trophy - Full-Time - The FA
- Central Baptist Church First | Chelmsford & District Churches Football League - Full-Time - The FA
- Central Baptist Church FC - Chelmsford & District Churches League - TeamStats
