Last updated : 06/05/2024 18:13:22
Introduction
Daventry Town are a Sunday League football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Leicestershire Sunday League Northern League Ishmen Premier Division.
Team Details
Location
League
Leicestershire Sunday League - Northern League Ishmen Premier Division
Team Type
Daventry Town Football Club
Daventry Town Football Club is a football club based in the town of Daventry, Northamptonshire, England. They were formed in 1886 and are currently members of the United Counties League Premier Division South.
The club's home ground is Communications Park, which has a capacity of 1,855. Their nickname is "The Purple Army" and their colours are purple and white.
History
- Daventry Town were founded in 1886 and played in local leagues until the 1970s.
- In 1977, they joined the Southern League and spent the next 20 years in the Midland Division.
- In 1997, they were promoted to the Premier Division, where they remained until 2007.
- In 2007, they were relegated to the Midland Division and have played there ever since.
Recent seasons
Daventry Town finished 16th in the United Counties League Premier Division South in 2021-22.
They have signed several new players for the 2022-23 season, including striker Leon Lobjoit from Brackley Town.
The Ishmen League Midlands Football League
Daventry Town are members of the Ishmen League Midlands Football League, which is a regional league for teams in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
The league was founded in 1977 and is currently in its 46th season.
Daventry Town have won the league title on three occasions, in 1986, 1997, and 2007.
The league is currently sponsored by Ishmen Group, a local construction company.
The 2022-23 season is due to start on August 6, 2022.
For more information on Daventry Town Football Club, please visit their website: dtfc.co.uk
