The 1892–93 season was Northwich Victoria's first season in the Football League. They competed in the newly formed 12 team Football League Second Division, for which they were a founding member. The league was then the second tier of English football, where they finished in seventh-place.[citation needed]
| 1892–93 season | ||
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| Stadium | Drill Field | |
| Division Two | 7th | |
| FA Cup | Second round | |
| Cheshire Senior Cup | Semi-final | |
| Biggest win | 7–0 vs Flint, FA Cup | |
| Biggest defeat | 0–6 vs Small Heath, Second Division | |
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Season synopsis edit
The season began on 3 September 1892, when Northwich played Grimsby Town, losing 2–1. Losing a further two games, it was not until 24 September when Northwich gained their first points in a 1–1 draw at Manchester City.[citation needed]
Table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Small Heath (C) | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 35 | 2.571 | 36 | Qualification for test matches |
| 2 | Sheffield United (O, P) | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 19 | 3.263 | 35 | |
| 3 | Darwen (O, P) | 22 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 60 | 36 | 1.667 | 30 | |
| 4 | Grimsby Town | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 41 | 1.024 | 23 | |
| 5 | Ardwick | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 45 | 40 | 1.125 | 21 | |
| 6 | Burton Swifts | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 47 | 47 | 1.000 | 20 | |
| 7 | Northwich Victoria | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 42 | 58 | 0.724 | 20 | |
| 8 | Bootle[a] | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 49 | 63 | 0.778 | 19 | Resigned from league |
| 9 | Lincoln City | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 51 | 0.882 | 17 | Re-elected |
| 10 | Crewe Alexandra | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 42 | 69 | 0.609 | 15 | |
| 11 | Burslem Port Vale | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 57 | 0.526 | 15 | |
| 12 | Walsall Town Swifts | 22 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 37 | 75 | 0.493 | 13 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ^ Bootle was liquidated at the end of the season.
FA Cup results edit
| Date | Round | Opponents | H / A | Result F – A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 October 1892 | Round 1 Qualifying | Macclesfield Town | H | 4–0 |
| 29 October 1892 | Round 2 Qualifying | Flint | H | 7–0 |
| 19 November 1892 | Round 3 Qualifying | Liverpool | H | 2–1 |
| 10 December 1892 | Round 4 Qualifying | Liverpool Caledonians | A | 3–2 |
| 21 January 1893 | Round 1 Proper | Loughborough | A | 2–1 |
| 4 February 1893 | Round 2 Proper | Blackburn Rovers | A | 1–4 |
References edit
- "Northwich Victoria – Historical Football Kits". historicalkits.co.uk. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
- "Football League 1892-1893". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
- "TheFA.com – Archive". The FA. Retrieved 15 October 2010.