1890–91 Ardwick A.F.C. season

The 1890–91 season was the first season in which Ardwick A.F.C. competed in a national competitive football competition, having spent the first years of their existence playing friendly matches against local clubs, as well as recent participation in the Manchester Cup. The club entered the FA Cup in October 1890, comprehensively winning their first game, but were scratched from the tournament before their next game. Their 12–0 win over Liverpool Stanley remains their record biggest win in a competitive fixture.

Ardwick A.F.C.
1890–91 season
ManagerLawrence Furniss
FA CupSecond qualifying round
Top goalscorerLeague: N/A
All: David Weir (3 goals)
Highest home attendance4,000 vs Liverpool Stanley
(4 October 1890)

FA Cup

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4 October 1890 Qualifying round 1 Ardwick 12–0 Liverpool Stanley Manchester
Weir    
McWhinnie   
Hodgetts   
Campbell   
Rushton   
Whittle  
Stadium: Hyde Road
Attendance: 4,000
25 October 1890 Qualifying round 2 Halliwell Scratched Ardwick Bolton
Stadium: Halliwell Cricket Field

Squad statistics

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Squad

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Appearances for competitive matches only

Pos. Name FA Cup
Apps Goals
GK   William Douglas 1 0
FW   David Weir 1 3
-- Campbell 1 2
-- Haydock 1 0
-- Hodgetts 1 2
-- McWhinnie 1 2
-- John Milne 1 0
-- David Robson 1 0
-- Rushton 1 2
-- Simon 1 0
-- Danny Whittle 1 1

Scorers

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FA cup

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Scorer Goals
  David Weir 3
Campbell 2
Hodgetts
McWhinnie
Rushton
Danny Whittle 1

See also

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