1892–93 Northwich Victoria F.C. season
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.
| 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
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.
Table
| 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[lower-alpha 1] | 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:
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
| 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
- "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.
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