Stretford Paddock F.C.
Stretford Paddock Football Club are an association football club based in Manchester, England.[1][2][3]
Full name | Stretford Paddock Football Club | |||
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Nickname(s) | The Paddock | |||
Founded | July 2020 | |||
Ground | Butcher's Arms Ground | |||
Manager | Stephen Howson | |||
League | Cheshire Association Football League | |||
2022–23 | Cheshire League Two, 7th | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Stretford Paddock F.C. first team plays in the Cheshire Association Football League, League Two.
Club Colours
The clubs colours are red and white with black socks. This is an homage to Manchester United, as the club is created by supporters of Manchester United.[4] In 2021 the club announced a four-year partnership with Puma to supply kits.[5]
Home ground
The Paddock have been nomadic in terms of a home ground, having played home games at Droylsden FC’s Butcher’s Arms Ground for a part of the 2020-21 season. Flixton’s Valley Road Stadium, Wright Robinson College and more recently Manchester Enterprise Academy have hosted Stretford Paddock home fixtures.
History
Stretford Paddock was founded in 2020.[6] As of 1 June 2022 the club has been fan owned.[7][8]
First Silverware
On Saturday 8th July 2023, Stretford Paddock faced Droylsden FC in a significant match that marked Droylsden's return to football after three years of inactivity. The game, filled with anticipation, witnessed a delayed kickoff due to unexpected crowd congestion. In a dramatic turn of events, Stretford Paddock secured victory in a penalty shootout, lifting the Tony Downes Memorial Cup. This win, against a team that once held a notable position in the Northern Premier League, added the first silverware to Stretford Paddock's story.[9]
Biggest League Win
Stretford Paddock FC recorded their largest league victory on 9th September 2023, when they defeated Wigan Town with a score of 10-0. This result stands out as the club's most significant win in league competition to date.[10]
References
- "FourFourTwo Magazine article about Stretford Paddock".
- "Manchester Football article about Stretford Paddock". 24 September 2022.
- "Hashtag United, SE Dons and Stretford Paddock FC's success shows how YouTube football is pulling in new fans". inews.co.uk (Archived).
- "FourFourTwo Magazine article about Stretford Paddock".
- "Stretford Paddock announcement for Puma sponsorship". 28 April 2021.
- "Stretford Paddock: The Man Utd fan TV team with lofty ambitions". BBC Sport.
- "Club article about fan ownership".
- "One Football article about Stretford Paddock fan ownership". 3 June 2023.
- https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2023/07/10/1000-fans-shout-it-loud-droylsden-fc-are-back/
- https://www.nonprofootball.com/England/CheshireLeague/DivisionTwoDivision/Match/7.5