Results

Iceland Pre-Season Cup 07/09 18:30 - Squires Gate v Blackpool L 0-7
England FA Cup Qualification 09/12 14:00 - Ashton Utd v Squires Gate L 2-0
England FA Cup Qualification 09/01 18:45 - Maine Road v Squires Gate W 0-5
Club Friendly List 07/18 18:30 - Squires Gate v AFC Fylde L 0-2
Europe Friendlies 07/17 18:45 1 Squires Gate v AFC Fylde L 0-4
Europe Friendlies 07/14 14:00 1 Squires Gate v Bamber Bridge W 2-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 1 1 1
Wins 0 0 0
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 1 1 1
Goals for 0 0 0
Goals against 7 7 2
Clean sheets 0 0 0
Failed to score 1 1 1

Wikipedia - Squires Gate F.C.

Squires Gate Football Club is a football club based in Squires Gate, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, formed in 1948. After spending thirty years in the West Lancashire League, in 1991 it was elected to the North West Counties Football League Division Two, and is currently in the Premier Division. They are currently the longest serving Premier Division club.

History

Blackpool & District Amateur League: 1958 to 1961

Squires Gate was formed in 1948 as Squires Gate British Legion and competed in the Blackpool & District Amateur League. The team won the League's Rawling Shield in their first season. The name of the club was changed to Squires Gate F.C. in 1953. They won the League's First Division in 1955–56 and 1956–57; also the Blackwell Cup in 1958–59 and 1959–60. They spent the 1960–61 in the Fylde District League, winning the Fylde Cup and being the losing finalists in the Bannister Cup.

West Lancashire League: 1961 to 1991

The following season the club moved up to the West Lancashire League, where it spent the next thirty years. From 1961 until 1980 it was in Division Two, being promoted in 1981 as champions. In the 1986–87 season the side won the Richardson Cup.

North West Counties League: 1991 onward

They were elected into the North West Counties Football League for the 1991–92 season, joining Division Two for the 1991–92 season. Squires Gate won the league's Fair Play Award for the 1993–94 season and were losing finalists in the 1997–98 Division Two Trophy.

They won the 2001–02 season Division Two Trophy and then the following season they missed the runner-up spot on goal difference but were still promoted to Division One following the demise of Stand Athletic F.C. who had originally been promoted as Division Two champions. They reached their highest league placing in the 2005–06 season, also reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Vase.

On 10 March 2007, Squires Gate played a home match against FC United of Manchester at Curzon Ashton's ground. The club had approached Blackpool about playing the game at Bloomfield Road but the ground was not available. The team played the match in Ashton-under-Lyne, as it was felt that FCUM fans were more likely to attend with the match being staged in the Greater Manchester area. A crowd of 1,650 saw Squires Gate lose 0–1, the club earning about £7,000.

In the summer of 2012, Gate changed its Stadium name to The Royal British Legion Stadium.

On 12 November 2014; Jack Sowerby, signed for League One outfit Fleetwood Town. He now plays football for Northampton Town.

On 25 April 2015, Gate manager Dave McCann led his team to the club's highest-ever position, reaching sixth position in the NWCFL Premier Division, finishing with 67 points after playing Alsager Town. The Squires Gate team that played that day were: Fletcher, Richards, Westwood, Anderson, Ferguson, Mckenna, Penswick, Kay, Dunn, Murphy, Buchan. Subs: McCann, Lancashire, Rowley, Cunningham.

The following season, manager Dave McCann's resignation was reluctantly accepted by club chairman Stuart Hopwood; he was replaced by club captain Daniel Penswick. Penswick led Gate to a 19th-place finish in the 2015–16 season, with a last-day win over Ashton Athletic, to remain in the Premier Division.

Another success story came from Squires Gate, as Josh Kay went on to play for AFC Fylde, before eventually getting a move to Barnsley in 2015. He now plays for League Two side Barrow AFC.

Luke Evans was appointed manager of the club in October 2019. Evans led the club to 9th in his first season at Squires Gate before the season was deemed null and void due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Squires Gate is a prestigious soccer team based in Great Britain, known for their rich history and tradition in the sport. Founded in the early 20th century, the team has a loyal fan base and a reputation for producing top talent in the soccer world.

The team's home ground is a historic stadium that has seen many memorable matches and victories over the years. Squires Gate is known for their attacking style of play, with skilled players who are able to create scoring opportunities and entertain the crowd with their flair on the field.

The team has a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork, with players who are dedicated to representing their country with pride and passion. Squires Gate has a long-standing rivalry with other top teams in Great Britain, making their matches highly anticipated and fiercely competitive.

Overall, Squires Gate is a powerhouse in the world of soccer, with a winning tradition and a bright future ahead. Fans can always expect exciting and high-quality performances from this esteemed team.