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Wikipedia - Colne F.C.
Colne Football Club is a football club based in Colne, Lancashire, England. Affiliated with the Lancashire County Football Association, they are currently members of the North West Counties League Premier Division and play at Holt House.
History
The club was established in January 1996, six years after Colne Dynamoes folded after being refused promotion to the Football Conference. They joined Division Two of the North West Counties League, with their first league match being a 1–0 defeat by Middlewich Athletic. They went on to finish bottom of the division in their first season. The club finished in the bottom half of the table every season until 2003–04, when they won the division, earning promotion to Division One; the season also saw them win the Division Two Cup with a 1–0 win against Great Harwood Town in the final, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Vase, eventually losing 4–3 on aggregate to AFC Sudbury.
Division One was renamed the Premier Division in 2008. In 2015–16 Colne were Premier Division champions, earning promotion to Division One North of the Northern Premier League. They finished fifth in the division in 2016–17, qualifying the promotion playoffs. However, they lost 4–0 to Farsley Celtic in the semi-finals. As a result of league reorganisation, the club were placed in Division One West for the 2018–19 season. They went on to finish fourth in the division and qualified for the play-offs, losing 2–1 to Leek Town in the semi-finals. In 2022–23 the club finished second-from-bottom of Division One West and were relegated back to the Premier Division of the North West Counties League.
Founded in 1996, Colne FC has a rich history and a loyal fan base. The team plays their home matches at the Sovereign Play Stadium, which has a capacity of 2,400 spectators. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a lion named "Roary."
Colne FC has a strong rivalry with nearby teams such as Nelson FC and Clitheroe FC, and matches between these teams are always highly anticipated by fans. The team has had success in various cup competitions and has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football.
The club has a dedicated group of players, coaches, and staff who work tirelessly to represent the town of Colne with pride and passion. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, Colne FC continues to be a beloved institution in the local community and beyond.