Bowers Pitsea
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Wikipedia - Bowers & Pitsea F.C.
Bowers & Pitsea Football Club is a football club based in Pitsea, Essex, England. The club are currently members of the Isthmian League North Division and play at the Len Salmon Stadium.
History
The club was established in 1946 by Bert Salmon as Bowers United and initially played in the Thurrock and Thameside Combination. The club won the league in 1958–59, and became founder members of the Essex Olympian League in 1966, before moving up to the Essex Senior League in 1974. In 1980–81 the club won the league, and the following season saw them win the League Challenge Cup. They won the Harry Fisher Trophy in 1991–92, before going on to win the league and challenge cup double in 1998–99.
In 2004 Bowers United absorbed Pitsea Football Club, adopting their current name. Pitsea had played in the Vange & District Sunday League and the Basildon Sunday League, winning the league treble in 1994–95 and 1995–96, and the league and cup double in 1996–97. In 2014–15 the club won the Challenge Cup for a third time. The following season saw them win the league, earning promotion to Division One North of the Isthmian League. They also reached the semi-finals of the FA Vase, losing 4–3 on aggregate to eventual winners Morpeth Town.
The 2017–18 season saw Bowers & Pitsea finish third in the renamed North Division, qualifying for the promotion play-offs. However, they were beaten 2–0 by Canvey Island in the semi-finals. The following season the club were North Division champions, earning promotion to the Premier Division. In 2021–22 they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, losing 1–0 at Lincoln City. They were relegated back to the North Division at the end of the 2022–23 season after finishing fourth-from-bottom of the Premier Division. However, the season also saw them win the Thameside Trophy for the first time with a 3–2 victory over Grays Athletic in the final.
The team's home matches are played at the Len Salmon Stadium, a historic venue that has seen many memorable moments in Bowers Pitsea's history. With a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented athletes, the team is always a contender for top honors in their league.
Off the field, Bowers Pitsea is actively involved in the local community, hosting youth soccer clinics, charity events, and other initiatives to give back to their fans and supporters. With a proud legacy and a bright future ahead, Bowers Pitsea continues to be a respected and admired soccer team in Great Britain.