Kildare F.C.

Kildare was an English association football club, founded in 1877. The club's first recorded match was in October that year.[1] Originally the club played in Kensal Green but in 1881 moved to Shepherd's Bush.[2]

Kildare
Full nameKildare Football Club
Founded1877
Dissolved1884?
GroundKensal Green

The club took part the FA Cup between 1879–80 and 1882–83, but lost in the first round each time; indeed the club only scored one goal, in a 1–1 draw with Acton in 1880-81. Even that goal was controversial, as Acton appealed it for being offside. As was normal for matches in the era, each side supplied an umpire, and they could not agree on the decision. However, unlike in most matches, there was no referee to decide between them, so the decision was passed to the Football Association after the match, which ruled in favour of Kildare.[3] Acton however won the replay 5–0.

The club was a founder member of the London Football Association in 1882.[4] Its last entry to the FA Cup was in 1883-84, but, after being paired with Clapham Rovers, the club withdrew.

Colours

The club played in navy blue and amber shirts, white shorts, and navy blue stockings. Until 1880 a navy blue cap was also part of the kit.[5]

References
  1. "Prairie Rangers 1-1 Kildare". The Sportsman: 4. 16 October 1877.
  2. "Kildare 0-6 Royal Engineers". The Sportsman. 4. 7 November 1881.
  3. "Acton 1-1 Kildare". The Referee: 6. 14 November 1880.
  4. "History of the London FA". Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  5. Alcock, Charles (1880). Football Annual. p. 147.


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