Bath City F.C.

Formation and early years (1889–1925)

On 19 July 1889 Bath City were formed as Bath AFC at the Christopher hotel in the city centre. The team commenced play at the North Parade Ground in Bathwick. Bath competed in their first ever recorded match on 10 October 1889, in which they lost 9–4 to Trowbridge Town. By 1891, Bath were struggling heavily financially. As a consequence, the club amalgamated with the local rugby club; Bath Football Club. For an entire nine years the team ceased play. Until, on 11 September 1900, Bath AFC was re-formed, led by cricketer William Hyman. Bath City FC, by name, was officially born. Bath joined a multi-county division for the first time in 1908, competing in the Western League Division Two. Charles Pinker was appointed manager the following year, and that season they moved up to The Western League Division One. Bath City remained in the Western League until 1921, in which they joined the Southern League, regarded as the strongest division outside the Football League at the time. In 1921, manager Charles Pinker left the club after a successful twelve-year period. He was replaced by former Swindon Town player, Billy Tout who retained this role until 1925.

Large crowds and missing out on Football League (1925–1958)

The following year Bath City were on the brink of extinction. However, on 21 August 1926, there was a large meeting with the club's supporters and officials, and the club was "saved". The following season, under…

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Southern League Champions: 1959–60, 1977–78, 2006–07 Southern League Cup Winners: 1978–79