Crusaders F.C. (England)
| Full name | Crusaders Football Club | |
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| Founded | 1863 | |
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Crusaders Football Club was an English association football club based in London. The club was founded in 1863 and was a founder member of the Football Association.[1] They entered the FA Cup during the 1880s and 1890s, but never progressed beyond the fourth round.[2] In 1889, they faced Royal Arsenal in the FA Cup third qualifying round with future powerhouses Arsenal winning 5–2. In 1864, their colours were recorded as white shirts and shorts with red socks and caps.[3]
See also[]
- Crusaders F.C. players
References[]
- ^ "Miscellaneous Football". Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. XLIV (2826). British Newspaper Archive. 30 October 1863. p. 4. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ^ Crusaders at the Football Club History Database
- ^ "Eminent Victorians (Southern England)". historicalkits.co.uk. Historical Football Kits. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
Categories:
- Association football clubs established in 1863
- Defunct football clubs in England
- Defunct football clubs in London
- 1863 establishments in England
- Association football clubs established in the 19th century
- Defunct English football club stubs