Franklin United

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Franklin United
Full nameFranklin United
Founded2016; 6 years ago (2016)
GroundDrury Sports Grounds, Drury
Capacity1,000
ManagerMark Holt
LeagueNRFL Division 2
2022NRFL Division 2, 5th of 10
WebsiteClub website

Franklin United is a football club based in Drury, New Zealand. They currently play in the NRFL Division 2.

History[]

The club were formed in 2016 after a merger between Pukekohe AFC and Waiuku.[1][2] In 2021, Franklin finished 4th, just missing out on promotion.[1]

The club has competed in the Chatham Cup five times first competing in 2016, with their best appearance being in 2017 and 2019 where they reached the fourth round.[1] In 2017 they were knocked out by Melville United losing 7–1, and in 2019 they lost 8–0 to Eastern Suburbs, making it their worst defeat in the competition.

Franklin also have a women's team who compete in the NRF Championship, after gaining promotion in 2021.[3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Franklin United". ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ^ "About Us". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Women's Team". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ^ "NRF Championship Senior Women". northernregionfootball.org.nz. Retrieved 11 May 2022.

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