Blackwood F.C. was a

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club based in

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History

Blackwood Football Club was formed in 1964 and played

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until the club joined the

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Division Three in 2009–10. The club won the league in its first season and was promoted to Division Two. The following year, Blackwood again won the league and gained promotion to Division One. In 2011–12, the club secured its third successive title and was promoted to the Premier Division for 2012–13, the club's first season at level 10 of the

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. The club was initially allocated a place in the newly formed

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in 2014, but subsequently withdrew.

Ground

Blackwood play at The Coppice, Tythe Barn Lane, Shirley,

.Blackwood F.C. official website – Location

Honours

*Midland Football Combination Division One **Champions 2011–12 *Midland Football Combination Division Two **Champions 2010–11 *Midland Football Combination Division Three **Champions 2009–10 **Challenge Urn Winners 2009–10 *Festival League Premier Division One **Promoted 2008–09 *Festival League Division One **Promoted 2007–08 *Festival League Division Two **Promoted 2006–07

Records

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**Second Qualifying Round 2013–14

References

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