Retford Football Club is an English

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club based in Retford,

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History

The club was formed in 2015 by Chris Woodhead and Kevin Swannack.Retford FC
Toolstation Northern Counties East Football League , Clubs , Retford FC
accessdate: January 26, 2020 They joined the Central Midlands League and entered the FA Vase for the first time a year later. Retford FC were crowned champions of the Central Midlands North Division 2018/19 seasonLincolnshire Live
Work begins on new expansion of Retford FC's home – Lincolnshire Live
accessdate: January 26, 2020 2019/20 season will see them play in the Northern Counties East League Division One.

Stadium

The club moved to The Rail in 2017 after ground sharing with Retford United.Selby Town Football Club
Preview: Retford FC vs Selby Town – Selby Town Football Club
accessdate: January 26, 2020 The ground has been developed over the short time they have been in situ with floodlights installed, an all seater stand and the necessary requirements for ground grading for the Northern Counties East League all met. The ground is adjacent to the East Coast Main Line where it can be viewed from the trains passing, and a good vantage point of the ground is from the road bridge on Babworth Road. Major developments have taken place over the Summer of 2024 with the changing rooms extended, a new hospitality suite built, new floodlights and upgraded surrounds to the pitch and supporter areas making it one of the best facilities in Retford.

Honours

* Central Midlands LeagueDerbyshire Times
Subdued Clay Cross start fresh challenge with draw , Derbyshire Times
accessdate: January 26, 2020 **North Division champions 2018–19

Records

*Record attendance: 1350 vs. Retford United, Northern counties League Division 1, Boxing Day 2022/23 History
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References

External links

Official website
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