Orkney Football Club is a senior

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club from the Orkney Islands,

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. The club was founded in 2012 and competes in the

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History

In 2012, the Orkney Amateur Football Association (OAFA) embarked on a strategy of seeking further games against teams from the Highlands & Islands. That year, the Orkney Football Club were formed for entry in the North Caledonian Football Association's cup competitions. The club's formation had been driven by a desire for several decades for Orkney football players to be given more opportunities to compete at a higher level with the aim of improving the standard of Orkney's most popular sport. Orkney gained full membership of the North Caledonian FA ahead of the 2014–15 season, becoming the first non-mainland club to play in the North Caledonian League itself. An impressive first season saw them finishing runners-up, while also securing the Ness Cup.

Honours

Orkney have won the following honours as members of the North Caledonian FA: North Caledonian League (1): * 2017–18 Football Times Cup (1): * 2017–18 Jock Mackay Cup (2): * 2016–17, 2019–20 Ness Cup (2): * 2014–15, 2015–16

Ground

Orkney have played at various grounds on the Island, including The Pickaquoy Centre,

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and Dounby. Since 2020, they have settled on a fixed home of The Rockworks in Holm.

References

External links

Official website
Football clubs in Scotland North Caledonian Football League teams Association football clubs established in 2012 2012 establishments in Scotland Football in Orkney {{Scotland-footyclub-stub