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Wikipedia - A.F.C. Aldermaston

A.F.C. Aldermaston is a football club based in Aldermaston, Berkshire, England. Affiliated to the Berks & Bucks Football Association, the club are currently members of the Wessex League Division One and play at Waterside Park in Thatcham.

The club motto, Facta Non Verba, comes from a Latin phrase meaning "deeds, not words".

History

The club was founded as AWRE Football Club in 1952 by Charles Green, Ted Hall, Gordon Carter, and Don Sharp, and were nicknamed "the Atom Men" after the newly founded Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. As the AWRE complex was still under construction when the club was established, the players used empty contractors' huts as changing rooms – carrying the tin bath into whichever building was designated for that day's football. The players were also responsible for the pitch, and would mow and mark out the pitch before the match started. The club received support from William Penney during his work at AWRE on the Operation Hurricane project.

In the late 1960s/early 1970s, the club was asked to change its name, and became AFC Aldermaston. In 1979 they were promoted from the Reading & District League into Division One of the Hellenic League, where they spent the next seven seasons. From 1986 until 1991 the club played in local football leagues, including the North Hampshire League, before joining Division Three of the Hampshire League in 1991. They finished fifth in their first season, earning promotion to Division Two. However, they were relegated back to Division Three the following season, where they remained until 1999. Upon reorganisation of the Hampshire League prior to the 1999–2000 season, Aldermaston were placed in the Premier Division.

When the Hampshire and Wessex Leagues merged in 2004, Aldermaston became members of Division Two of the Wessex League. They were relegated to Division Three at the end of the 2004–05 season. The division was renamed Division Two in 2006, and was disbanded at the end of the 2006–07 season, with Aldermaston moved up to Division One.

During the 2009–10 season, the club lost 40 consecutive games, breaking the previous record of 39 straight losses held jointly by Stockport United and Poole Town. The 40th defeat came on 8 April 2010, a 2–0 loss to Downton. This led to news reports proclaiming them the "worst English football team in history" as well as gaining international attention. Chairman Damion Bone stated that he believed that the poor performance over the season was due to players' commitments; the club had also lost ten players to Tadley Calleva before the start of the season. The losing streak ended on 10 April 2010, when the club drew 1–1 against Warminster Town, with the following match against Petersfield Town resulting in a 2–1 win for Aldermaston.

The run of defeats saw the club finish bottom of Division One with just one win in 40 matches, resulting in relegation to the Hampshire Premier League, At the end of the 2013–14 season, they switched to the Premier Division of the Thames Valley Premier League. After finishing seventh in the Premier Division in 2015–16, the club were promoted to Division One East of the Hellenic League. At the end of the 2020–21 season they were transferred to Division One of the Combined Counties League. They were transferred to Division One of the Wessex League at the end of the 2022–23 season.

Season-by-season record

Season Division Position Significant events
1979–80 Hellenic League Division One 7/16
1980–81 Hellenic League Division One 12/16
1981–82 Hellenic League Division One 15/16
1982–83 Hellenic League Division One 15/16
1983–84 Hellenic League Division One 13/18
1984–85 Hellenic League Division One 13/17
1985–86 Hellenic League Division One 16/16 Left league
1986–1991 A.F.C. Aldermaston played in local football, mainly the North Hampshire League
1991–92 Hampshire League Division Three 4/14 Promoted
1992–93 Hampshire League Division Two 17/18 Relegated
1993–94 Hampshire League Division Three 9/16
1994–95 Hampshire League Division Three 18/18
1995–96 Hampshire League Division Three 10/18
1996–97 Hampshire League Division Three 15/20
1997–98 Hampshire League Division Three 11/16
1998–99 Hampshire League Division Three 15/18 League re-organisation
1999–2000 Hampshire League Premier Division 21/22
2000–01 Hampshire League Premier Division 21/21
2001–02 Hampshire League Premier Division 21/21
2002–03 Hampshire League Premier Division 20/20
2003–04 Hampshire League Premier Division 17/18 League merged into Wessex League
2004–05 Wessex League Division Two 22/22 Relegated
2005–06 Wessex League Division Three 9/16 Division Three renamed Division Two at end of season
2006–07 Wessex League Division Two 13/16 League re-organisation
2007–08 Wessex League Division One 21/21
2008–09 Wessex League Division One 14/21
2009–10 Wessex League Division One 21/21 Relegated
2010–11 Hampshire Premier League 15/17
2011–12 Hampshire Premier League 9/18
2012–13 Hampshire Premier League 8/17
2013–14 Hampshire Premier League Senior Division 10/17 Switched leagues
2014–14 Thames Valley Premier League Premier Division 5/14
2015–16 Thames Valley Premier League Premier Division 7/14 Promoted
Source: FCHD
AFC Aldermaston is a passionate and dedicated football club based in the village of Aldermaston, Berkshire. Known for their community spirit and competitive spirit, the team competes in local leagues and strives to develop players of all ages and skill levels. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and enjoyment of the game, AFC Aldermaston fosters a welcoming environment for players, supporters, and families alike. The club is committed to promoting grassroots football and contributing positively to the local community through their sporting activities.