Results
| Club Friendly List | 07/08 18:15 | - |
Athersley Recreation v
Penistone Church
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L | 1-3 | |
| Club Friendly List | 07/02 18:00 | - |
Athersley Recreation v
Brighouse Town
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L | 0-4 | |
| UK Friendlies | 07/13 19:21 | - |
Ossett United
v
Athersley Recreation |
L | 4-1 |
Wikipedia - Athersley Recreation F.C.
Athersley Recreation Football Club is a football club based in Athersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. They are currently members of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division and play at Sheerien Park.
History
The club was formed in 1979 as Athersley North Juniors. In 1983–84 they finished third in Division Two of the Barnsley Nelson League and were promoted to Division One. After finishing as runners-up in Division One the following season, they switched to Division Two of the Barnsley Junior League for the 1985–86 season. Their first season in the new division saw them finish third, earning promotion to Division One. They were renamed Athersley Recreation in the summer of 1986.
After winning Division One in 1986–87, Athersley became members of Division One of the Barnsley Association League. They finished as runners-up in the following season, earning promotion to the Premier Division. The club went on to win back-to-back Premier Division titles in 1991–92 and 1992–93, and then three successive titles between 1995 and 1997. After their third title in 1996–97, the club moved up to Division Two of the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League in 1997. They won the division in their first season in the league, earning promotion to Division One. The following season saw them finish as runners-up in Division One, resulting in promotion to the Premier Division. They subsequently won the Premier Division at the first attempt.
Athersley won the Premier Division again in 2003–04, starting a period of success that saw them win the title four times in the next eight seasons, finishing as runners-up on the other four occasions. After winning their sixth Premier Division title in 2011–12, the club was promoted to Division One of the Northern Counties East League. Their first season in the new league saw them finish as runners-up, earning promotion to the Premier Division. In 2013–14 they entered the FA Vase for the first time, and a year later they made their FA Cup debut.
In May 2014 they won the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup for the first time, beating Frickley Athletic in the final at Hillsborough. In 2021–22 they finished bottom of the Premier Division, resulting in relegation to Division One. They finished bottom of Division One the following season, but were not relegated.
Season-by-season record
| Season | Division | Level | Position | FA Cup | FA Vase | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–84 | Barnsley Nelson League Division Two | – | 3/10 | – | – | Promoted |
| 1984–85 | Barnsley Nelson League Division One | – | 2/11 | – | – | Promoted |
| 1985–86 | Barnsley Junior League Division Two | – | 3/10 | – | – | Promoted |
| 1986–87 | Barnsley Junior League Division One | – | 1/13 | – | – | League champions, promoted |
| 1987–88 | Barnsley Association League Division One | – | 2/12 | – | – | Promoted |
| 1988–89 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 5/11 | – | – | |
| 1989–90 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 5/11 | – | – | |
| 1990–91 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 3/11 | – | – | |
| 1991–92 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 1/12 | – | – | League champions |
| 1992–93 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 1/12 | – | – | League champions |
| 1993–94 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 3/8 | – | – | |
| 1994–95 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 1/9 | – | – | League champions |
| 1995–96 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 1/9 | – | – | League champions |
| 1996–97 | Barnsley Association League Premier Division | – | 1/7 | – | – | League champions |
| 1997–98 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Division Two | – | 1/15 | – | – | League champions, promoted |
| 1998–99 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Division One | – | 2/14 | – | – | Promoted |
| 1999–00 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | – | 1/14 | – | – | League champions |
| 2000–01 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | – | 8/14 | – | – | |
| 2001–02 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | – | 2/14 | – | – | |
| 2002–03 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | – | 4/13 | – | – | |
| 2003–04 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | – | 1/14 | – | – | League champions |
| 2004–05 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 1/14 | – | – | League champions |
| 2005–06 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 2/14 | – | – | |
| 2006–07 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 1/14 | – | – | League champions |
| 2007–08 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 2/13 | – | – | |
| 2008–09 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 1/13 | – | – | League champions |
| 2009–10 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 2/12 | – | – | |
| 2010–11 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 2/14 | – | – | |
| 2011–12 | Sheffield & Hallamshire County Senior League Premier Division | 11 | 1/14 | – | – | League champions, promoted |
| 2012–13 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | 2/22 | – | – | Promoted |
| 2013–14 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 10/23 | – | 2R | |
| 2014–15 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 13/21 | PR | 2QR | |
| 2015–16 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 18/22 | EPR | 2QR | |
| 2016–17 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 10/22 | EPR | 1QR | |
| 2017–18 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 17/22 | EPR | 1QR | |
| 2018–19 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 17/20 | EPR | 1QR | |
| 2019–20 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | – | EPR | 1QR | Season abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020–21 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | – | EPR | 1QR | Season abandoned due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021–22 | Northern Counties East League Premier Division | 9 | 20/20 | EPR | 1QR | Relegated |
| 2022–23 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | 20/20 | – | 2QR | |
| 2023–24 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | 18/23 | – | 2QR | |
| 2024–25 | Northern Counties East League Division One | 10 | 18/22 | – | 1QR | |
| Season | Division | Level | Position | FA Cup | FA Vase | Notes |
| Source: Football Club History Database | ||||||
The team plays its home matches at the Athersley Recreation Ground, where fans gather to support their players with unwavering enthusiasm. The club prides itself on its inclusive atmosphere, welcoming players of all ages and skill levels, and providing a pathway for youth to progress into senior football.
Athersley Recreation's colors are a vibrant representation of their identity, and their emblem reflects the club's rich history and community spirit. With a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented players, the team strives for success on the pitch while also prioritizing the values of respect, integrity, and community engagement off the pitch.
Whether it's a thrilling match day or a community event, Athersley Recreation embodies the heart and soul of local soccer, making it a beloved institution in the region.