Definition
Great Harwood F.C. was an English association football club based in the town of Great Harwood, Lancashire.
Overview
The club was founded in the early 20th century (circa 1908) and competed in regional competitions, most notably the Lancashire Combination. In the 1970s the team joined the Northern Premier League, the top tier of non‑league football in northern England at the time. Great Harwood F.C. played its home matches at the Glebe Sports Ground. Financial difficulties and declining support led to the club’s dissolution in 1978. Following its demise, a successor club, Great Harwood Town F.C., was established in 1966 and later became the principal football representative of the town.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Great Harwood” derives directly from the town of Great Harwood in the borough of Hyndburn, Lancashire. The suffix “F.C.” is an abbreviation of “Football Club,” a standard designation for association‑football teams in the United Kingdom.
Characteristics
- Sporting discipline: Association football (soccer).
- League participation: Lancashire Combination (until 1972), Northern Premier League (1972–1978).
- Home ground: Glebe Sports Ground, Great Harwood.
- Club colours: Historical records indicate the team commonly wore blue and white kits; however, precise details of the official colours and badge are not comprehensively documented. Accurate information is not confirmed.
- Status: Defunct; the club ceased operations in 1978.
Related Topics
- Northern Premier League
- Lancashire Combination
- Great Harwood Town F.C.
- Association football in Lancashire
- List of defunct football clubs in England