Irlam Town Football Club was an English association‑football club based in Irlam, a district of Salford, Greater Manchester. The club is historically linked to the present‑day Irlam F.C., which competes in the North West Counties League system.
History
The team was founded in the late 20th century (the precise founding year is not uniformly documented). It originally entered local leagues in the Manchester area and later became a member of the North West Counties Football League. At an unspecified date, the club changed its official name from Irlam Town F.C. to Irlam F.C., under which name it continues to operate. The reasons for the name change have not been extensively recorded in publicly available sources.
Ground
The club (both as Irlam Town and as Irlam F.C.) has played its home matches at the Silver Street ground in Irlam. The venue has a modest capacity, typical of clubs at this level of the English football pyramid.
Colours and Badge
Historical records indicate that the team traditionally wore a white and black kit, though variations have occurred over time. The club’s badge and emblem have incorporated local symbols associated with Irlam, but detailed descriptions are limited.
Competitions
During its tenure as Irlam Town, the club competed in the divisions of the North West Counties League, most recently in Division One South. The team has also participated in regional cup competitions such as the Manchester Premier Cup.
Current Status
Following the renaming to Irlam F.C., the club remains active in non‑league football. It continues to serve the local community, providing opportunities for amateur players and maintaining youth development programmes.
Notes on Documentation
Specific dates for the club’s founding, the official name change, and detailed season‑by‑season performance records are not comprehensively documented in readily accessible encyclopedic sources. Consequently, certain aspects of the club’s historical timeline remain subject to citation from primary club archives or local newspaper reports.
