Earlestown F.C. (1880)

Earlestown F.C. (1880) was an association football club based in Earlestown, Lancashire (now part of Merseyside), England, formed in 1880. The club was a prominent force in the early years of football in the north-west of England, playing in various local leagues and cup competitions.

Earlestown F.C. competed in the Lancashire League during its early seasons. They were also participants in the FA Cup, entering the competition several times in the late 19th century. While they achieved some success at a local level, they never progressed far in the national cup competition.

Little documented information survives regarding the club's later history. It is believed they ceased to exist sometime in the early 20th century, as references to the team disappear from contemporary football records. The precise reasons for their dissolution are unknown, but likely relate to financial difficulties, competition from other local clubs, and the changing landscape of football at the time.