Edinburgh City F.C. (1928)
Edinburgh City F.C. (1928) refers to a historical Scottish football club that was active between 1928 and 1931. It was distinct from the current Edinburgh City F.C.
This short-lived club was formed following the demise of another Edinburgh club, Leith Athletic. They were admitted to the Scottish Football League's Division Two in 1928.
Edinburgh City F.C. (1928) played their home games at Marine Gardens in Leith. Despite their short existence, they contributed to the landscape of Edinburgh football during the interwar period.
The club struggled financially and on the field of play throughout their existence. They consistently finished near the bottom of Division Two. Ultimately, Edinburgh City F.C. (1928) were declared bankrupt and folded in 1931, leaving a void in Edinburgh's football scene until the emergence of the modern Edinburgh City F.C. many years later. Their historical significance lies primarily in illustrating the volatile nature of football clubs and the economic challenges faced by many smaller teams during that era.