History
Photo of 1888 Suffolk Challenge Cup winners donated
The Football Club was delighted to receive an original framed photo of Long Melford's 1888 Suffolk Challenge Cup winners. The photograph, which is still in its original ornate...
Villagers 1896 fixtures book unearthed
Another piece of Long Melford Football Club history has been unearthed - the team's 1896 fixtures book. Clubs like, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Alexandra, Lavenham, Colchester Town,...
William Nevill Cobbold: Long Melford FC Legend
Long Melford Football Club extremely proud of our association with William Nevill Cobbold, the only player in the club’s 150+ year history to play for England. Born in Long...
The History of Long Melford Football Club: 2000-2019
The club joined the Eastern Counties League in the summer of 2002 following promotion from the Essex & Suffolk Border League. 2002/03 saw further progress for the Stoneylands...
The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1980-1999
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The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1960-1979
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The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1940-1959
Lurching from success to almost extinction, Long Melford Football Club survived some dramatic years. The club eventually purchased, through public subscription, their present...
The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1920-1939
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The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1900-1919
By the start of the 20th century, Long Melford had already won the Suffolk Senior Cup on three occasions and a third victory came in the 1908/09. Melford continued to thrive...
The History of Long Melford Football Club: 1868-1899
The earliest record of Long Melford Football Club is 14th January 1868 on the Church Green in the village against Ipswich Rangers, with Melford winning 5-1. A great start to an...