Spennymoor Town F.C.

Football club infobox
clubname = Spennymoor Town
fullname = Spennymoor Town Football Club
nickname = The Moors
founded = 1931 (as Evenwood Town)
ground = Brewery Field,
Spennymoor
capacity = 6,000
chairman = Alan Courtney
manager = Jason Ainsley
league = Northern Football League
Division One
season = 2007–08
position = Northern Football League
Division One, 12th

Spennymoor Town F.C. is an English football club based in Spennymoor, England, and playing in the Northern League Division One in the English football league system.

The club began playing in the Northern League in 1931/32 as Evenwood Town, reaching the 1st round of the FA Cup in the 1956-57 season. In 2005, the club changed their name to Spennymoor Town. The club's current fan base consists mainly of supporters of Spennymoor United, who folded in 2005.

The club plays its home matches at The Brewery Field and play in black & white strips. Their nickname is "The Moors" and local rivals are considered to be Bishop Auckland. The club tried to change its name to Spennymoor United before the 2006/2007 season however, the FA rejected the proposal. The fans hope one day to get this name back.

The current manager is Jason Ainsley, a former Spennymoor United player.

Honours

*Northern League
**Champions 1948-49*, 1969-70*, 1970-71*
**Division Two Champions 2006-07

* As Evenwood Town F.C.

External links

* [http://www.spennymoorunitedfc.co.uk Official website]
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*fchd|id=EVENWOOT|name=Evenwood Town