AFC Welwyn
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| Nickname(s) | The Romans | ||
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| Founded | 2023 | ||
| Ground | Herns Way, Welwyn Garden City | ||
| Owner | Tawhid Juneja | ||
| Manager | Liam Errington | ||
| League | Spartan South Midlands League Division One | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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AFC Welwyn is a football club based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently members of the Spartan South Midlands League Division One and play at the Herns Way ground.
History[edit]
The club was established in 2023[1], by Tawhid Juneja and Richard James, after rebranding from the Welwyn Garden City FC Development team[2]. They joined the Spartan South Midlands League in Division Two, at step 7 (level 11), for their inaugural season.[3][4]
They won their first competitive game in the league 8-1, at home, against Milton Keynes Irish Reserves on 5th August 2023.[5]
Their first ever cup competition was in the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy, where they were beaten 3-2 on penalties by Cuffley Seniors after a 2-2 draw on 30th September 2023.[6]
In their first season, the club won the division, gaining promotion to league one and also the league cup. [7]
AFC Welwyn are also known as "The Romans", chosen because of the nearby Welwyn Roman Baths, situated in Welwyn Village. This theme was also incorporated into the team logo and badge. The club motto is "Sic Parvis Magna", which translates into English as "Greatness from Small Beginnings".
Ground[edit]
The club plays at the Herns Way ground which it shares with Welwyn Garden City football club.[8]
Location: Welwyn Garden City Football Club, Club House, Herns Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1TA (Google Maps)
Honours[edit]
- Spartan South Midlands League
- Division Two champions 2023-24
- Division Two Cup winners 2023-24
Records[edit]
- Best FA Cup performance: N/A - AFC Welwyn have not entered the FA Cup yet.
- Best FA Vase performance: N/A - AFC Welwyn have not entered the FA Vase yet.
- Attendance: 170 vs Old Bradwell United, 21st March 2024 (Played at Herns Way).
Player Statistics[edit]
The player who holds the record as AFC Welwyn's top goal scorer is Kendall Ata Gyamfi. 23 Goals (in all competitions).[9]
The player with the record for the most number of goals in a season for AFC Welwyn is Kendall Ata Gyamfi. 23 Goals (2023/24 Season).[10]
The player with the record for the most number of goals in a single match for AFC Welwyn is Charlee Yearwood, who scored 5 against Milton Keynes Irish Reserves on 5th Aug 2023.[11]
The player with the most appearances for AFC Welwyn is Kendall Ata Gyamfi, with 35 appearances (in all competitions). [12]
See also[edit]
Media Articles[edit]
- AFC Welwyn v Walthamstow FC 0-5 pre season friendly on 11th July 2023.[13]
- AFC Welwyn v Hendon FC 0-7 pre season friendly on 27th July 2023
- The Cold End - AFC Welwyn v Milton Keynes Irish Res 8-1 on 5th Aug 2023
- Welwyn Hatfield Times - AFC Welwyn first loss.
- Welwyn Hatfield Times - Tring Corinthians v AFC Welwyn 2-4 win on 9th Sep 2023
- Caddington homepage - AFC Welwyn v AFC Caddington
- Stony Stratford homepage - Stony Stratford FC v AFC Welwyn
- New Bradwell homepage - New Bradwell St Peter v AFC Welwyn
- Welwyn Hatfield Times - AFC Welwyn v Old Bradwell United.
External Links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Club History". AFC Welwyn.
- ^ "Rebranding and New Start".
- ^ Williams, Mike (2023). Non-League Club Directory (46th ed.). Mike Williams Publishing. ISBN 978-1869833763.
- ^ "AFC WELWYN". Football Club History Database.
- ^ "First League Game". Welwyn & Hatfield Times. 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Cup History". Welwyn & Hatfield Times. 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Promotion News". Welwyn & Hatfield Times. 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Ground Information". Football Ground Map.
- ^ "Highest Goal Scorer". fulltime.thefa.com/StatsForPlayers.
- ^ "Most Goals in a Season". fulltime.thefa.com/StatsForPlayers.
- ^ "Most Goals in a Game". fulltime.thefa.com/StatsForPlayers.
- ^ "Most Appearances".
- ^ "Pre Season Friendlies". Isthmian. 30 June 2023.