Burton Swifts F.C.
| Full name | Burton Swifts Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | The Swifts | |
| Founded | 1871 | |
| Dissolved | 1901 (merged to form Burton United) | |
| Ground | Peel Croft, Burton upon Trent | |
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Burton Swifts Football Club was a
the Football League in 1892, remaining members until merging with Burton Wanderers to form Burton United
in 1901.
History
Burton Swifts F.C. were formed in
The club was not very successful, and never finished higher than sixth in their division. After finishing bottom of the Second Division in 1900–01 season the club merged with neighbours Burton Wanderers to form Burton United. The new club took Swifts' place in the League and played at their Peel Croft ground.
References
- ISBN 1874427984
External links
- Burton Swifts at the Football Club History Database
- Burton United Historical kits
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