Wasps FC
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| Union | Middlesex RFU |
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| Founded | 1867 |
| Location | Acton, Ealing, London, England |
| Ground(s) | Twyford Avenue Sports Ground |
| Chairman | Richard Green |
| President | Solomon N'Jie |
| League(s) | Counties 2 Herts/Middlesex |
| 2022–23 | 5th |
| Official website | |
| www | |
Wasps FC is an amateur
Wasps FC retains close links with their professional brothers and still owns approximately 5% of Wasps RFC.
The youth section has several championship sides and the minis compete actively at the higher levels.
Ground
Wasps FC play their home games at Twyford Avenue Sport Ground, in Acton.
Men's Seasons
Men 2018–19 season
The first team finished 6th in the Herts & Middlesex 1 league.
Men 2017–18 season
The first team finished 6th in the Herts & Middlesex 1 league.
Men 2016–17 season
The 1st XV finished 10th in Herts/Middlesex 1
Men 2015–16 season
The 1st XV finished 12th in London 3 North West
Men 2014–15 season
The first team finished tenth in their league, and the second team was relegated to the third (of 6) divisions in the Middlesex Merit Table for 2015-16.
Men 2013–14 season
The first team finished fourth in their league, and the second team remained in the second (of 6) divisions in the Middlesex Merit Table for 2014-15. The third team, "The Fat Dads" (though not many are fat), continued to play friendlies and were inaugural members of the Middlesex Social League.
Men 2012–13 season
In 2012-13 the first XV finished mid-table in London 3 North West. The second XV finished 3rd in Middlesex Merit Table 3 and was promoted into Middlesex Merit Table 2.
Men 2011–12 season
In 2011-12 the first XV had a record-breaking season, winning all 18 games in Herts & Middlesex 1 to gain promotion to London 3 North West. Highlights included doing the double over both Hackney RFC and Old Priorians RFC, the closest challengers for the title.
Men 2010–11 season
In 2010-11 the first XV was relegated from London 3 North West back to Herts & Middlesex 1. The second XV competed in the Middlesex Merit Table 4 league.
Men 2009–10 season
The 2009-10 season was a very successful one for Wasps FC. Fielding two senior men's sides, the first XV won promotion from Herts & Middlesex 1 into London 3 North West and the second XV won the Middlesex Merit Table 5 League, gaining promotion into the Middlesex Merit Table 4 league in the process. On the back of these successes, it was announced the club would once again be fielding a third XV for the 2010-11 season.
Women's Seasons
Ladies 2022–23 season
The 1st XV finished 10th in Allianz Premier 15s and finished a 38-year stay in the top division of Women's Rugby. The Amateur Women continued as Wasps FC Women in tier 4 of Women's Rugby
The Amateur Women won all but 3 games during the entire season and finished 2nd in Women's NC 1 South East (West)
Ahead of the 2022-23 season, Wasps FC Ladies assumed the Wasps Women name under the professional umbrella with the 2nd XV already under the Wasps FC Amateur Women name in the playing pyramid
Ladies 2021–22 season
The 1st XV finished 5th in Allianz Premier 15s
The 2nd XV finished 8th in Women's Championship South West 2.
Ladies 2020–21 season
The 1st XV finished 3rd in Allianz Premier 15s and qualified for the play-offs, narrowly losing to Harlequins Women in the semi-finals.
The Amateur Women's season was postponed due to COVID-19
Ladies 2019–20 season
Wasps FC Ladies gained sponsorship from global brand Vodafone UK alongside Wasps RFC and Wasps Netball, bringing together the entire Wasps brand.
The 1st XV's season was stopped due to COVID-19 on 16 March 2020. The 1st XV finished 5th in the Tyrrells Premier 15s League.
The Amateur Women's season was stopped due to COVID-19 on 16 March 2020. The Amateur Women finished 3rd in the Tyrrells Premier 15s Development League
Ladies 2018–19 season
The 1st XV placed 4th in the league and were beaten by Saracens Women in the Premier 15s semi final.
The 2nd XV won all but 2 games during the entire season and finished 2nd in the Development League.
Ladies 2017–18 season
The 1st XV placed 3rd in the league and were beaten by Harlequins in the Premier 15s double-legged semi final.
The 2nd XV won all but 2 games during the entire season and finished 2nd in the Development League.
Ladies 2016–17 season
The 1st XV finished 6th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 5th in Women's Championship South 1
Ladies 2015–16 season
The 1st XV finished 6th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 7th in Women's Championship South 1
Ladies 2014–15 season
The 1st XV finished 6th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 1st in Women's Championship South West 2
Ladies 2013–14 season
The 1st XV finished 7th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 4th in Women's Championship South West 2
Ladies 2012–13 season
The 1st XV finished 5th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 7th in Women's Championship South 1
Ladies 2011–12 season
The 1st XV finished 4th in Women's Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 7th in RFUW Championship South 1
Ladies 2010–11 season
The 1st XV finished 2nd in RFUW Premiership
The Amateur Women finished 3rd in RFUW Championship South 1
Ladies 2009–10 season
The 1st XV finished 6th in RFUW Premiership
Ladies 2007–08 season
The 1st XV finished 2nd in RFUW Premiership
Club Honours
- Middlesex 7swinners (4): 1948, 1952, 1985, 1993
- Middlesex Senior Cup winners (8): 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1982, 1984, 1987
- Herts/Middlesex 3 South champions (2): 2000–01, 2001–02
- Herts/Middlesex 1champions (2): 2009–10, 2011–12
References
External links
- Official Wasps Football Club Website
- Wasps rugby club - Professional side
- Wasps FC/Wasps supporters website
- Wasps FC ground (Twyford Avenue) at Google Maps