What does AFC stand for in AFC Fylde?

AFC Fylde, a professional association football club based in Wesham in the Borough of Fylde, Lancashire, England, was founded in 1988. They were originally named Kirkham & Wesham as a result of a merger between Kirkham Town and Wesham Football Clubs.

Is Fylde a professional?

AFC Fylde is a professional association football club based in Wesham in the Borough of Fylde, Lancashire, England. The club, nicknamed “The Coasters”, plays its home matches at Mill Farm and, as of the 2021–22 season, competes in the National League North, at the sixth tier of English football.

What happened to AFC Fylde?

AFC Fylde face a significant summer of rebuilding after releasing 10 players from their senior squad. The Coasters must prepare for a third season in National League North after losing out to Boston United in the play-off semi-finals – Boston were beaten 2-0 at York City in Saturday’s final.

Why did Fylde get relegated?

A majority of clubs in the league’s three divisions voted on 17 June to end the season on a points-per-game basis. It left Fylde 23rd in the table and relegated to the National League North.

Who plays at Mill Farm?

AFC Fylde
Facilities include the Mill Farm football stadium, home to the football team AFC Fylde since 2016, and several 3G football and hockey pitches….Mill Farm Sports Village.

Construction
Architect	Frank Whittle Partnership Ltd., Preston UK
Main contractors	Warden Construction Ltd., Preston, UK
Tenants
AFC Fylde (2016–present)

When was AFC founded?

1988A.F.C. Fylde / Year founded

Which country is Fylde?

Fylde, borough (district), administrative and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England. It lies on the north bank of the estuary of the River Ribble at the Irish Sea, just southeast of the resort of Blackpool.

Is Fylde full time?

Following discussions that have been taking place over the last few months, AFC Fylde have announced that the club will operate on a full-time basis from the start of the 2016-17 season.

What does Luke Bennett say?

AFC Fylde youth player Luke Bennett, 17, was electrocuted in Euxton, Lancashire, at about 18:00 GMT on Saturday. Police said he had been playing football with friends at Euxton Villa FC in Runshaw Hall Lane when he died. His family said his “beautiful light will never go out”.

Who owns Mill Farm Kirkham?

Mill Farm Ventures Ltd.
Mill Farm Sports Village

Owner	Mill Farm Ventures Ltd., Lytham St Annes UK
Executive suites	Yes
Capacity	6,000
Surface	Grass
Construction

Who owns AFC Fylde?

AFC Fylde owner David Haythornthwaite backs promotion play-off but no relegation… The Coasters chairman stated that he contributed around £1m to the National League club last season, though admitted struggling to compete against clubs with “billionaire” backers.

Where is Fylde FC ground?

Mill FarmA.F.C. Fylde / Arena/Stadium
AFC Fylde will move into their new stadium at Mill Farm this summer located in Wesham, just off the M55. Mill Farm is purpose built and includes the following facilities.

What does the word Fylde mean?

/ (faɪld) / noun. a region in NW England in Lancashire between the Wyre and Ribble estuaries.

Where is the Fylde coast?

The Fylde Coast is the North West UK coastline above Liverpool and below the Lake District. Morecambe Bay is to the north, Ribble estuary to the south, the Irish Sea to the west, with the Bowland hills and M6 to the east.

How tall is Luke Bennett?

5’0″
LUKE B

HEIGHT:	5’0″ / 152.4cm
LOCATION:	United Kingdom
SKILLS:	Powerlifting
	Tumbling

What happened Luke Bennet?

Where is Spennymoor Town FC?

County Durham
Spennymoor Town Football Club is a football club based in Spennymoor, County Durham, England. They currently compete in the National League North, the sixth tier of English football, and play their home matches at the Brewery Field.

Where does the name Fylde come from?

The word fylde originates from the Olde English pre 7th century gefilde, meaning a plain, which given the flatness of the area, is wholly appropriate.