A.F.C. Barnsley

A.F.C. Barnsley was a football club based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England.

A.F.C. Barnsley was established in 2003 as a football team to represent the town should Barnsley Football Club's ongoing financial problems become terminal.

In the 2005-06 season, they were members of the Central Midlands League Supreme Division, but when Barnsley's financial problems eased, the need for another club diminished. A.F.C. Barnsley was wound up and being unable to complete the season, resigned with effect from 22 March 2006.

Honours

Sheffield and Hallamshire County Senior League Division Two Champions 2003-04

Sheffield and Hallamshire County Senior League Cup Winners 2003-04

Central Midlands League Premier Division Champions 2004-05

Records

Most goals in a league season: 155 in 36 games 2004-05 Central Midlands Football League Premier Division

Most goals in one season (all competitions) : 165 goals in 41 games 2004-05

Biggest win: 12-1 v Santos, 20 April 2005, Central Midlands League Premier Division

Biggest defeat: 5-2 v Dinnington Town reserves, 13 December 2003, Sheffield & Hallamshire League Division Two

Highest attendance: 950, 4-2 v Athersley South, 10 March 2004, Sheffield and Hallamshire League Cup

Most goals in a season: Gavin Bassinder 39, 2004-05 season

Most appearances for club: Terry Taylor 74

Most goals for club: 46 Lee Dawson

Most goals in one game: 5 Richard Carrington vs Harworth...
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