Dartford F.C.

Dartford F.C. are an English football club based in Dartford, Kent. After finishing as champions of the Isthmian League Division One North in the 2007 - 2008 season, they compete in the Isthmian League Premier Division. They finished in 8th position in their first season (2008–2009). They were crowned Champions of the Isthmian League Premier Division in their second season (2009–2010) and will play season 2011–2012 in the Conference South.

Home matches are played at the club's environmentally friendly stadium, Princes Park, opened in November 2006. The club was formed in 1888 by members of the Dartford Working men's club. Dartford's best performances in the FA Cup came in 1936 and 1937 when they reached the 3rd round of the competition and their best in recent times was when they reached the 1st round in 2010/2011 season where they gained a replay. They have also reached the final of the FA Trophy once.

Club history

Early history

Dartford Football Club was formed in 1888 by members of the Dartford Working Men's Club, initially playing only friendlies. The club soon was entering cup competitions, reaching the final of the Kent Senior Cup in 1894. Following this, Dartford were founder members of the Kent League for the 1894–95 season, and entered the FA Cup for the first time the season after.

Dartford became founder members of the Southern League Division Two two seasons later, winning the Championship at the first attempt. The club moved between the Southern and...
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