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Euxton Villa was formed in the 1907-1908 season and played in the
West Lancashire
League until 1910 as far as the records can be found.
They then progressed into the Preston & District League winning many
titles along the way.
After the war the club became known as
Euxton FC. and they played on many grounds because of the poor
conditions of Greenside playing fields, in Euxton itself. The
club has played home games at Croston, Leyland,
Chorley
as well as being nomadic for a few seasons.
‘Euxton’ and another local team ‘Euxton Albion’ played on a
ground just off
Runshaw Lane
, where the shops are now we’re told.
This all changed in 1986 when Euxton managed to purchase their own land
in
Runshaw Hall Lane
, Euxton. From this land they managed to create three full
size pitches, a junior pitch and small training area’s.
In 1988 Euxton amalgamated with Euxton
Villa Juniors to become known as Euxton Villa FC.
The club now has some 18 teams at all age groups playing in various
leagues.
Former players include David Unsworth (Everton and
England
), Chris Speak (Blackpool), David Bonner (
Cardiff
) and many more semi-professional players.
The senior teams now play in the
West Lancashire
Leagues but owe a large debt to the Preston & District
League.
The clubs highlight was the winning of
the Guild Hall Cup in April 2001 when the scoreline read
Euxton Villa 2-1
Southport
Trinity.
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