History of Worcester City FC!
Worcester City Football Club was formed on September 9, 1902, when another Worcester-based club, Berwick Rangers, went into liquidation. The Birmingham League agreed to let City take over Rangers' fixtures, and the club moved to St. George's Lane in 1905.
Worcester City FC Cup
City's first honor was the Worcestershire Senior Cup, which they won for six successive seasons between 1908 and 1914. In the final season before World War I, they achieved a Birmingham League and Senior Cup double.
In 1924-25, City won their first Birmingham League title. They appointed a full-time player-manager, Frank Womack, for the 1928-29 season and won the title again, scoring an incredible 153 goals in 34 games. City joined the Southern League in 1938 and won the Southern League Cup in 1940 during World War II.
Notable Achievements
Worcester City has reached the FA Cup first round on several occasions, including a 2-1 victory against Coventry City in 2014. They also reached the FA Cup fourth round in 1958-59, losing 2-0 to Sheffield United in front of a record home attendance of 17,042.
The club has won the Birmingham & District League four times and the Southern League Premier Division once in 1978-79. They have also reached the FA Trophy quarter-finals on four occasions.
Recent History
In 2004, Worcester City became founder members of the Conference North. They switched to the Conference South in 2008 and then back to the Conference North in 2010.
Due to financial difficulties, the club resigned from the National League North at the end of the 2016-17 season. The FA decided they would be relegated to the Midland League.
New Stadium Plans
Since 2013, Worcester City has planned to build a new stadium at Nunnery Way. The proposed stadium would have a capacity of over 4,000, with terraced stands and seating.
In late 2019, it was announced that City would return to Worcester to start the 2020-21 season, playing at the Worcestershire FA headquarters at Claines Lane.
Worcester City FC Conclusion
With over a century of history, Worcester City FC has been an integral part of the city's sporting landscape. Despite recent challenges, the club remains committed to its roots and the pursuit of success on the pitch. As they look to the future, Worcester City continues to strive for a new stadium and a return to the upper echelons of non-league football.
