Rothwell Town

Formed as Rothwell Town Swifts in 1895, the club were founder members of the Northamptonshire Senior League, and finished runners-up on three occasions before winning the title in 1899/1900, as well as the league the club also captured the Northants Senior Cup for the first time. The early part of the 20th century saw the club endure financial hardship, switching between senior and junior football before commencing a twelve-year run in the Northants League until 1933, achieving a highest placing of fourth in 1930. In this period the only silverware lifted was the Senior Cup in 1924. The club reverted to the Kettering League, which they won in 1937. In 1948 they returned to senior football. Two seasons followed in the Leicestershire Senior League before becoming founder members of the United Counties League Second Division in 1950.

Rothwell soon emerged as a force, winning League Cup, and title honours in 1953 and 1954. Promotion to Division One was achieved in 1955. After one season in Division One, they moved to the Central Alliance. Following their return to UCL football in 1961, Rothwell finished runners-up in 1964/65. The early 70’s saw the side finish runners up on two consecutive occasions, 1970 and 1971, some consolation being gained by lifting the League Cup in 1971 and 1972.