Leicestershire Football Archive

The Leicestershire Football Archive is a not-for-profit website dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of football in Leicestershire. Created and maintained by Nigel Freestone, the archive aims to be a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the local game.

Here’s what the Leicestershire Football Archive offers:

• Extensive Records: It contains over 18,000 match results and details, along with more than 3,000 match reports.
• Wide Coverage: The archive includes information from over 50 different league and cup competitions that have involved Leicestershire clubs.
• Club Histories: You can find details about numerous football clubs throughout Leicestershire’s history. Over 1,500 Leicestershire clubs played competitive and non-competitive football during the nineteenth century.
• News and Stories: The website features hundreds of news stories, season summaries, and even delves into “crimes and misdemeanours” related to football in the region.
• Focus on Early Football: Initially, the archive concentrates on the development of association football in Leicestershire during the Victorian era.
• Community Involvement: The archive encourages contributions from the public, inviting people to share their footballing memories, contribute items, and participate in online discussions and research projects.
• Partnerships: De Montfort University (DMU) supports the archive as part of its community engagement program, providing academic expertise through its International Centre for Sports History and Culture. Leicester City Football Club’s Historian & Archivist is also actively involved.