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was acquired for ÂĢ2000 and work commenced on a new ground to be ready by the start of the next season. Fenland Park opened in August 1947, with the grandstand and changing facilities from Harecroft Road having been transported to the new venue at a cost to the club of over ÂĢ600. At the start of the
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to build a new ground on a 9-acre (36,000 m) site on the northern outskirts of the town. In September 2008 the club left Fenland Park, and started playing at Outwell Swift's Nest ground after installing a seated stand, floodlights and terracing. Construction began on the new ground in January
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The original Wisbech Town played at Flint House from 1892 until folding in 1896. After its formation in 1920, the current club initially played at Wisbech Park before shifting to Rectory Field the following season. At the start of the 1922–23 season the club began renting a field in Harecroft Road
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In 1970 the club returned to the Eastern Counties League. They won the League Cup in 1971, the league and cup double in 1971–72, and the league again in 1976–77. In 1983–84 the club went 37 league matches unbeaten, but lost the title on goal difference. The following season they reached the
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in second place in the Eastern Counties League Premier Division, the club were eligible for promotion. However, this opportunity was declined in favour of a voluntary lateral movement, rejoining the United Counties League Premier Division instead. They were runners-up in
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In the autumn of 2000, Wisbech experienced financial difficulties, leading to the release of six players. The club were relegated back to the Eastern Counties League in 2001–02 after finishing bottom of their division, and the reserve team dropped into the
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from a local landowner named Mr Overland, and permission was also obtained for the construction of a grandstand along one side of the pitch to boost attendances. When football resumed after
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in the FA Cup extra-preliminary round, taking place on 14 August 2010. Fenland Park was subsequently used for housing, with an estate named Fenmen Place built on the site.
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Although a Wisbech Town existed in the 1890s, the current club was established in 1920 by the merger of three local clubs. They initially played in the
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In the 2000s the club began to make plans for a new stadium. In March 2008 planning permission was granted by King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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in a semi-final replay after a draw over the original two legs. They reached the same stage the next season, but lost to
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1957–58 season, Fenland Park's record attendance of 8,044 was set on 25 August 1957 for a match against local rivals
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was the first major signing, and the club won the United Counties League Cup in their first season.
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the club reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 1960s, but lost 5–1 at
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they reached the first round of the FA Cup for the last time until 1995, losing 10–1 at
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the club reached the first round of the FA Cup, but lost to
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Storm Ciara: Wisbech Town Football Club's stand destroyed
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the club reached the second round of the FA Cup, beating
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Premier Division North and play at the Fenland Stadium.
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On 9 February 2020, the North Stand was destroyed by
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Wisbech
United Counties League
2023–24
United Counties League
Home colours
Away colours
football
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
United Counties League
Peterborough & District League
United Counties League
West Ham
Sam Jennings
1945–46
Ipswich Town
Midland League
1957–58
Colchester United
Reading
Southern League
Newport County
1959–60
Wycombe Wanderers
1965–66
Brighton
FA Vase
Halesowen Town
Southall

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