Birdwell F.C. was an English association football club based in Birdwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
History The club was formed in the 19th century,Barnsley Chronicle, 23 May 1896, page 3 and entered the FA Cup on 11 occasions between 1907 and 1928. The club had been due to play in the Barnsley Association League and various local cups in the 1928–29 season, but forgot to enter the FA Cup. After being fined 10s for not playing in the Beckett Hospital Cup (due to a clash of fixtures), the club appears to have disbanded.
Colours
The club wore red shirts.
Ground
The club played at the New Recreation Ground.
Honours Sheffield & Hallamshire Minor Cup League Champions - 1895–96
Records Best FA Cup performance: 2nd Qualifying Round, 1921–22 taking Wombwell to a replay before losing 1–0.
Notable players
Harry Ruddlesdin, who started his career with the club in the 1890s, going on to play for England.
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