Wrexham Grosvenor Football Club was a Welsh football club based in Wrexham, who played in the Welsh Cup in the 1879–80 and 1880–81 seasons.
History
The club was founded in 1876, out of a cricket club.
In 1877 at a meeting held at The Walnut Tree, Wrexham, Mr F Jones was selected as club captain, with Mr J Grant as vice-captain. The following year Mr T Jones was captain, with Mr E Hopkins as vice-captain.
The last recorded match for the club is a 6–1 win over Rhosrobin Institute in October 1893.
Colours
The club wore white jerseys, blue (serge) knickerbockers, and red stockings.
Ground
The club's ground, at Mr Snape's Field, on the Chester Road, was a 10 minute walk from Wrexham railway station.
Cup history SeasonCompetitionRoundOppositionScore1879–80Welsh CupFirst RoundWrexham Albion1–21880–81Northwich Victoria0–3
Notable players Arthur Lea – Wales Football International. Harry Trainer – Wales Football International. James Trainer – Wales Football International.
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