Although tracing their origins back to 1893, the present version of Ledbury Town (nicknamed "The Friesians") joined The West Midland League in 1974. Four years later, despite only finishing fifth, they were promoted to the Premier Division ahead of higher placed teams due to the quality of the facilities at their New Street ground. After finishing second from bottom in 1983, they dropped out of the league and played only local football for the next 8 years.
In 1991 they joined the Midland Combination, initially in Division One, but the following season they finished bottom and dropped into Division Two, where they remained until 1999 when they decided to switch leagues and return to the West Midlands Regional League, initially in Division One (South). In 2001, despite having one point deducted due to an irregularity, they finished as champions and were promoted to the Premier Division (Step 7), where they remain to this day with fellow local sides Bromyard, Ludlow and Wellington. Last season they finished in 9th position just above Ludlow Town.
The Bulls are expected to give a run to all the currently signed players together with a number of trialists and possibly some youth players.
Directions
From Hereford, leave using the A438 passing through Bartestree and Tarrington. At The New Mills roundabout on the outskirts of the Town, take the second exit (sign A417 Gloucester). Cross two more roundabouts and at the third turn left into New Street. The ground is 100 yards on the right. Postcode HR8 2EL. Admission is expected to be £5 with U16's free.
Parking
Available at the Full Pitcher (currently closed) and on the grassed area around the cricket pitch behind the Pub. Edit...The Pub Car Park may not be available but the cricket field is believed to be OK.
Alehouses
The Ledbury Club includes a bar which stocks Carlsberg, Fosters and Thatchers Gold at £2.90 a pint with Tetley's, Grays Smooth and Dark Mild at £2.50. Further up New Street is The Olde Talbot and The Oak by the traffic lights has a decent pint of Bombardier available while The Prince of Wales in Church Street is well worth a visit for good ale, Weston’s cider and cheap food. Ledbury Town are expected to provide a pig-roast similar to The Bulls' last visit.
Enjoy.
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Next Game: Scarborough In The League At Edgar Street On Tuesday 19th November At 7.45pm