Club History

CLUB HISTORY

1878

The earliest record found of Corsham Football Club.

1893

Club becomes affiliated to the Football Association.

1894

The first Wiltshire County Football League was formed, at the end of the season Corsham would be the inaugural champions, winning the league on goal average over Southbroom (Devizes).

Over the years, the team has often been referred to as the Quarrymen due to the high level of quarrying in and around Corsham.

1894 to 1997

Corsham Town play in the Wiltshire County League (Step 7).

1997/98

Promotion was achieved to the Western League Division 1 (Step 6).

2001

Ground improvements continued under the chairmanship of Colin Hudd, floodlights were installed, a 112 spectator stand erected and hard standing laid around the pitch perimeter to comply with the latest FA ground grading requirements.

2004/05

Promotion to the Western League Premier Division (Step 5).

2006/07

Corsham Town win the Western League Premier Division, the club also added a third successive Wiltshire Senior Cup victory.

2020/21

Keiran Baggs becomes manager with Gary Higdon as his assistant. Unfortunately, after 10 unbeaten league games the season was curtailed by the FA due to the Covid pandemic.

The FA went ahead with planned restructuring. The results from 2019/20 & 2020/21 were combined and this meant that Corsham Town were promoted to the Hellenic League Premier Division (Step 5).

2021/22

A very creditable 5th position in the Hellenic League Premier Division and reaching the final of the Wiltshire Premier Shield Cup played at the County Ground against Swindon Supermarine.

2022/23

Reaching the semi-final of the FA Vase was the highlight of the season with visitors Ascot Utd winning 4 - 5 on penalties after the full-time score was 2 - 2 in front of a club record breaking 1,736 spectators. A very respectful 3rd place finish in the league was also achieved.

2023/24

A 2nd place finish in the league saw disappointment in the play off’s losing to Cinderford Town who gained promotion to Step 4. Silverware was brought home with a win in the Hellenic Challenge Cup against Worcester City, 2-2 at 90 minutes with Corsham going through 3-2 on penalties.

July 2024

Team manager Kieran Baggs and all his staff step down from their roles at the club.

Club announce new management team of Marvin Brown and Ashley Morgan both UEFA Licensed qualified coaches.

2024/25

A season focused on stabilizing the club both on and off the pitch resulted in a respectable mid-table finish.