1917-18 Season

Highlights

Leicester Fosse finished 7th out of 15 in the Football League (Midland Section), relying heavily on temporary players, including soldiers stationed at local barracks.

Wartime conditions intensified: travel restrictions, coal shortages, and further military call-ups made continuity extremely difficult. Women’s football continued to grow in popularity, particularly factory teams like Dick, Kerr’s Ladies F.C., often playing for charity.

Coalville Munition Girls (or Munitionettes) became the first and only women’s team to win the Bass Charity Vase in its long history.

Football Cup competitions were held in the Coalvile area.

National / Regional Leagues

Leicestershire Cup Competitions

Friendlies