Leicestershire Football Archive
Bringing football of a bygone era back to life!
The story of the Leicestershire & Rutland Schools’ Football Association (LRSFA) is a remarkable chronicle of dedication. For over a century, teachers and volunteers have navigated financial crises, world wars,…
The amazing photo below of the Loughborough football team 1962-1963 features Barry Hines, Bob Wilson and Dario Gradi. Also pictured are Ted Powell (who coached an England Under-18 side featuring…
The single-sheet football programme for the Leicester City versus Wolverhampton Wanderers match on 17 November 1945 is a compelling relic of the transition from war to peace. During the 1945–46…
On April 21, 1930, at Leicester City’s old Filbert Street ground, an incredible game of football took place that still holds a record nearly a century later: the highest-scoring draw…
History is often found in the margins, and a postcard currently on eBay offers a fascinating, personal glimpse into a week that shook the foundations of Leicester Fosse. Dated January…
The connection between Bob Wilson and Loughborough University—then known as Loughborough College—is a defining chapter in the history of the “student-athlete.” After leaving Chesterfield Grammar School in 1960, Wilson chose…
Michael Boot, born in Leicester in 1947, remains one of the most intriguing “what if” stories in the history of English football. A standout talent from a young age, he…
The legend of Roy Race is the ultimate “Leicestershire story” that never actually took place in Leicestershire. While the fictional Melchester Rovers played their home matches at the iconic Mel…
The official founding year of the Leicestershire & Rutland Football Association (LRFA) is cited as 1886. However, historical newspaper records strongly suggest the association was not formally established until 1887,…
Founded in 1815 by frame-smith Nathaniel Corah, N. Corah and Sons evolved from a modest pub-side trade into a titan of the British textile industry. The company’s journey began at…