1893–94 New Brompton F.C. season
English football club season
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The 1893â94 English football season was the first in which New Brompton F.C. (since 1912 called Gillingham F.C.) competed. The club did not play in a league, but played a large number of friendlies and matches in local cup competitions as well as taking part in the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup and FA Amateur Cup.
| 1893â94 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | H.G. Croneen | |
| FA Cup | First qualifying round | |
| FA Amateur Cup | Third round | |
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Friendlies
New Brompton's first ever match was at home to the reserves of Woolwich Arsenal on 2 September 1893, a match which the away team won 5â1.[1]
National cup competitions
FA Cup
New Brompton entered at the first qualifying round stage, but lost 6â3 away to Ilford. A.Jenner scored two goals and D.Hutcheson the third.[1]
FA Amateur Cup
New Brompton beat Maidstone United and Royal Scots Fusiliers before losing 2â1 to Royal Ordnance.[1]
Regional cup competitions
Kent Senior Cup
Chatham Charity Cup
New Brompton won this minor local competition, beating Sheppey United 3â1 in the final on 14 April.[1]