Takeley F.C.

Despite originally being thought to have been founded in 1903,^[1] the club were founded in 1900. Following World War I, the club joined the Bishop's Stortford, Stansted and District League.^[2] After winning the league three consecutive times between 1975 and 1977,^[3] Takeley joined the Essex Olympian League in 1978. They won the league in 1987–88 and 2001–02, and in 2006–07, the club won the Essex Premier Cup. After finishing as runners-up in 2007–08, the club was accepted into the Essex Senior League, finishing third in their first season. They also achieved third-place finishes in 2011–12 and 2012–13.^[4]

On 3 May 2025, Takeley gained promotion to the Isthmian League North Division, after a 2–0 win against Woodford Town in the Essex Senior League play-off final.^[5]

Upon formation, the club played in pitches situated in Hatfield Forest, before later moving to Station Road.^[2] In 2001, a clubhouse was built at the ground, with the ground being fully enclosed during the 2003–04 season. In 2009, a new stand was erected at Station Road.^[6][7]

• Essex Olympian League
  • Division One champions 1987–88, 2001–02^[4]
  • Division Two champions 1993–94
• Essex Premier Cup
  • Winners 2006–07
• Essex Senior Football League
  • Play-off winners 2024–25

• Bishop's Stortford, Stansted and District League
  • Premier Division champions 1968–69, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77
  • First Division champions 1964–65
  • Second Division champions 1963–64

• Best FA Cup performance: Preliminary round, 2012–13, 2024–25, 2025–26^[4]
• Best FA Trophy performance: First qualifying round, 2025–26^[4]
• Best FA Vase performance: Third round, 2024–25^[4]
• Record attendance: 1,003 vs Woodford Town, Essex Senior League play-off final, 3 May 2025^[8]