Kent League Chronicles

Kent League Chronicles

Kent League Chronicles

Preserving the rich heritage of Kent football from 1894 to 1959. Explore the triumphs, rivalries, and stories that shaped local football history.

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Discover The Kent League

League Tables

Comprehensive season-by-season league standings from 1894 to 1959, featuring all clubs that participated in the Kent League.

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Match Results

Browse through thousands of historical match results, with detailed scorelines and dates for every Kent League fixture.

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Match Grids

Visualize season performances with our interactive match grids showing home and away results for every team and season.

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Cup Competitions

Explore the history of various cup competitions contested by Kent League clubs, including detailed results and finals.

Cup History

Competition Winners

Discover the champions and trophy winners throughout the Kent League's 65-year history and their achievements.

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Player Records

Coming soon - detailed player information, records, and statistics from throughout the Kent League era.

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Kent League Timeline

1894

The Beginning

The Kent League is established with founding clubs including Chatham, Sheppey United, and Sittingbourne.

1914

Great War Suspension

League activities suspended during World War I as players and clubs support the war effort.

1919

Post-War Revival

Football returns to Kent with the league reforming after the First World War with renewed enthusiasm.

1939

Second Interruption

World War II causes another suspension of the Kent League as the county becomes a crucial frontline in the conflict.

1946

Golden Era

The post-WWII years see a period of great success and popularity for the Kent League with record attendances.

1959

Final Season

The 1958/59 season marks the end of the original Kent League as clubs move to join regional leagues.

Historical Gallery

Historical Kent football match
Early Football in Kent

Dartford Reserves v Sheppey United 1937

Trophy presentation
Championship Celebrations

Trophy presentation from 1948

Team photo
Legendary Teams

Sittingbourne 1958 Kent Legue and Kent Senior Cup winners

Historic stadium
Historic Grounds

Watling Street new Grandstand - Dartford FC

Newspaper clipping
In The Press

Kent Senior Cup Results 1927/28

Fans at a match
The Supporters

1939 KSC Final

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