Wikipedia - Dereham Town F.C.

Dereham Town Football Club is a football club based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. They are currently members of the Eastern Counties League Premier Division and play at Aldiss Park.

History

The club was founded as Dereham Football Club in 1884, spending many of its early years in the Dereham & District League. In 1891–92 the club reached the final of the Norfolk Senior Cup, losing to CEYMS. By 1910 the club were playing in the Norwich & District League and had been renamed East Dereham. In 1920 they adopted their current name and in 1935 they joined the Norfolk & Suffolk League, which had lost several clubs to the newly established Eastern Counties League. When the Norfolk & Suffolk League merged into the Anglian Combination, the club were placed in the Senior B Division. They won the division at the first attempt and were promoted Premier Division. They were renamed Dereham Hobbies United in 1986 after a local Sunday league team merged into the club. The club were relegated from the Premier Division at the end of the 1988–89 season, but made an immediate return to the Premier Division as Division One champions. In 1991 they returned to the name Dereham Town.

In 1997–98 Dereham won the Anglian Combination Premier Division, earning promotion to Division One of the Eastern Counties League, also winning the Don Frost Memorial Cup. In 2001–02 the club finished second in Division One, beating Stanway Rovers 1–0 on the final day to overtake them and earn promotion to the Premier Division. The club won the Norfolk Senior Cup in 2006, defeating Norwich United 1–0 in the final, and again in 2007 when Wroxham were beaten 1–0 in the final. In 2012–13 they won the Eastern Counties League Premier Division, earning promotion to Division One North of the Isthmian League. The club won the Norfolk Senior Cup for the fourth time in 2015–16, defeating Norwich United 2–0 in the final. A fifth Senior Cup was won in 2018–19, when Dereham beat Thetford Town 2–1 in the final.

In 2022 Dereham were transferred to Division One Midlands of the Northern Premier League. After finishing fourth-from-bottom of the division in 2022–23 they were relegated back to the Premier Division of the Eastern Counties League.

Reserve team

After the club were promoted to the Isthmian League, the reserve team joined Division One of the Eastern Counties League, moving up from the reserve division. They left the league at the end of the 2016–17 season.

Dereham Town Football Club, often referred to simply as Dereham Town, is a semi-professional soccer team based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. Founded in 1884, the club has a rich history and a strong local following. They play their home matches at the Aldiss Park, a venue known for its welcoming atmosphere and passionate supporters.

Competing in the Isthmian League, Dereham Town has established itself as a competitive force in regional football, showcasing a blend of youth talent and experienced players. The team's colors are traditionally blue and white, reflecting their identity and pride in representing the town.

Dereham Town is committed to fostering local talent and engaging with the community, often hosting youth programs and outreach initiatives. The club's ethos emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game, making it a beloved institution in the local area. With a focus on growth and ambition, Dereham Town continues to strive for success on the pitch while maintaining strong ties to its roots in the community.