University of East Anglia
Full nameUniversity of East Anglia Football Club
GroundAldiss Park, Dereham
Capacity2,500 (150 seated)[1]
ManagerPaul Neary
LeagueAnglian Combination Premier Division
2022–23Anglian Combination Premier Division, 13th of 16

University of East Anglia Football Club is a football club based in Norwich, England, and are the football team of the University of East Anglia. They are currently members of the Anglian Combination Premier Division and play at Aldiss Park, groundsharing with Dereham Town.

History

In 2007, University of East Anglia joined the Anglian Combination. In 2019, following six promotions in the Anglian Combination system, the club were promoted to the Premier Division.[2] In 2021, the club was admitted into the Eastern Counties League Division One.[3] The club entered the FA Vase for the first time in 2021–22.[4]

Ground

In 2020, University of East Anglia moved to Aldiss Park, groundsharing with Dereham Town.[5] Prior to moving to the ground, the club used the university's facilities at Colney Lane in Norwich.[6]

References

  1. ^ Mike Williams & Tony Williams (2012) Non-League Club Directory 2013, p645 ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0
  2. ^ "U E A". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  4. ^ "The Buildbase FA Vase Season 2021–22" (.ashx). The Football Association. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Full UEA Partnership press release". Dereham Town F.C. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. ^ "UEA FC Looks To Extend Successful Run". Concrete. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2021.

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