Former association football club in Scotland
Football club
Bridge of AllanFull name | Bridge of Allan Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | the Brig |
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Founded | 1878 |
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Dissolved | 1899 |
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Ground | Coneyhill Park (1881–99)[2] |
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Bridge of Allan Football Club was a Scottish association football club based in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire.
History
The club was founded in 1878 and disbanded in 1899. The club competed in the Scottish Cup for four seasons between 1880 and 1891 as well as the regional Stirlingshire Cup competition.[2][3]
The club's first Scottish Cup tie, against Southfield Rangers in 1890–91, ended 7–2 to the Brig,
The club could not play in the Scottish Cup in 1894–95 as it was suspended over non-payment of a debt of 7/6.[4]
Colours
From 1890 onwards, the club's home colours were black and gold shirts with navy shorts.[5]
Ground
The club played its home matches at Westerton Park before moving to Coneyhill Park in 1881 where it remained until 1899 when the club disbanded.[2]
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