Pershore Town

Pershore Town Football Club '88 is a proud community football club based in the historic market town of Pershore, Worcestershire. Competing in the Hellenic League, the club has built a reputation for ambition, resilience and a strong commitment to local football over more than three decades.

The club was formed in 1988 following the merger of three established local sides: Pershore United, Pershore Recreation Rovers and youth club Pershore Bullets. The merger created a single club capable of providing opportunities for players from junior to senior level while strengthening football within the town.
Pershore Town joined the Midland Football Combination in 1989, entering Division Two. Success came immediately as the club won the Division Two Championship at the first attempt, securing
promotion in its inaugural season. The momentum continued with a second successive promotion, taking the club into the Midland Combination Premier Division. The early 1990s proved to be a golden period in the club's history. During the 1993–94 season,
Pershore Town were crowned Midland Combination Premier Division Champions and established themselves among the leading non-league clubs in the Midlands. The same season saw the club enjoy its most memorable FA Cup campaign, progressing to the Fourth Qualifying Round and attracting national attention along the way. Victories over Racing Club Warwick, Northampton Spencer, Pelsall Villa and Atherstone United earned the club a home tie against Yeading, with the
match receiving BBC coverage before Pershore eventually bowed out 3–1. Following their championship-winning campaign, Pershore Town became founder members of the
newly formed Midland Football Alliance. The club competed at this higher level for six seasons, recording their best-ever league finish of 14th place in the 1995–96 season. During this period, the
club also achieved its best FA Vase performance, reaching the Third Round Proper. In 1998, Pershore Town strengthened their position within local football through the absorption of
Worcester Athletico, expanding the club's player base and community reach.

After six seasons in the Midland Football Alliance, the club returned to the Midland Combination Premier Division, where they remained a competitive force for many years. Throughout this period, Pershore Town continued to invest in grassroots football, youth development and community engagement, ensuring a sustainable future for the club. A new era of success began in the early 2020s. In the 2021–22 season, Pershore Town lifted the Worcestershire Senior Invitation Cup, defeating Worcester City on penalties following a thrilling 1–1 draw in the final. The victory represented one of the club's finest achievements and highlighted the progress being made both on and off the field. The following season became one of the most successful campaigns in the club's history. Pershore
Town were crowned Hellenic League Division One Champions in 2022–23, securing promotion back to Step 5 football. The title-winning side dominated the division, scoring goals freely
throughout the campaign and earning widespread recognition across non-league football. To complete a remarkable season, The Plums also lifted the Hellenic League Challenge Cup, securing
a memorable league and cup double.

Today, Pershore Town Football Club '88 remains at the heart of the local community. Supported by dedicated volunteers, loyal sponsors and passionate supporters, the club continues to build on its proud history while looking forward to an exciting future.

 Midland Football Combination Division Two Champions – 1989–90
 Midland Football Combination Premier Division Champions – 1993–94
 Hellenic League Division One Champions – 2022–23
Cup Honours
 Worcestershire Senior Invitation Cup Winners – 2021–22
 Hellenic League Challenge Cup Winners – 2022–23
Club Records
 Best League Performance: 14th Place, Midland Football Alliance (1995–96)
 Best FA Cup Performance: Fourth Qualifying Round (1993–94)
 Best FA Vase Performance: Third Round Proper (1995–96)
Historic FA Cup Run – 1993–94

Preliminary Round Racing Club Warwick Away Won 2–1
First Qualifying Round Northampton Spencer Away Won 1–0
Second Qualifying Round Pelsall Villa Away Won 2–1
Third Qualifying Round Atherstone United Home Won 1–0
Fourth Qualifying Round Yeading Home Lost 1–3

The 1993–94 FA Cup run remains one of the proudest chapters in Pershore Town's history, taking the club to within one match of the First Round Proper and bringing national attention to football in the town.