Full name | West Ham Garfield Football Club |
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Founded | 1894 |
Dissolved | 1908 |
West Ham Garfield Football Club was a football club based in West Ham, England.
West Ham Garfield was formed in 1894.[1] After their formation, the club joined the South Essex League.[2] In 1897, West Ham Garfield won the West Ham Charity Cup, beating Thames Ironworks 1–0 in the final.[3] The following year, the club won the competition for a second time, beating Ilford 1–0.[4] In 1900, West Ham Garfield entered the FA Cup for the first time, beating Leyton in the preliminary round after a replay.[5] Following the 1907–08 season, West Ham Garfield dissolved.[6]
Despite being from West Ham, on 6 October 1900, playing in the FA Cup first qualifying round against Olympic, West Ham Garfield used Ilford Sports Ground as their home venue.[7]