Crusaders F.C. (England)

Crusaders Football Club was an English association football club based in London. The club was founded in 1863 and was a founder member of the Football Association.[1] They entered the FA Cup during the 1880s and 1890s, but never progressed beyond the fourth round.[2] in 1889 they faced future powerhouses Arsenal in the FA Cup third qualifying round with Arsenal winning 5-2.

Not to be confused with New Crusaders F.C..

See also
  • Crusaders F.C. players

References
  1. "Miscellaneous Football". Sheffield & Rotherham Independent. XLIV (2826). British Newspaper Archive. 30 October 1863. p. 4. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
  2. Crusaders at the Football Club History Database


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