History
Fairford Town F.C. was formed in 1891 and started in the Cirencester & District League.
After the second world war the club joined the Swindon & District League, winning the Premier Division twice in 1964/65 and 1968/69. Following Success in the Swindon & District League the club joined the Hellenic League in 1970. The 1971/72 season The club won the Hellenic first division and were promoted to the Premier division. However the club was relegated back to Division One in 1973/74.
Two seasons later they were promoted back to the Premier Division. They stayed in the Premier Division finishing Runners Up on three occasions but were relegated to Division One West in 2012.
They reached the First Round Qualifying of the FA Cup four times (2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07 and 2008–09).
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