Sport
The town's football team is Hucknall Town F.C.. Founded in 1945, originally as a colliery team (Hucknall Colliery Welfare FC), changing its name to Hucknall Town in 1987 after closure of the pit. Over the seasons they have risen steadily through the non-league pyramid and have won many honours. They currently (2009) play in the Northern Premier League, and in 2005 reached the final of the FA Trophy. After a reprieve from relegation in the 2007-2008 season, due to other teams' demotions through financial difficulties, Hucknall were relegated for the first time in their history in the 2008-2009 season. The town's top Sunday side are Plough Barflies FC who play their home games at Hucknall Town FC's Watnall Road ground. They have risen from the depths of the Notts Combination League to the top of the Notts Sunday Morning League in consecutive seasons. Rolls Royce Leisure F.C. were based near the fire station at the Rolls Royce Leisure Sports Ground on Watnall Road until folding in 2009.
Hucknall Cricket Club, founded 1890. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd XIs currently play in various leagues of the South Notts. Cricket League.
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