Sports
Kidlington Football Club was founded in 1909. Their first team play in the Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division and a Reserve Side in Hellenic Division Two. Kidlington FC also run an U18 Youth Team that play in the Allied Counties League. All three teams play and are based at Kidlington F.C.'s ground in Yarnton Road, Kidlington OX5 1AT. The pitch is floodlit and has spectator terracing and seating for 150 spectators. 2010/11 season saw Kidlington reach the final of the Oxfordshire Senior Cup for the first time in their history where they were beaten by a strong Oxford United side, the match was played at the Kassam Stadium in front of a crowd of around 1500 spectators. The football club has also played at other sites in or just outside the village.
Kidlington Royals Football Club is the only Sunday football team in Kidlington, playing in division 1 of the Upper Thames Valley League. They were founded in 2004 and play their home games at Bletchington Sports Ground (just outside Kidlington). They are regarded as one of the best Sunday League sides in Oxfordshire, being made up of players who play at a high level of Saturday football, including the Southern League and the Hellenic Premier Division. In April 2012, they reached the final of the Oxfordshire FA Sam Waters Challenge Cup. They lost 3-2 after extra time to Highfield.
Kidlington Old Boys Football club was formed in 1999, and currently play in the Oxfordshire Senior League Division 1. They play their home games at Exeter Close.
The Gosford All Blacks were founded on May 15, 1956, taking their name from the touring New Zealand All Blacks of that season. Despite its name, the club is based in Kidlington. Gosford's first team plays in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier League. When first founded, the club used the Gosford Hill School pitch and facilities. The Kings Arms, The Moors, became the headquarters. In May 1959, the club moved to Langford Lane and in December 1962 became the youngest club to acquire its own clubhouse. The neighbouring airport donated one of its hangars, which the members transformed into what was arguably one of the finest clubhouses in the area - fitted with showers, a kitchen, changing rooms and, more crucially, a bar.Gosford all black are county rugby shield holders 2011/2012 season.
Kidlington Cricket Club was founded in 1837 and used to play in the Oxford Times Cherwell Cricket League. However, in January 2009 the League voted to expel Kidlington CC for alleged rule breaches. As of the 2010 season, the club now plays in the Oxfordshire Cricket Association (OCA) league.
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