History
Foxdale AFC have won one cup competition, the Paul Henry Gold Cup, which they won in the 1993–94 season after beating Marown A.F.C. 7–2. That same season they were promoted to the First Division as Division Two champions but were relegated in the 1995–96 season.
Foxdale narrowly missed out on the Woods Cup in 2000–01 after being beaten 3–0 by Ayre United A.F.C. in the final of the competition.
In 2009–10, Foxdale entered the Kirby Estates Cowell Cup for the first time. They were placed in Group 4 alongside Castletown, Colby and DHSOB. They narrowly missed out on progression to the next round. Foxdale started their inaugural game well, beating DHSOB 5–0 at Blackberry Lane. However, the next game at home was less convincing, losing 4–1. They finished on a high however, beating Colby 4–2 away, but never progressed to the next round with Castletown pipping them to the post.
Foxdale AFC held their 20th anniversary on the 5 August 2011 at the Palace Hotel. There was a dinner and a charity auction with 50% of the profit going to Wish Upon A Dream and 50% going to the football club itself. Guest speakers included: Richard Keys, Ronnie Irani and comedian Lester Crabtree. Former Scotland, Wolves and Everton F.C. striker Andy Gray was also due to attend but has had to withdraw because of a family commitment.
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