Franklin United
Full nameFranklin United
Founded2016 (2016)
GroundDrury Sports Grounds, Drury
Capacity1,000
ManagerMark Holt
LeagueNRFL Championship
2023NRFL Northern Conference, 1st of 9 (champions)
WebsiteClub website

Franklin United is a football club based in Drury, New Zealand. They currently play in the NRFL Northern Conference.

History

The club were formed in 2016 after a merger between Pukekohe AFC and Waiuku.[1][2] In 2021, Franklin finished 4th, just missing out on promotion.[1]

The club has competed in the Chatham Cup five times first competing in 2016, with their best appearance being in 2017 and 2019 where they reached the fourth round.[1] In 2017 they were knocked out by Melville United losing 7–1, and in 2019 they lost 8–0 to Eastern Suburbs, making it their worst defeat in the competition.

Franklin also have a women's team who compete in the NRF Championship, after gaining promotion in 2021.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Franklin United". ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Women's Team". Franklin United. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "NRF Championship Senior Women". northernregionfootball.org.nz. Retrieved 11 May 2022.


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