Which club resigned from the Football League in 1962 to be replaced by Oxford United? A new club was formed with the same name and won promotion to the League in 2006. One of the two clubs they replaced was Oxford United.
"1961–62 Southern Football League The 1961–62 Southern Football League season saw Oxford United win the championship for the second successive season and be admitted to the Football League. The Premier Division featured four new clubs, all promoted from Division One the previous season: Due to the resignation of Accrington Stanley there was a free place in the Football League. Alongside the three League clubs facing re-election, a total of 26 non-League clubs applied for election, including 19 Southern League clubs. Southern League champions Oxford United were the only non-League club to be elected. Division One featured three new clubs, all"
"won the League Cup in 1986. However, Oxford was unable thereby to enter the 1987 UEFA Cup because of the UEFA ban on English clubs in European competitions. Relegation from the top flight in 1988 began an 18-year decline which saw the club relegated to the Conference in 2006, becoming the first winners of a major trophy to be relegated from the Football League. After four seasons, Oxford returned to League Two in 2010 via the playoffs, and six seasons later achieved promotion to League One, after finishing 2nd in League Two in 2016. Ron Atkinson holds the club record"
"English football for forty years, they eventually resigned from the League in 1962, due to financial problems, and folded in 1965. The club was reformed three years later and then worked its way through the non-league divisions to reach the Nationwide Conference in 2003. In the 2005–06 season, Stanley, after winning against Woking with three matches to spare, secured a place back in the Football League and the town celebrated with a small parade and honours placed on senior executives of the team. One of the teams relegated—and thus being replaced by Stanley—were Oxford United, who were voted into the"
"first time in their history. 2015–16 Oxford United F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Oxford United's sixth consecutive season in League Two and 122nd year in existence. As well as competing in League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. After spending most of the season in the top three, Oxford finally confirmed automatic promotion to League One on the last day of the regular season, with a 3–0 home victory over Wycombe Wanderers. The Us finished in second place"
"Oxford United W.F.C. Oxford United Women's Football Club is an English women's football club affiliated with Oxford United, and founded in 2005. They had major success in their first season by winning the league. In 2012/13 they won the South-West Combination and were elected as inaugural members of the Women's Super League 2nd division (WSL 2). The success of Oxford United Women's F.C. is recognised and promoted by Oxford United. The first team won the three major cup competitions in their league. The first Oxford United Ladies team were promoted to the Southern Region Division One, for season 2006/2007, where"
"stadium. They reached the fifth round of the FA Cup, beating Rotherham United and Newcastle United of the Championship before being eliminated by Middlesbrough of the Premier League. In the first round of the League Cup they also defeated Championship opposition in the shape of Birmingham City, but were knocked out in the second round by Brighton & Hove Albion. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. 2016–17 Oxford United F.C. season The 2016–17 season was Oxford United's first season back in League One after gaining promotion the previous season, and their 123rd year"
"Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is a professional football club based in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The team plays in League One, the third tier of English football. The chairman is Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth, the manager is Karl Robinson and the team captain is John Mousinho. Founded in 1893 as Headington United, Oxford United adopted its current name in 1960. It joined the Football League in 1962 after winning the Southern Football League, reaching the Second Division in 1968. After relegation in 1976, between 1984 and 1986 the club earned successive promotions into the First Division, and"
"of that league campaign. In 2006, the 1986 Football League Cup winners Oxford United became the first former winners of a major trophy to be relegated from the Football League. They returned to the league four years later. Other clubs who have fallen from the old First Division to the National League include the aforementioned Luton Town, Grimsby Town and Leyton Orient. In 2017 and 2018, Sunderland were relegated twice in successive seasons (from the Premier League to the Championship and then to League One). The term ""doing a Leeds"" or to ""do a Leeds"" has since become synonymous with"
"2010–11 Oxford United F.C. season Oxford United F.C. season 2010–11 marked the club's return to League Two after a four-year absence. Oxford United finished 12th in the division, having achieved promotion from the Football Conference via the playoffs the previous season. It was the club's 117th year in existence, their 111th of competitive football and their 62nd since turning professional. This article covers the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. United's first season back in the League began with a 1–1 draw at Burton Albion, and their first League win came in their 5th game, a 4–0"
"first time since 1950) and navy socks (for the first time since 1935). 1985–86 Oxford United F.C. season During the 1985–86 English football season, Oxford United competed in the Football League First Division, after promotion from the Second Division the previous season. They secured survival with an 18th-place finish, and won the League Cup, the first major trophy win of their history. Despite the departure of manager Jim Smith, who left for Queens Park Rangers after guiding Oxford to two successive promotions, Oxford United narrowly survived their first ever season in English football's top flight. They required a win in"
"Oxford are the only team in history to have been promoted consecutively from Division Three to the First Division as Champions. Oxford United F.C. Oxford United Football Club is a professional football club based in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The team plays in League One, the third tier of English football. The chairman is Sumrith Thanakarnjanasuth, the manager is Karl Robinson and the team captain is John Mousinho. Founded in 1893 as Headington United, Oxford United adopted its current name in 1960. It joined the Football League in 1962 after winning the Southern Football League, reaching the Second"
"during this era. The Norfolk club went down to the Second Division in 1985 but that blow was cushioned by a League Cup triumph. They returned to the top flight a year later and finished fifth on their comeback, also coming fourth and reaching the FA Cup semi-finals in 1989, being in with a serious chance of winning the double with only a few weeks of the season remaining. They reached another FA Cup semi-final in 1992. Oxford United, who had only joined the Football League in 1962, reached the First Division in 1985 and lifted the League Cup the"
"their performances declined and in 1966–67, after finishing bottom, they dropped out to join the Kent Premier League which had changed its name from the Thames & Medway Combination. This lasted for one season and the league folded. In 1968 a new Kent league was formed which the club joined. During season 1961–62 Accrington Stanley left the football league. This created a vacancy and 25 clubs applied to join, of which Sittingbourne were one. They did not obtain any votes and Oxford United were elected with 39 votes. Sittingbourne were Kent League champions in 1975–76, 1983–84 and 1990–91, the third"
"they continued their success and again won the League. Oxford United Ladies have won the Ladies Oxfordshire Senior Cup, beating Henley Town Ladies 2–1 at Bicester Town F.C. The scorers were Lauren Allison and Stacey Coles five minutes from time. ""Credit must go to the girls for the win,"" said ladies boss Ben Thomas after the match. ""As of 13 July 2018"" Oxford United W.F.C. Oxford United Women's Football Club is an English women's football club affiliated with Oxford United, and founded in 2005. They had major success in their first season by winning the league. In 2012/13 they won"
"First Division club Leeds United approached him to take over as their manager; though favourite to take the job, the Headington directors matched Leeds' salary offer, and Turner chose to stay. There was no automatic promotion into the Football League in those days; clubs had to be elected, and the likelihood of election depended largely on how the chairmen of other league clubs perceived them. That year, Turner persuaded the directors to change the name of the club to Oxford United, to increase public awareness of the club and to broaden its appeal. He employed more professional players, and brought"
"2015–16 Oxford United F.C. season The 2015–16 season was Oxford United's sixth consecutive season in League Two and 122nd year in existence. As well as competing in League Two, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and League Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. After spending most of the season in the top three, Oxford finally confirmed automatic promotion to League One on the last day of the regular season, with a 3–0 home victory over Wycombe Wanderers. The Us finished in second place with 86 points, 13 behind"
"2011–12 Oxford United F.C. season Oxford United F.C. season 2011–12 was the club's second season in League Two after returning from the Conference. It was the club's 118th year in existence, their 112th of competitive football and their 63rd since turning professional. This article covers the period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. After consolidation of the club's newly regained League status the season before (Oxford had finished 12th in League Two in 2010–11), and an unbeaten pre-season campaign that included victories over higher-division opposition in the shape of MK Dons and Birmingham City, hopes for the new"
"Cup. In November 2006 Lyne resigned as manager to become the club's Director of Football. He was succeeded by Justin Merritt as Player Manager with former Oxford United player Mike Ford as his assistant. Merritt subsequently stepped down in August 2009 and Ford took over as manager. On 3 May 2008, Oxford City were promoted from the Southern League Division One South and West with a 1–0 win over Uxbridge. In their first season in the Premier Division they finished in 6th place, narrowly missing out on the playoffs. In 2011–12 Oxford City finished 2nd after narrowly missing out on"
"five new clubs: 1960–61 Southern Football League The 1960–61 Southern Football League season saw Oxford United win the championship, whilst Kettering Town, Cambridge United, Bexleyheath & Welling and Merthyr Tydfil were all promoted to the Premier Division. Ten Southern League clubs applied to join the Football League at the end of the season, but none were successful. The Premier Division featured four new clubs, all promoted from Division One the previous season: Ten Southern League clubs (including Bexleyheath & Welling and Kettering Town from Division One) applied for election to the Football League. However, all four League clubs were re-elected."
"Oxford United – and despite impressing manager Jim Smith during the run-in, it was not enough to save Oxford from dropping out of the football league. Steve Tilson has always maintained that there was a place for a fit Jay Smith in the Southend squad and even after speaking to Oxford about a permanent deal for 2006–07, Smith and Southend committed to each other again and he signed on for another year at Roots Hall. Smith once again found himself on loan, this time with League Two side Notts County. On 26 January 2007, Smith was released from Southend and"
"1985–86 Oxford United F.C. season During the 1985–86 English football season, Oxford United competed in the Football League First Division, after promotion from the Second Division the previous season. They secured survival with an 18th-place finish, and won the League Cup, the first major trophy win of their history. Despite the departure of manager Jim Smith, who left for Queens Park Rangers after guiding Oxford to two successive promotions, Oxford United narrowly survived their first ever season in English football's top flight. They required a win in their last game of the season to avoid relegation, which they achieved by"
"game which Oxford lost 2–1. Due to sponsor Setanta's GB division entering bankruptcy the Conference League Cup was not contested during the 2009–10 season. The quarter-final took place on 27 January. Oxford drew Kidlington F.C. away and won 2–3 after extra time. They subsequently faced Oxford City in the semi-final and won 2–1, progressing to the final which they won 3–1. <br> 2009–10 Oxford United F.C. season Oxford United F.C. season 2009–10 was the 61st season since Oxford United Football Club turned professional and their 4th season in the Conference Premier. It was their 116th year in existence as a"
"Oxford United's decline since losing their top-flight status in 1988 continued as they slid into Division Two, along with Peterborough United and Birmingham City. Mark McGhee won the Division Two title for Reading, with John Rudge's Port Vale taking the other automatic promotion place. Burnley triumphed in the play-offs, thus moving to within one division of the top flight just seven years after they had almost been relegated to the Conference. Fulham, Hartlepool United, Exeter City and Barnet were the teams relegated to Division Three. Shrewsbury Town, Chester City and Crewe Alexandra claimed the three automatic promotion places in Division"
"(more than any other relegated First Division side) but the blow was cushioned by victory in the League Cup. QPR, who had finished fifth a year earlier, avoided relegation by one place and one point. Player-manager Frank Sibley was dismissed after one season to be replaced by Jim Smith of Oxford United. Ipswich Town's decline since the departure of Bobby Robson to the England job three years earlier continued as the Suffolk club finished 17th, with most of Robson's fine team now gone. 23 years after joining the Football League, Oxford United reached the First Division by clinching the Second"
"1960–61 Southern Football League The 1960–61 Southern Football League season saw Oxford United win the championship, whilst Kettering Town, Cambridge United, Bexleyheath & Welling and Merthyr Tydfil were all promoted to the Premier Division. Ten Southern League clubs applied to join the Football League at the end of the season, but none were successful. The Premier Division featured four new clubs, all promoted from Division One the previous season: Ten Southern League clubs (including Bexleyheath & Welling and Kettering Town from Division One) applied for election to the Football League. However, all four League clubs were re-elected. Division One featured"
"started positively for Oxford, with 14 wins and 8 draws from the opening 25 games. A run of eleven league games without a win followed, and saw United drop to second, where they remained until the end of the season. On Boxing Day 2006, a crowd of 11,065 watched United draw 0–0 with Woking at the Kassam Stadium, the largest-ever attendance for a Conference match (excluding play-offs). Oxford qualified for the play-offs by finishing second, but lost on penalties in the semi-final to Exeter City. On 9 November 2007, Jim Smith resigned as manager and first-team coach Darren Patterson returned"
"Football League membership remained relatively static, with non-League clubs having little chance of joining. However, a major change came in 1986 when automatic promotion and relegation of one club between The Football League and the Football Conference, the top league in non-League football, was introduced, subject to the eligible club meeting the required facility and financial standards. Scarborough became the first non-League club to win automatic promotion to The Football League, and Lincoln City became the first League club to be relegated to the ranks of non-League football. Since the 2002–03 season, two clubs from the Conference, now National League"
"folded. One of the two clubs from which Barking & East Ham United were formed, Barking reformed for the 2006–07 season and currently play in the Essex Senior League. Barking & East Ham United F.C. Barking & East Ham United FC was a football club that formed in 2001 after the merger of Barking and East Ham United. The club initially played in Division One of the Isthmian League, and then Division One North after league reorganisation in 2002. In 2004 they transferred to Division One East of the Southern League. In 2005–06 they finished fifth and qualified for the"
"exist when they merged with East Ham United to form Barking & East Ham United, taken place of Barking in Division One. Ford United won the division and were promoted to the Premier Division along with Bishop's Stortford and Aylesbury United. At the end of the season Division One was replaced by divisions One North and South, remaining clubs were distributed between newly created divisions. There was no relegation from Division One this season. Division Two consisted of 22 clubs, including 16 clubs from the previous season and six new clubs: Three clubs relegated from Division One: Three clubs promoted"
"one vote fewer than Headington. Oxford played its first season in the Southern League in 1949, the same year they turned professional. Former First Division forward Harry Thompson was hired as manager. In 1950, Headington United became the first professional club in Britain to install floodlights, and used them on 18 December against Banbury Spencer. They initially played in orange and blue shirts, but changed to yellow home shirts for the 1957–58 season. The reason for the change is unknown. In 1960, Headington United was renamed Oxford United, to give the club a higher profile. Two years later, in 1962,"
"drop were Oxford United, who struggled all season long despite the club’s financial crisis being eased by the arrival of new Tanzanian chairman Firoz Kassam. Swansea City, Rotherham United, Northampton Town and Peterborough United occupied the four promotion places in Division Three. Chester City were relegated on the last day of the season, ending their 69-year league career and would be relegated from the League again nine years later while Shrewsbury Town and Carlisle United saved themselves from Conference football. 1999–2000 Football League The 1999–2000 Football League (known as the Nationwide Football League for sponsorship reasons) was the 101st completed"
"Oxford United. He was rewarded for his role of helping the club go eight games unbeaten towards the end of the 2014–15 season with a three-year contract at the club. He left the club by mutual consent two years later, at the end of the 2016–17 season, and the following day signed a two-year deal with Bury. During his Oxford career he was part of the side that won promotion from League Two to League One, and made over a hundred appearances, including 89 in the League. Joe Skarz Joseph Peter Skarz (born 13 July 1989) is an English professional"
"2006 Oxford United F.C. 2007 Banbury United F.C. 2008 North Leigh F.C. 2009 Oxford United F.C. 2010 Oxford United F.C. 2011 Oxford United F.C. 2012 North Leigh F.C. 2013 Oxford United F.C. 2014 Ardley United F.C. 2015 Banbury United F.C. 2016 Oxford United F.C. Oxfordshire Senior Cup The Oxfordshire Senior Cup is the senior county cup of the Oxfordshire Football Association. The competition was first contested in the 1884–85 season. 1885 Culham College F.C. 1886 Culham College F.C. 1887 Oxford United College Servants F.C. 1888 Banbury Harriers F.C. 1889 Oxford United College Servants F.C. 1890 Amersham Hall School F.C. 1891"