Billericay Town F.C.

The club was established as Billericay Football Club in 1880. They also started playing in the Mid-Essex League, winning Division Two in 1912–13, 1931–32 and 1932–33. The club remained in the Mid-Essex League until joining the Southern Essex Combination League in 1947. In 1966 the club were founder members of the Essex Olympian League. The 1969–70 season saw them win the league and League Cup double, a feat they repeated the following season. The following season saw them move up to Division Two of the Isthmian League, which they also won at the first attempt, earning promotion to Division One. Billericay's success continued in 1980–81 as they finished as runners-up in Division One and were promoted to the Premier Division, A fourth-place finish in 2006–07 saw them qualify for the play-offs again, this time beating local rivals Chelmsford City 5–3 on penalties in the semi-finals after a 1–1 draw, before losing 4–2 on penalties to Bromley in the final following another 1–1 draw. In 2007–08 they qualified for the first round of the FA Cup again, losing 2–1 at home to Swansea City. They won the Isthmian League Cup in 2016–17, beating Tonbridge Angels 8–3 in the final. The club reached the first round of the FA Cup for a fourth time in 2017–18, drawing 1–1 at Leatherhead in the first match and losing the replay 3–1. The season also saw them retain the League Cup, beating Metropolitan Police 5–3 in the final, as well as winning the Premier Division title, earning promotion to the National League South. Tamplin announced that he was leaving the club in September 2019. Another FA Cup first round appearance in 2018–19 saw Billericay lose 3–1 at home to Chesterfield in a replay. The club finished bottom of the National League South in 2021–22 and were relegated to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League. In 2024–25 they were runners-up in the Premier Division, before losing 2–1 to Dover Athletic in their play-off semi-final. In 2025-26, Billericay finished 3rd in the Isthmian League, and were promoted to the National League South through the playoffs, beating Chatham Town 3-2 in the semi final, and Brentwood Town 2-1 in the final. ==Ground==

Archer Hall became the club's permanent home ground during the 1930s, although it remained an unenclosed pitch. In 1970 the club moved to New Lodge, which had previously been a sports ground used by Outwell Common Football Club. The ground was enclosed using a loan from Basildon Borough Council and Charrington Brewery and dressing rooms and a clubhouse were built. a six-a-side tournament played at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre the day after their FA Vase final against Sheffield. In 2002 the club announced plans to move to a new 4,000-capacity stadium at Gloucester Park. However, the relocation was scrapped by new chairman Steve Kent in 2004. By the summer of 2017 the ground had a capacity of 3,500, of which 424 was seated and 2,000 was covered. In the summer of 2017 New Lodge was completely redeveloped. Covered terraces were built at both ends of the ground covering the full width of the pitch; a new seated stand was built next to the clubhouse where the Pacman stand and Cowshed had previously been located, and was named the Harry Parker Stand. On the other side of the pitch the seating was extended to the full length of the pitch. A friendly match against West Ham on 8 August 2017 attracted a record crowd of 4,582. ==Current squad==

Out on loan ==Coaching staff==

Statistics are correct as of 11 May 2022. All first team matches are counted. ==Honours==

• Isthmian League • Premier Division champions 2011–12, 2017–18 • Premier Division play-offs 2025–26 • Division Two champions 1979–80 • League Cup winners 2016–17, 2017–18, 2024–25 • FA Vase • Winners 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79 • Athenian League • Champions 1977–78 • League Cup winners 1977–78 • Essex Senior League • Champions 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76 • League Cup winners 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1976–77 • Essex Olympian League • Champions 1969–70, 1970–71 • Senior Division Cup winners 1970–71 • Challenge Cup winners 1970–71, 1971–72 (shared) • Mid-Essex League • Division Two champions 1912–13, 1931–32, 1932–33 • Division Two League Cup winners 1930–31, 1932–33 • Essex Senior Trophy • Winners 1977–78, 1979–80 • Essex Thameside Trophy • Winners 1986–87, 1991–92 • JT Clark Memorial Trophy • Winners 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 • Phillips Electrical Floodlight Trophy • Winners 1976–77 ==Records==

• Best FA Cup performance: First round, 1997–98, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20 • 14–0 vs Laindon Corinthians, Romford & District League, Division 1, 23 November 1946 • Lowest attendance: 54 vs Wembley, Isthmian League Division One, 5 December 1995 • Most appearances: John Pullin, 418 • Harry Welham in a 9–0 win vs Broomfield, Chelmsford & District League Division Two, 16 September 1911 • Stewart in a 14–0 win against Laindon Corinthians, Romford & District League Division 1, 23 November 1946 • Ray Speller in a 13–0 win at Elm Park, Romford & District League Division 1, 19 April 1947 • Morgan in 7–0 win at Roneo Athletic, Romford & District League Premier Division, 8 April 1949 • Reg Whittaker in a 10–0 win vs Dagenham Dock, Romford & District League Premier Division, 11 February 1950 • Fred Clayden in a 7–1 win vs Dunmow, Essex Olympian League, 10 January 1970 • Longest unbeaten run (all competitions): 28 matches, 13 October 1979 – 1 March 1980 ==See also==