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Now welcoming cricketers of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds for the 2026/27 season! Cricket for the community.

At Footscray United we currently have 2 Teams in the VTCA who play on turf at Scovell reserve. We are also affiliated with the WSCCCA and field 2 teams on matting as well as a Sunday team which will be new to the 2022-2023 season. This season represents our 88th season since being established in 1934. We have won 6 Premierships in our First XI: 1975-76, 1977-78, 1998-99, 2010-11, 2015-16 and 2021-22

Former players of note include former Australian test all-rounder and current Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide as well as international test umpires Rex Whitehead and Jack Collins. We recently recruited former West Indies batsman Daren Ganga for the 2022-23 season. Located just off Ballarat Road in Maidstone. Throughout the years many sports have been played including cricket, soccer, basketball, golf, quoits and fishing. Presently we are best known for our cricket program. The club's committee is developing an ambitious 5-year business plan designed to secure our future as one of the leading clubs in the area. If you would like to be involved we encourage you to get in contact - all welcome!

21/09/2026

Recruitment News!

Footscray United is excited to welcome Raman Athwal!

Raman is a dedicated and competitive bowling all-rounder representing Pudsey Congs Cricket Club in the Bradford Premier League and Sedbergh School.

A reliable right-arm pace bowler, he contributes in key moments through disciplined spells and provides valuable middle-to-lower-order runs.

He is recognised for competing hard, thriving under pressure and supporting his team in every aspect of the game.

In the 2025 Bradford Premier League season, Raman took 31 league wickets.

His club highlights include 4/48 against Bankfoot CC, 3/55 against East Bierley and a match-winning 5/13 for Baildon CC against Yeadon CC in Division 1.

Join us in welcoming Raman to the United family!

21/09/2026

This weeks winners in our lotto draw for September #13 John Valente & John Carroll #26 $50 each!

17/09/2026

Footscray United Cricket Club is proud to celebrate our partnership with Footscray Market! ❤️🤍💙

One of the best things about being part of the Footscray community is having such an amazing local market right on our doorstep.

Whether you’re stocking up for the week or grabbing something delicious for lunch, Footscray Market has you covered:

🍎🥦 Fresh fruit & vegetables
🐟🦐 Fresh seafood
🥩 Fresh meat
🥖 Delicious Banh Mi

There’s something special about shopping local — fresh produce, great food, familiar faces and supporting the businesses that help make our community what it is.

So next time you’re doing the grocery shop, get down to Footscray Market and support local! 🙌

A huge thank you to the Footscray Market team for supporting Footscray United Cricket Club. We’re proud to have you as part of the FUCC family! 🏏❤️🤍💙

Footscray United 🤝 Footscray Market
Community supporting community.

16/09/2026

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who helped fundraise vital funds for the club.

A special thank you to Francis Butcher, Amanda Butcher, Ray Portelli, Gunali Ajgaonkar, Trent Tuthill, Brandon Wray, Nihal Vohra, Con Polihronopoulous and Lara Goldingay for your efforts on the day.

15/09/2026

🏏♥️🤍💙 Footscray United Cricket Club Lotto Draw! ❤️🤍💙

🎉 This week's lucky winners are: 🥇 Oliver Butcher &🥇 Danny Dang

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who continues to support the Lotto Draw. Your support helps keep our club strong both on and off the field.

09/09/2026

🏏💙❤️ Footscray United Cricket Club Lotto Draw ❤️💙🏏

A huge thank you to Francis Butcher for once again running this year's Lotto Draw and helping raise valuable funds for our club. Your time, effort and commitment are greatly appreciated by everyone at Footscray United CC.

🎉 This week's lucky winners are: 🥇 Robert Lasslett 🥇 Nathan Tuddenham

Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who continues to support the Lotto Draw. Your support helps keep our club strong both on and off the field.

09/09/2026

Returning Sponsor Announcement!

Footscray United is excited to announce the Highpoint Hotel as a major sponsor for our upcoming 2026/27 season.

The Highpoint Hotel already supply players and members alike with delicious pub meals and host numerous club events each year. Whether you are catching up with friends, watching the game or celebrating a win, Highpoint Hotel has your occasion sorted.

Thank you to Highpoint Hotel for your support and we can’t wait the celebrate our first win with you!

Join us in welcoming the Highpoint Hotel back to the Footscray United Family for 2026!

20/08/2026

🏆 FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC — GRAND FINAL & SEASON SUMMARY 🏆

🏆 PREMIERS 2026 — PERFECT SEASON!

11 MATCHES • 11 WINS • UNBEATEN
🔥 PURE DOMINANCE FROM START TO FINISH! 🔥

Footscray United CC have completed an incredible undefeated season, winning 11 out of 11 matches, including the Grand Final. From the opening round to the final ball of the season, the team delivered outstanding performances with the bat, ball and in the field.

🏆 GRAND FINAL RESULT

FOOTSCRAY UNITED — 189 (34.5 overs)
defeated
WILLIAMSTOWN COLTS — 98 (25.4 overs)

💥 FOOTSCRAY UNITED WON BY 91 RUNS!

🏆 GRAND FINAL CHAMPIONS — UNBEATEN PREMIERS!

🏏 BATTING HIGHLIGHTS

⭐ Adarsh Kumar — 51 (62)
⭐ Moin Zaman — 35 (45)
⭐ Abdullah Ghaffor — 24 (17) — 2 sixes
⭐ Syed Mahmood Ali (C) — 23 (14) — 2 sixes
⭐ Jeremy McAlister — 12 (26)

After losing an early wicket, the boys rebuilt brilliantly and fought their way to 189, giving the bowlers a strong total to defend.

🎯 BOWLING DOMINATION

🔥 Maki Uddin Syed — 3/24 (6)
🔥 Atiq Arshad — 3/10 (3.4)
🔥 Syed Mahmood Ali (C) — 2/10 (5)
⭐ Anas Towfiq — 1/18 (5)

The bowling attack completely took control of the Grand Final, dismissing Williamstown Colts for only 98.

🧤 FIELDING EFFORT

⭐ Dhanu Vikrant Chauhan — 2 catches
⭐ Atiq Arshad — 1 catch + 1 run-out
⭐ Syed Mahmood Ali — 1 catch
⭐ Jeremy McAlister — 1 catch
⭐ Adarsh Kumar — 1 catch

👑 11 FROM 11 — UNBEATEN PREMIERS 👑

11 GAMES. 11 WINS. ZERO DEFEATS.
SEMI-FINAL WINNERS ✅
GRAND FINAL WINNERS ✅
PREMIERS 2026 🏆
100% WIN RECORD 💯

This wasn’t just about winning the Grand Final. It was about the consistency and teamwork shown throughout the entire tournament. Different players stepped up when the team needed them, and the boys finished exactly how they started — WINNING.

🔵🔴 PURE DOMINANCE. PERFECT SEASON. HISTORY MADE. 🔵🔴

ONE TEAM • ONE CLUB • ONE DESTINATION • VICTORY! 🏆

FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC — 2026 UNBEATEN PREMIERS! 🏆🔥💙❤️

15/08/2026

🏆 GRAND FINAL (Replay) — FOOTSCRAY UNITED CC 🏆

🔥 FOOTSCRAY UNITED 🆚 WILLIAMSTOWN COLTS
📅 Sunday, 16 August 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
🏟 Fairbairn Park — Oval 8

THE SEASON COMES DOWN TO THIS! 🔥

An incredible journey so far:

🏏 10 Matches
🏆 10 Wins
💯 100% WIN RECORD
🔥 UNBEATEN ALL SEASON
🏆 NOW ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE TROPHY!

From the first game to the Grand Final, the boys have shown determination, teamwork and belief. Now it’s time to finish what we started!

📣 CALLING ALL FOOTSCRAY UNITED PLAYERS & SUPPORTERS!

Come down to Fairbairn Park Oval 8 and get behind the boys. Bring the energy, make some noise and help us bring the trophy home! 🏆💙❤️

ONE TEAM • ONE CLUB • ONE DESTINATION
🏆 VICTORY!

10/08/2026

For those wishing to attend the wake for Jason Dyer, it will be at the Braybrook Hotel in the function room from 12.00 midday Monday 17th August.

Address

31 Scovell Crescent
Melbourne, VIC
3012

Telephone

+61417347134

Website

http://footscrayunited.com.au/

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