Bishop's Stortford Swifts FC

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. Twitter @stortfordswifts Bishop’s Stortford Swifts F.C. The club have in recent years won the N.W.

were formed in 1953 by a group of 13 year old lads, including current Vice Chairman Peter Hunt, Derek Smith, Eddie Miller, Mick Thurley, and John Sewell with Ron Nott joining a few years later. Due to their age, they were only able to play friendlies until joining the Bishop’s Stortford & District League in 1956. The club moved to their current ground at Silver Leys in 1964 and were founding membe

rs of the Essex Olympian League in 1966, winning the Senior Cup in their first season. A Reserve side was introduced in 1970 this side went on to win the Herts Junior cup in 1970/71. After playing in Division One since 1966 the 1st Team found themselves dropped to the second tier in 1981, when restructuring of the league saw 4 teams relegated. After 3 seasons in Division 2, Swifts bounced back to Division 1 in 1984, finishing runners up in their first season back in the top flight. By 1996 Swifts 1st Team had drop down Division 3, the appointment of Pete Isherwood was made and Swifts went on to enjoy their most successful period in the Essex Olympian League. 1996 saw them bounce back to Division 2 and then to Division 1 the following year where they finished up as Champions 3 times in 4 seasons. With former Bishop’s Stortford players, Pat Jackman, Ian Hollamby & Steve Luxford amongst others, now playing for Swifts, the team went on to reach the Herts Intermediate County Cup final 9 times, winning on 6 occasions, the last in 2008-9 under current manager Mickey Nunn. Swifts Reserve side were also successful during this period, winning Reserve Division One twice. Several Bishop’s Stortford Swifts players have also graced the professional ranks, ex Q.P.R and Rushden & Diamonds player Stuart Wardley, former England U-20 international and Manchester Utd trainee Kalam Mooniaruck. In 2008 Swifts also re-introduced a Sunday side when AFC Hatfields moved to Silver Leys and took up the Swifts name. Essex League Premier Division & Senior Cup and 2 seasons ago won all 4 trophies up for grabs in the NWESL. Last season Swifts won the Senior Cup and Premier Cup. Bishop’s Stortford Swifts also run 6 Youth sides, two at U-18, U-12, U-13 & U-14 in the Royston Crow League.

12/01/2026

New Year - Massive year ahead for this club 🔴⚫️🔴👀

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29/10/2025

05/09/2025

Deja Vu 👀👀
This time it’s the Reserves at home v Barnston AFC Reserves in The A120 Derby at Silver Leys 🔴⚫️🔴
Clubhouse and bar open from 12pm
Kick off 2pm
England v Andorra shown live at 5pm

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29/08/2025

It’s the A120 Derby as Bishops Stortford Swifts face local rivals Barnston FC.
📅 30th August 2025 at 2pm
🏟 Silver Leys CM23 2QE
🆚 Barnston FC
Local pride on the line. Derby day is here 🔴⚫️🔴 Stortford Fields, Bishop's Stortford
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22/08/2025

Thank You to Our Incredible Sponsors!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors for their generous support this season. Your commitment makes a huge difference to our team, and we’re proud to have you as part of our football family.

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22/08/2025

Is your child looking to get into a football team ? Have you moved to the area or looking for a transfer 😂
Contact Mark for more information 🔴⚫️🔴
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22/08/2025

Have you moved to the area or looking to change clubs then please contact Ben for more information

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22/08/2025

It’s Derby Day for the reserves as they welcome to Silver Leys. Can take all 3 points in this anticipated season opener in the

Clubhouse and bar open from 12:30pm 🔴⚫️🔴

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22/08/2025

What a cracker we have in store for the 1st team. is looking to make it back to back wins as he takes his squad to in the Premier Division
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14/08/2025

This coming Saturday we welcome to Silver Leys in the Premier Division. Both teams will be looking to get their first win of the season with Swifts team looking to bounce back from last weeks thriller 🔴⚫️🔴

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