On Saturday (8th April) they play the Polytechnic FC in the AFA Senior Cup Final at the Old Owens' Ground, Potters' Bar. This would be regarded as one of the top amateur competitions in the south!
The London Polytechnic was founded originally as the Young Man's Christian Institute in 1882 by Quintin Hogg.(anyone who knows their political history will know who he or his ancestors are).
Have a look at this link to see what was achieved.
http://polytechnicfc.co.uk/poly-history-quintin-hogg/
The Polytechnic FC formed in 1875 (possibly 1873) as Hanover United, which apparently is the first use of "United" in football club names. (the club also claims the first netball team in the World! 1907?? correct me if I am wrong) as well as other sporting and human clubs.
In the FA Cup, the club's best achievement was in 1884-5 reaching the 3rd round but more recently they have been in the Southern Amateur League Cup, the AFA Middlesex Senior Cup and appeared as Amateur Football Alliance Runners Up, so there is a bit of history in cup ties.
Bear in mind that the Poly have met the OCs before in the FA Cup Round 1 (IN 1887-8) when the OCs beat Hanover United 5-0. I suspect the game will be a bit tighter this year. Good luck to both teams.
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