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London Samurai Rovers F.C.

Coordinates: 51°25′59″N 0°23′48″W / 51.43306°N 0.39667°W / 51.43306; -0.39667
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London Samurai Rovers
Full nameLondon Samurai Rovers Football Club
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
GroundRectory Meadow, Hanworth
Capacity1,000 (100 seated)[1]
ManagerMasakatsu Shibasaki
LeagueCombined Counties League Division One
2023–24Combined Counties League Division One, 13th of 22

London Samurai Rovers Football Club is a football club based in Hanworth, London, England. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Division One and play at Rectory Meadow, groundsharing with Hanworth Villa.

History

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London Samurai United, a club formed for the Japanese diaspora in London,[2] were formed in 2017, being placed in the Middlesex County League Division One. A year later, the club merged with JL Rovers, renaming themselves to London Samurai Rovers, stepping up to the Premier Division.[3] In 2021, the club was admitted into the Combined Counties League Division One.[4]

Ground

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The club played at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground in Acton during their time in the Middlesex County League.[5] In July 2021, London Samurai Rovers announced they would be groundsharing with Hanworth Villa at Rectory Meadow for the upcoming season.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Match days Hanworth Villa F.C.
  2. ^ "London Samurai Rovers FC vs Clapton CFC preview: Land of the Rising Ton?". Clapton Community F.C. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. ^ "About". London Samurai Rovers F.C. (in Japanese). 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  4. ^ "National League System club allocations – steps 5/6, season 2021–22" (.pdf). The Football Association. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  5. ^ "London Samurai". football.mitoo. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. ^ "We are delighted to announce we will officially be groundsharing at @hanworthvil…". London Samurai Rovers F.C. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

51°25′59″N 0°23′48″W / 51.43306°N 0.39667°W / 51.43306; -0.39667