From schoolyard beginnings to national headlines, Wimbledon’s footballing journey is one of constant evolution, resilience, and reinvention. The club’s story began in 1889 with Old Centrals FC, a team formed by former pupils of Old Central School. Over the decades, it merged with and transformed into a number of other clubs including Wimbledon Old Centrals, Wimbledon St Andrews, South Wimbledon FC, and eventually Wimbledon FC in 1912.
What followed was a century of change, marked by rebranding, relocation, war-time suspensions, and even roller hockey clubs tied to the community. The post-war years saw Wimbledon FC rise through the leagues, before a controversial relocation decision in 2002 led supporters to form AFC Wimbledon, a rebirth that honoured everything the badge had come to represent.
The family tree also includes the growth of women’s football, with Wimbledon FC Ladies evolving into AFC Wimbledon Women. Through every change, one thing remained: the spirit of Wimbledon football, passed from generation to generation.
This official family tree captures the full timeline, a living legacy shaped by players, fans, and the wider community over 130+ years.
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