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HISTORY

They finished with 99 points, six clear of Harpenden Town in second place and were duly promoted to the Premier Division - totally vindicating the decision to start off at Step 6 football.

Some of the performances were breathtaking and the 8-1 destruction of highflying Langford at Christmas and the 4-2 away win at previously unbeaten Baldock Town were both particular highlights.

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Others saw the team fighting to the very last minute to secure vital wins, such as the matches at Risborough Rangers and Hillingdon Borough. One of the defining moments of the season was the titanic home game against Baldock. After leading early on, FC went behind in the second half and were seconds away from losing the league leadership. However, a last-minute penalty got it back to 3-3 in front of a large crowd that exploded with excitement, shattered our opponents and effectively secured us promotion and subsequently the title.

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