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| Full name | Fencibles United AFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fencibles,Fencies | ||
| Founded | 1995; 30 years ago (1995) | ||
| Ground | Riverhills Domain Pakuranga,Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Chairman | Aaron Carson | ||
| Manager | Rhys Ruka | ||
| League | Northern League (New Zealand) | ||
| 2024 | NRFL Championship, 1st of 12 (promoted) | ||
Fencibles United AFC is an amateurassociation football club who have gained promotion after winning the league they currently compete in theNRFL Championship.[1] The club is based inHowick/Pakuranga, Auckland. The club's roots go back to Pakuranga Town AFC and Howick AFC.
In 1995, two East Auckland clubs, Pakuranga Town AFC and Howick AFC, amalgamated to form Fencibles United AFC.[2]
The adoption of 'Fencibles United AFC' as the name for the club, has recognised the Fencibles as the historic link between the two clubs and identifies with the locality. The Fencibles were the first European settlers in the region. The name 'Fencibles' refers to theRoyal New Zealand Fencible Corps. 'Fencible' is derived from the word 'Defencible', meaning capable of defence.[2]
The club 'playing strip' of red, blue with white trim also reflects the uniforms of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles Corps. In late 2016, Fencibles FC introduced a new kit by Nike. The new homekit consisted of two red stripes, and one blue stripe running down the centre. It featured a Nike tick, and the Fencibles FC Crest.[3]
The club's best run in theChatham Cup, New Zealand's national knock-out cup competition, was in2003. They made the last sixteen before losing toCentral United in the fifth round.[4][5]
The senior men's team competes in the New Zealand Regional Leagues (Northen League).
Fencibles United competes in the NRFL Women's Premier League.
