Peterborough Sports as they were over 100 years ago and the club’s honours and records

It was sent in by ex-Peterborough Sports chairman Stephen Cooper for use in a feature on his club who tackle the biggest game in their history on Saturday, a last-16 FA Trophy tie at Oxford City. Brotherhood Works FC evolved into Peterborough Sports. The club still use the nickname ‘The Turbines’ in honour of a city-based factory who were world leaders in the manufacture of steam turbines. This picture is from the 1919-20 season when ‘The Turbines’ won the Northants League.

Sports have improved rapidly over the last decade. 10 years ago they were playing in Peterborough League Division One.

Sports honours and records

Southern League Division 1 Central Champions: 2018/19

United Counties League Premier Division Champions: 2016/17 & 1919/20 (When called the Northants League)

United Counties League Division 1 Champions: 2015/16

United Counties League Knockout Cup Winners: 2016

Northants Junior Cup Winners: 2007 & 2016

Hinchingbrooke Cup Winners: 2016 & 2017

PFA Challenge Cup Winners: 2011

Peterborough League Premier Division Champions: 2006/07

Northants Lower Junior Cup: Winners 1994 & 1995

PFA Junior Cup Winners: 1946

Peterborough League Division 3 Champions: 1925/26 & 1980/81

Peterborough League Division 3 South Champions: 1975/76

PFA Minor Cup Winners: 1919 & 1940

Record Victory: 12-0 v Syrensham 24/10/2015 & v Thorney 02/04/2011

Record Defeat: 9-1 v Stocksbridge Park Steel 16/09/2017

Record Crowd: 478 v Banbury in FA Cup Q3, 2020

Most Appearances: Avelino Vieira 230

Most Goals: Avelino Vieira 140.