A brief history of the Ashtons Legal Senior Cup...

What is the Ashtons Legal Senior Cup?

The Ashtons Legal Senior Cup is the oldest County Cup that Norfolk FA run, having been established in 1881-82 when Norfolk & Norwich beat Lynn Town 3-1.The Ashtons Legal Senior Cup is the most prestigious competition a Norfolk FA grassroots team can win, with sides entering from the National League System.

Who has won the Ashtons Legal Senior Cup?

Over the years the trophy has been lifted by a large number of different Clubs. In recent seasons, the majority of winners of the Cup have played within the National League System with the most recent team from outside the National League System to lift the trophy being Mattishall FC in 2010.

More recently, here are some results from other Ashtons Legal Senior Cup Finals:

2021-22: Mulbarton Wanderers 2-1 Dereham Town

2020-21: Mulbarton Wanderers 2-3 Gorleston

2018-19: Dereham Town 2-1 Thetford Town (AET)

2017-18: Norwich United 4-2 Downham Town (AET)

2016-17: King's Lynn Town 2-0 Fakenham Town