2nd Grenadier Guards F.C. were an

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football team that played in the London League Division One during the 1897–98 season, finishing ninth of nine. In that season champions

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recorded their equal biggest win of the season against the 2nd Grenadier Guards, beating them 5–1. They joined the Southern Football League in

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and finished fourth of seven in Division Two. They withdrew from the league after this season.

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Football Club History Database
* Second Grenadier Guards Association football clubs disestablished in 1909 Defunct football clubs in London 2nd Gren Southern Football League clubs 1909 disestablishments in England Association football clubs established in the 19th century Military football clubs in England Great Western Suburban League London League (football) {{London-sport-stub

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