Devonshire Colts FC is a professional

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club based in

Devonshire Parish, Bermuda Devonshire Parish is one of the nine Administrative divisions of Bermuda, parishes of Bermuda. Originally named ''Cavendish Tribe'' and later Devonshire Tribe, for William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire (1552–1626). ''Devonshire Redoubt'', on ...

, playing in the

Bermudian Premier Division The Bermudian Premier Division (officially the Digicel Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) is the highest level of professional Association football, football in Bermuda. Clubs compete for the national title and a spot in the CONCACAF C ...

. The team colours are orange and white.

History

The Devonshire Colts Football Club was established in 1958, due to the efforts of Edward DeJean and Braxton Burgess. These men were members of the Howard Academy, aka Skinners School, in Bermuda. DeJean was the

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while Burgess was the

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teacher. Following their school level successes, the Howard Academy team moved on to participating in practice matches with local men's football teams which subsequently led to the application and entry into the Bermuda Football Union. Colts were relegated to the Bermuda First Division in 2011, they returned to the

after 4 years in for the 2015/16 season after beating St David's in March 2015. Colts were once again relegated to the Bermuda First Division in 2017,Ten Man Colts End Season on High
- Royal Gazette but this time with the fewest points(4) total in the history of the Bermuda Premier Division

Rivalries

Devonshire Colts main rivalries are Devonshire Cougars and St. Georges Colts. Devonshire Colts fans consider B.A.A as a distant rivalry as they are not located close to each other. Additionally, a strong rivalry with Devonshire Cougars dates back to when both clubs were founded with "Devonshire' in their name. More recently a rivalry with B.A.A has grown following repeated clashes in competitions.

Achievements

Cingular Wireless Premier Division The Bermudian Premier Division (officially the Digicel Premier Division for sponsorship reasons) is the highest level of professional Association football, football in Bermuda. Clubs compete for the national title and a spot in the CONCACAF C ...

: 3 :: 1971/72, 1972/73, 1996/97 *

Bermuda FA Cup The Bermudian FA Cup is the top knockout tournament for football in Bermuda. It was created in 1955 and is overseen by the Bermuda Football Association The Bermuda Football Association, founded in 1928, is the official football organization ...

: 5 :: 1972/73, 1973/74, 1998/99, 2000/01, 2006/07 *

Bermuda Friendship Trophy Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of 181 islands, altho ...

: 4 :: 1973/74, 1980/81, 1998/99, 1999/00 *

Bermuda Martonmere Cup Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of 181 islands, altho ...

: 2 :: 1972/73, 2002/03 * Bermuda Dudley Eve Trophy: 3 :: 1978/79, 1982/83, 1999/00 * Bermuda Super Cup: 3 :: 1996/97, 1998/99, 2006/07 *

Bermuda Friendship Shield Cup Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. Bermuda is an archipelago consisting of 181 islands, altho ...

: 1 :: 2014/2015 * Relegated with fewest points(4) total in the history of the Bermuda Premier Division :: 2016/2017

Performance in CONCACAF competitions

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– (North Zone): 1 appearance ::Best: 1973 – Second Round

References

External links

Club website

Club page and roster
- Bermuda FA Football clubs in Bermuda 1958 establishments in Bermuda Devonshire Parish Association football clubs established in 1958 {{Bermuda-footyclub-stub