South West Ham Football Club was a

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club based in

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History

South West Ham were formed in the 1880s as a club for the "healthy pursuit of football" for the working class demographic in the surrounding area. During the early years of the club, South West Ham helped produce future West Ham United players in Billy Barnes and Aubrey Fair. In 1895–96, South West Ham joined the

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, finishing fourth. In 1896, South West Ham entered the

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at the preliminary stage, losing 4–1 to Windsor & Eton. In 1899, the club entered the Eastern Suburban League. The club dissolved in the early 20th century.

Ground

South West Ham played at the cricket ground occupied by South West Ham Cricket Club on North Woolwich Road in

Records

*Best

performance: Preliminary round, 1896–97

Honours

*South Essex League **Second Division (Western) champions: 1906–07

References

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