Creswell Colliery F.C.

Creswell Colliery F.C. was an English association football club which participated in the Midland Football League and the FA Cup.During the 1954/55 season, Creswell Colliery FC successfully reached the 1st round proper of the FA Cup and were drawn to play Football League opposition Accrington Stanley from the Third Division North. After switching the match to Peel Park, a strong following including the colliery brass band travelled to Accrington on 20 November 1954 where, despite scoring, Creswell lost 7-1.