title: Ilkeston Town F.C. (1880s)
text: # Ilkeston Town F.C. (1880s)
  
  Ilkeston Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
  
  ## History
  
  The club was formed in 1882.
  
  They competed in the Midland Football League and FA Cup for many years before disbanding in 1903, the club's best season being runners-up in 1898-99, one point off champions Doncaster Rovers.
  
  A new Ilkeston Town F.C. club was formed in 1945.
  
  ## Records
  
  * Best FA Cup performance: 5th Qualifying Round, 1896–97, 1897–98
  