Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C., Semi-professional football club in Hampton, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England.
Hampton & Richmond Borough F.C. plays at the Beveree Stadium, which holds approximately 3,500 spectators with both seated and standing areas. The club competes in the National League South and draws supporters from the local community.
The club was founded in 1921 as Hampton FC and adopted its current name in 1999 as Hampton & Richmond Borough. This name change allowed the organization to broaden its support base across the wider Richmond region.
The team is known as the Beavers and represents the only senior-level football organization in the Richmond upon Thames borough. It connects local communities through sport and draws support from residents in the surrounding areas.
The stadium location near Beaver Close is accessible by public transport and offers visitors several ways to arrive. On match days it is worth arriving early to secure a good spot and allow time before the game starts.
A remarkable moment in the club's history came when goalkeeper Alan Cooling scored a goal in an FA Cup match. Such occurrences are extremely rare in professional football as goalkeepers very seldom find the back of the net.
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