AFC Telford United

Club Overview

AFC Telford United compete in the Enterprise National League North during the 2026/27 season. This page is part of the NonLeagueReview club directory, covering the club’s history, ground, honours and matchday experience.

Quick Facts

Full Name AFC Telford United
Nickname The Bucks
Founded 2004
League National League North
Ground SEAH Stadium (New Bucks Head)
Capacity 5,500
Location Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NW
Colours Blue & white

Stadium Guide

SEAH Stadium (New Bucks Head) is the home of AFC Telford United. SEAH Stadium (New Bucks Head) has a stated capacity of 5,500. The ground provides the setting for the club’s home fixtures and forms a key part of the matchday experience.

Address: Watling Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NW

Club History

AFC Telford United was formed in 2004 after the merger of Telford United and Wellington Town. The club retained the town’s footballing identity and the historic Bucks Head site, moving into the rebuilt stadium in the early 2000s. Telford have spent much of their modern history in the National League and National League North, with the club establishing itself as one of Shropshire’s best-supported non-league sides.

Honours

FA Trophy runners-up: 2014/15; Conference North play-off winners: 2008/09; Conference North champions: 2003/04 (as Telford United)

Club Records

One of the largest and most highly graded grounds in National League North; the rebuilt stadium opened in 2003 and has hosted high-level non-league football and major cup ties.

Famous Players & Club Figures

Steve Bull and Darren Byfield are among the well-known football figures associated with Telford football.

Rivalries

Shrewsbury Town, Kidderminster Harriers, Hereford are among the fixtures that have carried particular local or historical interest for AFC Telford United supporters.

Matchday Guide

The SEAH Stadium offers covered seating and terracing, a clubhouse/bar and refreshments. Wellington railway station is around a 20-minute walk away and the ground is close to the M54.

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