Club Overview
Buxton FC 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 | Buxton FC |
| Nickname | The Bucks |
| Founded | 1877 |
| League | National League North |
| Ground | Silverlands |
| Capacity | 4,000 |
| Location | Silverlands, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QJ |
| Colours | Blue & white |
Stadium Guide
Silverlands is the home of Buxton FC. Silverlands has a stated capacity of 4,000. The ground provides the setting for the club’s home fixtures and forms a key part of the matchday experience.
Address: Silverlands, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6QJ
Club History
Buxton FC began in 1877 as an offshoot of the town’s cricket club. The club moved to Silverlands in 1884 and has remained there ever since, making it one of the most recognisable long-established grounds in the English pyramid. Buxton have progressed through the non-league system and became a National League North club in the modern era.
Honours
Northern Premier League Premier Division champions: 2021/22; multiple Derbyshire Senior Cup successes
Club Records
Silverlands is around 1,000 feet above sea level and is the highest senior football ground in the English pyramid.
Famous Players & Club Figures
Buxton have produced and hosted numerous players across their long history, with the club’s early history including future Football League and international footballers.
Rivalries
Matlock Town, Chesterfield, Alfreton Town are among the fixtures that have carried particular local or historical interest for Buxton FC supporters.
Matchday Guide
Silverlands has a seated main stand and covered standing areas, with the club’s social facilities and refreshments providing a traditional non-league matchday.
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