Club Overview
Racing Club Warwick Football Club are based in Warwick, Warwickshire. Formed in 1919 as Saltisford Rovers, the club adopted its current name in 1970, reflecting its ground’s location beside Warwick Racecourse. After many decades in regional football, the club earned promotion to Step 4 in 2023–24 and then Step 3 in 2024–25 through successive play-off campaigns. In 2026/27, Racing Club Warwick compete in the Southern League Premier Division Central.
Quick Facts
- Founded: 1919 as Saltisford Rovers
- Current name: adopted in 1970
- Nickname: no verified official nickname stated here
- Location: Warwick, Warwickshire
- League: Southern League Premier Division Central (Step 3), 2026/27
- Home ground: Townsend Meadow
- Address: Hampton Road, Warwick, CV34 6JP
Stadium Guide
Townsend Meadow is close to Warwick Racecourse, which inspired the club’s current name. Ground improvements from 2016–17 included changing rooms, floodlights, stands and training facilities. A 3G pitch was installed in 2020 to expand community use, including women’s and disability football. Check the club’s official website before travelling for ticket prices, parking, access, facilities and current matchday arrangements.
Club History
1919–1967: Saltisford Rovers. The club began as Saltisford Rovers and played in local competitions including the Warwick League, Leamington & District League and Warwickshire Combination. During this period, the club won regional honours including the Birmingham Alliance Senior Cup after defeating Birmingham City in the final at St Andrew’s.
1967–1989: league progress. Saltisford Rovers joined the West Midlands (Regional) League in 1967. In 1970 the club changed its name to Racing Club Warwick, then moved into the Midland Football Combination. It won that league in 1987–88 and finished runner-up in 1988–89, earning promotion to the Southern League.
1989–2010: Southern League and rebuilding. Racing Club Warwick remained in the Southern League until 2003, when a bottom-place finish in the Western Division saw the club return to the Midland Football Alliance. It later rejoined the Midland Combination in 2009–10, beginning another period of rebuilding.
2015–2021: facilities and community growth. A new committee and chairman Gary Vella were associated with a major ground-improvement programme from 2016–17. The club gained promotion in 2018–19 after finishing runners-up in Midland Football League Division One. A 3G pitch was installed in 2020, supporting wider community activity.
2022–2025: successive promotions. Racing Club Warwick joined the United Counties League in 2022–23. In 2023–24, the club finished runners-up in Premier South and won the play-offs to reach Step 4. In 2024–25, they won the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands play-offs, defeating Carlton Town and Belper Town on penalties, to reach Step 3. They returned to the Southern League for 2026/27.
Honours
- Midland Football Combination: champions, 1987–88; runners-up, 1988–89
- Midland Football League Division One: runners-up and promoted, 2018–19
- United Counties League Premier South: runners-up, 2023–24, followed by play-off promotion
- Northern Premier League Division One Midlands: play-off winners, 2024–25
- Birmingham Alliance Senior Cup: winners during the Saltisford Rovers era
Club Records and Milestones
- Record win: 15–0 on 26 December 2016, according to published club-history information.
- Promotion to Step 4: secured through the United Counties League Premier South play-offs in 2023–24.
- Promotion to Step 3: secured through the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands play-offs in 2024–25.
- Ground development: 3G pitch installed in 2020.
Famous Players & Club Figures
The club’s modern progress has been supported by members, volunteers and committee members involved in the facilities programme. Chairman Gary Vella and the committee were associated with ground improvements that helped support the club’s rise. This profile avoids naming former players without a reliable source confirming their contribution.
Rivalries and Regional Context
Warwick’s location places the club among a cluster of sides across Warwickshire and the West Midlands. As league membership has changed, Racing Club Warwick have faced opponents across Midland, Northern Premier and Southern League competitions. We do not label a definitive rival without clear club or supporter evidence.
Matchday Guide
Townsend Meadow is on Hampton Road, Warwick, CV34 6JP. Check the official website for fixture confirmation, kick-off time, admission prices, parking, accessibility and facilities before travelling, especially for cup matches or fixtures with revised entry arrangements.
NonLeagueReview
NonLeagueReview covers non-league ground visits, matchday reviews, club histories, attendances, interviews and news across the pyramid. Racing Club Warwick’s journey from Saltisford Rovers to successive play-off promotions shows the value of long-term community effort and investment in facilities.