AFC Welwyn

AFC Welwyn is a football club based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently members of the Spartan South Midlands League Division One and play at the Herns Way ground.

History
The club was established in 2023, by Tawhid Juneja and Richard James, after rebranding from the Welwyn Garden City FC Development team. They joined the Spartan South Midlands League in Division Two, at step 7 (level 11), for their inaugural season.

They won their first competitive game in the league 8-1, at home, against Milton Keynes Irish Reserves on 5 August 2023.

Their first ever cup competition was in the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy, where they were beaten 3–2 on penalties by Cuffley Seniors after a 2–2 draw on 30 September 2023.

In their first season, the club won the division, gaining promotion to league one and also the league cup.

AFC Welwyn are also known as "The Romans", chosen because of the nearby Welwyn Roman Baths, situated in Welwyn Village. This theme was also incorporated into the team logo and badge. The club motto is "Sic Parvis Magna", which translates into English as "Greatness from Small Beginnings".

Ground
The club plays at the Herns Way ground which it shares with Welwyn Garden City F.C..

Location: Welwyn Garden City Football Club, Club House, Herns Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1TA.

Honours

 * Spartan South Midlands League
 * Division Two champions 2023–24
 * Division Two Cup winners 2023–24

Records

 * Best FA Cup performance: N/A - AFC Welwyn have not entered the FA Cup yet.
 * Best FA Vase performance: N/A - AFC Welwyn have not entered the FA Vase yet.
 * Attendance: 170 vs Old Bradwell United, 21 March 2024 (Played at Herns Way).

Player Statistics
The player who holds the record as AFC Welwyn's top goal scorer is Kendall Ata Gyamfi, with 23 goals in all competitions.

The player with the record for the most number of goals in a season for AFC Welwyn is Kendall Ata Gyamfi, with 23 goals in the 2023/24 season.

The player with the record for the most number of goals in a single match for AFC Welwyn is Charlee Yearwood, who scored 5 against Milton Keynes Irish Reserves on 5 August 2023.

Will McNeill became the youngest player to debut for AFC Welwyn, when he played against The 61 FC (Luton) on 6th February 2024, aged 17. He also became the youngest player to score a goal, when he scored in the 12th minute against Newport Pagnell Town Development on the 13th April 2024. He scored twice in the match, helping the team to win 4-2.

Sam Galatis holds the record for the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets in a season. 12 clean sheets (2023/24 season).

The player with the most appearances for AFC Welwyn is Kendall Ata Gyamfi, with 35 appearances in all competitions.

Club officials
Management

List of Managers
Information correct as of 6 July 2024. Competitive matches counted only.