Ipswich Knights
- Leagues Played
- Australia Queensland Premier League 100 Australia Brisbane Premier League 67 Australia Queensland Premier League 2 26 Australia Friendlies 9 Australia FFA Cup Qualifying 4 Australia FFA Cup 2 Australia Brisbane Canale Cup 2 Australia Brisbane City Cup 1 Brisbane City League Cup 1
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- Ipswich Knights Reserves Ipswich Knights U20 Ipswich Knights Women Ipswich Knights U23
Wikipedia - Ipswich Knights FC
Ipswich Knights Football Club is an Australian soccer club from Ipswich, Queensland. The Ipswich Knights were formed in 1998 and was an amalgamation of two Ipswich clubs, the Bundamba-based "Coalstars" and the Ebbw Vale-based "St Helens United". Ipswich Knights currently play in the Football Queensland Premier League 2.
History
Ipswich Knights was formed in 1998, with the amalgamation of two existing Ipswich clubs, Coalstars (formerly based at Bundamba) and St Helens United (formerly based at Ebbw Vale).
The Coalstars club had been formed in 1964 through the amalgamation of two of the oldest football clubs in the local region, Blackstone Rovers (1888) and Bundamba Rangers (1894). St Helens United was formed in 1966, through the amalgamation of the original St Helens club (1910) with Redbank, who had previously merged with one of the most successful clubs in local football, the Dinmore Bush Rats, originally called New Chum Bush Rats (1891).
These Ipswich clubs had produced many talented players, including Col and Spencer Kitching, Cliff Sander, Al Warren, Duncan McKenna, Graham Kruger, Ross Kelly, Graham Kathage, Les Keith and Stanley McCrea, Chris Brown, Brian Vogler and Ian Johnston, some of whom had represented both Queensland and Australia. However, the rise of wealthy ethnic clubs in Brisbane in the 1950s and 60s lured many of the top players to Brisbane, thus draining these Ipswich clubs.
The Ipswich Knights have a rich history of success, with multiple league titles and cup victories to their name. They have a reputation for playing an attacking style of soccer, with skilled players who are known for their technical ability and teamwork.
The team plays their home matches at the Eric Evans Oval, a historic stadium in Ipswich that has been the site of many memorable victories for the Knights. The club also has a strong youth development program, nurturing young talent and providing a pathway for local players to progress to the professional level.
Overall, the Ipswich Knights are a respected and competitive team in Australian soccer, with a proud tradition of success and a bright future ahead.