Cumnock Juniors F.C.

Cumnock Juniors F.C. are a Scottish junior football club based in Cumnock, Ayrshire.

History

Formed in 1912, they have a history of local and national success, Their nearest neighbours and rivals, are Auchinleck Talbot. Both have shared many a hard fought battle on the field. These matches are often looked upon as Junior football's equivalent to the "Old Firm" with passionate supporters from both sides. In the 70 and 80's this game would often attract a crowd around 6000, although it has dwindled a bit over the years the respect and rivalry is still noticeable

Cumnock are based at Townhead Park and used to compete in the West Region Superleague Premier Division from where they were relegated in May 2009. They play in black and white.

A "senior" team based in Cumnock also competed in the 19th century, and participated in the early years of the Scottish Cup.

Honours

Scottish Junior Cup

• Winners: 1978–79, 1988–89
• Runners-up: 1949–50, 2007–08

Other Honours

• Ayrshire Cup: 1915–16, 1917–18, 1948–49, 1980–81, 1989–90, 2007–08, 2009/2010
• Ayrshire District Cup: 1971–72, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1989–90
• Ayrshire First Division winners: 1935–36, 1936–37, 1952–53, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1995–96, 1997–98
• Ayrshire League Cup: 1936–37, 1948–49, 1952–53, 1966–67, 1970–71, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1995–96, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2001–02
• Ayrshire Second Division winners: 1994–95
• Ayrshire Super Cup: 1988–89, 1995–96, 1996–97
• Cumnock & Doon Cup: 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89
• East Ayrshire Cup: 1995–96

External links

• official website