Linby Colliery was a football club from Linby in Nottinghamshire, England.
They were formed in 1892 and folded some time after 1981,[1] although another club called Linby Colliery Welfare was subsequently formed.[2]
Their most significant achievement was reaching the 1st round proper of the FA Cup in 1950-51. In a cup run lasting seven rounds they won 4-0 at Boston United before playing Gillingham in the 1st round proper.[3] They lost to Gillingham 1-4 at home on 25 November 1950, with Linby's goal scored by Dulson.[4]
In the 1970s the club joined the Midland County League Division One.