Lynn-Avon United is a semi-professional association football club based in New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand. Their first team plays in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1.

Full nameLynn-Avon United Association Football Club
Founded1996 (re-amalgamation of teams which split in 1947)
GroundKen Maunder Park, New Lynn, Auckland
CoachRichard Beeston (Head Coach)
LeagueNRF Division 5
2024NRF Division 5, 3rd of 11

History

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The club was formed in 1996 through an amalgamation of Lynndale (originally Lyndale) AFC and Avondale United. These two teams had a common origin, Lynndale having split from Avondale FC in 1947. Avondale later changed their name to Red Shield and then Avondale United.

Present day

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Former player for Wycombe Wanderers and the New Zealand Knights player Sean Devine, who lead Exeter City to a 0–0 with Manchester United at Old Trafford in a 2005 English FA Cup tie,[1] captains the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1B side.

References

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Preceded by Kate Sheppard Cup Winner
1996
Succeeded by
Preceded by Kate Sheppard Cup Winner
2000
Succeeded by