Formed in 1874 as a Sunday School side,
Christ Church. This connection ended in 1877
when they adopted their present name. Turned
professional in 1895 and were Football
League founder members. Moved from Pikes
Lane to present ground in 1895. Members of
the reorganised Division One on formation of
the Premier League, they were promoted to
the Premier League for the 1995-96 season
and, after being relegated straight back,
bounced back into the top flight at the first
attempt as Division One Champions.
