| 1893–94 season | ||
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| Chairman | H.G. Croneen | |
| FA Cup | First qualifying round | |
| FA Amateur Cup | Third round | |
| Highest home attendance | no home attendances recorded | |
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The 1893–94 English football season was the first in which New Brompton F.C. (since 1912 called Gillingham F.C.) competed. The club did not play in a league, but played a large number of friendlies and matches in local cup competitions as well as taking part in the qualifying rounds of the FA Cup and FA Amateur Cup.
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Friendlies
New Brompton's first ever match was at home to the reserves of Woolwich Arsenal on 2 September 1893, a match which the away team won 5–1.[1]
National cup competitions
FA Cup
New Brompton entered at the first qualifying round stage, but lost 6–3 away to Ilford. A.Jenner scored two goals and D.Hutcheson the third.[1]
FA Amateur Cup
New Brompton beat Maidstone United and Royal Scots Fusiliers before losing 2–1 to Royal Ordnance.[1]
Regional cup competitions
Kent Senior Cup
New Brompton were eliminated by Dartford.[1]
Chatham Charity Cup
New Brompton won this minor local competition, beating Sheppey United 3–1 in the final on 14 April.[1]
References
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