Our story
Rooted in our community, nurturing success.
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The badge
The rocksThe Cow and Calf on Ilkley Moor, the landmark the whole town grew up under.
The sunThe sun over Ilkley Moor, on the badge and on the shirt.
The linesThe heather and fields of Wharfedale, in lilac and green.
The mottoPalma non sine pulvere. No reward without effort.
Through the years
1960sThe club is formed
Playing in the Wharfedale League.
1994Re-founded as Ilkley AFC
A league and cup double in the very first season.
2005Ilkley Town
A new name, a year after joining the West Yorkshire League.
2017The 4G arrives
An all-weather pitch at Ben Rhydding Sports Club.
2021Step 6
The men join the North West Counties League and enter the FA Vase.
2024Into the NCEL
The men move to the Northern Counties East League.
2025Women promoted
Into the North East Regional Women’s League.
TodayOne club
Juniors from age 3, men’s and women’s first teams, and vets to over-60s.
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