From 1890 to today, through everything, we've been here for Newquay
136 years of community, pride, and football
From founder members of leagues to seven South Western League titles, multiple cup victories, and now competing at Step 5, the highest level in our history. Recent success has included league wins, promotions and Cup Wins for our Mens and Womens First Teams, U23s and Veterans teams, and our Youth Teams continue to win at every level, developing the next generation for Newquay AFC.
Football introduced to Newquay by Mr G R Card at Newquay Grammar School. First match generated enough enthusiasm to form Newquay Football Club.
Nickname first mentioned, referring to red and white striped shirts that resembled boiled peppermint sweets.
Defeated Looe 4-1 at Bodmin to win the Cornwall Charity Shield - the club's first ever trophy.
Club folded for the first time. Newquay's love of football wouldn't stay quiet for long.
The town brought football back, reforming as Newquay Rovers.
Moved to Mount Wise Stadium, leased from Newquay Urban District Council. Our home ever since.
Newquay Rovers became founder members of newly-formed Cornwall Senior League.
Won both Cornwall Senior League and Cornwall Senior Cup - a historic double.
Club disbanded again during difficult times.
Reformed after World War II as Newquay AFC - the club we know today. This incarnation has lasted 79 years and counting.
Entered FA Cup for first time, reached 2nd Qualifying Round. Beat Weston-super-Mare St John's 7-1, St Austell 3-0, Ilfracombe 5-2, lost to Street 1-2.
Became founder members of newly-formed South Western League - a major milestone in club history.
Won South Western League title for the first time.
Retained South Western League title - back-to-back champions.
Beat Wadebridge 5-2 in the final to win the Cornwall Charity Cup for a record ninth time - the club's first trophy in seven years.
The club's greatest national cup run. Newquay beat Wellington 5-0, Saltash 2-0, Torpoint 7-0 and Cadbury Heath 2-1, then won 2-0 away at Bracknell to reach the Second Round Proper - the last 32 teams left in the country. A crowd of 2,500 packed Mount Wise for the defeat to Oldbury United, with the run drawing national press and TV coverage.
The Mayor of Restormel, Cedric Burdon, opened Newquay's first clubhouse of its own on 16 August 1978. Built with the help of club members and paid off within two years, it ended years of relying on local pubs for facilities.
Newquay defender David Streat became recognised as Cornwall's most-capped footballer of all time, making around 100 county appearances over 16 years and captaining Cornwall for six seasons.
Won South Western League title for seventh and final time.
Floodlights were erected at Mount Wise in July 1988 and officially inaugurated on 12 December 1988 with a friendly against a full-strength West Bromwich Albion first team, who drew 0-0 - a fixture honoured by their manager Ron Atkinson even as the Baggies chased promotion.
Former Newquay youngster Chris Morris reached the very top: an English Schoolboy international who joined Sheffield Wednesday, moved to Celtic for a reputed £125,000 and won Scottish League and Cup medals, before being capped at right-back by the Republic of Ireland at the 1988 European Championship finals.
After an 11-year wait for silverware, new manager Terry Huddy delivered two cups in his first season - the South Western League Cup, only the second time the club had won it and without conceding a goal in the competition, and the Cornwall Charity Cup.
Best FA Vase run - beat Ottery St Mary 5-0, Torrington 2-1, Bournemouth 1-0, Hungerford Town 2-0. Lost to Saffron Walden 0-1 after 2-2 draw.
3,500 fans attended friendly vs Manchester City - still our record attendance today.
Ladies team established and accepted into Cornwall Women's Football League. First match: 11-0 home win vs Falmouth. Finished debut season as League Cup runners-up.
First side to complete the treble: League Winners (100% record, 125 goals for/5 against), League Cup Winners, and Cornwall County Cup Winners. Featured friendly vs Australian Wanderers with 300 spectators.
Second consecutive treble: League Winners (143 goals for/7 against), League Cup Winners, Cornwall County Cup Winners. 100% domestic record for second year running.
First team moved to South West Counties League and became first side in league history to achieve the treble (League Winners, League Cup Winners, Cornwall County Cup Winners). Ladies Reserves team formed. Secured second successive league promotion.
First team: Fourth successive league title, League Winners, League Cup Winners. Reserves: Division 2 East League Winners, Cornwall Trophies Cup Winners, I.T. Associates Cup Winners, Division 2 Play-Off Cup Winners. First team promoted to South West Combination League.
Newquay Ladies AFC registered as charity (Newquay Community Football Club). Grew to 9 teams with 100+ girls.
Newquay AFC Youth (Minis) established when Atlantic Porth and Newquay Youth Centre merged. Founded by Chairman Jim Hilton.
Won Division One West, earning promotion to Premier Division (Step 6) - described as 'highest level club has ever played' at the time.
Club launched 'Newquay AFC v Covid-19' crowdfunding campaign seeking £8,000. Sport England provided match funding - community rallied to save the club.
Won South West Peninsula League Premier West Division, earning promotion to Western League Premier Division (Step 5) - highest level in 136-year history.
Integrated Newquay AFC Ladies team won promotion from Cornwall Women's League Division One to Premier Division in debut season.
Newquay Ladies won the Cornwall Women's League Cup with a 5-3 victory over Ludgvan Ladies in the final.
1,864 attendance for promotion-clinching 5-0 win vs Wendron United - record crowd for modern era.
Senior and youth clubs merged, creating unified structure with 25 teams from U7 to senior level.
Newquay AFC Ladies won the Mason King Cup, adding another piece of silverware to the women's team's growing collection.
What we stand for
For 136 years, Newquay AFC has been more than a football club. We've survived two complete disbandments, countless changes, and now stand at the highest level in our history. We're here because this community refused to let us disappear.
Every Saturday, Mount Wise becomes a gathering place where neighbours support neighbours, different people unite with the same pride in this place. We've been part of Newquay's story through good times and tough times. We're still here. Still rising.
We exist because of our community, and we exist for our community
136 years. Two disbandments. Still here. Still rising.
Different people, different backgrounds, same pride in this place
Always looking forward while honouring our past
This isn't just a slogan. It's how we approach everything.
We rise through community gathering. We rise through developing local talent. We rise through never giving up. We rise together.
People don't always see what this town is capable of. But we do.