About Stourbridge FC

Stourbridge Football Club is an English association football club based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. Founded in 1876 as Stourbridge Standard, the club is nicknamed “The Glassboys” due to the town’s historic glassmaking industry. It plays its home matches at the War Memorial Athletic Ground in Amblecote, a long-standing venue that has hosted football in the town since the late 19th century.

In its early history, Stourbridge competed in regional competitions such as the Birmingham & District League, where it established itself as a competitive amateur side. The club experienced several strong periods, including winning league titles and multiple regional cup competitions, particularly in the 1920s and post-Second World War era. It also built a reputation for producing notable cup runs and developing players who later moved to higher-level English clubs.

In the modern era, Stourbridge has been a consistent non-league side within the English football pyramid, competing mainly in the Southern League and other regional divisions. The club has achieved notable FA Cup runs, including reaching the later qualifying rounds and even the third round in the 2016–17 season, marking one of its most successful modern campaigns. Despite fluctuations between divisions, it remains a stable semi-professional club with a strong local identity and regular community support.