F.C. Isle of Man
In August 2019, F.C. Isle of Man confirmed their intentions to enter a team into the English football league system at step six of non-league.[2] On 8 October 2019, the club announced it had become affiliated with the Isle of Man Football Association, following the backing of clubs in the Manx football system.[3] On 18 February 2020, St Georges manager Chris Bass was announced as the club’s first manager.[4] On 21 February 2020, the North West Counties Football League confirmed F.C. Isle of Man had submitted an application to join the league in time for the 2020–21 season.[5]
On 21 July 2020, it was announced that the club would participate in the North West Counties Football League First Division South.[6] Due to the COVID–19 restrictions, the team withdrew from the 2020-21 FA Vase before their first qualifying round match. On 7 December, the club was temporarily suspended from the league as it had become apparent that they would not be able to complete all their fixtures by 31 May 2021, as required by The Football Association.[7]
F.C. Isle of Man played their first competitive match against Maine Road F.C. on 31 July 2021, with Frank Jones scoring what was also the club’s first competitive goal, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.[8]
