FC Western
| Full name | FC Western |
|---|---|
| Founded | Circa 2004 |
| Ground | Lynmouth Park, Lynmouth, New Plymouth |
| Capacity | 1,000 |
| Manager | Josh Dobson |
| League | Central League |
| 2025 | Central League 2, 1st of 10 (promoted) |
| Website | https://www.sporty.co.nz/fcwestern/ |
FC Western is a football club based in New Plymouth, New Zealand.[1] They currently play in the Central League.
History
The club first competed in the Chatham Cup in 2021, with their best appearance being in 2023 where they reached the fourth round, losing to Central League side Petone 3–0.[2]
In 2025, FC Western won the inaugural Central League 2, gaining promotion to the Central League.[3][4][5]
FC Western have two grounds, Lynmouth Parkin Lynmouth and Ngamoto Domain in Moturoa.[6]
Honours
- Central League 2: 2025
- Taranaki Premiership: 2022[7]
References
- ^ "About Us". FC Western. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "FC Western". ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Browne, Adam (27 August 2025). "Western claim Central League 2 crown after evenly-contested season". friendsoffootballnz.com. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Johnston, Will (26 August 2025). "New Plymouth football club wins regional competition". The Post. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "FC Western lights up". Toi Foundation. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Locations". FC Western. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Johnston, Will (19 July 2022). "FC Western bag an early Taranaki premiership football title". Stuff. Retrieved 10 March 2026.