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Dagenham Park Football Club was a football club based in Dagenham, England.

History

Founded following World War II by officials of Dagenham Town, Dagenham British Legion joined the London League, winning Division One in the first season of the club. Dagenham British Legion also entered the FA Cup for the first time in the 1946–47 season, losing 8–1 away to Harwich & Parkeston. In 1954, Dagenham British Legion evolved into Dagenham Park, remaining in the London League.

Ground

The club initially played at the Merry Fiddlers Ground in Becontree Heath, before moving to Glebe Road in Dagenham.

Records

• Best FA Cup performance: First qualifying round, 1947–48

References

1. ^ "Football in Dagenham before 1949". Barking and District Historical Society. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
2. "Dagenham British Legion". Football Club History Database. Retrieved 21 March 2021.

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