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Split from Hampstead Football Club
- When
- 1867
- Where
- North London
Discord among members of Hampstead Football Club in 1867 led to a split, resulting in the formation of Wasps and Harlequin F.C.
In 1867, internal disagreements within Hampstead Football Club caused a division in its membership. This split created two distinct clubs: Harlequin F.C., which retained the original identity, and Wasps Football Club, which was formed by the dissenting group. The event marked the beginning of Wasps' independent history.
Sources
- Wasps RFC Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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