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Greenock Morton founded

When
1874–1879
Where
Greenock; Cappielow Park
Episodes
3

Greenock Morton Football Club was established in 1874 as Morton Football Club, making it one of the oldest clubs in Scotland. The club later adopted the name Greenock Morton in 1994 to reflect its connection to the town. Its home ground, Cappielow Park, has been used since 1879.

Episodes

  1. 1874 · GreenockFounding of Morton Football Club

    Morton Football Club was established in 1874, making it one of the oldest clubs in Scotland.

  2. 1877–78 · GreenockFirst Scottish Cup Entry

    Morton first entered the Scottish Cup in the 1877–78 season.

  3. 1879 · Cappielow ParkOccupation of Cappielow Park

    The club has occupied Cappielow Park in Greenock since 1879.

Background and detail

Background. The club was founded in 1874 as Morton Football Club, establishing it as one of the oldest Scottish clubs. It was renamed Greenock Morton in 1994 to celebrate links with its home town. The club plays at Cappielow Park in Greenock, a ground occupied since 1879.

Early History. Morton Football Club was established in 1874. The club first entered the Scottish Cup in the 1877–78 season. It became a founding member of the old Second Division in 1893, finishing 8th in its first season.

Stadium. Morton's stadium is Cappielow Park in Greenock. The club has occupied this ground since 1879. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest Scottish clubs.

People involved

Sources

  1. Greenock Morton F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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