The 11 oldest West Midlands football clubs in chronological order
These are the oldest clubs in the West Midlands
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The West Midlands is home to some of England’s most famous football clubs.
Aston Villa are celebrating the club’s 150th anniversary this year - but are Villa the oldest club in the region?
We’ve taken a look to find out the oldest football clubs in the West Midlands and when they were formed.
1. Aston Villa
Villa was founded in 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Handsworth.
2. Birmingham City
Founded as Small Heath Alliance in 1875 and from 1877 played their home games at Muntz Street.
