Kettering Town F.C.

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the geographical base?Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England
2. What is the current competitive level?Southern League Premier Division Central
3. What is Kettering Town F.C. and where do they play?Kettering Town F.C. is a football club called the "Poppies". They are based in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire and play their home games at Latimer Park.
4. Why is Kettering Town F.C. famous for the FA Cup?They have scored more goals in the FA Cup than any other club. This record shows how many times they have found the back of the net in the competition.

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