John Hughes SC is an Antiguan association football club from the town of John Hughes that currently plays in the Premier Division.[1] The club also fields a cricket team in the island's cricket league.[2]

John Hughes SC
Full nameJohn Hughes Sports Club
Founded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
GroundJohn Hughes Ground
LeagueAntigua and Barbuda Premier Division
20231st, First Division (Promoted)
WebsiteClub website
John Hughes SC playing field in June 2023

History

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The club was founded in 1999.[3] In 2018 the club competed in the First Division, the second tier of football in the country.[4] In May 2023, the club defeated Cedar Grove Blue Jays FC in the promotion/relegation play-off to earn promotion to the Premier Division the following season.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Baptiste, Neto. "John Hughes Stun Blue Jays To Earn Premier Division Berth". The Antigua Observer. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Cricket". Cricket 268. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  3. ^ Schöggl, Hans. "Antigua - Foundation Dates of Clubs". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  4. ^ "John Hughes atop First Division amidst brilliant run". The Antigua Observer. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
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