Headington FC
1897-99
1900's
1910
Headington Football Club was formed in 1893, fielding a variety of amateur teams who played on different days of the week.
The club inconsistently used 'United ' for the first two decades.
In 1911 the club merged with Headington Quarry, with the new combined club officially named Headington United Football Club.
With black and white photographs it is difficult to accurately depict the kit colours. However, many team sheets and programme notes state "Orange and Navy".
Headington United FC
1913
1921
1930
1935
1936
The first three decades of the 20th century saw the club wearing a variety of striped shirts. The Great War paused the progress of the club until football was reinstated in 1919.
By the mid-1930's the stripes were gone.
THE 1940's
1947
1949
The first three decades of the 20th century saw the club wearing various styles of striped shirts. The Great War paused the club's progress until football was reinstated in 1919.
By the mid-1930s, the stripes were replaced, with the team wearing predominantly orange shirts.
THE 1950's
1950
1952
1953
1957
1959
The club continued to develop into a serious player within the football world. The team enjoyed some memorable cup success against established league clubs.
The old Manor Ground saw significant building work as attendances continued to grow.
With an ever-increasing profile within the professional game, the club was renamed Oxford United for the 1960/61 season.