Hillier Cup
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| Founded | 1883 |
|---|---|
| Region | Northamptonshire (Northants FA) |
| Current champions | AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
| Most successful club(s) | Kettering Town, (29 titles) |
| Website | Hillier Senior Cup website |
The NFA Hillier Cup is a county cup involving Northamptonshire football clubs. It has been contested annually (but for a few sporadic gaps) since 1883.[1] Kettering Town have won the cup the most times, lifting the trophy on 29 occasions, while the most recent champions are AFC Rushden & Diamonds.
History
Initially named the NFA Senior Cup, the tournament was renamed in 1981. It was first held in 1883, and was won by Newport Pagnell.[1] The trophy has since been lifted by 24 different sides (not including reserve teams). While Football League clubs Peterborough United and Northampton Town have contested in the past, the majority of entrants are from the lower-leagues of English football.[2]
Most recent winners
| Year | Winners | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AFC Rushden & Diamonds | Kettering Town |
| 2015 | Brackley Town | Peterborough Northern Star |
| 2014 | Daventry Town | Cogenhoe United |
| 2013 | Corby Town | Daventry Town |
| 2012 | Brackley Town | Stewarts & Lloyds Corby |
| 2011 | Brackley Town | Corby Town |
| 2010 | Corby Town | Daventry Town |
| 2009 | Long Buckby | Brackley Town |
| 2008 | Rushden & Diamonds | Brackley Town |
| 2007 | Rushden & Diamonds | Woodford United |
| 2006 | Northampton Spencer | Corby Town |
