Chorley FC was founded in 1883, originally as a rugby club before transitioning to association football. Known as The Magpies — a nickname adopted in the 1890s for their iconic black and white stripes — the club has competed across six different leagues throughout its 140-year history.
The club plays home matches at Victory Park, which holds a record attendance of 9,679 set during the 1923/24 FA Cup. In 2020/21 Chorley made national headlines with an historic FA Cup fourth round appearance, cementing their place as one of non-league football's most celebrated clubs.

The Magpies
Founded 1883
From the Lancashire Junior League in 1889 to the National League North today, Chorley FC has built a legacy of passion, community and football excellence — supported every match day by loyal fans at Victory Park.
One of Lancashire's oldest clubs, Chorley FC has over 140 years of football history and community roots in the town.
The famous black and white stripes have been worn with pride since the 1890s, making The Magpies one of the most recognisable non-league kits in England.
Home to Chorley FC, Victory Park holds a record crowd of 9,679 and has hosted football for over a century in the heart of Chorley.
In 2020/21, Chorley FC reached the FA Cup fourth round — a historic achievement celebrated across the nation and a testament to the club's fighting spirit.