13/08/2025
Thornton Redbacks wish to advise that First Grade and Reserve Grade teams have been relegated from Northern League One.
This season was a fiercely competitive one- just three points separated 4th and 10th place on the ladder. We finished equal 9th/10th, with relegation ultimately decided on goal difference. It’s a tough outcome, but one that reflects how close the margins were.
We are proud of our history, having spent 24 of the past 25 years in Northern League One. But the Thornton Redbacks are more than the league we play in.
We are a club committed to providing the best possible facilities, coaching, and support to our members. We are dedicated to developing players’ skills and character to help them enjoy and succeed in this great game.
In 2026, our senior teams will compete in Zone League One, while our Premier Youth League program will continue unchanged.
With the support of our players, coaches, volunteers, and especially our loyal supporters, we remain determined to keep football alive and thriving in our community.
The Redbacks spirit is strong—and we’re already looking ahead to the next chapter.
-From all of us at Thornton Redbacks! 🕷️