Mickleover Royal British Legion F.C.

The club was founded in 1945, when the ground was given to the people of Mickleover by veterans upon returning from the World War II.

[2] The 1972–73 season saw the club enter Division one of the East Midlands Regional League.

[3] In 1983 the club joined the premier division of the Central Midlands Football League as one of the founder members.

[4] The 1992–93 season also saw the club enter the FA Cup for the first time, though not progressing past the preliminary qualifying round, after losing 2–0 to Belper Town.

[2][4] The club play their home games at Ypres lodge, Poppyfields Drive.