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Nelson
Historical league recordUpdated . Database results through .
The latest in the records
This club is not in the 2026/2027 league tables covered here. The division, form and rating below refer to its last recorded league matches.
Last recorded form
- Loss against Wigan Borough on 1931-04-06
- Loss against Barrow on 1931-04-11
- Loss against Southport on 1931-04-18
- Loss against Wrexham on 1931-04-25
- Loss against Hull City on 1931-05-02
Oldest → newest · Last 5 league games
W = win, D = draw, L = loss
View the results below ↓Last five league games
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | Away | 0–4 | Loss | |
| Wrexham | Away | 1–5 | Loss | |
| Southport | Home | 1–4 | Loss | |
| Barrow | Away | 1–2 | Loss | |
| Wigan Borough | Away | 1–3 | Loss |
All-time rating records
Ratings measure modelled team strength, using results and winning margins. Higher is stronger. These records use the rating after each league match in the database.
Biggest league results
By goal margin, across all recorded league matches. Cup matches and friendlies are not included.
Biggest win
7–0
against Crewe Alexandra (home)
3 other matches with the same margin
- 7–0 against Tranmere Rovers (home),
- 7–0 against Wigan Borough (home),
- 7–0 against Accrington Stanley (home),
Biggest defeat
1–9
against Bradford City (away)
1 other match with the same margin
- 0–8 against Stockport County (away),
Scores are shown with Nelson’s goals first. Where records are tied, the earliest match is shown first.
Years in the English football league
Total membership
10 years
Across all recorded spells
Last continuous spell
10 years
From 1921/1922 to 1930/1931
Membership covers the top four tiers and their historical predecessors, including the Premier League. Each season starting year counts once, including 2026/2027 where applicable. Years of wartime suspension remain part of a continuous membership spell.
Recorded spells (season starting years): 1921–1930