History and honours since 2012/13
The club began life in the 2012/13 season as Heanor Staffs, playing Sunday afternoon football in the Alfreton and District Sunday League.
In 2013 it was re-established as Codnor Athletic FC for the 2013/14 season, and continued in the Alfreton league over the following years, gradually building its own identity in local football.
Codnor Athletic never won the Alfreton and District Sunday League, but the period gave the club important memories. The biggest was the 2017/18 Jack Vickers Trophy final: Codnor finished runners-up after an 8-2 defeat to a Rolls Royce side that won the treble that season.
For 2024/25 the club moved into the East Midlands Public Authorities League (EMPAL), trading Sunday afternoons for Sunday mornings. The debut Division 3 campaign was hard: Codnor fought relegation to the final match and ultimately dropped into Division 4.
The following season was the turning point. Codnor Athletic won the EMPAL Division 4 title, the club's first league championship, and an immediate return to Division 3.
Back in Division 3 for 2026/27, Codnor now pairs its ambition on the pitch with a stronger long-term home at Denby Institute & Recreation Ground, built through the collective effort of players, volunteers and supporters.
As supplied by the club.
Champions, promoted to Division 3
Runners-up, lost the final 8-2 to Rolls Royce
Seven homes since 2012/13, from Lockton Avenue in Heanor to Denby, where the club now looks after its own pitch.
Visiting DenbyOriginal home in 2012/13, as Heanor Staffs.
An early home during the Alfreton years.
A later home in the local Sunday league era.
Part of the club's journey around the local area.
The final Alfreton-era venue before the league move.
Home for the first EMPAL season, 2024/25.
Home since 2025/26.
Soccer AM
Lewis Gough getting clattered made it onto Soccer AM with millions of views, and, in the club's words, the highlight of the season.
Pre-season 2021
Football content creator Cal the Dragon briefly played for Codnor during pre-season in 2021. The dressing room still tells the story.
Old team photos, past captains and cup runs will be added as the archive grows. Got something? Get in touch.
| Running the club | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Jordan Wainwright |
| Manager | Jordan Wainwright |
| Assistant Manager | Steven Fisher |
| Welfare Officer | Jack Lander |
| Groundsmen | Jack Lander, Jordan Wainwright |
