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Ilfracombe Town Football Club are a semi-professional football club based in Ilfracombe, a coastal town in North Devon, England.

The club has a rich history dating back to their establishment in 1902. Throughout their existence, Ilfracombe Town has competed in various leagues and divisions within the English football pyramid.

The club has experienced periods of success and challenges over the years. They have participated in regional leagues such as the North Devon League as recent as 2016-17 when they were crowned champions and earned promotion to the South Western Peninsula league where they battled in the Division 1 East before moving to the Premier East division in the 2019 restructure. After challenging towards the top of the league in the 19/20 and 20/21 “Covid seasons”, The Bluebirds found themselves promoted on PPG to the Toolstation Western League where they have remained until now.

Ilfracombe travel to The Mill off the back of a home win vs Saltash United, where they also picked up 3pts at home vs Falmouth Town. However, Town have struggled on the road this term, only picking up 1 point from three matches so far.

Torpoint head into the game off the back of a tough trip to Welton Rovers and home defeat to Brixham AFC, Dean will be doing everything he can to get back to winning ways, starting tomorrow.

Last meeting: Torpoint Athletic 1-1 Ilfracombe Town (22nd April 2023, TWL)