Longlevens AFC makes history with £1m National Lottery win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Longlevens AFC has reportedly become the first football club to win £1 million in the National Lottery, a milestone in its 32-year history. Bill Davis, the club president, has used the same lottery numbers for more than three decades. The club plans to discuss how to allocate the funds, which could include improvements to its facilities and clubhouse. The win is seen as crucial for the club's future. Members expressed excitement at the financial security this victory brings.
- •Longlevens AFC plays in the ninth tier of English football.
- •The lottery numbers were selected by a club member 32 years ago.
- •Previous annual spending on lottery tickets was about £200.
- •Plans for the money include facility and clubhouse improvements.
- •Club officials emphasize long-term sustainability over impulse spending.
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Football club makes history with £1m lottery win
"Club members at Longlevens AFC are yet to discuss how the money from their big win will be spent.
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