But as it approaches its 140th anniversary, a volunteer-run football club is now fighting for its future.

Lowestoft Town FC headquarters at Crown Meadow. Image: Lowestoft Town FC (Image: Lowestoft Town FC)

A campaign has been launched to "help rebuild" Lowestoft Town FC.

Lowestoft Town FC. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd (Image: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd)

Beset by significant debts that now threaten its long-term existence, alongside its Crown Meadow ground that is badly in need of modernisation, The Pitching In Isthmian League North Division club has launched a GoFundMe campaign as it looks to overcome its biggest opponent yet.

Lowestoft Town in action earlier this season. Image: Bryan Grint (Image: Bryan Grint)

It is hoping to raise £100,000 to clear its debts, as it looks to upgrade its aging facilities for fans and visitors alike - reinvesting everything back into it men's, women's and U19, U18 teams.

Lowestoft Town FC club chairman Iain Small. Image: Lowestoft Town FC (Image: Lowestoft Town FC)

Entitled 'Rebuild Lowestoft Town Football Club' the appeal - spearheaded by chairman Iain Small - launched on Sunday and it has already attracted 25 donations with £2,235 raised as on Tuesday morning.

Historically, the club was first recorded as East Suffolk FC with games - all friendlies - then recorded back in 1884.

On merging with the original Kirkley club, the title of Lowestoft was adopted in 1887 with Town added in 1890.

FA Vase Final behind the scenes between Lowestoft Town and Kirkham and Wesham at Wembley Stadium. Lowestoft Town fans. Photo: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

With long serving former Blues striker Micky Chapman leading a trophy laden 21st century for the club as joint manager alongside Ady Gallagher, dreams became reality in May 2008 when they........

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