Kirkcaldy United F.C.
Kirkcaldy United Football Club, which started life as Kirkcaldy Amateurs in 1901–02 season. Then after just two seasons it was decided that they become Kirkcaldy's second senior club (Raith Rovers being the other).
| Full name | Kirkcaldy United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Dissolved | 1916 |
| Ground | Scott's Park |
They played their early games on an open field at Overton Park. In 1905 they moved into their new home, a purpose built park named Scott's Park. It was situated at the corner of Factory Road and Kidd Street (see the Ordnance Survey map for Kirkcaldy of 1914). After World War 1 this section of Factory Road was renamed Beatty Crescent.
Twice winners of the Fife Cup (1906–07 & 1912–13)
2 March 1907: Kirkcaldy United 3 – 1 Cowdenbeath at Stark's Park, Att: 2,160
30 April 1913: Kirkcaldy United 5 – 2 East Fife at Stark's Park, Att: 2,000
Joint Winners of the Northern League 1906–07 with Dundee 'A'
They played in numerous leagues, (Northern, Central and Eastern).
In 1908 it was proposed by Raith Rovers that both clubs look into the possibility of amalgamation. They were to disband at the end of season 1915–16.