Almost all the early years were played in local leagues; the Aylesbury & District League and North Bucks League during which time a long list of local league and cup wins were recorded. Prior to senior status being granted, their best achievement was the winning of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup when the victorious team was honoured with a Civic reception at the Town Hall. In 1953 they became founder members of the Hellenic League leaving in 1957, according to the Non league club directory to the South Midlands League from 57-74 (although statistical websites fail to show a record for them during this period)

Under Mich Henson the club slowly established itself in the United Counties League from 74-75 when they were Division 2 runners up and 75-76 when they were Division 1 runners up. They also had numerous exciting FA Vase and FA Cup runs. After 10 years at the helm Mick decided enough was enough and in the year before its centenary, Gary Knibbs took over as manager, bringing with him the nucleus of his old side at Southern League Wellingborough. The side carried all before it. A marvellous way to celebrate the Centenary was secured with the winning of the UCL Premier title, the UCL Knockout Cup, the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup (for the only time in their history) and the Buckingham Senior Charity Cup. The official centenary match was against a full strength Leicester City side that included a youthful Gary Lineker.

The next season saw the Robins reach the 1st Round proper of the FA Cup where, on a never to be forgotten day, Orient triumphed 2-0 at a packed Ford Meadow where 2,451 attended. Success on the field continued and the following season, 1984-85 the UCL Premier title was regained and with it a successful application to join the Southern League.

In June 1989, Phil Lines was appointed manager and began possibly the most successful period in the Clubs history. A Quarter Final FA Vase appearance (versus Guiseley) and numerous local cup successes were culminated in the winning of the Southern League Southern Division title in 1991.

The club continued to be a top half side under Keith Baker with another FA Vase Quarter Final appearance (versus Tiverton) and continued league success under Aidy Mackay, Mick Foster and Jerry Mansfield.

Following the restructuring of the club after Chairman Chris Lawrence resigned (after years of excellent service), Steve Curley took over for over half a season before leaving, being replaced by Darren Wood from Northampton. Darren built a good young side after the relegation from the Southern League and had two seasons of top ten finishes in the UCL, also winning the Buckingham Charity Cup in 1998 and being UCL Knockout Cup runners up in 1999.

In May 1999, after Darren Wood left for pastures new, Alan Boorn and Adam Sinclair struggled as the Robins had their worst season for many years. Morell Maison took charge in April 2000 and better times looked set for the Robins as his new side had been a breath of fresh air for those loyal servants who have kept the club going during very difficult times.

The following seasons have seen the Robins get stronger under Morell's charge. For 2002-03, Morell targeted 6th place and achieved 4th as well as the Charity Cup. They scored a total of 142 goals in 60 matches with Cole, Max-Grant and McGillycuddy scoring 98 of them. They conceded 72 goals. In 2003-04 they were Runners Up in the league, Berks & Bucks Senior Cup and the Buckingham Charity Cup. After six successful years with the Robins, Morell moved on to manage Kettering Town in February 2006.

In May 2006 ex QPR and Aldershot player Tony Joyce was appointed manager of the "Robins". After a promsing start to the season and a valient struggle at the end Buckingham finished bottom of the UCL premier league and were relegated to Division One, where they play this season.

 

 

 

Best Performance in the FA Cup:         1st Round Proper 1984/85  

 

Best Performance in the FA Vase:       2nd Round 1990/91

 

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