| Kensington | |
|---|---|
| Names | |
| Full name | Kensington Football Club |
| Club details | |
| Founded | 1871[1] |
| Dissolved | 6 April 1886 |
| Colours | Scarlet white |
| Competition | Interclub 1871-1876, SAFA 1877-1881 Adelaide and Suburban Assoc. 1882-1885 |
| Premierships | Interclub 1873-1875 |
| Ground(s) | Kensington Oval |
The Kensington Football Club was one of the first Australian rules football clubs founded in South Australia and played an integral part in the game's development in the state. The early rules used in South Australia were referred to as the "Kensington Rules". Club uniform was a scarlet cap and jacket and white trousers.[2]
The club was one of the founding teams of the South Australian Football Association (later renamed the SANFL) in 1877.