Washington F.C. is a football club based in Washington, Tyne and Wear, England. The club was originally formed by the local miners at the local "F-Pit" Colliery, and hence, originally founded in the early 20th century as Washington Colliery F.C. The modern club was established in 1947 and joined the Wearside League in 1968. In the 1977–78 season, they reached the 3rd round of the FA Vase.