In the early 1890's the Northampton Town Football Association was formed and were initially responsible for all their own administration, disciplinary cases and general business. Indeed, the Town Football Association was self-governing until 1952, when the County FA took over all disciplinary matters, leaving the Town Association to conduct its own cup competitions. At the time these competitions were only open to clubs within the old Borough boundaries, but after much debate permission was given for all Town League clubs to become involved, opening the door for clubs such as Duston United and Daventry Town.