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Compare 104 grassroots clubs & teams across the UK. Filter by town, region and age group, and send a free enquiry.

Grassroots clubs run teams for children, young people and adults, from first-time players to competitive leagues. Most play in leagues affiliated to their County FA, train once or twice a week and are run by volunteers. For most players this is where football happens every week. Read the guide

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By region:
Yorkshire and the Humber 22 East Midlands 13 North West 13 East of England 12 West Midlands 9 Scotland 8 South West 8 North East 6 South East 6 Wales 6 London 1
Popular towns:
Rotherham 6 Birmingham 5 Bristol 5 Cardiff 5 Leeds 5 Leicester 5 Newcastle upon Tyne 5 Edinburgh 4 Glasgow 4 Norwich 4 Southampton 4 Doncaster 3 Liverpool 3 Manchester 3 Northampton 3 Nottingham 3 Sheffield 3 Barnsley 2 Cambridge 2 Bath 1 Bolton 1 Bradford 1 Cheltenham 1 Colchester 1

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Football Club FAQs

What are grassroots clubs & teams?

Grassroots clubs run teams for children, young people and adults, from first-time players to competitive leagues. Most play in leagues affiliated to their County FA, train once or twice a week and are run by volunteers. For most players this is where football happens every week.

What should I look for?

Affiliation to the County FA, and whether the club is England Football Accredited. A team at the right age group and standard, with room for new players. Coaches with an in-date FA DBS check and safeguarding training. A named club welfare officer for teams with under-18s. How playing time is shared, especially in younger age groups.

Which qualifications or registrations matter?

England Football Accredited: The FA's club accreditation, which replaced the Charter Standard. It covers safeguarding, coaching and how the club is run. FA DBS check and Safeguarding Children training: Required for people coaching or managing under-18s in affiliated football.

How much do grassroots clubs & teams cost?

Each provider sets its own prices, and they vary with the area, the age group and how often you go. 0 of the 104 listings here state a price, so ask for a written price that says what is included and what the cancellation terms are.

Are these listings checked?

Listings come from public business information and from providers who claim them. 0 here have been claimed, 0 are verified and 0 are Safeguarding checked. Featured is promoted placement (paid, or a free trial of it), not a sign that we have checked them. Always check qualifications and safeguarding yourself.

Guide

Choosing grassroots clubs & teams

Who it may suit

  • Children starting football, often from about age 5 in small-sided formats
  • Players looking for a team at their level, including girls-only and mixed teams
  • Adults returning to the game, including walking football for older players

What to look for

  • Affiliation to the County FA, and whether the club is England Football Accredited
  • A team at the right age group and standard, with room for new players
  • Coaches with an in-date FA DBS check and safeguarding training
  • A named club welfare officer for teams with under-18s
  • How playing time is shared, especially in younger age groups

Questions to ask a provider

  1. Which league do your teams play in, and at what level?
  2. Is there space in my child's age group, and can they come to a training session first?
  3. Who is the club welfare officer?
  4. What are the subs and match fees, and what do they cover?
  5. How do you decide who plays in matches?

Qualifications and registrations, and how to check them

  • England Football Accredited. The FA's club accreditation, which replaced the Charter Standard. It covers safeguarding, coaching and how the club is run. The Football Association.
  • FA DBS check and Safeguarding Children training. Required for people coaching or managing under-18s in affiliated football. The Football Association.

Be careful of

  • A club that cannot tell you who its welfare officer is
  • Pressure to pay for extra private sessions to get picked

How these listings are sourced and checked

104 grassroots clubs & teams are published. 0 have been claimed by the provider, who keeps the details up to date; the rest come from public business information that the provider has not yet confirmed. 0 are verified and 0 are Safeguarding checked. 0 state the ages they serve and 0 state a price, so ask each provider for both. Featured is promoted placement (paid, or a free trial of it); it never buys a check or a badge. Always check qualifications and safeguarding yourself before booking.

Finding grassroots clubs & teams near you

Choose your region or town at the top of this page, or search near you with a postcode. Filters narrow the list by age group and service where providers have told us who they serve. If there is little near you, try the neighbouring region: some providers travel or run sessions in several places. Places with the most grassroots clubs & teams listed: Rotherham (6), Birmingham (5), Bristol (5), Cardiff (5), Leeds (5), Leicester (5).

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Guide reviewed 29 September 2026. It is general information, not professional advice.

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