Teams
We have teams from U9s to U18s playing developmental football right through to competitive leagues.
Player Recruitment
Teams currently recruiting:
U14s New players wanted
U17s Striker wanted
Referees
We are always on the look out for new referees across our teams.
U9s
The youngest team in the club, Year 4 at school. This team play 5-a-side with no offside rule, using size 3 balls.
This age group is focused on team development and introduction to team-play. For many it will be the first opportunity to pay in matches.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday Morning as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U10s
Year 5 at school. The two U10s teams play 7-a-side, still with no offside rule, but the pitches are larger and the goals wider.
Still focused on team development and match play, the U10s provides plenty of opportunity to learn more about positional play and is a good opportunity to settle into 7-a-side for the next two years.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday Morning as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U11s
Year 6 at school. Continuing with 7-a-side developmental football, there is no offside rule at this age, so the focus stays on enjoying the game and building confidence on the ball. This group is still in The FA’s Foundation Phase, where football is about learning through play in preparation for the competitive matches the following year.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U12s
Year 7 at school. The U12s move up to 9-a-side on a larger pitch providing opportunity for positional play. Offside is introduced at this age, which is a new challenge for players to understand. The FA’s Youth Development Phase begins, and coaches build on technical skills like passing, receiving and finishing, while helping players see how they fit into the team.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 6:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U13s
Year 8 at school. The U13s continue 9-a-side with offside, on the same pitch and goals as the U12s. Players are growing quickly, so the coaching balances challenge with confidence, preparing them for the step up to 11-a-side next year.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Lincoln Field Sports Pitches.
U14s
Year 9 at school. The U14s make the move to 11-a-side on a full-size youth pitch. This is a big step in space and responsibility, and players learn to adapt to bigger teams and longer distances. Physical differences between players become more noticeable at this stage, so the club gives every player a fair chance to develop at their own pace.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 6:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U15s
Year 10 at school. The focus moves towards competitive match play, with players expected to understand team systems, read the game and take more responsibility on the pitch. Coaches work on the whole player, covering technical, physical, psychological and social development, because confidence and resilience matter as much as ball skills.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Lincoln Field Sports Pitches.
U16s
Year 11 at school. This is a year of consolidation and leadership, where players build on their experience, sharpen their decisions under pressure and take on more responsibility within the team. Many players are also balancing football with important school exams, so the club works to support them in both.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 6:30pm at Orleans Park School.
U17s
Year 12 at school. The FA describes the stage from 17 onwards as the Professional Development Phase, so the focus is on self-direction, performance and preparing for the step up to senior football.
When and where do we play?
Matches are played on a Saturday as part of the EEYFL league. Training is Fridays 5:30pm at Lincoln Field Sports Pitches.
REFEREES
Referees must be at least 14 years old to officiate our matches and are permitted to referee matches for age groups up to two years below their age.
We are seeking referees to officiate our U15, U16 & U17 matches. Don’t worry if you’re not fully qualified, just as long as you are comfortable with these age groups. We currently have a full roster of referees for our younger age groups (U9 to U14).​​
Not only are we happy to help with referee courses & qualifications, we also pay above the going rate for EEYFL (see our rates below).
Ref fees 2026/27:
​​U9/U10/U11: £30
U12/U13: £35
U14/U15: £40
U16/U17: £50
​Home matches are mostly at Orleans Park School, Marble Hill Park (U10s) or King George's Fields in Ham for U16/U17.