Lydney Town AFC Youth

LYDNEY TOWN AFC YOUTH

We are proud to be a FA Accredited Club, providing the complete Player Pathway to over 350 children. This is delivered through 3 distinct pathways:

  • Lydney Town AFC Youth Lions | u5s to u6s

  • Lydney Town AFC Youth | u7s to u17s

  • Lydney Town AFC | u18s to seniors

PLAYER PATHWAY
The club provides FA qualified coaches from under 5’s through to the transition into the Senior game. Sessions for the Lions (u5s – u6s) is FREE OF CHARGE, helping us feed into and create the next generation of our league teams at Lydney Town AFC Youth.

Lydney Town AFC Youth create more chances for more children to play football in approved FA leagues and competitions, with a minimum of 1 team in every age group recognised by theFA (u7-u18s).

Through the clubs affiliation with Lydney Town AFC, the transition phase will see the club preparing players for the prospect of adult football, retaining as many as possible, that can transfer directly to the senior squads (Mens & Ladies). This provides great opportunities to play at a high standard.

Lydney Town AFC Youth
u7s to u16s

Creating more chances for more children to play football

Registrations

Registrations for 2024/25 season are now OPEN!

Please see the instructions within each registration form to ensure you are completing the correct one for your child.

Creating more chances for more children to play football

CLUB STRUCTURE

Lydney Town AFC Youth provide football to children

Lydney Town AFC Youth provide football to children of all ages and abilities. Aligned to the Player Pathway, we deliver age appropriate training in a safe environment, supporting long term development.

This journey will see your child build and progress their learning and development as they head towards the adult version of the game. Our aim is to get local children to reach their maximum potential, enabling them to play at the highest level they can.

As a 3 Star Accredited Club, we create opportunities for everyone to experience and enjoy the game we all love.

England Accredited Club - Lydney Town Youth
Lydney Town Lions

LYDNEY TOWN LIONS (u5s-u6s)
Lydney Lions provide a FREE fun and safe environment for children to begin their love of football while developing key movement and social skills along the way.

Lydney Town AFC Youth

LYDNEY TOWN AFC YOUTH (u7s-u17s)
Offering the complete player pathway, we are a 3* Accredited Club, preparing young players for the transition to Lydney Town AFC and the open game.

ARTICLES FROM THE CLUB

Lydney Town YOUTH

paving the way for the next generation

play and participate

girls football

Join the revolution.

Girls Football at Lydney Town AFC Youth
Play & Participate - 5v5

Mini Soccer

under 7s to under 10s begin with 5v5, moving up to 7v7.

9-a-side football

u11s to u12s move up to 9v9 as we develop players for the transition to the traditional format.

Play & Participate - 9v9
Play & Participate - 11v11

11-a-side football

The game we love in its purist form. u13s to u16s brings the opportunity to play 11v11.