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Hackney Marshes Girls Football League and the Hackney Marshes Saturday Youth Football League

The Hackney Marshes Girls Football League (HMGFL) and the Hackney Saturday Youth Football League (HMSYFL) for the 2024 to 2025 season kicked off on Saturday, 28 September 2024.

This season, the combined club membership of the HMGFL and HMSYFL includes 71 clubs, which amount to over 300 teams. Over 3,000 young players, from U8 to U17, will play football every Saturday at Hackney Marshes and Mabley Green during the 2024 to 2025 season.

Together, the HMGFL and HMSYFL form one of the largest youth participation projects in the borough of Hackney.

Both leagues are England Football Accredited and play an important role in supporting football development in the borough. They provide opportunities for children and young people from Hackney and surrounding areas to take part in regular, organised football.

Additionally, the leagues offer a football education program for their members. This includes:

  • coach professional development events
  • refereeing qualifications
  • football-themes accredited awards

Join the new U17 Division of Hackney Marshes Saturday Youth Football League

The Hackney Marshes Saturday Youth Football League (HMSYFL) are looking for teams in the U17 age group to join their new division, launching in January 2025.

If you’re a player looking for a team or a coach interested in coaching, or want more information about the HMGFL and HMSYFL:

Constantine x Nation FC Development Centre

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Constantine x Nation FC Development Centre, a football club for children aged 6 to 12. The goal is to help young players grow their skills and love for football in a fun, supportive environment.

View the Constantine x Nation FC Development Centre flyer (JPEG 1.4mb).

Premier League Kicks

Premier League Kicks uses the power of football and sport to inspire young people to reach their potential.

Free Premier League Kicks football sessions in Hackney by Arsenal in the Community (AIC)

Free Premier League Kicks football sessions in Hackney by Leyton Orient Trust (LOT)

Refugee football programme and community development sessions

We have teamed up with Celtic FC Foundation and the Public Health Community Wellbeing Team. Together, we created the Hackney Council x Celtic FC Foundation (CFCF) Refugee Football Programme and local community football development sessions.

Refugee Football Programme

Supports asylum-seeking refugees in Hackney hostels, helping them connect with the community through football.

Local community football development sessions

Open to the wider community, these sessions provide opportunities to take part in structured football sessions.

Group details

Location for both: Britannia Leisure Centre Astro, Pitfield Street, N1 5FT

Days and times:

  • Mondays: 5pm to 7pm
  • Saturdays: 11am to 4pm

For more information contact Anastasija: ap@ballinamanagement.com.

Book a football pitch

To book a football pitch at Hackney Marshes or other venues in Hackney, contact GLL:

Page updated on: 5 December 2024