Football
for all.
FFA runs organised, filmed football sessions across Leicester. Book a spot, turn up, play a proper game.
What we run
Whether you are getting back into the game, want regular competition, or just need a reliable kickabout, there is a way in.
Weekly kickabouts
Regular public sessions run Wednesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 6pm and Saturday at 9am. Occasional Monday and Tuesday sessions depend on availability and player interest, are announced in the FFA group chat and become bookable online when confirmed.
Book a session →Monday Night League
Our closed competitive league for signed-up players. Season 1 runs for eight weeks, 12 October to 30 November 2026, with an individual leaderboard. Not open for public booking.
Follow the league →Tournaments
One-off competitions like the Midlands Cup, with photos and media for every team.
View tournaments →Women's football
Coming soon. Register your interest and we will keep you updated about future women’s football sessions.
Register your interest →More than the game.
A good game is only part of it. At FFA, you can play regularly, get to know the people you play with and improve together. There are leagues and tournaments to get involved in too, plus recorded matches to watch back and share.
- 01Regular games with a good standard of football
- 02Friendships that carry on beyond the pitch
- 03Chances to improve, compete and get involved
- 04Recorded matches and highlights to watch back and share
Why FFA exists
FFA started with a group of people who loved playing football. It officially began around 2022, but it brought together sessions that had been running far longer. Our Friday session had been going for around 20 years before it became part of FFA.
People come for the football and keep coming back for the people. Over time, familiar faces become friends. Playing together regularly also helps players build confidence, improve their game and learn from each other.
Our aim is simple: make football easier to find, easier to enjoy and open to more people.
Faces you'll see at the pitch
FFA is run by a team, and these are some of the people you will usually find at a session. Say hello when you arrive.
We back other football groups
We advise and support groups doing something similar to us, and help where we can, even if it is something as simple as pumping up footballs.
Getting started
We help new groups get their sessions off the ground.
Finances
For our partners, we help manage the money and cover the difference where they fall short.
Players
We help groups find players where we can.
Where we play
St Margarets Pastures Sports Centre
Our main home. Floodlit artificial grass with on-site parking.
St Margaret's Way, Leicester LE1 3EA
Aylestone Recreation Ground
Thursday at 8pm. Enter through the AFC Andrews car park.
AFC Andrews, Aylestone Recreation Ground, Knighton Lane East, Leicester LE2 6FT
More venues coming soon
Want FFA near you, or have a pitch to partner on? Get in touch.
Next game is this week
Pick a session, book your spot and we will see you on the pitch.