Garforth League
Junior boys and girls football league in Garforth, Leeds, from Under 7 to Under 21.
About this business
The Garforth League describes itself as a junior boys and girls football league in Garforth, Leeds. It offers development and competitive football from Under 7 to Under 21, allowing children to have fun, make friends and enjoy the game within a safe and encouraging environment. The league says it believes in the long-term development of children on and off the pitch, as players and as young people.
The league states that it encourages all children to play the game no matter what their ability, devising development football through the foundation age groups so that they can learn the rules and fundamentals of the game, leading into competitive structured football. It reports over 1,150 teams in the league and, on its clubs and teams page, over 1,150 teams and 140 clubs within the league and growing.
Competitions include a Saturday Junior League, a Sunday Junior League and a Sunday Under 21s Competition. The league committee is responsible for day-to-day running and includes age group coordinators, a player registration secretary and a referees appointments secretary, supported by the chairman, competition secretary, discipline secretary and a compliance and safeguarding team.
Why choose them
- Runs football from Under 7 through to Under 21
- Saturday Junior League, Sunday Junior League and Sunday Under 21s Competition
- States over 1,150 teams and 140 clubs in the league
- Committee includes age group coordinators and a safeguarding team
- Based in Garforth, serving Leeds and surrounding areas
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Frequently asked questions
What age groups does the Garforth League cover?
The Garforth League offers development and competitive football from Under 7 to Under 21, so children can have fun, make friends and enjoy the game in a safe and encouraging environment.
How many clubs and teams play in the Garforth League?
The league currently has over 1,150 teams and 140 clubs, and it says it is still growing. You can use the club finder on the league website to find a team near you.
Which competitions does the league run?
There is a Saturday Junior League, a Sunday Junior League and a Sunday Under 21s Competition. The Under 21s competition is a new launch for the 2026/27 season.
Can parents or supporters help the league?
The league says it needs volunteers for the 2026/27 season and beyond, big or small roles. You can get in touch through the league website to see how to get involved.
Has the league changed its name?
The league states that it changed its name and logo and is now known as 'Garforth League'. It also promoted the change for the 2026/27 season.