Football in Surrey

Football is the sport that gets so many Surrey children outdoors and active, and there is a brilliant range of clubs, classes and coaching to choose from across the county. For the youngest players, often from around two or three years old, there are fun first football sessions that focus on balance, ball skills and following simple games rather than full matches. From school age, grassroots clubs run weekly training and weekend fixtures in age banded teams, giving children the chance to play regularly, make friends and build confidence as part of a side.

Many local clubs are affiliated to Surrey FA and run programmes shaped by the wider FA pathway, which keeps coaching age appropriate and puts enjoyment first in the early years. Girls football has grown enormously, and you will find dedicated girls teams and mixed sessions in plenty of towns, so there are more chances than ever for daughters to get involved. Alongside club football there are independent coaching academies and small group sessions that focus on technical skills, plus holiday camps that run through the summer and half terms for children who want to play more during the breaks.

Age groups typically run from around three years at the youngest soccer school sessions through to under sixteen and beyond at established clubs, so children can keep playing as they grow. When choosing, it is worth looking at whether the focus is recreational or competitive, the coaching qualifications on offer, and how close training is to home and school. You will find football clubs and coaching across Surrey, including in Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Camberley, Farnham, Leatherhead and Dorking. Browse the listings below to compare clubs, soccer schools and holiday camps, check age groups and training days, and read reviews from other Surrey families before you sign up for a taster session.