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September

Wivenhoe Tempest Girls: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 10s, School Years: 4 and 5, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Friday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Natalie Clarke, 07703 815100, natalie_honey@live.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Colchester

Stanway Villa: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 14s (Reds), School Years: 8 and 9, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Centre-Back, Central Midfielder (Defensive), Training: Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Colchester & District Youth League, Contact: Warren Bailey, 07824 399082, proclad9@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Colchester

August

Witham Town: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men (Sunday Reserve Team), Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Braintree & North Essex Sunday League, Contact: Glen, 07886957967, gabowcher@hotmail.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Witham

Rowhedge: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 12s, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Colchester & District Youth League, Contact: Shane Barnham, 07717033893, shane.barnham@hotmail.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Colchester

Valley Green, 2024/25 Age Group: Under 8s, School Years: 2 and 3, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Training: Saturday Mornings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Zoe, 07510378966, secretary@valleygreenfc.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Witham

Maldon & Tiptree: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 13s, School Years: 7 and 8, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Blackwater & Dengie Youth League, Contact: Dave Williams, 07854756523, dlwilliams1985@hotmail.co.uk, X: @officialmtyfc, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Maldon

Saxon Arms: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Sunday Mornings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Braintree & North Essex Sunday League, Contact: Samuel Parson, 07568484844, samuel.parson@hotmail.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Witham

September

Broomfield Girls: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 13s (Reds), School Years: 7 and 8, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Dhani, 07483 229597, dhbnaran@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Great Danes: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 18s (Lions), School Years: 13, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Monday and Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Mark Hamm, 07958 357882, mark@mkhbuildersltd.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Brentwood

August

Harlow Tekkers: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 12s (Foxes), School Years: 6 and 7, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Mid Herts Rural Minors League, Contact: Adam, 07787414494, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Harlow

Great Danes: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 18s (Lions), School Years: 12 and 13, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Tuesday and Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Mark Hamm, 07958357882, mark@mkhbuildersltd.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Brentwood

Old Chelmsfordians Ladies: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Women, School Years: 12 and 13, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Women’s League, Contact: Paul O'Meara, 07841262731, ocladiesfc@hotmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Loughton: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 9s, School Years: 3 and 4, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Echo Junior League, Contact: Sayed Adil, 07702798808, s.m.adil@hotmail.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Loughton

Loughton: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 13s, School Years: 7 and 8, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Training: Friday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Echo Junior League, Contact: Keith Campen, 07986186428, kcampen@btinternet.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Loughton

Elsenham Youth: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 17s, School Years: 11 and 12, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Blackwater & Dengie Youth League, Contact: Paul Kitchener, 07487611263, p_kitchener1977@sky.com

Broomfield: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Women (First Team), Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Women’s League, Contact: Amber Thomson, 07757779075, thomson_555@hotmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Ravens Legends: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Saturday Afternoons, Competition: Essex Veterans League, Contact: Geth, 07931431317, geth1975@hotmail.co.uk, X: @RavensVets, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Broomfield: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 15s (Reds), School Years: 9 and 10, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Training: Saturday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Paul Goss, 07900593103, broomfieldgirlsfc@btinternet.com, X: @Broomfieldgirls, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Galleywood: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Saturday Afternoons, Competition: ProKit UK Essex Olympian League, Contact: Tony Dowsett, 07736123914, tony.dowsett@blueyonder.co.uk, X: @galleywood_fc, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

Chelmsford City: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 16s (Clarets), School Years: 10 and 11, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Blackwater & Dengie Youth League, Contact: Charlie Boxall, 07929051410, charlieandsarah@hotmail.co.uk, X: @ccyfc, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Chelmsford

September

Lakeside Youth: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 10s (Blacks), School Years: 4 and 5, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Andy Heaton, 07889 950832, andy.a.heaton@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Grays

Hassenbrook Girls: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 10s (Huskies), School Years: 4 and 5, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: Central Midfielder (Defensive), Central Midfielder (Attacking), Striker, Training: Saturday Mornings and Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Alex Barber, 07415 113032, hassenbrook-huskies@outlook.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Grays

Aveley: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 11s (Rockets), School Years: 5 and 6, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Jayne, 07910 145987, jaynearkan141@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Grays

Merlin United: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men (First Team), Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Thurrock Association Sunday League, Contact: Charlie Moring, 07572 151927, moringcharlie1@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Grays

Billericay Town: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 18s (Greens), School Years: 12 and 13, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Training: Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Eastern Junior Alliance, Contact: Lee Williams, 07496 636703, lee.willo1@icloud.com, X: @U18EJA_BTFC, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Billericay

August

Essex Royals: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 15s (Stripes), School Years: 9 and 10, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Dean Sanders, 07814946607, deansandersukpn@gmail.com, X: @essexroyalsfc, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Basildon

Leigh Ramblers Girls: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 14s (Blues), School Years: 8 and 9, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Central Midfielder (Defensive), Training: Saturday Mornings and Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Graham or Paul, 07732001237 or 07889863069, ge.paton@googlemail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Southend-on-Sea

Catholic United: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 11s (North), School Years: 4 and 5, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Southend & District Junior League, Contact: Adam Webb, 07779045496, adwebb@hotmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Southend-on-Sea

Aveley: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 11s (Rockets), School Years: 5 and 6, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Tuesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Lium, 07496862260, jaynearkan141@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Basildon

Lakeside: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 12s, School Years: 6 and 7, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Jed, 07795326774, norton_jed@yahoo.co.uk, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Grays

FC Gulls: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men (First Team), Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Outfield Positions, Training: Our Team Doesn't Train, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Sceptre Sunday League, Contact: Barry Antoine, 07985476649, barryantoine66@hotmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Southend-on-Sea

Billericay Town: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 18s (Greens), School Years: 12 and 13, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Goalkeeper, Striker, Training: Tuesday and Friday Evening, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Eastern Junior Alliance, Contact: Stuart Daltrey, 07958453916, sdwarwicklanetax@gmail.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Basildon

Rayleigh Town: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 16s, School Years: 10 and 11, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Eastern Junior Alliance, Contact: Marlon Iron, 07939546852, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Rochford

St Clere's Girls: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 16s, School Years: 10 and 11, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Saturday Mornings and Thursday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Essex County Girls’ League, Contact: Ian, 07921066199, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Stanford-le-Hope

September

Collier Row: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 16s (Diamonds), School Years: 10 and 11, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: Centre-Back, Central Midfielder (Defensive), Training: Saturday Mornings, Matches: Sunday Mornings, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Barry Chapman, 07758 555030, b.chapman960@ntlworld.com, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Romford

August

AFC Leyton: 2024/25 Age Group: Under 11s, School Years: 4 and 5, Format: Small-Sided, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Sunday Mornings and Afternoons, Competition: Brentwood Community Football Alliance Youth League, Contact: Nicola Gallagher, 07521809437, coaching@afcleyton.co.uk, X: @afcleyton, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Walthamstow

CSM London: 2024/25 Age Group: Adult Men, Format: 11v11, Position/s Required: All Positions, Training: Wednesday Evenings, Matches: Saturday Afternoons, Competition: Essex Alliance Football League, Contact: Alfred, 07301613188, aaneyo@yahoo.com, X: @CSMLondonFC, Nearest City/Town/Borough: Dagenham

Looking to take part in football for the first time? Keen to get back into the game after a spell on the sidelines? Local grassroots teams are using #SquadBooster to advertise for new faces by posting live classified adverts to supplement their squads.

Teams struggling for numbers can attract new blood by submitting an advert to thousands of players, of all abilities, who can use #SquadBooster to find regular football. The service is pivotal to achieving one of Essex grassroots football’s main goals - simply to get more people playing. Adverts are shared amongst the local media and are individually published on X, with prominent links from The latest adverts can be found above and on X using the #SquadBooster hashtag. You can view a selection of these below...