Club History

South Woodham Ferrers United is an amateur youth football club located in Essex. The club prides itself on prioritising football for all and being at the heart of the community. With over 30 youth teams, four men’s teams, and development squads for 3 to 6-year-olds, the club is committed to providing opportunities for players of all ages and genders. As a volunteer-run organisation, the club aims to enhance its community focus, financial stability, and create a clear pathway for players to progress from youth to senior teams. Additionally, the club has plans to move to a new clubhouse in the next five years to facilitate its growth and aspirations.

Formed in 2016 following the merger of three local clubs, South Woodham Ferrers United (SWFU) has grown into one of the largest grass roots football clubs in Essex. SWFU aim to provide football for all people across the community from youngsters enjoying our development squad on aSaturday morning, through the school years with both girls’ and boys’ sides at every age group and finally our Saturday and Sunday adult teams.

SWFU

Club History

SWFU

South Woodham Ferrers United is an amateur youth football club located in Essex. The club prides itself on prioritising football for all and being at the heart of the community. With over 30 youth teams, four men’s teams, and development squads for 3 to 6-year-olds, the club is committed to providing opportunities for players of all ages and genders. As a volunteer-run organisation, the club aims to enhance its community focus, financial stability, and create a clear pathway for players to progress from youth to senior teams. Additionally, the club has plans to move to a new clubhouse in the next five years to facilitate its growth and aspirations.

Formed in 2016 following the merger of three local clubs, South Woodham Ferrers United (SWFU) has grown into one of the largest grass roots football clubs in Essex. SWFU aim to provide football for all people across the community from youngsters enjoying our development squad on aSaturday morning, through the school years with both girls’ and boys’ sides at every age group and finally our Saturday and Sunday adult teams.

Club Location

SWFU

SWFU is situated in South Woodham Ferrers, a small town in the borough if Chelmsford with a population of around 16,500 people.

Club Venues

The Club has access to multiple venues in and around the town in which the various teams can train and host matches across the various leagues that they are affiliated with.

  • William De Ferrers Leisure Centre 3G Pitch
  • William De Ferrers School Playing Field
  • Compass Gardens Football Pitches
  • Saltcoats Football Pitched

League Affiliations

The Club is affiliated with many leagues across Essex as listed below:

  • The Pro-Kit Essex Olympian League
  • Blackwater and DengieLeague
  • South East Essex Primary League
  • Southend Junior League
  • Brentwood Community Football Alliance
  • Essex County Girls League
  • Essex Women’s Sunday League
  • Sceptre Sunday League
SWFU

League Affiliations

SWFU

The Club is affiliated with many leagues across Essex as listed below:

  • The Pro-Kit Essex Olympian League
  • Blackwater and DengieLeague
  • South East Essex Primary League
  • Southend Junior League
  • Brentwood Community Football Alliance
  • Essex County Girls League
  • Essex Women’s Sunday League
  • Sceptre Sunday League

Club & Team Sponsors