Welcome to Linthwaite Football Club
Linthwaite Football Club is proud to be an FA 3-Star Accredited Club, affiliated with the West Riding County FA, and at the heart of grassroots football within our community.
For over 40 years, we have provided opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy, develop, and thrive in the game. From our youngest Tots group (ages 4–6) through to our newly relaunched Open Age team, we offer a complete player pathway for both boys and girls, supporting every stage of the football journey.
We are also proud to deliver a growing Pan-Disability programme, reinforcing our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to participate in football.
A Community Club with a Strong Legacy
As a long-standing member of the Huddersfield & District Junior Football League, Linthwaite FC has played a key role in developing generations of players—building not only football ability, but confidence, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Our Home
Today, the majority of our training sessions and home fixtures take place at Colne Valley High School, bringing football back to the heart of Linthwaite and making it more accessible than ever for local families.
More Than a Football Club
We are more than just teams and fixtures—we are a community built on passion, inclusion, and development. Whether players are taking their first steps in football or continuing their journey into the adult game, Linthwaite FC provides a positive, supportive environment where everyone can belong.
To learn more about our facilities and matchday experience, please refer to the pitch plan below.
LATEST NEWS STORIES
Our Teams
We have a number of teams at Linthwaite Football Club, so please choose the relevant age group based on your child's date of birth.
They are separated into the following groups (for season 2024/25):
- Tots: 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2021
- Mini: 01/09/2015 to 31/08/2018
- Junior: 01/09/2009 to 31/08/2015
We also have our Pan-Disability team with ages ranging from 6 to 18+.
For more information about that particular age group, please select the relevant icon as this will provide you with detailed information on training as well as who to contact should you wish to speak to one of the coaching team. Click on a tab below for more information.
Pan-Disability
We have created sessions for players with additional needs where they can enjoy playing the game in a safe environment. These are split into a childrens session (age 6-17) and then we run a separate Adults session and all in the safe environment of the 4G pitch at Colne Valley while no other sessions take place.
Our Tots Group (Age 4-6)
We run the Tots group (age 4-6) where the aim of the game is enjoyment and basic skills as well as character building with the emphasis of having fun.
Girls Football
Our girls section is rapidly gaining in popularity and due to this, we currently have 5 groups with a view to starting many more teams going forward
Mini Football
This covers our teams from U7 to U9's where all games are league classified but are not results driven. The enjoyment of the children is paramount and the leagues are adjusted towards the latter end of the league system.
Junior Football
This covers our teams from U11 right up to U16's currently and all games are league classified in divisions based on the previous years' results and are published on the 'Fulltime FA' website.
Adult Open Age Football
The pinnacle of our pathway will see an Open Age team created to provide those children with a pathway after Junior Football
Our Club Shop has moved!
We're very pleased to announce that Surridge Sports have become our new kit suppliers as we look to a very bright future together
OUR EVENTS
We regularly hold a number of events throughout the year and will announce these via our social media channels. We will look to host a number of events to get people back together celebrating these with friends and family. For more information of what we are doing and when, please click below for more information.
How to find us
Colne Valley High School Pitches
All of our home games are played are now played at Colne Valley High School which can be found found at the following address:
Colne Valley High School, Gilroyd Lane, Linthwaite HD7 5SP
The fields are all accessed via the main entrance to the school. Please park on the car park up to the left from the Sports hall (as shown in the diagram).
Please note...
Dogs are under no circumstances, permitted on the school site, sorry for this inconvenience.
Thornton & Ross Pitches
We have our 11-a-side pitches based just off of Manchester Road which can be found found at the following address:
Thornton & Ross Pitches, Lees Mill Lane, Linthwaite HD7 5QE
We have the use of the facilities at the Bowling club so can keep belongings dry in the winter. Please try and park on the main road where possible and make your way down the path to the pitches, via the cricket club
Slaithwaite Junior & Infant School
We have use of the school pitch for our 9v9 games and this can be found at the following address:
Slaithwaite J&I School, Holme Lane, Slaithwaite HD7 5UG
We request that attendees park within the area highlighted in Red. This is a 2 minute walk to the fields & won't disturb the local residents. Please don’t park within the school grounds, across residents drives or within areas marked to keep clear. This is a narrow road so please don’t double park. It is a quiet residential area so please ensure to respect the local residents & work with them if they ask you to move.
Please note...
Dogs are under no circumstances, permitted on the school site, sorry for this inconvenience.
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