AFC Bolton Football Club
Here at AFC Bolton, we offer a weekly training session with an additional weekend game. Throughout the season we have our league and cup games with the much-loved tournaments at the end of the season. We always look to keep the players playing football even when we have gap weeks within the season we look to arrange friendlies or arrange team bond sessions.
FA Coaching Qualifications
FA DBS Checked
All our team Managers and Coaches hold FA coaching qualifications and are FA DBS cleared, First Aid trained and Child Safeguarding certified.
Family Friendly Football Club
We have a friendly and family feel at AFC Bolton. We regularly hold charity events, fundraising events and fun days out for all involved with the club. Everyone involved with the club are all committed volunteers who give up their time to support and help the club grow in any way possible. If you want to be involved don’t hesitate to get in touch!
We are affiliated to the Lancashire Football Association
We are always looking for the club to grow, If you want to be part of this new exciting club whether you are a new/experienced player or team and want a new challenge please contact us!
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Our U10 Boys Yellow team are looking for 3 outfield players to join their team. We are looking for hard working committed players to join this great bunch of friendly lads.
We are looking for…
⚽️ Defence/Midfield players but any outfield position will be considered
⚽️Commitment, passion and a team spirit
⚽️Willingness to learn
⚽️School year 5
What we offer…
⚽️Experienced coaches to help guide and develop
⚽️A keen, friendly and hard working squad
⚽️Recent success with 2 promotions🏆
⚽️Great modern facilities
⚽️Match and training kit provided
⚽️Playing in the BBDFL
⚽️Training Wednesday’s at Castle Hill Leisure Centre 6-7pm
⚽️Matches played on a Saturday morning
⚽️Home ground at Ladybridge High School 3G
If your son is looking for a new challenge and is keen to make an impact on a new team then get in touch with Tom on 07894442970 or contact the clubs Facebook page.
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AFC Bolton U13 is excited to be re launching their social media presence. Our U13 boys hit the training (despite the cold❄️) with great energy, sharp focus and lots of hard work! The focus tonight was on set pieces, specifically free kicks. The lads are pushing to improve every session. Watch this space for updates, match highlights and behind the scenes action uploaded by the parents each week!
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Written by Manager Gareth Wright
📅 Tuesday 2nd December 2025
📍 St. James High School – Astroturf
🔶 Arrival Activity – Bulldog Game
We kicked off the session with a fun and energetic game of Bulldog, perfect for getting the girls warmed up and switched on.
Coaching Points:
Delay the runner: Stay balanced, angle your body, and slow attackers down.
Press & Cover: When more than one bulldog is involved, work together—one presses the ball while the other covers the space behind.
The girls loved the challenge and showed real teamwork early on.
🔶 Technical Session – Passing, Movement & Shooting
We then moved into a combined technical practice focusing on the basics:
Passing & Communication
Call when you want the pass.
Choose the right pass: side-foot for accuracy.
If you can, play first-time; if not, control then pass.
Pass, then move to a new space to receive again.
Movement
Don’t stand still—be alive, move into space, and be ready for the ball.
Shooting
Encourage striking with laces, getting power behind the finish.
The girls improved their timing, communication, and decision-making as the practice went on.
🔶 Main Session – 1v1 Battle Box
This was the highlight of the night. Our goalkeeper served the ball in using throws, rolls, and kicks for the girls to chase down and compete for.
Once they got the ball, it was a full 1v1 battle to try and score.
Coaching Points:
Determination: Keep going, even if you lose the first challenge.
Strength: Use your body to protect the ball and drive towards goal.
Tackling: Be brave and try to win the ball back quickly.
Every player showed fantastic effort and competitiveness.
🔶 Match Play – 5v5
We finished with a 5v5 match, encouraging the girls to put the session’s principles into practice:
Communicate
Move into space
Battle for the ball
Be positive in attack
Some brilliant teamwork and determined defending on display from everyone.
🌟 Trainer of the Week: BELLA 🌟
Bella worked incredibly hard all session and showed the best determination we’ve ever seen from her—in training or in matches.
A superb effort and fully deserved. Well done, Bella! 👏💛
We reminded the girls that if they work that hard every game, they’ll give themselves the best chance to win—because even the best teams, like Manchester City, rely on work rate and attitude.
Brilliant session from all the girls. Well done! 💛⚽
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Mission Statement
At AFC Bolton we aspire to provide quality training, development and education for the benefit of the individual, team and football club by qualified coaches. Where football can be played and enjoyed by all ages from 4, welcoming players of any gender, ability or age. We will endeavour to facilitate the provision of the best playing amenities and equipment available to us in line with the growth of the sport. Whilst always providing safe and secure surroundings.
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FA Registered Address BL3 4JY
Home Venue All Teams:
Hulton Lane, BL3 3TF
New House Farm, Bl2 6he
Ladybridge High School, Bolton BL3 4NG
Ladybridge High School, New York, Bolton, BL3 4NG
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