Short Strand Youth FC
East Belfast inner city community youth football.
What your child plays at Short Strand Youth FC
Short Strand Youth FC runs teams across 7 age groups. Here's the format, ball and pitch size at each stage under FA youth rules — tap an age group for the full detail.
| Age group | Format | Ball | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| U8 · 6–7 years old | 5v5 | Size 3 | 37×27 yards |
| U9 · 7–8 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U10 · 8–9 years old | 7v7 | Size 4 | 60×40 yards |
| U11 · 9–10 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U12 · 10–11 years old | 9v9 | Size 4 | 80×50 yards |
| U13 · 11–12 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
| U14 · 12–13 years old | 11v11 | Size 4 | 90×55 yards |
Not sure which group your child is in? Use our age-group calculator.
Club history
St Matthews Football Club, referred to simply as St Matthews, is an intermediate football club playing in the Northern Amateur Football League. They are based in Short Strand, Belfast, Northern Ireland. St Matthews were established in 1970, and play in Ormeau Park, Belfast. They train at Ashfield Boys High School. They play in the Irish Cup.
About Short Strand Youth FC
Short Strand Youth FC is based in Belfast, Belfast. It caters for U8-U14.
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