Down Youth Football League
Covering Downpatrick, Newcastle, Newry, Bangor and County Down.
About Down Youth Football League
Down Youth Football League operates across Belfast and caters for U7-U16 football. Grassroots leagues in Northern Ireland typically run from September to May, with cup competitions running alongside regular fixtures.
Most clubs joining a new league pay a per-team affiliation fee plus referee match fees and FA league registration. Costs vary widely by league tier and region — see our parents' advice hub for typical season cost breakdowns.
Looking to join Down Youth Football League? Most leagues open new-team applications between April and July for the following season. Clubs typically need FA charter status, registered safeguarding officers, and a confirmed home ground before being accepted.
Clubs in Belfast
Clubs operating in the same region that may compete in Down Youth Football League or feeder/affiliated leagues.
Albert Foundry Youth
Belfast Disability FC
Belfast Girls FC
Belfast Powerchair FC
Belfast Powerchair Youth
Cliftonville FC Youth
Cliftonville Girls FC
Cliftonville Ladies Youth
Cliftonville Youth Academy
Crusaders FC Youth
Crusaders FC Youth
Crusaders Girls FC
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