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    EFL Youth Alliance

    FA Accredited
    National
    U17-U18

    The youth development league for English Football League clubs, providing competitive matches for academy players.

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    About EFL Youth Alliance

    EFL Youth Alliance operates across National and caters for U17-U18 football, with FA-accredited governance and safeguarding standards. Grassroots leagues in England 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 EFL Youth Alliance? 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.

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    England Deaf Football Youth League

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    English Colleges FA League

    U16-U19

    English Disability Football League

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    English Schools' Football Association (ESFA)

    U11-U18

    FA National Futsal Youth League

    U10-U16

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