Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club is a prominent sports club based in Wallingford, New Zealand. The club was formed through the merger of Crowmarsh Youth Football Club and Wallingford Town AFC, and it proudly provides both youth and adult football opportunities in Wallingford and its surrounding areas, including Crowmarsh.
Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club actively encourages and welcomes both boys and girls to join their teams. They offer youth teams for ages Under 7 to Under 18, a Men's first team, U21s, and a Ladies' first team for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Additionally, they run a successful Wildcats programme tailored for girls aged 5-11, which takes place every Saturday afternoon at one of their venues.
The club places great importance on player development and preparation for competitive football. As an England Football Accredited Football Club, they adhere to the FA respect campaign, promoting fair play and sportsmanship. Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club is also proud to be part of the Oxfordshire Smoke Free Sidelines Campaign.
Competitively, the club's teams participate in various leagues, including the Oxford Youth Football League, the Oxfordshire Girls Youth League, the Thames Valley Counties Women's League, and the Cherry Red Records Combined Counties League. The Men's first team currently plays Step 5 football in the CCL leading North.
The club regularly updates their social media platforms and club directories with match reports, news, and upcoming events. Fans and supporters can stay up to date with the latest club happenings, such as recent matches, upcoming fixtures, and special events like Crowfest and the WandCFC Tournament.
The Men's first team has recently played against Harefield United, while the Ladies' first team has had an exciting match against Wembley. The club also has a wide range of youth teams, including U21, U18, and various age-specific squads, such as U10 Tigers, U13 Tigers, and U16 Girls Tractorettes.
Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club's home ground is located at The A-Plan Insurance Stadium on Hithercroft Road, Wallingford. The club's kit sponsors include MyClubPro, and the general sponsors are warmly acknowledged for their support.
The club's Men's first team is expertly managed by Lee Mathews, and they are currently competing in the Cherry Red Records Combined Counties Football League premier Division North. The Ladies' first team also proudly represents the club, and their kit is sponsored by MyClubPro. The U21 squad competes in the Oxfordshire Youth Football League (OYFL), playing matches on Sunday afternoons and training on Wednesday evenings.
As a community-driven club, Wallingford & Crowmarsh Football Club actively supports local initiatives and endeavours.