Our U5s, for Reception Year starters in September 2026, registration is now open!

From September 12th 2026, the U5s sessions will take place from 9am-10am on Saturday mornings at The Pavilion, Hatherley Road. Fees are £15 per month.

REGISTER HERE on Spond!

Our sessions are led by a UEFA qualified coach with 20 years experience of coaching and facilitating football sessions for young children, supported by volunteer parent coaches. Sessions are designed to help children build confidence through play, fun games and age-appropriate challenges.

We are are looking for 3-6 volunteer coaches to run this age group so if you are interested in finding out more, please message Liam Jones on WhatsApp (07545486862). 

As we have spaces available for 24 children, a waiting list will start (clear on the form) once spaces are taken. A £5 registration fee is required to confirm your child’s place.

We have over 450 youth players registered at FC Lakeside, ranging from U5 to U17s. Our players’ experiences at FC Lakeside are full of fun, challenge, team socials, tours, competitions, tournaments and memories. Whether a player, volunteer or family member, we have lots to get involved in at the club!

Did you know?

• FC Lakeside was founded in 1975, making the club over 50 years old!
• We have game time standards, meaning U7-11 players are given equal game time, with U12 & 13 players guaranteed at least 50% of match minutes. We know how much this helps our players develop skill, confidence and creativity on the pitch.
• We have over 50 FA & UEFA qualified volunteer coaches at the club
• Our teams played over 500 fixtures in the 2025/26 season!
• Each year FC Lakeside U12/13/14/15 players get the opportunity to either host our Dutch friends, SV Poortugaal, or travel to them as part of our Easter Tour exchange, which has been going on for over 40 years.
• We have a partner Club in Uganda, Gulu Football Academy, who wear the FC Lakeside kit and our players have donated hundreds of pairs of boots and kits over the past 3 seasons