Welcome
established in 1908, our football club has always been at the heart of the south elmsall community.
frickley Athletic has a proud history, and we remain deeply connected to our roots.
From our days as a colliery team to competing at the highest levels of non-league football, we have always embodied passion, resilience, and community spirit. our supporters are the backbone of our club. Whether it’s the fans who pack Westfield Lane to cheer on the team, the volunteers who dedicate their time, or the businesses that support us, Frickley athletic is built on a shared love for football.
but it’s not just about what happens on the pitch. We are committed to giving backwhether through our youth development programs, our work in the local community, or our partnerships with schools and charities. the support we receive from sponsors and advertisers helps us continue our mission, allowing us to develop talent, engage with the community, and ensure Frickley athletic remains a club for everyone.
We hope this brochure gives you a great insight into who we are, and we’d love for you to be part of the journey!
history
the club was founded on 30 July 1908 and joined the south Yorkshire league. It was initially part of the frickley Athletic Club, created to provide recreational activities for miners at the frickley Colliery. A 1908 article referred to it as frickley Colliery Athletic, but over time, the “Athletic” suffix was used less frequently.
In 1910, after joining the Sheffield Association League, they entered the FA Cup for the first time, their first game ending in a 0–3 defeat to rotherham based atlas Hotel. Frickley returned to the South Yorkshire league for the duration of the First World War, but rejoined the association league in 1919, and in 1921 they were crowned league champions, pipping eckington Works to the title. although they lost the title to Gainsborough trinity reserves a year later, they did reach the 4th Qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time, and in the summer of 1922 they were accepted as new members of the Yorkshire league. colliery soon established themselves as one of the league’s top sides, finishing in third place in their inaugural campaign in the competition, and going one step further to finish as runnersup a year later. In 1924 they applied to become members of the Midland league, and they were gladly admitted by a competition that had lost a lot of its members the previous year.
the club found the going tough in the Midland league, and for many years struggled against finishing in the lower reaches of the competition – in 1931 they conceded 137 goals and unsurprisingly finished bottom of the league.
By 1933, gate receipts had dwindled and they withdrew from league football for a year. they returned in 1934, but were still often found propping up the league table. In 1936–37 they again finished bottom of the pile, but the season had provided a highlight when Frickley reached the 1st round proper of the Fa cup for the first time ever – although they lost 0–2 to Football League side Southport at Westfield lane, a bumper crowd gave the club coffers a much needed boost.
Frickley returned to play in the Sheffield association league for the duration of the Second World War, but rejoined the Midland
league in 1945. their second appearance in the FA Cup proper came in the 1957–58 season, when they were knocked out by South Shields away from home.
In 1960 the Midland League disbanded, and Frickley, having finished bottom of the table, opted to join the cheshire league, a competition they remained in for the duration of the 1960s, despite the Midland league having been restarted only a year after folding. colliery were far more competitive in the cheshire league, although they never troubled the top places in the division. In 1963 they beat Macclesfield town away in the Fourth Qualifying round of the Fa cup to set up a mouth-watering First round tie at Meadow lane against notts county, the third division only just progressing after beating Frickley 2–1. In 1969 the club entered the FA Trophy for the first time.
In 1970 Colliery returned to the Midland league, which had lost a lot of its members to the recently formed northern premier league. Frickley soon became one of the more accomplished sides in the league, with third and second-placed finishes (in 1971 and 1973 respectively) sandwiching another trip to the first round of the FA Cup. Rotherham United journeyed to Westfield Lane and had to settle for a 2–2 draw in a thrilling encounter before
seeing off the non-league side in the replay at Millmoor. two years later the blues faced another Yorkshire derby in the Fa cup proper, but the encounter was less memorable for Frickley, who were trounced 1–6 at The Shay.
In 1976, two years after changing their name to Frickley athletic, the club was admitted to the Northern Premier League. At first they became whipping boys, finishing fourth bottom in the inaugural campaign, but they soon turned the tide, and in 1980 finished in third place. The club committee decided to apply for membership of the recently founded alliance premier league (APL), the highest level below the Football league, and were rewarded with a place in the competition for the 1980–81 season.
Any fears that Frickley would find the APL too tough were soon allayed, and the club was to embark on a golden era. the club reached the Fa cup proper in four successive years from 1983, reaching the second round in 1984 (losing to Darlington at Feethams) and going one better a year later. after beating Hartlepool United away in the second round (their first ever win over Football league opposition), Frickley got the home draw they wanted in the third round, with local rivals rotherham united the visitors to Westfield Lane. The Millers came away with the spoils, winning 3–1 in front of a
ground record crowd of 5,800, but Frickley’s season would only get better – they would come within a whisker of taking the apl title, with only Enfield able to finish above them in the league table and take the championship.
the apl was renamed the Football conference for the following season, and Frickley’s golden era had come to an end. They finished second
bottom of the division and were relegated back to the Northern Premier League (NPL) Premier division. they remained in the npl premier Division from 1987 until 2017, only once looking like winning promotion again in 2006, when they finished as league runners-up but were beaten in the end of season play-offs. on more than one occasion Frickley have finished in the bottom three but have been reprieved from relegation. In 2016-17 the club was relegated to the NPL Division 1 South. The club finished 2017–18 in third place but were defeated in the playoff semi finals to miss out on an immediate return. then in 2022, the club was relegated to the ninth tier of english football, the northern counties east Football league premier division, for the first time in the club’s history.
Frickley’s last appearance in the Fa cup proper was in 2000, when they were beaten 4–0 by Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium.
1 st team
As of the 2024/2025 season, frickley Athletic competes in the Northern Counties east football league (NCel) Premier Division. the team has recently undergone managerial changes, with tom Claisse joining as player manager early on in the 24/25 season
The first team squad boasts a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. notable recent additions include winger thomas alngohuro, who joined on dual registration from ossett united, and striker ben Gelder, both welcomed to the Frickley family in late 2024. Frickley athletic Fc, the club has also given numerous academy players their debut this season; dylan Sefton, Harry alexander, Tyler Sheard, Wilfey Woodham, and Alfie Studd making appearances for the first team. The team plays its home matches at Westfield Lane Stadium, a venue that has been central to the club’s identity and community presence.
f or the latest updates on fixtures, results, and player information, supporters are encouraged to visit the official f rickley Athletic website or follow the club’s social media channels.
the youth
frickley Athletic Academy, established in 2019, is dedicated to nurturing young football talent in the south elmsall area. the academy’s teams actively participate in various leagues, showcasing their commitment to competitive play.
In January 2023, frickley Athletic partnered with minsthorpe College to form a combined u18s Academy squad,
competing in the aoc Sports college league. the academy also embraces innovative technology; they have introduced augmented reality features in their matchday programmes, allowing fans to access highlights through a dedicated smartphone app. additionally, Frickley athletic has demonstrated community engagement by launching a Floodlight appeal in august 2024, aiming to upgrade the lighting at their Westfield Lane ground.
Academy sponsors
■ Jt Kitchens & bathrooms
■ JC Removals
■ lisa New Creations
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■ Astrotex
■ bumfords
■ Really useful box
■ Whitworth fabrications
■ Pinder brothers
■ top lock
■ Rapid response telecoms
l adies
our Journey - We started in January 2023 as a group of mums simply enjoying a kickabout. by march, we were playing friendly matches, and in April, we joined the Play Your Way Rec 5v5 league.
from there, our journey took off! We won the summer league in 2023 and went on to claim both the 5v5 and 7v7 Rec league titles, along with the Cup, in 2024.
now, as of September 2024, we’ve taken the next big step - competing in an 11v11 open-age women’s league, embracing new challenges and continuing to grow as a team!
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the stadium
the sAlus stadium | Westfield lane | south elmsall | Wf9 2eQ
at the ground we have 499 seater stand which is the prime spot for watching the game and covered accommodation on the opposite side.
b ig f ellas bars
offering the usual range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks served by the best bar staff in the league (unoffical).
s nack b ar
We have a star Snack Bar (that’s a health and hygiene rating not a well know French tyre company) pies, burgers, chips and a range of healthier options.
Parking
Visiting Players and Officials – parking is provided next to the pavilion.
sponsorships
Get a sponsor, support our football Club and advertise your company.
b ecome a sponsor
sponsorship opportunities
Kit sponsor
Home Kit – All 1 year deals
■ back of shirt
■ Sleeve of shirt
■ rear of shorts
Away Kit – All 2 year deals
■ Front of shirt
■ back of shirt
■ Sleeve of shirt
■ rear of shorts
£500.00
£350.00
£200.00
A Huge thank You to o ur s ponsors
our success wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors. Your generosity has played a huge role in our journey, and we can’t thank you enough for your support!
We’re incredibly grateful to:
£2000.00
£750.00
£500.00
£250.00
We also have options on our main stand, bar and snack bar – please contact us to discuss a package.
■ salus Controls – Home shirt
■ tiger Hobbies – Away shirt
■ Juratek – Warm up shirt
■ RJ Gardens – Rear shirt
■ Galvanise – Rear shorts
If you are interested in sponsoring please contact Joel Clarkson 01977 642 460 secretary@frickleyathletic.co.uk frickleyathletic.co.uk
h o W to Volunteer
Come and join the frickley family and be A PARt of It!
Volunteering at frickley Athletic football Club is easy, come and chat to any of the board members or existing volunteers and find out what is involved and how you can help.
every little helps!
no matter what your skill and availability, there is always something to be done in and around the ground. We try and keep on top of day to day maintenance and there is always a paint brush, mop, sweeping brush or a hammer around along with copious amounts of tea and coffee to aid you along the way.
If your skills are not physical labour, we always need assistance selling 100 club memberships, help with our academy and ideas on fundraising and promotional activities, articles for the website and programme are always welcomed by our media team. distribution of match day posters is an area we need assistance with and there is always the word of mouth assistance, bring a friend to a game, a fundraiser and sharing articles on social media outlets to spread word of the existence of the club, our teams from 8- adult and our Community Foundation.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact
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