Methley United AFC

THE PRIDE OF METHLEY

A New Year, A Stronger Club:

The Next Chapter for Methley United AFC

As Methley United AFC enters a new year, Chairman Chris Paul reflects on the club’s remarkable growth, celebrates the people behind its success, and outlines an ambitious vision for the future — including the launch of the Big Red Project to secure long-term facilities for generations to come.

Welcome to Methley United Football Club! Our club is built on the belief that football should be something everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, ability, or background. We have something truly special here in Methley—a dedicated team of volunteers and a supportive community that makes all the difference. Thank you for being part of our journey, and I look forward to seeing you on the pitch!

Chris Paul

Club Chairman

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3 days ago

Match Report - 18.01.2026Methley Lions U11s V Colton Juniors U11sFirst match back of the year and a fantastic performance, built on excellent teamwork and sharp passing throughout the side. The link-up play was outstanding, creating chances and keeping pressure on the opposition from start to finish.The attackers showed real strength and confidence. Henry came off the bench and made an immediate impact, scoring within 30 seconds of coming on. Bobby delivered a dangerous corner which Faeley converted well for the goal. The quality of delivery into the box was excellent all game, with some very good crosses causing constant problems.Freddie was thinking on his feet when he played a back pass to Maksim providing a goal assist for Henry.Faeley added another brilliant goal after picking the ball up from halfway and driving forward to finish. Bobby also got himself on the scoresheet to cap off a strong all-round performance.Credit to the players who came off the bench as well — they made a real difference and kept the energy high.Overall, a superb day of football. Great work from everyone involved! 💪⚽Goals:Henry ⚽️ ⚽️ Bobby ⚽️ Faeley ⚽️ ⚽️ Parents player: Toby ⭐ Opposition MOTM: Henry ⭐ Coaches mention: Bobby & Faeley - Both superb! Set piece delivery all day, was on point and we were a constant threat down our right side!! ⭐ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Our U9 Vipers finally got their first game going this year, in some not great conditions.We made the short trip to Fleet Lane to play Wakefield AFC Reds. The first half was a tight affair, both teams battling all over the pitch to try get the upperhand. All keepers making some great saves.Second half opened up a lot more, and so did the heavens, with constant rain. the game was end to end action.Goals today came from Noah.Coaches Player of the Match went to Roman, who battled everywhere across the back line.Opposition Player of the Match went to Joel, for some cracking saves in between the sticks ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Match Report: Drighlington vs Methley Strikers U7sCold. Wet. Horrible. Three words that summed up a morning where even the ducks were thinking twice, but not the Methley Strikers. Fresh from the Christmas break and thrown straight into a mud‑bath of a pitch, the boys showed real heart.They battled through the cold, pushed past a few tears, and refused to stop. By the final whistle, they were finishing stronger than they started, proving exactly what this little squad is made of.Player SpotlightsSebA relentless engine from first whistle to last. Seb ran his socks off, flew into tackles with his usual toughness, and drove forward with real intent. His hard work was rewarded with a well‑taken goal.Jacob – Parents’ Player of the MatchJacob delivered a brilliant all‑round performance. He won the ball back, beat players with confidence, and scored two excellent goals. The parents recognised his impact, earning him their Player of the Match.Nathaniel – Coaches’ Player of the MatchSharp, focused, and eager to make a difference from the start. Nathaniel worked tirelessly and produced a standout moment with a superb top‑corner finish. Fully deserved his Coaches’ Player award.EllisEllis battled through the freezing conditions and kept pushing for a goal. He came close after getting on the end of a through ball.KyeA strong shift from Kye, who grabbed a well‑taken goal and worked hard across the pitch. He looked for passes, linked play, and showed great determination throughout.AlbieAnother impressive outing from Methley’s number 7. Two goals, plenty of creativity, and a huge amount of effort off the ball. A real driving force for the team.Charlie – Team Mate of the WeekCharlie tackled hard, stayed disciplined in his defensive role, and worked tirelessly. His biggest moment came when he stepped up to start the final quarter when others didn’t fancy it — a brilliant example of team spirit that earned him Team Mate of the Week.SummaryThe Strikers started a little slowly after the Christmas break, but once they settled, they grew into the game and gave Drighlington a real contest.The conditions were horrible, but the boys showed resilience, teamwork, and a brilliant attitude. Plenty more to come from this group — and if they can play like this in a swamp, imagine what they’ll do on a dry pitch. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

The u7 Warriors were back in action this morning and faced a tough looking trip to Alverthorpe in wet and cold conditions. The hosts showed their quality early on in the game as they passed and moved around the pitch but the Warriors were tracking them every step of the way and were tackling and running their hearts out. George was leading the way as he played at pace and tenacity to set the tone. Through George's tackling he was able to free Henry for a trademark strike and against the run of play Warriors had an advantage.Isaac was strong in defence and the quarter ended with the boys having given everything.The 2nd quarter started and the same energy continued with Teddy L covering every blade of grass, Teddy G was probing at the opponents defence and James was a menace down the right when defending and attacking. The hosts did manage to hit a couple of wonder strikes and took an advantage into half time.The Warriors came back into it in the 2nd half as George and Reggie battled for everything in midfield and managed to set Henry away again so used his pace to great effect to bring parity to the game.The game was end to end again as the boys ran their hearts out and Alverthorpe were able to strike once again.The game was hanging in the balance for the last quarter and the Warriors were chasing the game but didnt quite get the rub of the green. A crazy 2 minutes took the game out of reach but they kept fighting and ended the game full of pride.A brilliant effort from everyone involved.Captain: HenryGoals: HenryOpposition: TeddyParents: James ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Huge credit to our u10s Blacks yesterday as they played away at North Duffield ❤️⚽️❤️So lovely to hear how coaches and players are delivering the club values, it’s infrequent to get compliments through the website so think we should give a huge shout out to everyone involved in the u10s Blacks.Coach Dan and Coach Adam leading by example ❤️⚽️❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 days ago

Titans U7 Match Report vs Garforth RangersThe Titans U7s faced Garforth Rangers in cold, wet and horrible conditions, but the lads showed great bravery and determination throughout the game.Despite the tough weather, the Titans played with real spirit and effort from start to finish. Goals came from Riley, Oscar, and Harry, rewarding the team’s hard work and positive play.Corey put in a strong performance in goal, making some important saves and showing great focus in difficult conditions.Man of the Match goes to Harry for an excellent all-round performance. His running, tackling and work rate were outstanding, and he topped it off with a well deserved goal.“Well done to all the Titans for their effort, teamwork and attitude in challenging conditions. 👏⚽ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Well done Darcey, Ruby and Aurora who picked up the Coaches’, Parents’ and Opposition awards for the U10 Panthers against Rothwell Town today. It’s good to be back and we’re looking forward to another great season with our Panthers ❤️🖤❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Match Report | Methley U15 Girls vs North East Leeds 4-0❤️⚽First home game of the season and Methley U15s were straight back at it against North East Leeds. After a month’s hiatus we thought it might take time to settle, but the girls were hungry for points from the first whistle.Emily P, Pippa, Ailie and Esmae set the tempo from the first whistle with relentless pressure, and it paid off with an early breakthrough as Emily P found the net after just five minutes. Reset and go again — Emily was back on the scoresheet soon after with a composed left-foot tap-in.Methley continued to dominate, attacking the ball and creating chances through some lovely link-up play. When NEL did manage to break, the back four of Leila, Lucy P, Freya and Lucy W were rock solid, denying any chances on goal.Pippa, fresh from a county game the night before, finally found her scoring boots after a few near misses and made it 3–0 before the half-time whistle.NEL reshuffled in the second half, but Pippa put the game to bed with another screamer to make it 4–0. On another day the scoreline could have been even bigger, but credit to the NEL keeper who made several cracking saves, including an impressive double stop to deny Ava.A special mention too for Becca, Eva and Kadi, who all made some great runs even without her glasses (Kadi) and played some excellent balls throughout the game. Every single girl started 2026 with fire in their belly — a real team performance to kick off the year in style 🔥⚽ ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

🔥 METHLEY UTD U16s 5️⃣ – 1️⃣ NEWBALD JUNIORS 🔥First game back after the Christmas break ❄️🎄Weeks of weather disruption 🌧️Up against the unbeaten league leaders 😤…and the lads made a proper statement 👊⚽️Methley started fast and looked sharp from the off, with both sides creating chances in an open first half. The breakthrough came right on the stroke of half-time when Miller found the net to give us a deserved 1–0 lead at the break 🔥Newbold responded early in the second half to make it 1–1 😬 but the reaction from Methley was spot on 👏Miller was fouled in the box (no debate about that one 🧱) and confidently stepped up to convert the penalty 😎🎯2–1 MethleyWe stayed on the front foot and continued to dominate. Karol thought he’d added a third when the ball clearly crossed the line, only for it to be ruled out…Santa definitely didn’t bring the ref new glasses 🎅👓😂Didn’t faze the lads one bit.Bradders then made it 3–1 — and by that point, it honestly could’ve been four 🔥Newbald had a short spell of pressure, including a dangerous free kick, but Dash was solid as a rock 🧤🚫Back in control, Karol finally got his deserved goal to make it 4–1 👏🔥And to top it off…Miller with an absolute top-corner screamer 🚀🎯5–1 (and it could easily have been six 😮‍💨)💚 Massive team performance💚 Character, quality, and intensity💚 A huge result against top of the league📊 The win puts Methley just FOUR points off the top with a game in hand 👀⬆️🏆 Man of the Match: MillerDifferent level today 👏🔥Proud of this group — that’s how you come back after the break 💚⚽️💪Ricky BurwellLee Jeffrey ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

The u9 Blackhawks were back in action and faced an away trip in foggy conditions.The game started with a midfield battle as both teams struggled to get a passing game going but both were battling hard for supremacy. The Blackhawks were instructed to play with width and they started to carve open their opponents. Eliza had an inspired 5 minutes as she handed the Blackhawks a strong advantage withba mix of flair and opportunism.Isla was covering every blade of grass as usual and dictating the play. Nola was strong at the back and clearing everything that came her way. The game evened out before two further strikes by Eliza as she ran the length of the pitch twice to put Blackhawks in command.Halle was a menace up front as she closed down their defenders and was unlucky not to get a goal for her efforts.The second half started and Blackhawks found themselves on the back foot as Alex and Edie were defending for their lives but the advantage briefly shortened before Eliza ran the length of the pitch to find the top corner.Evie came into her own in the last quarter and made some amazing runs as she battled down the right and Maia grew into the game and created a couple of chances late on.A strong performance full of hard running, strong defending and some moments of magic!Leadership team: Nola and MaiaCoaches player: NolaOpposition player: ElizaParents player: ElizaGoals: Eliza ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Well, where to start today. Thunder had their first match post Christmas at home, welcoming Wakefield Owls to Church Lane. We had no subs, and with a bustling Owls team, we were worried. We didn’t need to be. These girls gave 110% every minute of the game. This match was a battle and was incredible to watch, word amongst the fans was ‘the best match we’ve watched’. Every girl showed grit and determination, going in for tackle after tackle and making run after run. Wow. Mia ❤️⚽️What a match for this young lady, she woke up today and chose victory. She planted two great shots in the back of the net and made countless runs forward, had some great shots on goal and thrived being a key member of the attack. Viv ❤️⚽️She had a fantastic match today, holding her attacking space well and doing some lovely passing, showing a great awareness of the position of herself and her team mates. She was key to one of our goals and made many runs and passes forward. Polly ❤️⚽️Where to start. Our defending superstar was on form today, chasing down balls and working with the goal keeper to save countless attacks and shots. She never shied away from a tackle and was absolutely key to the match today for us. Her passing was epic as well, she showed awareness for where her team were and really thought about where she was placing the ball. Parent’s Player - Margot 🏆❤️⚽️This girl gave us a goal keeping masterclass today, making save after save, throwing herself around without thought and going in for tackles defend her goal. Wow. As if this wasn’t enough, she came out for the last quarter and scored the winning goal. Legend!Coach’s Player - Dixie 🏆❤️🤣Dixie impressed us all today with her absolutely amazing passing and crossing into the box. Her placement and observation skills were on point. She also scored a great goal for us, keeping us in the game. For the last quarter, she played in goal and brought energy and excitement with her. She made some spirited saves, going 1 on 1 with the attack. Amazing! What a match, what a set of girls ❤️ #upthethunder ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Methley Rebels U12s vs Ossett GraphiteRebels Start the Year in Style With a Home VictoryAfter seven long weeks without a competitive game, Methley Rebels returned to action looking eager but understandably rusty. The opening stages reflected that layoff — touches a little heavy, passes a little rushed, and the rhythm not quite there. Ossett sensed it and pushed the Rebels back early on, asking questions of the defence.But this team has character. Once they settled, the Rebels began to get the ball down, play their football, and grow into the game. A moment of clinical calmness from Bella helped settle the nerves, and from there the confidence flowed. The defence stood tall under pressure, the midfield began to win battles, and the attacking play sharpened with every minute.By the final whistle, Methley had not only shaken off the rust — they’d delivered a statement performance to kick off the year.PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS🔵 LilianaA brilliant response to an early moment she’d consider below her usual elite standards. From then on she was superb — commanding her box, using her voice, sweeping up through balls, and distributing with real quality. Pulled off sharp saves when needed and even grabbed an assist with a pinpoint kick straight from her hands. A top performance.🔵 EffieIce-cold as always. Defensively solid with one outstanding covering tackle that stopped a dangerous Ossett break. Calm in possession, picking passes under pressure. Sent up top late on after showing Haaland‑esque finishing in training, and produced a filthy first touch to kill a high ball stone dead. Class.🔵 NancyA defensive standout. Strong, fast, sharp — she read the game brilliantly, stepping in to intercept, tackling with conviction, and driving out with the ball. A really impressive display that set the tone at the back.🔵 OrlaRock solid yet again. Reliable, strong, and absolutely fearless — a true warrior in the Rebels back line. Loved seeing her drive out with the ball and fight for every duel. Another excellent shift.🔵 EvieArguably her best performance in a Rebels shirt. Covered every blade of grass, won the ball back relentlessly, and played with her head up, picking smart passes. Delivered a superb assist to send Bella through on goal. Parents recognised her impact with a well-deserved Parents’ Player of the Match.🔵 KateCame on and immediately injected energy — pressing high, unsettling Ossett, and pushing the team forward. Dropped into defence second half and didn’t miss a thing. A really strong, hard-working outing.🔵 FloUnplayable in the first half. The Ossett left-back will be seeing that flash of blonde hair in her sleep — Flo beat her time and time again. At the heart of everything good going forward and picked up two excellent assists. A very close runner-up for Player of the Match.🔵 IrisTried a few roles today and grew into the game beautifully. Once she settled, that blistering pace became a real weapon. Drove forward with intent and, as her confidence rose, began to take control of her side of the pitch. A strong, developing performance.🔵 AmsA midfield warrior. Broke up play constantly, did the dirty work with pride, and gave the team a platform to build from. Great to see her driving forward with the ball or spreading play wide when the moment was right. A proper engine-room display.🔵 BellaSimply unstoppable. Five goals — every one taken with clinical precision. But it wasn’t just the finishing: her hold-up play was outstanding, bringing teammates into the game and working tirelessly off the ball. A complete striker’s performance and a fully deserved Coaches’ Player of the Match.FINAL THOUGHTSA brilliant start to the year for the Rebels. After shaking off the rust, they showed quality, resilience, teamwork, and no shortage of flair. Performances all over the pitch to be proud of — and momentum to build on.The Rebels are back. And they look ready for a big year. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Wish Bobby Harrison good luck at the performance centre for Leeds United tonight !! All the U11 Lions wish you the best of luck mate ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

On Monday evening our U9 Vipers had the pleasure of a training session with Luke Ayling at his academy in Harrogate. What an experience for the kids and what a guy Luke Ayling is, even spending a little time afterwards with myself and Rach on focus areas at this age. Thank you Luke Ayling Football Academy, Cally for organising it and Luke for running the session himself. A day the kids won’t forget. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

The u7 Warriors welcomed South Milford for a special Monday night game having not kicked a ball in anger for over a month.The Warriors were facing a huge step up and found the early exchanges tough as they give themselves a mountain to climb but in the 2nd quarter they quickly climbed it as George hit two screamers and Henry finished a solo run. The game then swing back and forth. Henry K and Isaac grew into he game from a defensive point of view and started to make vital interventions. James was having a blinder down the right and was battling hard and making great yards with sublime passing down the wing.The Teddies were combing well and working relentlessly up and down the pitch. As the game was in the balance in the second half South Milford took control once again but the Warriors did not give up and came fighting back again. Reggie was battling hard and forcing the team up the pitch. George and Henry S finished strong with some great running and managed to get one back to end an enthralling game that was full of tough tackling, hard running and some moments of brilliance. Parents player: Henry StillOpposition player: George ParkerGoals: George and HenryWelcome back Warriors. What a bunch of lads! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Tigers vs CarltonAbsolutely fair play to Freddie, Zac and Parker todayCommitment from the get go, worked hard and tackled all day, well worth their MOMsTough conditions, very cold but that's gonna happen in footballWell done to all the lads that went in goalNo goals or assists today, but next week is another opportunity to shineLet's take itCoaches MOM - Parker, Zac, FreddieOpposition MOM - IsaacSponsorsLeeds UnitedPM Club Finance A&B GroundworksSelby road tyres ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Really sad to see more vandalism at our Savile Park site, this has been reported to the police again as criminal damage. We invest much time and effort in our pitches, we now have a long term lease on the pitches which requires us to maintain the pitches ourselves, at a cost to the football club.We invest good money in making the pitches look good and playable, with tens of thousands being spent each year on maintenance allowing over 700 players to play football in and around the village.If you an e-bike, if you have an e-scooter please do not go on to our pitches. We want these pitches to be the best they can be, we are trying hard to give the people of Methley and the wider community the best facilities we can. This reckless behaviour really tarnishes what we are trying to achieve.We have reached out to the council for more help to stop this, we need CCTV, we need the fencing replacing that has been vandalised to try and deter this behaviour. If you live near Savile Park and have ring doorbell footage, CCTV or any other video recording equipment facing towards the gates or paths surrounding Savile Park could you please help us and the police in identifying these people.If you have someone in the family with an e-bike or e-scooter please can you ensure they do not go near the football pitches on these vehicles, they are damaging the pitches and making them unplayable. When caught you will receive a criminal conviction which will be on their recird for the rest of their lives.Please help us catch these people, patrols will be increased after school and at weekends around the sites but dog walkers, passers-by please if you see any activity on these electric bikes or scooters please report this to the police immediately or take pics to give us the evidence we need to catch these people. We will be doing regular spot checks as a club to hopefully catch these individuals. We are speaking to security and surveillance firms to get the evidence we need to provide to the police in future reports. If you have any intelligence that may help catch these individuals could you please contact us at info@methleyunitedafc.org asap 🙏🏼I have attached a few photos but you can not see the scale of damage, this time they have literally damaged large areas of the Sav park field. 😞Kippax & Methley Labour Team - Mary Harland, James Lewis & Michael Millar Keir Mather MP ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Big shoutout and thank you to Smith Properly Group for their generous support of Methley U7 Strikers! 🙌Thanks to them, the boys will be staying warm this winter in their brand-new coats ❄️Your support means a lot—thank you for helping our young players thrive! ⚽ ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Methley United U11 White Tigers vs WoodkirkGreat game on Sunday. Lots of passing and plenty of moving, for the first game back after Christmas Goals from Isaac, Jacob, Charlie, Hawk and Zac did all the damage but the thing that impressed me was defensively, from midfield to the keeper we looked solid in the tackle and hungry to winSome big saves from Oliver kept the score down and some goal line clearances from Archie3 assists for MOM, Ben today in an all action display, Freddie was combative at the back earning the other Coaches MOM. Isaac racks up yet another Opposition MOM to go with his brilliant performance today⚽️ Charlie (2), Jacob (2), Hawk, Isaac, Zac🅰️ Ben (3), Hawk, JacobCoaches MOM - Ben, FreddieOpposition MOM - IsaacThanks to player sponsorsCharlie - SJ Roberts Tiling Jacob - AnDa Sports Camps Hawk - Malbeck Developments Isaac - Selby road tyresZac - PM Club Finance Ben - PM Pitch Marking Freddie - A&B Groundworks Ltd ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Methley United Move Quickly to Shut Down Man Utd Links Methley United have issued a swift and firm response to growing speculation linking members of their coaching staff with the vacant Man Utd managerial position, insisting that no approaches have been made — and none will be entertained.Following confirmation that Man Utd have parted company with Reuben Amorin, rumours began circulating this morning, the former Premier League giants were said to be “monitoring the situation closely” at Methley United. Club sources, however, were quick to play down the reports.Open Age manager Adam Lynch is understood to have “no interest whatsoever” in discussions with the Glazer family, preferring instead to focus on domestic matters including team shape, substitute availability, subscription chasing and ensuring kits are sent to the laundry after matches. A club insider said:“Adam is very happy where he is. He enjoys the grassroots game and would like to avoid the Glazer family at all costs, they confidently said we are now a much bigger club than Man Utd so we have no fears at all that Adam will be going anywhere beyond Castleford Academy.”Attention briefly shifted to coach Ricky, who had been named by some as an outside contender following his high-profile Cookie Campaign, a protest aimed at addressing the lack of biscuit sharing between players and coaching staff. Despite early momentum, negotiations are believed to have broken down after it emerged Ricky is currently preoccupied with planning his next viral post.Methley United acknowledged there is “always interest” in coaches across the club — from Mini Lions through to Open Age — but confirmed all staff remain committed to the project.The club concluded by stating that normal service will resume shortly, with training sessions, matchday routines and cookie-related disputes continuing as planned.🔴⚪🦁 ... See MoreSee Less

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