Saddleworth Football Club

14/04/2026

We have already secured a main sponsor for our Bishop Park project (more on that soon) but we also have some UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP opportunities which will make a huge difference to your community and promote your business in more ways than one!

DM us if you’re keen to help out! Even a small amount of sponsorship goes a long way

20/03/2026

Saddleworth FC Press Release 20th March 2026
On 17th March 2026, the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council (OMBC) Charitable Trust
Committee (CTC) approved in principle for Saddleworth FC (SFC) to take a lease of the
disused football pitch at Bishop Park, Grains Bar, Oldham for a term of 30 years.

There is a shortfall of available pitches in the Saddleworth and Oldham areas, and the
demand for junior football continues to increase. The Football Association’s Future Fit
initiative will also mean that teams playing under 13s at 9-a-side (previously 11-a-side) may
need a “home” venue in the future.

Pitches that are adaptable to both 11-a-side and 9-a-side are limited in availability.

Therefore, SFC have been considering options to develop and maintain a pitch to meet
both future demand and requirements for several months.

There are two pitches marked out at Bishop Park, both of which have not been in use for
several years, at least before the Covid-19 pandemic. Bishop Park is land donated by a
local family to the people of Oldham and developed just under 100 years ago. Therefore,
despite the challenge SFC faces in upgrading the area, we feel a duty to do so, to honour
the original benefactors’ intentions of use within this unique setting.

We are under no illusions as to the size of this challenge and are not currently setting a date
when the pitches will be back in use. They are in extremely poor condition and the wildlife
(which we will take steps to be sympathetic towards) has reclaimed the land. However we
are grateful for the positive messages of support and offers to help, which has given us
further impetus to ultimately see football being played there again.

We are continuing to consider funding options and our analysis on the correct approach to
upgrading. We are also working with the Football Association and contacting local
businesses and residents associations to ensure they feel heard and involved.

We are grateful to Alison Evans, Corporate Estates Manager OMBC, the CTC, and
Councillors Sam Al-Hamdani, Joshua Charters and Ken Rustidge (CTC Chair) for their
support and input to date.

For all enquiries, please email [email protected]
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23/02/2026

Apologies for any inconvenience caused - our Madame Claude official fundraiser has had to move to FRIDAY 27 MARCH. Same venue at Boarshurst and doors open 7.30pm. Hope you can still make it!

03/02/2026

A big thank you to global tech consultancy CGI for their continued support of Saddleworth FC’s junior teams. Over the weekend our new U6s Whites team wore their brand new kit for the very first time and were very proud to show it off! We are excited about the ongoing fruition of this partnership. Great to partner with a company that gives so much back to the community and makes a difference. This one’s worth shouting about!

18/01/2026

Local Ska band Madame Claude are hosting a fundraising gig for new team kit and equipment at Boarshurst Band Club on FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY!

Get your tickets @ https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/Boarshurst-Band-Club/Saddleworth-FC-Presents—Madame-Claude-at-Boarshurst-Band-Club/41951844/ or scan the QR code above.

With tickets just £10 plus booking fee this is gonna sell out fast!

18/01/2026

🔥 IBIZA CLUB CLASSICS NIGHT🔥

Saddleworth, it’s time to swap the cold hills for pure Balearic heat.
One night. One dancefloor. Endless Ibiza anthems.

🎧 Laura Mac bringing the sunshine vibes
🥁 Bongo Bingo chaos, prizes, and party mayhem
🏟️ All to help fund Saddleworth FC’s coaches’ badges

📍 Dobcross Band Club
📅 Saturday 7 March 2026
💷 £15 (inc. booking fee) using discount code SADDY10

Expect hands in the air classics, big drops, bigger laughs, and a community night that actually makes a difference.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whoah-were-going-to-ibiza-sfc-club-classics-night-tickets-1673338222669

Dobcross Band Club

16/11/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Bluebird Care Oldham for their amazing support 💙🖤❤️

Backing the Future of Football… Right Here in Oldham!

At Bluebird Care Oldham, we’re beyond proud to support the heartbeat of grassroots sport in our community, the brilliant Saddleworth Football Club! ⚽

Our partnership with Saddleworth FC, especially sponsoring their fantastic academy, means just as much to us as the work we do with Oldham Athletic. Because whether it’s Boundary Park or a muddy local pitch with mismatched cones, we believe football at every level in this great town matters.

And let’s be honest… the boys and girls at Saddleworth FC might just be the future stars who take Oldham Athletic back to the Premier League one day. (No pressure, kids… but we’re counting on you 😉).

A huge shoutout to Mike and his amazing team, who pour their energy into helping children of all ages and abilities get the absolute most out of football. Their passion keeps the club buzzing, the players smiling, and the parents cheering loudly from the sidelines!

Everyone here at Bluebird Care Oldham is delighted to continue our support. We truly love what we do — and being part of the journey for these young footballers makes it all the more special.

💙 Here’s to teamwork, talent, and the thriving spirit of Oldham!

03/11/2025

GLOWSTICKS AT THE READY! Saddleworth FC are hosting an IBIZA CLUB CLASSICS NIGHT on Saturday 7 March 2026 band club as a fundraiser for our junior coaches' badges, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

With early bird tickets extended until the end of this week, grab 'em while they're hot, and you'll experience golden sunsets* and classic tunes featuring the amazing Laura Mac singer and some random BONGO BINGO thrown into the mix. What's not to love?!

Get your tickets NOW at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whoah-were-going-to-ibiza-sfc-club-classics-night-tickets-1673338222669?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 or just scan the QR code above.

Remember it's for a great cause and gives you something to look forward to after Chrimbo!

*sunsets depending on Dobcross climate on 7 March 2026

31/08/2025

THE SIX WEEK HOLS ARE ALMOST OVER! You're waiting to ship the lil' darlings off to school faster than you can say "gimme a break, right?" Yes yes, we love them all really. Anyway before you do here's the first instalment of this week's 2-part

Congrats to Alexander, Charlie and Edward who all win a Nike football - they were entered into a prize draw for registrations and payments done for league teams before 1 August. So it's their parents they've got to thank really, for saving us some hassle at least.

We have also created a WhatsApp community group for useful announcements and info. Scan the QR code to join or use this link. Replies are only to the admin and we promise not to spam!

https://chat.whatsapp.com/DE2GpIQIk8HC4fEh3TQ8Tc?mode=ems_copy_c

31/08/2025

In our pre-season friendlies yesterday u7s, u8s and u9s took on each other, learned the basics of their new league format and had loads of fun along the way. Well done teams!

25/08/2025

is back with the sunshine, just in time to bring you all the last game of the Summer League for the Reds. We played a tough Avro Bombers team today! Jack the cat excelled and made two great saves to ensure we keep a clean sheet. Harry’s distribution and tackling was on point and Seth was really responsible and clever on the ball today, he showed some really clever play. Henry B showed again what he can do on the right flank with an industrious display and Louis was stoic and really stood his ground by helping his defenders on the left - well done Louis. Massi played a really valuable role also by marshalling the midfield and making sure everything was secure. Teddy led the line and ensured we offered some threat towards goal. Well done Heny on your goal which finished some superb team passing ⚽️ and well done Ted on your two goals ⚽️ ⚽️ (great free kick!). The lads faced some aggressive tackling and some mind games today (all in good spirit) and reacted by doing their talking on the pitch. Well done on a superb summer league everyone. We have won, lost but learnt much. (To be fair we have won more than lost). We have the formation of a great team here🔴⚪️⚫️



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