Welcoming
A positive first step into football and a club where families feel at home.
Manchester FA affiliated
Bolton Town FC
Football belongs to everyone.
A welcoming, ambitious grassroots football club for children, young people and adults across Bolton.
30teams
c.300players
2025founded 28 September
On the pitch this weekend
This weekend’s fixtures.
31–1 November · 4 matches across the club.
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This is Bolton Town.
Our story
Built in Bolton.
Built for belonging.
Formed in 28 September 2025, Bolton Town FC brings local players, families, coaches and volunteers together as one inclusive football community.
Starting with 18 teams and 158 players, the club has grown through the commitment of local families, coaches and volunteers.
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A place to play, progress and belong.
Developing
Helping every player improve their ability, confidence and love of the game.
Together
Powered by volunteers and strengthened by the whole Bolton Town community.
More than the result
One club.
One community.
Our values guide how we train, play and support each other.
Respect
For teammates, opponents, officials and the game.
Opportunity
A place for players of all ages to play and progress.
Inclusion
A club shaped around fairness, welcome and belonging.
Community
Local families and volunteers building something together.
One club. One community.
Bolton Town
Tournament
Highlights
Relive two weekends of teams, families and volunteers coming together for grassroots football in Bolton.
Club news
From around
Bolton Town.
Team updates, club announcements and stories from across our growing football community.
Latest club stories
In the news
Bolton Town in the Bolton News
Bolton Town features in the Bolton News Junior Grassroots Sport souvenir supplement.
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Club milestone
Bolton Town turns 1
Bolton Town FC celebrates its first birthday after growing from 18 teams and 158 players to more than 30 teams and nearly 300 players.
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Volunteering
Coaches wanted
Help build our next Bolton Town teams. No previous coaching experience is needed and the club will support suitable volunteers with qualifications.
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Coming up
Halloween Disco
Friday, 30 October 2026
Astley Bridge Sports & Social Club
17:45–19:15 · Pre-school to Year 3
19:30–21:00 · Years 4–7
£2 per child, paid on entry.
View event details →No training or Boot Swap on Friday 30 October. Join us at the Halloween Disco instead.
On training Fridays: find out about the Boot Swap.
Year 1 & Year 2 players wanted
View the recruitment offer →Boys and girls in school Years 1 and 2 receive free training for the remainder of the calendar month they join. Fees start the following month.
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Your place
is waiting.
Whether you want to play, coach, volunteer or support the club, there is a place for you at Bolton Town FC.
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Backing grassroots football in Bolton.
We’re proud to work with organisations that share our commitment to opportunity, inclusion and grassroots football.
Valued club partner
Visit Lloyds Living
Lloyds Living
Helping part-fund blue training kits for players across Bolton Town FC, while also supporting our U10 Girls Armadillos.
Proud club partner
Visit Her Game Too
Her Game Too
Working together to tackle sexism and promote gender inclusivity throughout football.
Contact & safeguarding
Here when you need us.
Find the club’s welfare officers, safeguarding guidance and the right way to raise a concern.
Contact & safeguarding