Youth to Adult Pathways

From the age of 16, all Youth players are eligible to train and register for an open age squad. The pathway provided by ESFC, allows players 16 years and older to join one of our three affiliated open age teams. The affiliated open age teams offer a range of football suitable to all levels of players which progress from Youth football.

What have we achieved so far?

In the past two seasons, over 30 players have developed through the Clan FC, Development team to feature in the first team.

Clan FC secured promotion from Div 2 to Div 1.

Ladies team won promotion to Div 2.

Development team winners of Div 2 Title.

What are our ambitions?

Increased pathway for ESFC youth players to join Open Age squads

Creation of further mens and ladies open age teams.

Increase participation levels at open age

Why choose ESFC?

Our club philosophy remains relevant to Open Age squads

To ensure we develop Banbury based players within our teams

To train and develop our coaches to offer the best for our players

To offer a pathway to every player at the right level

More open age affiliated teams than any club in North Oxfordshire