Stoneham Lane Football Complex kicks-off

Stoneham Lane Football Complex kicks-off

Fantastic facility for local footballers

Local footballers are now enjoying a new high-class football facility with the opening of the £8m Stoneham Lane Football Complex. The facility was made possible thanks to a £2.9m grant from the Premier League, The FA and the Government’s Football Foundation, as well as contributions from Eastleigh Borough Council. The site which is run by Hampshire FA, is one of the biggest football complexes in the country.

pavilion, clubroom, café and car parking for 350 cars. Junior and senior grass pitches will be available in 2020. The facility is the new home of the Eastleigh and District Mini Soccer League as well as AFC Stoneham.

Council Leader, Keith House, said: “We are pleased that this fantastic new facility is being enjoyed by local footballers who can now play every week without being thwarted by the English weather. It will provide the opportunity for children and adults of all ages and abilities to play football, become more active and enjoy high quality facilities. This is another great example of our

commitment to providing excellent community sporting facilities for local people to enjoy.”

Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “The support of the Premier League, FA and government enables the Football Foundation to help improve community sports facilities like this one across the country. Their funding has played a key role in delivering this new football hub.”

Picture above: Local players enjoying football at the new Stoneham Lane Football Complex