

Banbury United Football Club is a community-owned football club based in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. Established in 1931 as Spencer Sports Club, the club adopted the name Banbury United in 1965 and currently competes in the Southern League Premier Division Central. Home matches are played at the Spencer Stadium (Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium). Since 2015, the club has been owned by its supporters through Banbury United Community Football Club Ltd, a Community Benefit Society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. The club operates men's, women's, academy, and youth teams, providing a comprehensive player development pathway while maintaining a strong commitment to grassroots football. Beyond competitive football, Banbury United actively delivers community programmes focused on participation, inclusion, education, health, and wellbeing. The club works closely with local schools, businesses, charities, and volunteers to strengthen football's role within the local community. Its commercial operations include sponsorship, hospitality, events, conferencing, and venue hire, helping to support long-term sustainability. Guided by community ownership, volunteer involvement, and responsible governance, Banbury United continues to invest in football development, supporter engagement, safeguarding, and modern facilities while preserving its identity as North Oxfordshire's largest football club