
Coleraine Football Club is a professional football club based in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1927, the club competes in the Northern Ireland Football League Premiership and plays its home matches at The Showgrounds. Known as "The Bannsiders," Coleraine FC has established itself as one of Northern Ireland's leading clubs, winning multiple Irish Cups, League Cups, and top-flight honours while regularly competing for domestic trophies and qualifying for UEFA club competitions. The club operates men's, women's, academy, and community football programmes, providing structured player development pathways from grassroots through to senior football. Coleraine FC places significant emphasis on youth development, coach education, community engagement, and supporter involvement through initiatives delivered in partnership with the Harry Gregg Foundation and local organisations. In recent years, the club has undergone significant commercial and organisational growth through new ownership, investment in infrastructure, and expansion of its football operations. The club continues to strengthen its business, community, and academy programmes while maintaining a strong connection with supporters across the Causeway Coast and beyond. Alongside its sporting ambitions, Coleraine FC promotes inclusion, education, health, and social development through football, aiming to create lasting positive impact within its local community. With modern governance, professional management, and a commitment to sustainable development, Coleraine FC continues to build on its rich history while striving for continued success both on and off the pitch.
