
Lancashire Football Association (Lancashire FA) is the governing body for grassroots football across the historic county of Lancashire in England. Established in 1878, it is one of the oldest County Football Associations affiliated with The Football Association (The FA). Headquartered at The County Ground in Leyland, Lancashire FA is responsible for governing, developing, promoting, and safeguarding football throughout the county. The organisation supports more than 600 affiliated clubs and over 82,000 registered players, delivering services that span youth, adult, women's, girls', disability, walking, and recreational football. Lancashire FA administers county cup competitions, club affiliation, coach education, referee development, safeguarding programmes, discipline, and football facility initiatives while working closely with The FA, local authorities, leagues, schools, volunteers, and community organisations. The association is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and accessible football environment where participants of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy the game. Through strategic partnerships, community investment, workforce development, and football participation programmes, Lancashire FA seeks to strengthen local communities while increasing opportunities to play, coach, referee, and volunteer. In addition to its football governance responsibilities, the organisation operates The County Ground as a modern sports, conferencing, and events venue, supporting both football and wider community activities. Lancashire FA also delivers equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, mental health awareness programmes, and business networking opportunities that extend the positive impact of football beyond the pitch. Guided by its vision of making football a game for everyone, Lancashire FA continues to invest in sustainable growth, innovation, and community engagement while maintaining high standards of governance and service across grassroots football in Lancashire.
