Football in County Durham

Everything about football in County Durham — from non-league and grassroots clubs to women's football and local leagues.

Football Clubs

Women's Clubs

Towns & Cities

Local Leagues

All Clubs (23)

Browse every football club in County Durham

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Women's (1)

Women's and girls' clubs in County Durham

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Venues

Grounds, pitches & facilities

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Football by Town & City in County Durham

County Durham

8 clubs

Peterlee

2 clubs

Durham

2 clubs

Oldest Football Clubs in County Durham

Bishop Auckland

Founded 1886 · County Durham

Crook Town

Founded 1889 · Crook, County Durham

Shildon

Founded 1890 · Shildon

Tow Law Town

Founded 1890 · Tow Law, County Durham

West Auckland Town

Founded 1893 · West Auckland, County Durham

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About Football in County Durham

County Durham has a vibrant football community spanning professional, semi-professional and grassroots levels. The county is home to 23 football clubs, playing across multiple leagues and competitions. Football is played in 3 towns and cities across the county, from established non-league sides competing in the National League System to Sunday league teams and youth academies.

Women's football in County Durham is also thriving, with 1 women's and girls' club offering competitive and recreational football for female players. The growth of women's football at grassroots level in County Durham mirrors the national trend, with more girls and women playing the game than ever before.

Whether you're looking for a club to support, a team to join, or just want to explore the footballing heritage of County Durham, LeaguePages provides comprehensive data including fixtures, results, league tables and player profiles for clubs across the county.

Football in County Durham — FAQ

There are 23 football clubs in County Durham listed on LeaguePages, covering senior, youth, grassroots and women's football. This includes 1 women's and girls' clubs.

Multiple leagues and competitions serve clubs in County Durham. Browse individual club pages for their current league affiliations.

Yes, there are 1 women's and girls' football clubs in County Durham. Browse them on our dedicated women's football directory for the county.

The towns and cities with the most football clubs in County Durham include County Durham (8), Peterlee (2), Durham (2).

Use the town and city links above to narrow your search, or browse the full club directory for County Durham. You can also search by club name using our search feature.

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