Football in Essex
Everything about football in Essex — from non-league and grassroots clubs to women's football and local leagues.
All Clubs (59)
Browse every football club in Essex
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Women's and girls' clubs in Essex
View women'sLeagues (7)
Local leagues and competitions
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Grounds, pitches & facilities
Browse venuesFootball by Town & City in Essex
Football Leagues in Essex
Oldest Football Clubs in Essex
Saffron Walden Town
Founded 1872 · Saffron Walden, Essex
Colchester Town
Founded 1873
Witham Town
Founded 1876 · Braintree
Harwich & Parkeston
Founded 1877 · Tendring
Harwich & Parkeston F.C.
Founded 1877 · Harwich
About Football in Essex
Essex has a vibrant football community spanning professional, semi-professional and grassroots levels. The county is home to 59 football clubs, playing across 7 local leagues and competitions. Football is played in 12 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 Essex is also thriving, with 2 women's and girls' clubs offering competitive and recreational football for female players. The growth of women's football at grassroots level in Essex 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 Essex, LeaguePages provides comprehensive data including fixtures, results, league tables and player profiles for clubs across the county.