Sheffield & Hallamshire FA - developing football for everyone
About Us - promoting local football

Who we are

The County FA is the administrative backbone of grassroots football!

The Sheffield and Hallamshire County F.A. is fully committed to providing equality of opportunity for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex, race, religion and socio-economic status develop programmes and opportunities for all to participate in the national game.

The Sheffield & Hallamshire County F.A. was established in 1867 and is responsible for the administration, control, promotion and development of football within Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley, Worksop and Huddersfield.

  • The County F.A run 8 County Cup Competitions and approximately 730 teams compete.
  • 25 Leagues are affiliated
  • 1,200 clubs
  • 2,500 teams
  • 40,000 players total
  • 15,000 adult men players are registered
  • 1,000 referees are administered and appointed

 The County F.A. upholds the laws of the game through a fair disciplinary process, develops football and works with under represented groups such as disabled, youth and girls; improves facilities and participation and provides education for coaches and medical courses.

If its a football matter - then it matters to the County FA!

There  are 43 County FA's set up throughout the country and play a vital role in governing and developing grassroots football.