The Heartbeat Of The Club

Every Child Every Ability One Club

Grassroots football done right. From a toddler's first session to open-age football, boys and girls, every player has a home at Burscough — where the game is for everyone.

46Teams
500+Young Players
U5–OpenEvery Age
Boys & GirlsAll Welcome
Silverware & Standout Moments

The Trophy Cabinet

Every season our young Linnets give us moments to be proud of. Here's a few — and there's always room for more.

Tournament Winners
Under 10's
Tournament Winners
Easter 2026
WLJFL Cup Winners
Under 9s PSG
WLJFL Cup Winners
2025/2026 Season
Cup Winners
U10's Girl
Cup Winners
2025/26 Season
Tournament Winners
U12's
Tournament Winners
Easter 2026
The Linnets Pathway

First Kicks To The First Team

One club, one journey. From a toddler's very first session with the Little Linnets to Saturday afternoons in the NWCFL Premier Division — there's a place for every child at Burscough, boys and girls alike.

2–5
Stage 01

Little Linnets

Ages 2–5 · Academy Sessions

Our academy sessions — first touches, first friends, first goals. Fun-first football that falls in love with the game.

U6–U11
Stage 02

Junior Linnets

U6 – U11 · Grassroots Teams

Team football for every ability, across every age group. Weekly training and Sunday fixtures in a supportive, positive environment.

U12–U16
Stage 03

Youth Linnets

U12 – U16 · Development

Competitive football with real coaching. Players grow technically, physically and as people — always with a shirt to aim for.

U18
Stage 04

Under 18s

Youth Development Squad

The final youth stage. Training alongside the senior setup and pushing for the step into men's football.

U21
Stage 05

Under 21s

Development Squad

The bridge between youth and senior football — where the best young Linnets prove they're ready.

Stage 06

First Team

NWCFL Premier Division

The dream realised — pulling on the first-team shirt for the club you grew up at.

The Girls PathwayGrowing every season — from first sessions to the Women's First Team.
Girls
Growing & Thriving

Girls Section

Our fastest-growing section. Girls-only teams and sessions across the age groups, building confidence on and off the pitch.

The Senior Destination

Women's First Team

The top of the girls' pathway — representing Burscough at senior women's level.

What We Stand For

Football For Everyone

Winning matters. But it never comes before keeping children safe, welcoming every ability, and making sure no child is ever priced or pushed out of the game.

Inclusive Football

Every child, every background, every ability. We build teams around belonging — because a club is only as strong as the community it welcomes in.

Safeguarding First

Every coach is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained. Protecting children is the foundation everything else is built on.

In partnership with Liverpool County FA

Volunteer-Powered

Our coaches give their evenings and weekends for the love of it. That spirit is what makes Burscough more than a club — it's a community.

Everyone Gets A Game

Free SEN Football

Every Friday evening our volunteer coaches run dedicated SEN sessions — completely free. Inclusive, supportive football where every young person gets the same chance to play, belong and shine.

100% FreeFriday EveningsVolunteer CoachesAll Abilities Welcome
Proudly Sponsored By
Practical Car & van rental

Providing free food & refreshments for our SEN children and families every Friday.

Southport Workwear

Kitting out every player with their own SEN team t-shirt, so everyone feels part of the squad.

This Is Grassroots

The Faces Of The Future

Muddy boots, big grins and Sunday-morning heroes. This is what youth football at Burscough looks like.

Matchday
Little Linnets
Training Night
Girls Section
SEN Fridays
Your Club Is Waiting

Come And Be A Linnet

Whether it's a first taster session, a team to join or a coaching hand to lend — there's a place for you at Burscough. Come and be part of it.