Happy New Year and 2025 Headlines.

AFC Stoneham would like to wish a very happy new year to all of our players, parents, managers, coaches ,sponsors and volunteers.

Whilst very much looking forward to 2026 we would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the outstanding moments and events of 2025.

Social Value Impact report - £6.5 M

During 2025 we commissioned a Social Value Impact report to quantify the amount of positive effect we have on our local community. We are so proud that this figure totalled over £6.5M

The report was structured around four key headings of Volunteers, Investment, Health and Our Community.

The report concluded that, “AFC Stoneham helps to create a united football environment that tackles inequalities, delivers inspirational opportunities and improves health for all within our community. We are at the heart of our community, generating defined social, health and economic benefits”.

Boys and Girls teams

AFC Stoneham was confirmed as the second largest grassroots community club in England during 2025 with 157 teams and over 1700 players which we are immensely proud of. Having grown our girls teams from one, only six years ago, to thirty four today the club now has the largest number of girls teams of any one grassroots club in the country.

Mens first team

Despite the huge disappointment of missing out on promotion via the play offs, having been league runners up for the second consecutive season by 19 points, we reached three cup finals winning two of them and notably the Hampshire Senior Cup for the first time on our 106 year history.

Ladies first team

Our ladies had another successful season finishing third in the league having been runners up during the two previous seasons. The club has been delighted with the progress of many young players from our junior teams progressing into our first team which we feel ensures a bright future still very much with the aim of progressing the team to the next level.

Nike / Kitlocker contract

In light of our growth and standing within grassroots clubs in England we were approached by Nike and Kitlocker to become a Nike Partner Club and signed a three year contract in the summer. The benefits are not just around kit and also allow for support in many other areas of the club aligned to our longer term aims and objectives.

Summer Tournament

We held our tenth consecutive summer tournament with over 5000 people and 180 teams visiting our home ground over the weekend. The Tournament is now established as one of the best and biggest in the South of England.

The Tournament will be held over the weekend of July 4 and 5 in 2026.

Kenyan Teams

AFC Stoneham were delighted to be able to form and fully support two new teams out in Kenya driven by our young coach Jacob Dockree who visited and set up the teams for us during the second half of 2025.

Sponsorship

The number of businesses now sponsoring our teams increased during 2025 in no small part due to our new Sponsors Brochure which is available via the club and on our website.

This increased sponsorship allows more teams to now play and train in our new Nike kit and supports the club moving forward. Every piece of sponsorship is hugely appreciated.

Thank you for your tremendous help and support during 2025 and we look forward to creating and sharing many more wonderful moments with you during 2026.

Happy New Year !