Peter Houseman Youth League

The competition spans the junior age range from Under 7 to Under 18. It follows the age-appropriate progression used in youth football: 5v5 at Under 7 and Under 8, 7v7 at Under 9 and Under 10, 9v9 at Under 11 and Under 12, then 11v11 for older youth teams. This gives clubs a local competition through the main stages of junior football.

Fair play and welfare

Fair Play and Respect are prominent in the league’s published guidance. The official site also provides child-welfare and safeguarding information, offering parents and club volunteers a central place to find the support that sits around a young player’s matchday experience.

For prospective players, the practical starting point is a local club already playing in the Peter Houseman Youth League. The league’s website includes contacts and club-search resources, while its FA Full-Time record carries the current fixtures, results and tables.

Official information

Visit the Peter Houseman Youth League website for official league guidance, and FA Full-Time for current football information. TeamStats is an independent football directory and is not the league or The Football Association.

Reviewed August 2026.