Major boost for grassroots football as Moulton Football Club lease approved
11 November 2026
Moulton Football Club is set to expand its facilities and create additional community football pitches after West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) Cabinet approved plans for a long-term lease of council-owned land at New Manor Farm in Moulton.
The decision will enable the club to progress plans for new grassroots football pitches and associated facilities including accessing a new 150 bay car park on land adjacent to its existing site, helping to meet growing demand for football provision in Moulton and the surrounding area.
Moulton Football Club has experienced significant growth in recent years and currently faces capacity pressures, with demand for pitches exceeding the space available at its current facilities. The expansion will help create additional playing opportunities for children, young people and adults, while reducing the club's reliance on hiring pitches elsewhere.
The proposal is supported by Northamptonshire Football Association and aligns with local strategies identifying a need for additional football pitch capacity across West Northamptonshire, particularly for youth football.
The long-term lease will also provide the security needed for the club to seek external investment through the Football Foundation's Home Advantage Programme, helping to fund future improvements to facilities.
Cllr Kamala Guliyeva, Cabinet Member for Local Economy, Culture and Leisure at West Northamptonshire Council, said: “Grassroots sports clubs play such an important role in bringing communities together, helping people stay active and creating opportunities for people of all ages to make friends, build confidence and enjoy being part of a team.
"We're delighted to support Moulton Football Club’s' ambitions to grow and welcome even more players. The club already makes a huge contribution to the local community, and these plans will help create more opportunities for residents to take part in sport close to home.”
Pete Knight from Moulton Football Club, said: “It’s an exciting day for Moulton Football club and our members. This will allow the club to support the current and future growth in the local population with new pitches and improved facilities.
“We’d like to thank everyone involved at WNC, the Northamptonshire FA and the Football Foundation for their help and support in making this happen. The club will now work to put a plan in place to bring the new football pitches into operation.”
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