The heart of the Pride

Under
8s.

Where Lilly Street Lions FC began. A child-first team focused on confidence, development, friendship, enjoyment and creating memories through football.

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What’s happening
with the Under-8s.

The latest public updates from our Under-8s. Training locations and times remain private and are shared directly with registered families.

NDYFL matchdays · Saturdays

Under-8s league fixtures

Meeting times, venues, parking and kit information are shared before each match. FA Full-Time remains the official fixture source.

Official fixtures ↗

Season milestone · September 2026

Our first NDYFL season begins

The next chapter in our journey as the Under-8s begin league football in the North Derbyshire Youth Football League.

Visit NDYFL ↗

Club event · Date to be confirmed

Christmas celebration

A family-focused celebration supported by the Trafford Lowe Community Fund. Full arrangements will be announced directly to members.

Beyond football · Dates to be confirmed

Activity and team-building days

Opportunities to build friendships, confidence and memories away from training and matchdays.

Under-8 Gallery

Moments from
the journey.

A selection of team, coaching and award moments supplied by the club.

Lilly Street Lions FC Under-8 players and coaches together — Together as one Pride.

Lilly Street Lions FC Under-8 players taking in a stadium environment during pre-season — Pre-season memories and another new football environment for the boys.

Lilly Street Lions FC Under-8 players together on matchday — The Pride together — smiling through another matchday.

Under-8 player holding a weekly award — Celebrating effort and development.

Under-8 players holding team awards — Recognition for positive performances and attitude.

Three Under-8 players with awards and captain recognition — Awards and leadership opportunities.

Lilly Street Lions FC Under-8 squad and coaches — Players and coaches growing together.

Coach speaking with Under-8 players during a team session — Child-first coaching and communication.

Under-8 team video.

Backing the Under-8s

Our sponsors
& partners.

These organisations help support the team, the club and the opportunities we can create. Where a website is available, use the link to support the businesses supporting the Pride.