AFC Corsham secures funding for new inclusive all-weather pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
AFC Corsham has raised £742,000 for a new 3G pitch at Leafy Lane Playing Fields, set to enhance inclusivity in local soccer programs. The investment includes a £542,298 grant from the Premier League, The FA, and the Football Foundation, alongside £200,000 raised by the club and community. The pitch will support female and pan disability teams and help create pathways for youth players to advance to adult football. Construction is set to begin this summer, with hopes to have the facility operational by the end of the year.
- •AFC Corsham's pitch funding totals £742,000 for improved accessibility.
- •Construction will start this summer at Leafy Lane Playing Fields.
- •Facility will support female and pan disability teams.
- •Funding includes a major grant from football governing bodies.
- •Completion is expected by the end of the year.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — New £742k pitch to help club 'be more inclusive'
"The new 3G pitch will provide opportunities for female and pan disability teams, the club says.
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