Guernsey FC Under-23 team set to debut in league football this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Guernsey FC's development team will compete in league football for the first time in the 2026-27 season. They will participate in the Southern Combination's Under-23 East League, with all matches scheduled for midweek. The team aims to create a pathway for young players to progress to the first team and allow senior squad members to build match fitness. Leon Meakin will manage the team along with Jace Leaman and Jamie Dodd. This initiative follows the women's team completing its inaugural season in the Southern Region Women's Division One South.
- •Guernsey FC's senior side plays in the Southern Combination Premier Division.
- •The Under-23 team marks their first entry into league football.
- •Leon Meakin is the team's head coach for the upcoming season.
- •Midweek matches will minimize conflicts with domestic club football.
- •The development team aims to strengthen the football pathway at Guernsey FC.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Guernsey FC Under-23 side to play in English league
"Guernsey FC's development team will compete in league football for the first time this coming season.
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