Formed over 30 years ago, Readstone United is an England Football Accredited grass roots Junior Football Club in East Lancashire serving communities in and around the villages of Read and Simonstone. 

We welcome children regardless of their ability, experience or life difficulties because we believe that the game, especially in the primary school years, should be accessible to everyone and not just those with a gift or good fortune. 

The Club is managed by volunteers and whilst our principal purpose is to provide opportunities for young people to play football, we know that being part of a Club and a member of a team offers a great environment to make new friends, learn new skills and grow and develop as a young person. 

We want our teams to be competitive and we naturally do like to win, but in the primary school years our focus is on participation and the development of the basic skills of the game.  We understand that the growth and development of a young person does not depend on winning a football match, and our general ethos is all about having fun, creating positive experiences for everyone involved, including our volunteers, and making some great memories along the way.

Above all else, we want our members to enjoy being part of our Club and the Readstone football family.

Our Team Managers for the 2026/27 season are:

The Club is affiliated to the Lancashire Football Association and our teams play matches on a Sunday in the East Lancashire Football Alliance.