Clapton CFC’s open access women and non-binary players took part in a friendly against Actonians LFC at the Old Spotted Dog.

Clapton CFC’s open access women and non-binary players took part in a friendly against Actonians LFC at the Old Spotted Dog.
A very uplifting end of year and end of season update from the Open Access committee.
With three trophies (2 domestic leagues and 1 cup), Clapton Belters have really made an impact on the pitch.
The 2022/23 season kicks off on the weekend of June 25 and 26 with two friendlies at the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
It was only right first adult games at the Old Spotted Dog Ground went to lost generation players – born under the shadow of the ban on women playing football
Seven new players have joined the women’s first team and beginners’ team squads in total ahead of the season kicking off this weekend.
The league has been set up by the people behind the Super5League at Mabley Green, giving women access to the 11-a-side as well as 5-a-side game.
The players and management from our 5s, men’s and women’s teams came together on a Zoom call to celebrate what was a fantastic, if shortened, season.
The Clapton CFC 5s coaches and players appeared on Threads Radio to chat about grassroots women’s football, finding community in sport and the history of the club.
We’ll be running training sessions on Hackney Downs on Mondays throughout the summer before moving to a more permanent space.