Available for purchase is 100% of the issued share capital of a long-established, senior English football club located in the East Midlands. This opportunity combines a historic sporting institution with the outright freehold ownership of its 3-acre central stadium site. The club is currently positioned as an asset-backed turnaround opportunity following a significant operational and financial restructuring in the 2025/26 season.
Key Investment Highlights
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Valuable Real Estate Asset: The transaction includes the outright freehold of a c. 3-acre stadium site in a central residential area. The land has an indicative existing-use valuation of approximately £1 million and is held with no third-party debt or secured charges.
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Established Heritage: Founded in 1959, the club has a 65-plus year history in the senior non-league pyramid, including previous sustained periods in the fifth tier (National League) and multiple national-level cup successes.
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Operational Track Record: Unlike many peers, the club has a proven history of operating at breakeven or profitability, delivering statutory profits in both FY24 and FY25 on annual turnovers of approximately £635k–£652k.
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Clean Corporate Structure: The company was consolidated to 100% single ownership in June 2025, providing an incoming buyer with a fully resolved cap table, no minority shareholders, and a simple execution path via a single Share Purchase Agreement.
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Professional Management in Situ: A highly experienced first-team manager—a former Championship-level defender and EFL manager—is already in post, providing continuity and professional recruitment networks for the FY27 season.
Financial & Operational Summary
The club is currently in a “transition year” (FY26) during which the cost base has been aggressively reset. This includes the removal of non-recurring severance costs and the closure of underperforming development programmes.
| Financial Metric |
FY24 (Actual) |
FY25 (Actual) |
FY27 (Outlook) |
| Turnover |
£635,481
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£651,752
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Diversified
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| Statutory Profit |
£20,206
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£958
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Projected Recovery
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| Playing Wages |
N/A |
N/A |
Reset to c. £20k/month
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Debt Position: The company is debt-free with no bank borrowings, no charges over the freehold, and no material contingent liabilities.
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Revenue Streams: Income is diversified across matchday gate receipts, hospitality, bar/catering, commercial sponsorship, and facility hire.
Facilities & Infrastructure
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Stadium: An FA-graded floodlit ground with a total capacity of 3,600 (including 1,500 seated).
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Ancillary Assets: Includes a clubhouse, bar, hospitality/catering facilities, changing rooms, and on-site parking.
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Location: Situated within walking distance of a town centre and railway station, with direct access to major motorway networks (M1).
Transaction Terms
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Asking Price: £1,125,000 (approx. US$1,525,831) for 100% of the share capital.
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Structure: 100% share sale; cash consideration on completion.
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Approval: The transaction is subject to the Football Association (FA) Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
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Data Room: A full data room, including due diligence materials from the 2025 consolidation, is available to qualified buyers under a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement.
