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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
£651,752 |
Diversified |
| Statutory Profit |
£20,206 |
£958 |
Projected Recovery |
| Playing Wages | N/A | N/A |
Reset to c. £20k/month |
Debt Position: The company is debt-free with no bank borrowings, no charges over the freehold, and no material contingent liabilities.
Revenue Streams: Income is diversified across matchday gate receipts, hospitality, bar/catering, commercial sponsorship, and facility hire.
Stadium: An FA-graded floodlit ground with a total capacity of 3,600 (including 1,500 seated).
Ancillary Assets: Includes a clubhouse, bar, hospitality/catering facilities, changing rooms, and on-site parking.
Location: Situated within walking distance of a town centre and railway station, with direct access to major motorway networks (M1).
Asking Price: £1,125,000 (approx. US$1,525,831) for 100% of the share capital.
Structure: 100% share sale; cash consideration on completion.
Approval: The transaction is subject to the Football Association (FA) Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
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.
© 2025 MergersCorp M&A International is a global brand operating through a number of professional firms and constituent entities (“Members”) located throughout the world to provide Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and Advisory Services and other client-related professional services. The Member Firms (“Members”) are constituted and regulated in accordance with relevant local regulatory and legal requirements. For more details on the nature of our affiliation, please visit our Disclaimer: https://mergerscorp.com/disclaimer. MergersCorp M&A International's franchising program is not offered to individuals or entities located in the United States.
The franchising program is offered by MergersUK Limited, a UK Company with its registered office at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.
MergersCorp M&A International provides strategic business advisory services, including preparing companies for growth and capital access. Through partnerships with licensed investment bankers, clients can access tailored capital-raising solutions.
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Description
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
£635,481
£651,752
Diversified
£20,206
£958
Projected Recovery
Reset to c. £20k/month
Debt Position: The company is debt-free with no bank borrowings, no charges over the freehold, and no material contingent liabilities.
Revenue Streams: Income is diversified across matchday gate receipts, hospitality, bar/catering, commercial sponsorship, and facility hire.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Stadium: An FA-graded floodlit ground with a total capacity of 3,600 (including 1,500 seated).
Ancillary Assets: Includes a clubhouse, bar, hospitality/catering facilities, changing rooms, and on-site parking.
Location: Situated within walking distance of a town centre and railway station, with direct access to major motorway networks (M1).
Asking Price: £1,125,000 (approx. US$1,525,831) for 100% of the share capital.
Structure: 100% share sale; cash consideration on completion.
Approval: The transaction is subject to the Football Association (FA) Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
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.
Basic Details
Target Price:
GBP 1,125,000
Gross Revenue
₤651,752
Business ID:
L#20261056
Country
United Kingdom
Detail
Published on May 8, 2026 at 3:50 am. Updated on May 8, 2026 at 3:58 am