Whether you’re drawn in by the Euros or just want to get active on your Sunday mornings, these clubs across the capital offer welcoming spaces where ability is secondary to enthusiasm.
The Lionesses’ awe-inspiring grit in the Women’s Euros 2025 has once again ignited a nationwide love affair with football.
But this time, it’s personal. From casual fans to armchair analysts, more women than ever are itching to lace up their boots, step out onto the pitch and channel their inner Alessia Russo or Leah Williamson — not for trophies or glory, but for fun, fitness and female camaraderie.
Whether you’re craving endorphins, community or just a non-judgmental space to try something new, London is bursting with welcoming, beginner-friendly football clubs that are rewriting the rules of the beautiful game.
L360 has rounded up the best women’s football clubs for absolute beginners and casual players alike.
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Gals FC
If you’ve ever thought football ‘wasn’t for you’, Gals FC is here to prove otherwise. This all-levels, all-fun club was born out of frustration with traditional football culture and is now one of London’s most welcoming spaces for women and non-binary players.
Based in various locations across the city, Gals FC offers inclusive drop-in sessions where scoring doesn’t matter, but cheering each other on is mandatory.
The energy is playful, uplifting and entirely pressure-free. Think less competition, more connection.
- Membership: £40 (six months)
- Pay-as-you-go cost: £6–£10
- Locations: Ealing, Haringey, Whitechapel, Southwark, Greenwich, Brixton, Streatham, Kennington and Wembley
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United Dragons Women’s Team
Operating out of Paddington Recreation Ground, United Dragons welcomes women of all abilities and backgrounds to join its growing squad.
The regular Wednesday and Saturday sessions are relaxed yet structured — ideal for anyone wanting to build confidence without feeling overwhelmed.
With subsidised kits and pitch hire, this club prioritises accessibility and grassroots spirit.
- Membership: Varies (enquire)
- Location: Maida Vale
Whippets FC
Creative, expressive and rooted in East London, Whippets FC brings together a mix of football-lovers, weekend warriors and total newcomers.
This five-a-side team plays in a casual Hackney league and hosts inclusive kickabouts with a DIY ethos.
Training sessions are open and informal, with pay-as-you-play pricing that fits most budgets.
- Membership: £10 per year (concession discount available)
- Location: Forest Gate
Ladies Football Academy
The LFA is a welcoming club for female players of all ages and abilities. It has several teams competing at different levels in the league.
Head to Clapham Common on Saturdays at 10am for a 90-minute pay-as-you-play skill-building session with head coach Suresh. No commitment, no pressure — just friendly football fun.
- Pay-as-you-go cost: £5
- Location: Clapham Common
Other ways to play football in London
No club near you, or you just don’t want to commit to a membership? No problem, you can still play.
Footy Addicts is a social platform that connects players with local casual football games of all levels and sizes, with more than 400 teams signed up.
The team will post if they need a player for a game, and all you need to do is sign up. Find free and low-cost games on Footy Addict.
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