Football Association

Welcome to the Army Football Association

The Army Football Association is a County Association within the Football Association and is committed to the advancement of Football within the Army at all levels. Football is the most widely enjoyed game in the Army and the Army Football Association provides administrative support and promotes the game at all levels.

The Army has its own cup competitions, the most prestigious is the Army Challenge Cup for which all units in the Army can play for. The cup was first won in 1889 and is competed for annually. Except for periods during the World Wars the cup has been competed for every year and remains one of the oldest competitions in the Army.

The Army Football Association is based in Aldershot, the home of Army sports, and has its offices within the Army Sports Control Board in Clayton Barracks. There is a full time staff employed to administer the game worldwide and a Management Committee who formulate policy for Army Football in accordance with Football Association Rules and guidelines.

Champions 2007-2008

Army Challenge Cup final won by:

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Massey Trophy Inter Corps League Division 1 won by:

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Massey Trophy Inter Corps League Division 2 won by:

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Army Minor Units Cup final won by:

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First & Second Round Army Challenge Cup results now in.

Army Air Corps produce a Giant Killing shock result in the Woolwich Cup

Massey Trophy - Royal Signals remain on top, Engineers lose their first game - to the Sigs. REME, enjoying their best start for many years, move into second place with two games in hand

After their giant killing exploits over the RA in the Woolwich Cup, the Army Air Corps were brought back to ground by Div 2 leaders APTC, remaining on the basement of Div 2 with nil points.

Want to become a referee?

The Army FA run regular referee training courses throughout the season. Call Graham Brookland on 01252 348574 or ATN 94222 3574. or email graham.brookland@armyfa.com to enrol on the next course:

Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March 2009 in Aldershot

What are the costs?

The course fee is £57. This includes basic training, an FA CRB check (required for over 18's), safeguarding children training (mandatory) and an FA welcome to refereeing pack.

Once you have refereed 6 eleven-a-side matches, you can claim a refund of £30 from the FA.

Do I get paid?

Yes. Referees get paid £15 per match (£10 as an assistant) for Army Football plus travel expenses. This includes games refereed as part of the course.

So what do I do now?

Click HERE for application form


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