Two clubs, one vision: Alfold and Galaxy join forces

The partnership will see the two clubs working together to ensure they can offer players the opportunity to develop and flourish in this ambitious and progressive new set-up.

Alfold FC, of the SCFL premier division, have been on an upward curve following recent promotions and extensive ground improvements and say they knew a youth structure would secure the club's future and ensure sustainability at this level and ultimately produce players over the next five years that will aid in a push for Isthmian League football at the club.

Galaxy FC, based in Crawley, have stood out as one of the south-east’s premier youth set-ups over recent years, with a proven record of developing players of all abilities. The club's elite players will now be able to see a pathway into senior football at Alfold as part of the partnership.

Mark Wright, Alfold FC Head of Youth Development, said: “With my connections at Galaxy I was always keen to bring the two clubs together. Galaxy have some fantastic young players and coaches that need a pathway beyond what Galaxy can currently offer.

"Now the partnership is in place coaches, players and parents will see there is a real pathway for players of all abilities into senior football, this is an exciting time for both clubs which I am sure will prove successful for both.”

Alfold and Galaxy will work together to continue to offer the best level of football to help develop players including Junior Premier League football which is regarded as the best level of youth football outside of Academy football.