A very warm welcome to everyone as we begin the 2026/27 season, with a special welcome to all the new players and coaches joining us this year. It has been fantastic to see everyone settling into their new groups and getting to know their teammates and coaches. The start of a new season always brings plenty of excitement, new opportunities and the chance to build friendships and create new memories along the way. We would like to wish all of our players, coaches and teams the

When I first became involved with the GFA Academy, the landscape looked very different. Victoria Park was a grass pitch, supported by portacabins and portable, petrol-fuelled floodlights. Over the years, the Academy operated from a variety of locations, including the KGV, Aztech and Elizabeth College Astroturf, with staff often finding creative ways to continue providing opportunities for players. To now see the Academy based at Victoria Park, with a beautiful new home fo

As another fantastic season comes to a close, everyone at GFA Aztech and Spirit Academy can look back with pride on a year full of development, hard work, enjoyment, and memorable moments on and off the pitch. Throughout the season, players across all age groups have continued to improve their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game through weekly training sessions and matches. The commitment shown by players, coaches, and parents has helped create a positive and en

The final trip of the 2025/26 Mourant Girls Academy season saw the U9/10s and U13/14s travel to Jersey for the annual Jersey Wanderers Girls Football Festival on Saturday 25th April. Excitement was high at the airport, particularly for the younger group, who were travelling for fixtures and experiencing matches against all-girls teams for the first time. The older group, having attended in 2023 and 2024, returned with great memories and were eager to compete again. The U9/10s

For the first time, the U11/12 and U15/16 Girls Academy teams travelled to England to take on Claygate Royals FC. Upon arriving at West End Recreation Ground in Esher, the U15/16s faced Claygate U15s in a full-length 11-a-side match. The game began closely contested, but two early goals gave Guernsey control in the first 20 minutes. The girls played some excellent football out wide, combining effectively to create chances and fully earning their goal tally. Claygate responded