Your child's first football session: what to expect and what to bring
A simple guide for parents before the free first session at FC Alpha Academy.
Club news
Match days, results, academy events and advice for parents, from FC Alpha in Basildon and Romford.
Football age groups explained: which group will my child play in?
How Under 6 to Under 12 work in English grassroots football, and the match format at each age.
How to choose a safe kids' football club: a parent's checklist
Six questions to ask any club before your child joins.
FC Alpha crowned division champions at Powerleague Romford
A full season of hard work ends with the title.
Season opener: Ekota FC 1–5 FC Alpha
A hat-trick from Serghei Scupoi and two from Liviu Nistreanu.
Two new signings for the 2026–27 season
Goalkeeper Ion Dragan and forward Gicu Cucoș join the squad.
Academy closes the 2025–26 season with a family tournament
Children, parents and two teams of dads on the pitch together.
FC Alpha win the 36th Lobanovskiy Cup
Trophy, best player and top scorer on 14 June.
A friendly with UK Moldova FC
A match about community as much as football.
Thank you, Caloroso Pizza
Our official sponsor and a big part of the journey.
Into the Fenton Trophy final
Through the semi-final against Chadwell Heath at Noak Hill.
Merry Christmas from FC Alpha
The academy's last session before the holidays.
Seniors and juniors together at Condor Fest
A day of sport, joy and community spirit.
The academy's first tournament at Moldova Fest
Two children's teams and the senior side on 16 June 2024.
Supercup winners: FC Alpha 5–3 FC Rapid
A night to remember for the senior team.
The first session is free
Send us a message with your child's first name and age, and we will tell you which session to come to.