Lewes FC Vets: football with purpose

We’re more than just a football group—we’re a community built on well-being, connection, and quality football for players over 35.

What we’re about

Football for well-being – We create a welcoming, regenerative football environment where relationships come first.
Top-quality Vets football – We make the game accessible to as many over-35s as possible.
Giving back – We raise over £25,000 per year in pitch fees, supporting Lewes Football Foundation, improving local facilities, and contributing to charity.

Football culture

Our sessions are built on compassion, inclusivity, and fairness, making football enjoyable and accessible for all.

We run weekly football sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00/8:30 pm If you’re 35 or older, you’re welcome to join—space permitting!
Beyond weekly sessions, members enjoy:
11-a-side matches in the Old Quality League
Sussex Sunday League football
Cultural and community activities
Well-being and social initiatives
Supporting Lewes FC from the stands

We’re powered by volunteers—over 25 members help keep things running smoothly. Whether it’s organising games, supporting events, or simply helping out, every small contribution makes a big difference.

Sound like you? Drop-In to try us out in the first instance.

MERCH: Lewes FC Vets shop

🛒 Shop now

For our veteran players and supporters, the Lewes FC Vets shop offers a range of team apparel, ensuring you can train and compete in high-quality kit. Browse our collection to find match shirts, training gear, and official club merchandise.

The Poem

Yes, we have a poem! A legendary part of Vets culture, read out before training and matches to set the tone and bring us together

It’s Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday night at the 3G

Now is a time for joy!

We are a community who love to play football!

Showing up matters and everybody is welcome here

I trust you to both give and receive the ball

We allow each other to make mistakes

We will encourage, not coach or criticise

Captains call all in-play decisions, but will not call offsides

Stay onside and fetch wayward balls immediately

We are careful in the tackle

Stay on your feet and please avoid needless fouls

We know we are getting old, not the people we used to be

We carry injuries

The spectre of sickness and death is upon us

Winning is not everything

So let’s run, work and play our best football

If you are old enough, you are good enough!