Academy
Year round academy and development sessions starting at reception age, building confidence and skills.
One Club. One Family.
Grassroots Football For Everyone
Cheadle South Moorlands United is a community football club in the heart of Staffordshire. From reception age right through to U18, we give everyone a place to play, improve and belong.
31
Teams
530
Players
58
Coaches
16
Years Going
One Club, One Family●
530 Players●
31 Teams●
FA Accredited●
Under 8s To U18●
Girls Football●
Since 2009●
A Grassroots Club
More Than A Football Team
Cheadle SMU was formed in 2009 when South Moorlands FC and Cheadle United Juniors came together. What started as two rival clubs became one family, built on the belief that every child deserves the chance to play.
Today we run 31 teams from Under 8s to open age adults, plus a girls football centre and academy sessions. We are an FA Accredited club, run by volunteers who love the game and the community it builds.
Saturday Morning Football
Kids Football, Every Weekend
Our Saturday morning sessions are where it all begins. Open to children from reception age, they are all about first touches, big smiles and making friends, led by friendly UEFA and FA licensed coaches.
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All abilities welcomeNo experience needed, just turn up ready to play
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South Moorlands Leisure CentreFA approved 3G all weather playing surface
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UEFA and FA licensed, DBS checked coachesDevelopment first, fun always
Pathways For Everyone
A Place For Every Player
From a child's very first kick right through to U18, there is a clear pathway and a place for every player at Cheadle SMU.
Junior Teams
Competitive teams from Under 8s to U18 playing across the North Staffs and Staffordshire junior leagues.
Girls Football
A growing girls centre from age 5, with several teams playing in the league. Make friends, have fun, get active.
First & Reserves
Senior football giving our older players a real pathway into adult football.
Walking Football
Our over 50s walking football keeps the whole community active. Same great game, just without the running.
FA Accredited
An FA Charter Standard accredited club, so you know your child is in safe, qualified and welcoming hands.
Since 2009
Our History
The club’s name says it all. Cheadle, in Staffordshire, where we are based. South Moorlands and United, from the two founding clubs. The crest, with its handshake, symbolises the unity at the heart of everything we do.
2009
The Club Is Born
South Moorlands FC and Cheadle United Juniors form an open aged side so their older players can experience adult football.
2011
One Single Club
The two junior clubs amalgamate with SMU to form one club for players aged 7 to over 18, united under a single crest.
2021
Girls Football Grows
After the FA Wildcats programme, the club launches girls teams, now running U9 and U13 sides.
Today
One Brilliant Family
Over 500 players, 31 teams and a thriving academy. Still growing, still grassroots.
Match Days & Memories
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Parent Reviews
What The Families Say
★★★★★
My lad was dead nervous his first session - wouldn't even kick a ball in the garden. By the second week he was first out of the car. The coaches just have a way with kids, it's brilliant.
★★★★★
Honestly the best thing we've done for our daughter. She wasn't even into football - now she's obsessed. The girls sessions are welcoming and the coaches genuinely care about every single kid.
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Three kids, three different age groups, all playing at Cheadle SMU. Says everything really. Great club, great community. Little Billy loved it from the moment he clapped eyes on that lovely rubber-crumbed surface.
Club Shop
Kit Up
Official Cheadle SMU kit, training wear and team gear, plus everything managers need for the season ahead.
For Players
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Players Shop
Replica kit, training wear and club essentials for every player.
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For Managers
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Managers Shop
Match day equipment, team wear and everything you need.
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Get Involved
Ready To Play?
Whether you want to join a team, volunteer or just find out more, we would love to hear from you.