National Futsal Series
The FA National Futsal Series (NFS) is the top tier futsal competition in England.[1] The Competition champions are nominated to The FA to represent England in the UEFA Futsal Champions League.
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| Nickname | FA NFS |
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| Formation | 8 April 2019 |
| Type | Sports League |
| Owner | The Football Association |
| Website | www |
History
Following the launch of The FA first ever strategy for futsal "Fast Forward with Futsal" in 2018, The FA developed the National Futsal Series competition to provide an opportunity to continue the transformation of futsal across England.[2]
The FA National Futsal Series inaugural season was in 2019/2020. The 2019/2020 season started in September and continued to March. The season was not concluded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Competitions
Men
- FA NFS Tier 1
- FA NFS Tier 2 North
- FA NFS Tier 2 South
Women
- Women Super Series Tier 1 North
- Women Super Series Tier 1 South
Clubs
Men
| Team | Year Joined | Home Venue | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Bedfordshire | Tier 2 South |
| Bolton Futsal Club | 2019 | Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre | Tier 1 |
| Cambridge Futsal Club | 2020 | University of Cambridge | Tier 2 South |
| Carlisle Futsal Club | 2020 | Sands Centre | Tier 2 North |
| Chelsea Foundation Futsal | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| Cheshire Futsal Club | 2019 | Northgate Arena | Tier 2 North |
| Derby Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Derby | Tier 2 North |
| Durham Palatinates | 2019 | Durham University (Graham Sports Centre) | Tier 2 North |
| Kent United Futsal Club | 2019 | Medway Park | Tier 1 |
| London Baku United | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| London Escolla Futsal Club | 2019 | Wycombe Leisure Centre | Tier 2 South |
| London Genesis Futsal Club | 2019 | University of East London (Sportsdock) | Tier 2 South |
| London Helvecia Futsal Club | 2019 | University of Hertfordshire (Hertfordshire Sports Village) | Tier 1 |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club | 2019 | Loughborough University (Sir David Wallace) | Tier 1 |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club Development | 2019 | Loughborough University (Netball Centre) | Tier 2 North |
| Manchester Futsal Club | 2019 | National Cycling Centre | Tier 1 |
| MK Mavericks Futsal Club | 2019 | Stantonbury Arts & Leisure Trust | Tier 2 South |
| ProFutsal London | 2019 | Aldenham Sports Centre | Tier 1 |
| ProFutsal London Development | 2020 | Aldenham Sports Centre | Tier 2 South |
| Reading Royals | 2020 | Bradfield College Sports Complex | Tier 2 South |
| Sporting Club Southend Futsal | 2020 | Garron Park | Tier 2 South |
| Sussex Futsal Club | 2019 | Worthing Leisure Centre | Tier 2 South |
| Team Sunderland | 2019 | University of Sunderland (Cityspace) | Tier 2 North |
| Team United Bham Futsal | 2019 | University of Wolverhampton (WLV Sport) | Tier 1 |
| University of Nottingham Futsal | 2019 | University of Nottingham (David Ross Sports Village) | Tier 2 North |
| Wessex Futsal Club | 2020 | Tier 2 South | |
| Worcester Futsal Club | 2019 | The Point 4 | Tier 1 |
| York Futsal | 2020 | York Sport Arena | Tier 2 North |
Women
| Team | Year Joined | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS South |
| Bolton Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS North |
| Cheshire Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Derby Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Liverbirds Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Liverpool Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| London Genesis Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS South |
| London Helvecia Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS South |
| London United Futsal Club | 2020 | WSS South |
| Loughborough Students Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS South |
| Manchester Futsal Club | 2019 | WSS North |
| Reading Royals | 2020 | WSS South |
| Team Sunderland | 2020 | WSS North |
| Team United Bham Futsal | 2019 | WSS South |
| University of Coventry Flames | 2020 | WSS South |
| University of Liverpool | 2019 | WSS North |
Footballs
Nike currently provide the official ball of the NFS and is used by all teams.
References
- "Male competition pathway for Futsal". The FA. 22 October 2020.
- FA National Futsal Series - FAQs
External links
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