Resources to help manage your football club

Explore our guides covering how football clubs can improve their business admin and become more financially sustainable.

Building your grassroots football club

A complete guide to setting up your own football team
From establishing values and setting up your business, to building a budget and securing sponsorships, get started on the right foot.
10 top tips on football fan engagement
Learn the best tips for engaging fans in your football club, from getting to know your fans, to partnering with local organisations.
The tools for great football, according to Lewes FC in the UK
Here’s everything you need to know about selecting the right digital tools and software to help run your football club.
A guide to matchday management for grassroots football clubs
We talk to Lewes FC about each stage of match day management, and share a checklist for your grassroots football club.
How to foster equality in football
In this guide, we explore how you can foster equality at every level of your football club.
Eight operational tasks to master as a football club
Learn which operational and admin tasks are most important for football clubs.

Using Xero to manage your football club

Xero accounting software is the perfect solution for managing your football club’s accounts and finances.

Discover Xero features

Our video series highlights the key features that’ll make managing your business and your finances a dream.

Explore our features

Webinar: The basics of using Xero

Learn the basics of using Xero, such as how to automate invoices and bills and get up to date reporting.

Achieve more with our app integrations

Xero integrates with a 1000+ business management apps that can help with running your football club.

Discover our app partners & integration

A complete guide to using Xero to manage your club’s finances

We explore everything small football clubs across the UK need to know about using Xero to manage their finances.

How Xero can support your club

Grants and funding for football clubs

A guide to grants and funding for your football club
We explore everything small football clubs across the UK need to know about access to grants and funding.
How to get sponsors as a grassroots football club
We explore how to get sponsors for your grassroots football club, including how to build a club sponsorship strategy.
How to apply for a business loan
Applying for a business loan can be an ordeal. Here’s how to simplify the process – and improve your chances of success.

How football clubs can maintain their values as they grow

Here’s everything you need to know about striking the balance between investment and club values.

How to maintain your values as you grow

Guides to help manage your club’s finances

Using Xero for club accounts and finances

Learn how Xero can improve the financial health of your club.

Managing your club’s payroll

Here’s an introduction to the basics of pay, deductions, and reporting to HMRC.

Managing your club’s finances and cash flow

Our guide covers the basics of how to master financial management for your club.

How Lewes FC is building a financially sustainable club

With the help of Xero accounting software, Lewes is cultivating a football club with financial sustainability that works for everyone. Here’s the story so far.

Read Lewes' story