Many LGBTQ+ people experience abuse or intimidation based on their gender or sexuality in mainstream football environments, and many LGBTQ+ players feel they cannot be themselves in mainstream football teams.
Due to these experiences, many LGBTQ+ people are unable to find a place to play the sport they love and leave football altogether.
We exist to change this.
Gay, bi, lesbian, trans and all other members of the LGBT+ community want a safe, inclusive place to play football.
We strive to create an environment where all LGBT+ people feel safe, included and valued, so they can enjoy playing the sport they love.

We run weekly training sessions for players of all abilities where everyone is welcome.
Our players come from a wide range of backgrounds and football experience. Some players have played most of their lives whereas others have barely kicked a ball before.
You might see this as a starting point for getting involved in our competitive teams or just fancy a kickabout once a week. Either way, you are welcome.
We play in two regular 11-aside leagues, both focused on supporting LGBT+ people across the country to play football.
The Gay Football Supporters Network (GFSN) league sees us take on sides from across the UK, playing home and away. We also play in a regional LGBT+ league (the Midlands Unity League) and numerous 5/7 a-side tournaments throughout the season.
We recognise that Sunday League football can be an intimidating, and in some cases homophobic/transphobic, environment - so we make sure that any fixtures we organise are with teams who share our values.
Around the football club, a community of LGBT+ people and allies has grown over the years - and the club is both a great place to play football, and to make new friends. We hold frequent socials of all shapes and sizes - from after game drinks at The Lisbon bar, to mini golf, Eurovision parties, meals out and much more. Many of our players were new to the region when they joined, and have built social connections in the area and within the LGBT+ community through Mersey Marauders FC.