Newbury Forest F.C.

Newbury Forest Football Club is an English non-league association football club based in Barkingside, Greater London, England. They currently play their home games at Oakside Stadium, also called the Techsoc.com Stadium, where they share a field with Redbridge FC. The Eastern Counties League Division One South is a step 6 league in the English football pyramid.

History

A small group of friends and local players founded the club in 2003 as a Sunday league team. Following their establishment in local grassroots football, where they frequently faced difficulties at first, they grew by adding several adult teams and youth squads down to the under-10 level.
Newbury Forest joined the Romford and District League in 2008 to become a member of the English football league system. When they won the Senior Division championship in 2010, they immediately established themselves.
Following this triumph, the team advanced through several regional leagues:

In 2012, Essex & Suffolk Border Football League placed third in the Premier Division.
Essex Olympian League Division One: After placing third in 2013, they were promoted to the Premier Division.
They were able to compete at a higher level in the non-league pyramid in 2018 after their application to join the newly established Eastern Counties League Division One South was approved.

Since 2015, Newbury Forest has participated sporadically in the FA Vase, a national cup competition for non-league teams.

Ground

Oakside Stadium, also known as the Techsoc.com Stadium, is where Newbury Forest F.C. plays its home games. Redbridge FC and Forest share the ground, which is situated in Barkingside, Ilford, Essex. The stadium can accommodate about 3,000 spectators.

Club Identity and Colours

While the away uniform frequently has a red and white theme, the team's home colors are typically navy blue with white accents.

League Participation

Leo Connolly is the club's chairman as of the 2025–2026 season and is heavily involved in first-team matters. Marce Collington is the senior team's manager.
The club's dedication to development at all levels is reflected in additional staff positions, such as youth team managers and coaching staff for age groups ranging from U13 to senior reserves.

Honours

Essex Saturday Premier Cup
*Winners 2012, 2014
Romford & District League Senior Division:
* Winners 2009–10

Records

Highest League Position: 4th in Essex Olympian League Premier Division 2014–15
FA Vase best performance: First round proper 2018–19, 2024–25

Playing Style and Community Role

Newbury Forest FC, a grassroots team that has advanced from local leagues into the well-established non-league tier system, prioritizes youth development, community involvement, and establishing pathways for players to advance from junior to senior football. With coaching, competitive opportunities, and community involvement, the club's structure supports players from under-10s onward.