Adult football · University of Northampton · 18+
Play. Compete. Connect.
Organised, refereed football for adults in Northampton. Bring your mates, your workmates or your flatmates. We handle the pitch, the referees, the fixtures and the trophies.
45 min
League games. Most local small sided leagues play 30
12:00
Sunday kick offs, finished by 13:30
2
Pitches running side by side for the Cup
18+
Students, staff and the wider Northampton community
Sunday 13 December 2026
The Unity Christmas Cup
Our first tournament of the season. 7 a side on the Waterside 3G, two games running at once, a film crew capturing the day and silverware for the winners. Up to 8 teams.
- When
- Sunday 13 December, kick off 11:35
- Where
- Waterside 3G, University of Northampton
- Format
- 7 a side, squads of 7 to 10, 4 to 8 teams
- Prizes
- Cup, top scorer, player of the tournament, fair play, best Christmas kit
Ways to play
Find your game.
Start with the Christmas Cup, carry on into the Sunday League, or bring a team from work. Every format is refereed and run on time.
Sun 13 Dec · 7 a side
Christmas Cup
One day tournament, up to 8 teams, trophies and a film crew.
Enter the Cup
From 31 Jan · 7 a side
Sunday League
45 minute games every Sunday at 12:00, in 4 week blocks.
League details
Wellbeing · Sponsorship
Company teams
Enter a staff team or put your brand pitch side and in our event film.
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Football for everyone
Your game. Your level.
Unity is for adults who play for the love of it. Whether you play every week or haven't kicked a ball since school, there is a place for you. Competitive enough to matter, friendly enough to enjoy.
- Open to every adult aged 18 and over
- No team? Email us and we will place you in a squad with spaces
- Interested in a women's or mixed competition? Tell us. We will build one as demand grows
Matchday
This is Unity.
A full squad, a referee in the middle and a proper game with your mates. This is the feeling we are building every week.
Our home pitch
Waterside 3G
A full size, FIFA and FA approved floodlit 3G pitch at the University of Northampton's Waterside Campus, split into two halves for small sided football, with the bar and restaurant on site for after the final whistle.
University Drive, Northampton NN1 5PH. Paid parking on campus.
The real thing
Photos: University of Northampton
How it works
Three steps to kick off.
One captain books for the whole squad. You pay by invoice, so there is nothing to sign up to and no card details to enter on our site.
Enter your team
The captain fills in one short form for the whole squad. It takes about two minutes and your place is held for five days.
Pay your invoice
We email an invoice straight away. Pay by card or bank transfer. No account to create and no checkout to wade through.
Turn up and play
Once it is paid you are confirmed. We send your squad the player waiver link, then fixtures and kick off times before matchday.
Why Unity
Football, properly run.
We built Unity for adults who want a regular game without chasing pitches, referees and other teams every week.
Longer games
League matches are 45 minutes. Most local small sided leagues play 30.
Every game refereed
A referee on every game, every week.
A table that means something
Fixtures, results and standings published every week, with promotion and relegation once we have two divisions.
Sunday midday, not midnight
Games finish by 13:30, with the Waterside bar and restaurant on site for food and drinks after.
Filmed and photographed
Our events are professionally filmed, so your best goal could end up on our Instagram.
Built for wellbeing
Exercise, a regular routine and a new circle of friends. Football is the best excuse to get together.
Who can play?
Any adult aged 18 or over. Students, university staff and anyone from the wider community are welcome. Every player completes our registration and waiver before playing.
I don't have a team. Can I still play?
Yes. Email us with your name and preferred position and we will place you in a team with spaces.
How do I pay?
After you enter, we email the captain an invoice. Pay it by card or bank transfer within five days to confirm your place.
What happens if not enough teams enter?
Every event needs at least 4 paid teams. If we don't reach that, we cancel, refund every team in full and tell you straight away.
Can we get a refund if we drop out?
Tournament entry fees are non refundable if your team withdraws, and league fees are non refundable once a 4 week block has started. If we cancel, or the venue closes the pitch, you get a new date or a full refund.
What should we wear?
Moulded studs or astro trainers for the 3G surface, no metal studs. Shin pads are recommended. Bring a matching colour if you can; we provide bibs.
Can I referee for you?
Yes. We are recruiting referees for Sunday midday league and Cup matches. See referee with us or email enquiries@unitysportsleagues.com.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking on the Waterside Campus is paid, at the machines in the car park. We confirm parking details with your fixtures.
Get your team in.
Eight places. One cup. Early bird entry is £50 per team until 30 November.
Enter the Christmas Cup