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[Playing Pitch Strategy](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/playing-pitch-strategy) - [Football](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/football) - [Golf](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/golf) - [Energy Efficiency & Net Zero Carbon Solutions](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/energy-efficiency-and-net-zero-carbon-solutions) - [Interim Management](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/interim-management) - Resources - [Blog](https://49430158.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/blog) - [Testimonials](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/testimonials) - [Case Studies](https://49430158.hs-sites.com/blog/tag/case-studies) [Contact Us](https://www.hubspot.com/) ![FMG blue logo](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/FMG%20blue%20logo.svg) FMG Consulting Limited Bank House, Market Square Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1ET ![UK Flag](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UK%20Flag.webp?width=40&height=20&name=UK%20Flag.webp) [0330 4000 481](tel:0330%204000%20481) ![Irish Flag](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Irish%20Flag.webp?width=40&height=20&name=Irish%20Flag.webp) [01 912 0079](tel:%200330%204000%20481)      [info@fmgconsulting.co.uk](mailto:info@fmgconsulting.co.uk) # Football [![Book A Free Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49430158/interactive-187675078402.png)](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKmk8iCTSwiaFsJpQFTRHUEjO2KZm1xEd0%2F8p%2BMOMwwR4RcPgeS5sKEDkAGuRhjC2pmcMiyxVcGK1QNRxN7%2B0KrEVIxRQvmSIMsrwvHA4RTs88shKwmbuFUy7F8e0x8dO7bFpvJf2YPsaWVmAdpdpr7fxdB5lnO5Rtn9Bc%2F8LetjYPmkIcjrzxxmFtCsH%2Bcue2SoPJhJibdo3XQaIJIlH6sxGtEyNoH&webInteractiveContentId=187675078402&portalId=49430158) Scroll Football isn’t just the nation’s beautiful game – it’s a powerful driver of community health, social inclusion and local pride. Whether you’re a local authority planning new pitches, a professional, National League System or community club looking at facility investment or a County Football Association developing grassroots structures, FMG Consulting can help you plan, secure funding and deliver projects. We collaborate closely with our partners on diverse projects, including feasibility studies for facility development, preparing funding applications, and managing contract tenders for facility operations. [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49430158/interactive-190251350875.png)](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLulbZsHE5FitfSlDDTYg0J60HsrNSfmC0fow5qUmkGXR%2FHV5l4%2B1ckym6Dmr3piuey%2FhTv9ypips4WLv4Y6Um1%2FMnff8u09516akyqR1xyv94WTB7AM7EiN6FGDYnJ7KzUn0hmujr5mtkkl4T%2FmgAGuTWvfTSRf7UieBC9ImU2ifQVzxHFBhQowYSuEWxVLC%2BQJjyN8A%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=190251350875&portalId=49430158) ![Football (1)](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Football%20(1).webp?width=1750&height=1219&name=Football%20(1).webp) ## Specialist Support For Football Infrastructure FMG offers a range of services to organisations in the football world to support development projects across the UK. Our expertise includes: - **Strategic planning** – Providing support and advice on the requirements for pitch and ancillary facilities for new and existing developments. - **Feasibility studies** – Assessing the practicality of a project including site viability, demand assessments, development of programme of use and financial income and expenditure forecasts that can be used to inform investment decisions. - **Business cases –** Preparing compelling, evidence-backed business cases to secure investor funding and stakeholder buy-in. - **Football hubs** – Consulting with organisations on planning and implementing large scale football hubs (multi pitch sites) to boost grassroots football and provide high-quality, accessible facilities for local communities - **3G and Artificial Grass Pitch development** – Technical advice, cost modelling and funding support for new artificial grass pitch surfaces which meet National Governing Body guidelines such as minimum size, runoff areas and maintenance requirements. - **Funding applications** - Helping clients navigate funding routes including Football Foundation, Sport England, and local authority funding. - **Grass pitches** - Assessing natural turf sites and developing programmes of use and usage models to improve playability and lifespan. - **Management support –** Assist with the development of a management model for a proposed facility, or alternatively supporting with tendering for a contract. ## Our Partners We collaborate with leading organisations in the football and sports infrastructure sector and are a management consultancy with extensive experience in delivering large-scale football developments on time and to a pre-determined budget. These partnerships ensure our advice is consistent with funding criteria, national frameworks, and technical standards so your project stands the best chance of success. ## Our Clients Our clients range from national football bodies to local authorities and grassroots providers. Recent and ongoing work includes support for: #### The Football Foundation Strategic project support and business planning for key programme streams, including the Hubs programme.  #### Women’s Professional Leagues Limited Development advice aligned with the growth of the women and girl’s game.  #### Professional and Community Football Clubs Support with training and match facility investment and funding applications, including development of community driven football led facilities.  #### Local Authorities Grassroots strategy, funding applications, facility development, and pitch improvement strategies.  #### Leisure United Integrated football and community sports hub delivery, including funding application support.  Whether you're improving local park pitches or developing new infrastructure, our team of senior leisure professionals brings the experience and insight to achieve your goals at every stage. [![Book A Free Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/49430158/interactive-187675078402.png)](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKmk8iCTSwiaFsJpQFTRHUEjO2KZm1xEd0%2F8p%2BMOMwwR4RcPgeS5sKEDkAGuRhjC2pmcMiyxVcGK1QNRxN7%2B0KrEVIxRQvmSIMsrwvHA4RTs88shKwmbuFUy7F8e0x8dO7bFpvJf2YPsaWVmAdpdpr7fxdB5lnO5Rtn9Bc%2F8LetjYPmkIcjrzxxmFtCsH%2Bcue2SoPJhJibdo3XQaIJIlH6sxGtEyNoH&webInteractiveContentId=187675078402&portalId=49430158) ## Why FMG? We believe in offering top level advice at every stage of the process. Our consultants have all recently worked in leisure and football – they understand intuitively how it works and what needs to be done in practice to meet your project requirements. Using their hands-on industry experience they can facilitate football developments involving multiple partners, deal with funding challenges and ensure budgetary and time constraints are adhered to. Book A Free Consultation ## Unlock Your Organisation's Full Potential If you're looking for support with your next football development, from feasibility through to funding and delivery, get in touch with FMG. We’ll help you build a game plan that delivers results both on and off the pitch. #### **Why Choose Us?** Streamline your operations for maximum efficiency Unlock growth and new revenue streams Expert guidance for lasting success **Ready to transform your business?** Book your FREE consultation today! ![FMG Book A free consultation ](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/FMG%20Book%20A%20free%20consultation%20.webp?width=585&height=265&name=FMG%20Book%20A%20free%20consultation%20.webp) Related Articles ## Latest On Our Blog [View All Blogs](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog) [Understanding swimming provision: from county-wide baseline to investment scenarios](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/understanding-swimming-provision-from-county-wide-baseline-to-investment-scenarios) ![happy teen group at swimming pool class learning to swim and have fun](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/happy%20teen%20%20group%20%20at%20swimming%20pool%20class%20%20learning%20to%20swim%20and%20have%20fun.jpeg?width=1000&height=667&name=happy%20teen%20%20group%20%20at%20swimming%20pool%20class%20%20learning%20to%20swim%20and%20have%20fun.jpeg) #### Understanding swimming provision: from county-wide baseline to investment scenarios Oct 1, 2026, 2:06:56 PM 5 min read [Developing an Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy: Why Local Authorities Need a Coordinated Approach](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/indoor-sports-facilities-strategy-local-authorities) ![Indoor sports facilities with a coach and young players training on an indoor basketball court.](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/developing-an-indoor-sports-facilities-strategy-why-local-authorities-need-a-coordinated-approach.jpg) #### Developing an Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy: Why Local Authorities Need a Coordinated Approach Sep 24, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 5 min read [Sports Facility Benchmarking: Using Data to Drive Performance and Investment Decisions](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/sporats-facility-benchmarking-performance-investment) ![Indoor tennis facility illustrating how sports facility benchmarking can support performance and investment decisions.](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/sports-facility-benchmarking-using-data-to-drive-performance-and-investment-decisions.jpg) #### Sports Facility Benchmarking: Using Data to Drive Performance and Investment Decisions Sep 17, 2026, 11:00:00 AM 5 min read ### Subscribe Here! Testimonials ## What Our Clients Say “I look forward to continuing to work in the future and would be happy to recommend FMG Consulting to other potential clients considering facility developments or procurement projects.” Sport England “Their advice on how to improve the cashflow and profitability of the project proved very useful in reshaping the scheme. Their positive and helpful attitude was greatly appreciated by our team and we would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.” Neptune Wirral Ltd “We were very pleased with the outcome of the procurement process which almost exactly mirrored the projections in your business case” London Borough of Lewisham “The sessions were great fun and inspirational, and the fact that some staff were involved in the design and delivery of the sessions really helped build our own capacity and understanding for the future.” Dacorum Sports Trust “We were so impressed with the support we received, in a very experienced and professional manner. It has made a huge difference to how we progress and has basically given us a short cut to where we want to get to!” Rubicon Leisure Ltd [View More Testimonials](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/testimonials) ## Related Case Study [Football Foundation Football Hubs - Specialist Areas](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/football-foundation) ![Football Foundation Football Hubs - Specialist Areas ](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/Images/Football-Foundation-Football-Hubs.webp) [Case Studies](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/tag/case-studies) #### Football Foundation Football Hubs - Specialist Areas We were appointed to support the Football Foundation in the development of pipeline of future Hub sites for eight local … Jul 10, 2025, 11:46:16 AM 1 min read [Football Foundation Grass Pitch Pilots](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/football-foundation-grass-pitch-pilots) ![Football Foundation Grass Pitch Pilots](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/Images/Football-Foundation-Grass-Pitch-Pilots.webp) [Case Studies](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/tag/case-studies) #### Football Foundation Grass Pitch Pilots FMG were responsible for undertaking six grass pitch pilots on behalf of the Football Foundation. The pilots included th… Jul 10, 2025, 11:48:38 AM 1 min read [Football Foundation Multi-Sport Priorities](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/football-foundation-multi-sport-priorities) ![Football Foundation Multi-Sport Priorities](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/Images/Football-Foundation-Multi-Sport-Priorities.webp) [Case Studies](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/blog/tag/case-studies) #### Football Foundation Multi-Sport Priorities FMG were appointed by the Football Foundation and Sport England to identify potential multi-sport projects that could be… Jul 10, 2025, 11:51:00 AM 1 min read ![FMG Logo](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hubfs/FMG%20Logo.svg) FMG Consulting Limited Bank House, Market Square Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1ET ![UK Flag](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/UK%20Flag.webp?width=40&height=20&name=UK%20Flag.webp) [0330 4000 481](tel:0330%204000%20481) ![Irish Flag](https://www.fmgconsulting.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Irish%20Flag.webp?width=40&height=20&name=Irish%20Flag.webp) [01 912 0079](tel:%200330%204000%20481) [info@fmgconsulting.co.uk](mailto:info@fmgconsulting.co.uk) Registered in England & Wales. 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