Curzon Ashton FC

What Curzon Ashton FC does

Curzon Ashton FC is a community-owned English football club founded in 1963, based at Tameside Stadium in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Following relegation from the National League North (Step 2) in April 2026 after 11 seasons at that level, the club now competes in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division (Step 3). The club operates a multi-team structure comprising a men's first team, a newly integrated women's first team (formally incorporated in June 2025), and a reserve side, serving local supporters, families, youth players, and community participants across Tameside and Greater Manchester.

The club's commercial operations span multiple revenue streams: matchday general admission (£14 adults, £2 for ages 12-16, free under 12s), season tickets (early bird, standard, flexi, and family tiers), matchday hospitality at £35 per person, and venue hire for the Function Room (160 capacity), Nash Bar (60 capacity), and Boardroom/Legends Lounge starting from £100. Sponsorship products include pitchside advertising boards (£250-£1,100+), player sponsorship (£120), match ball sponsorship (£220), programme adverts, and scoreboard packages. The club also runs a community foundation with walking football, adult PAN-disability programmes, a youth academy with BTEC education pathway, and a 100 Club monthly prize draw. Technology stack is standard for non-league football: TicketCo for online ticketing, Mixlr for live audio streaming, and the Touchline digital network for content distribution.

The business model is community-led with diversified but small-scale revenue mechanics. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct and regional — matchday gate sales, online ticketing, and direct sponsorship sales to local businesses. The customer base is fragmented across individual supporters (season ticket holders, matchday attendees), local SMB sponsors (RNM Electrical, Regional Steels, Pinnacle Electrical Supplies, Bromleys, Enterprise Vehicle Rental), and charity/community participants (Willow Wood Hospice as Charity of Choice for 2026/27). The club has no app, no proprietary technology, and operates as a private entity 100% owned by shareholders, with no institutional or PE backing.

Name

Curzon Ashton FC

Legal name

Curzon Ashton FC

Website

https://curzon-ashton.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Curzon Ashton FC is a community-owned English non-league football club based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, competing in the Northern Premier League Premier Division (Step 3). It serves local supporters, families, and youth players through matchday ticketing, hospitality, venue hire, sponsorship, and community foundation programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Semi-Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD), Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE)

Keywords

• Semi-professional football
• Matchday hospitality services
• Football ticketing
• Commercial sponsorship packages
• Community football programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashton-under-Lyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Matchday Ticket Sales: Revenue from general admission matchday tickets for men's and women's home fixtures. General admission pricing for men's matches is Adults £14, Concessions £10, Students £5, 12-16 £2, U12 free. Women's matches are £3 general admission with season ticket holders admitted free.
2. Season Tickets: Season ticket packages for the 2026/2027 season including early bird, standard, flexi (10 matches), and family season tickets. Early bird and standard holders receive additional benefits including draws for free tickets and 50% off pre-season friendlies.
3. Hospitality Services: Matchday hospitality packages priced from £35 per person, including a 3-course meal, bar access, seat in main stand, matchday programme, quiz and raffle, meet the manager, and man of the match presentation.
4. Venue Hire: Rental of Function Room (160 capacity), Nash Bar (60 capacity), and Boardroom/Legends Lounge for private events, starting from £100 per booking. Available for weddings, parties, corporate events, and comedy nights.
5. Sponsorship Packages: Multiple sponsorship tiers including matchday sponsorship, pitchside advertising boards (Main Pitch from £300, 3G Pitch from £250, large stadium boards from £1,100), player sponsorship (£120 per player), programme adverts (half page £100, full page £150), scoreboard (£350+), and website sponsorship.
6. Merchandise Sales: Sale of club merchandise including replica kits and apparel through the Nash Shop. Player sponsorship also includes 10% off merchandise in the Nash shop.
7. Match Ball Sponsorship: Match ball sponsorship at £220 per game, including a signed match ball presented by Man of the Match, media coverage, and 4x hospitality match tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Curzon Ashton FC operates a semi-professional football club based at Tameside Stadium in Ashton-under-Lyne, fielding men's first team, women's first team, and reserves in English non-league football (Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division). The club sells matchday tickets, season tickets, matchday hospitality packages, and venue hire for the Function Room, Nash Bar, and Boardroom/Legends Lounge. It also generates revenue through commercial sponsorship packages (pitchside boards, player sponsorship, matchday sponsorship, programme and scoreboard advertising) and merchandise.

Product overview

Curzon Ashton FC is a football club competing in the Pitching In Northern Premier League - Premier Division. The club operates a multi-team structure including men's first team, women's first team, and reserves. Commercial offerings center on venue hire services (Function Room, Nash Bar, Boardroom/Legends Lounge) and sponsorship packages (matchday, pitchside advertising, player/staff sponsorship, programme, scoreboard, website). Matchday hospitality includes premium experiences at £35 per person. Ticketing products include general admission, season tickets (early bird, standard, flexi, family), and sponsorship opportunities. Community programmes encompass youth development, Walking Football, Adult PAN-Disability, and the 100 Club monthly prize draw.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's First Team The club's primary football team competing in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Premier Division, with player roster, match fixtures, and league standings.
• Women's First Team Women's football team formally integrated into the club structure for the 2025/2026 season, playing home games at Tameside Stadium.
• Reserves Reserve team forming part of the unified senior structure alongside men's and women's first teams.
• Matchday Hospitality Premium matchday experience priced from £35 per person, including 3-course meal, bar access, main stand seating, matchday programme, quiz & raffle, meet the manager session, and man of the match presentation.
• Function Room Venue Hire 160-capacity venue at Tameside Stadium available for private hire, featuring a dance floor with optional DJ provision, starting from £100.
• Nash Bar Venue Hire 60-person capacity venue for private hire at Tameside Stadium with full licensed bar, located at Richmond Street, Ashton-under-Lyne.
• Boardroom / Legends Lounge Venue Hire Executive boardroom venue available for hire at Tameside Stadium.
• Matchday Sponsorship Package Package including signed match ball presented by Man of the Match, media coverage, and 4x hospitality match tickets for £220.
• Pitchside Advertising Boards Advertising board placements including Main Pitch Board (8ft x 2ft) at £300, 3G Pitch Board at £250, and large stadium boards from £1,100, plus VAT.
• Player & Staff Sponsorship Sponsorship package at £120 (player) and from £80 (staff), including name on sponsorship board in Nash bar, match graphics inclusion, player page on website, signed photo, merchandise discount, and hospitality discount.
• Programme Advertising Programme sponsorship with half page at £100 and full page at £150, printed for every Enterprise National League home game.
• Scoreboard Sponsorship Scoreboard sponsorship packages from £350 with business promotion via images/video throughout matchday.
• Website Sponsorship Website sponsor placement on the club's official website.
• General Admission Matchday Tickets Matchday admission pricing: Adults £14, Concession £10, Student £5, 12-16 £2, U12 free, Family (2 adults + 2 children under 16) £25. Women's team General Admission £3 with season ticket holders free.
• Season Tickets 2026/2027 season ticket options including early bird (with biggest savings until July 1st), standard (two instalment option), flexi tickets (10 matches), and family season tickets. Benefits include draws for free tickets, hospitality discounts, and 50% off preseason friendlies.
• Youth Programme Youth development structure including Juniors, Education Programme, and BTEC Team for young players.
• Community Foundation Programmes Community outreach including Walking Football, Adult PAN-Disability sessions, Community Coach Activator Apprenticeship, and 1011 Club.
• 100 Club Prize Draw Monthly prize draw for supporters contributing £10 per month, with minimum cash prize of £100, supporting club facility maintenance and development.
• Club Media Content Video content including match highlights, player interviews, reactions, 'First Words With The Nash' player interviews, and 'My Football Journey' features.

Quantifiable outcome

• Harry Barber-Olufowobi progressed from academy to first professional contract at Curzon Ashton, with prior experience at Grimsby Town and Stockport County.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Willow Wood HospicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Curzon Ashton selected Willow Wood Hospice as their official Charity of Choice for the 2026/2027 season. The partnership involves a series of fundraising events throughout the season to support the hospice's specialist palliative and end-of-life care services for patients with life-limiting illnesses across Tameside and Glossop. The club's Foundation manager Mike Smith will lead the partnership, with the goal of raising awareness and vital funds while bringing fans, players, staff, and the wider community together.
• RNM ElectricalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Curzon Ashton FC, appearing as a partner logo on the club's official website. Electrical services company based in the region.
• Regional SteelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAway shirt sponsor for Curzon Ashton FC. Steel services company featured on the club's official partners page.
• Pinnacle Electrical SuppliesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Curzon Ashton FC. Electrical supplies company listed on the club's official partners page.
• BromleysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Curzon Ashton FC. A professional services firm listed as a club partner on the website.
• Pro Direct & AdidasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit supplier partnership providing official Pro Direct and Adidas branded merchandise for Curzon Ashton FC.
• DAZNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as an official partner on the Curzon Ashton FC website. DAZN is a sports streaming platform.
• Enterprise (Vehicle Rental)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner and vehicle rental sponsor for Curzon Ashton FC, listed on the club's official partners page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FC United of Manchester: Fan-owned Manchester-based non-league club operating in the Northern Premier League tiers with a comparable community-cooperative ownership model, support-base driven revenues, and grassroots programmes — a useful like-for-like for evaluating Curzon Ashton's governance and commercial dynamics.
• Chester FC: Community-owned National League North club competing at the same tier (Step 2–3) with a similar fan-owned, community-rooted operating model and commercial structure built around matchday, venue hire and local sponsorship in a similar northern catchment.
• Marine FC: Historic Merseyside-based Northern Premier League club with a similar Step 3 competitive profile, fan-owned origins, and small-stadium commercial model (mentioned alongside Curzon Ashton for FA Cup match ticketing via FanBaseClub).
• Macclesfield FC: Northern Premier League Premier Division club promoted from Step 4 to Step 3 via back-to-back promotions and is the most direct geographic and divisional peer for Curzon Ashton in NW England. Comparable community-oriented operations and English non-league pyramid level.
• Ashton United: Local Tameside-area football club operating at Northern Premier League level. Direct geographic rival sharing the same local catchment and is the most relevant yardstick for testing Curzon Ashton's local market share and community engagement.
• Kidderminster Harriers: National League North club referenced in Curzon Ashton's attendance figures. A nearby regional peer at a similar step of the pyramid with comparable matchday/sponsorship pricing architecture.
• Ramsbottom United: Northern Premier League-level club referenced in connection with player Harvey Hayhurst, a peer in both divisional level and as a typical Step 3/4 northern non-league commercial operation.
• Alfreton Town: National League North club against which Curzon Ashton played the relegation-confirming fixture. Direct divisional peer at the relevant Step 2/3 boundary with similar small-stadium operations.

Broad incumbents

• Stockport County: Higher-tier League One/Two club serving the same Greater Manchester catchment. While operating at a different level, it shapes the local sponsorship and supporter pool that Curzon Ashton competes for.
• FC Halifax Town: Established National League club in Yorkshire with a community-rooted model; useful as a scale-up reference point for what a Step 2-style operation looks like at higher utilisation and sponsorship intensity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CurzonAshton
• Facebookfacebook.com/CurzonAshtonFootballClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/curzonashton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curzon-ashton-fc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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