Clydebank Football Club

What Clydebank Football Club does

Clydebank Football Club is a fan-owned community football club based in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, operating since its 2002–2003 reformation following the dissolution of the original 1898 club. The club is registered as Clydebank Football Club Limited under the Industrial and Provident Societies Acts 1965–1978, with majority ownership held by the UCS Football Trust (United Clydebank Supporters Trust Ltd), giving supporters democratic control over club governance through voting rights and a £1 ordinary share. For the 2026/27 season, the first team competes in the Lowland League West at tier five of the Scottish football pyramid, supplemented by a Development Squad, U20s team and Academy, playing home fixtures at Holm Park.

The club generates revenue through a diversified set of community and commercial streams. Matchday income derives from adult (£13) and concession (£8) admissions plus hospitality, programmes and refreshments. Season tickets and merchandise (home shirt £50, away shirt £30) are sold through an online shop. Commercial sponsorships are anchored by main kit sponsor Clydebank Co-op since 2012, with additional pitchside, shirt (£125 per player) and ancillary partnerships. The UCS Trust runs recurring revenue lines including annual membership (£10/year), multi-year memberships (£50 for 5 years, £100 for 10 years), monthly pledges (£10–£100 via GoCardless), the 100 Club, the Bankies Lucky Numbers weekly lottery (50p per line, jackpot up to £2,500), the Bankies Online Lotto via SupportSport Lottery (£1/week, £25,000 top prize), and Buy a Brick fundraising. BankiesTV streams live matchday content via YouTube.

Clydebank FC serves a primarily local Clydebank and West Dunbartonshire catchment, segmented into community supporters, young fans and families (Junior Bankies programme), and local businesses seeking sponsorship reach. Distribution combines direct sales at Holm Park with online channels (own storefront, FanBaseClub, MemberMojo) and community-based lottery agents. Technology integrations are limited to standard third-party platforms — GoCardless for payments, MemberMojo for membership management, FanBaseClub for ticketing, SupportSport Lottery for online lotto, and YouTube for streaming — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities. Governance, community engagement (Breathing Space, Show Racism the Red Card, LGBT Sports Charter) and fan ownership remain the defining characteristics of the club.

Name

Clydebank Football Club

Legal name

Clydebank Football Club Limited

Website

https://clydebankfc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clydebank Football Club is a fan-owned community football club in Clydebank, Scotland, competing in the Lowland League West. It generates revenue through matchday admissions, season tickets, merchandise, Trust memberships, lotteries, and sponsorships led by Clydebank Co-op.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Community football club
• Matchday ticketing
• Fan-owned trust
• Football merchandise
• Youth academy development

Headquarters

HQ city

Clydebank

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Revenue from match admissions, hospitality packages, and matchday commercial activities including programmes and refreshments.
2. Season Tickets and Merchandise: Sales of season tickets and merchandise including shirts, fashion items, and fan merchandise through the club shop.
3. Sponsorship: Main kit sponsorship from Clydebank Co-op, shirt sponsorships, pitchside advertising, and general club sponsorships.
4. Trust Memberships: UCS Trust membership fees at £10 annually, plus monthly donations and 100 Club subscriptions.
5. Lottery and Fundraising: Bankies Lucky Numbers lottery (50p per line), Bankies Online Lotto (£1/week), Last Man Standing competition (£10 entry), and Buy a Brick campaign.
6. Commercial Partnerships: Matchday hospitality packages, mascot packages, goal sponsorship schemes, and programme advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clydebank Football Club operates as a fan-owned community football club competing in the Lowland League West of the Scottish football pyramid. The club delivers competitive football entertainment at Holm Park, sells matchday and season tickets, runs an online merchandise shop, operates lottery and fundraising schemes through the UCS Football Trust, and offers sponsorship packages to local businesses. Youth development is delivered through the Clydebank FC Academy and Junior Bankies programme, and the club streams live matchday content via BankiesTV.

Product overview

Clydebank Football Club operates as a fan-owned community club offering a diverse portfolio of products and services centered around live football, supporter engagement, and community programs. The core offering is the football team competing in the Lowland League West, supplemented by digital streaming via BankiesTV, ticketing through FanBaseClub, and various membership programs including UCS Trust membership, 100 Club, and Junior Bankies. The club operates lottery schemes (Bankies Lucky Numbers and Bankies Online Lotto), a comprehensive merchandise store with kits and fashion items, commercial sponsorship packages (kit sponsorship, pitchside advertising, shirt sponsorship), and youth development through the Academy program. The Trust structure provides democratic ownership while generating revenue through membership fees, lottery games, and community donations. The club's digital infrastructure integrates with third-party platforms including GoCardless for payments, MemberMojo for membership management, and YouTube for streaming services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UCS Football Trust: The fan-owned trust structure that holds majority ownership of Clydebank FC. Registered as United Clydebank Supporters Trust Ltd, an Industrial and Provident Society.
• Bankies TV
• Bankies Lucky Numbers
• Bankies Online Lotto
• 100 Club
• Junior Bankies

Products and services

• BankiesTV Official video streaming service of Clydebank FC that streams live matchday content, including live match coverage with branded advertising boards, available on YouTube for supporters who cannot attend matches in person.
• Season Tickets Digital season tickets for the 2026/27 Lowland League West campaign, offering annual entry to all home league matches with payment plan options for supporters who cannot pay upfront.
• UCS Trust Membership Fan-owned membership programme for the United Clydebank Supporters Trust, providing voting rights and democratic control over club governance. Annual membership £10, 5-year £50, 10-year £100.
• Bankies Lucky Numbers Weekly lottery scheme where players select four numbers between 1-59 to match against National Lottery draws. Jackpot starts at £500 and rolls over up to £2,500 maximum; each line costs 50 pence.
• Bankies Online Lotto

Named customers4 records

Segments3 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SPFL (for KDM Evolution Trophy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Selected as guest club in KDM Evolution Trophy, joining SPFL League 1, League 2 and Premiership B-teams. Opportunity for competitive fixtures against higher-tier opposition.
• LGBT Sports Charter / Equality NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Clydebank became first non-league side to sign up to the Equality Network's LGBT Sports Charter, committed to removing barriers for LGBT people in sport.
• Breathing SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Mental health charity partnership - Breathing Space was back of shirt sponsor in 2016. Club works with them to share mental health awareness and anti-suicide messages to football audiences.
• Show Racism the Red CardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Annual participation in the 'Fortnight of Action' campaign. Trust organizes free matchday tickets for groups, local politicians and dignitaries to join players in anti-racism initiatives.
• UCS Football TrustflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002The Trust is majority shareholder of Clydebank FC. Established in 2002 to save the club from closure. Members receive voting rights and control club governance through democratic processes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AFC Wimbledon: Supporter-founded football club built on community ownership principles. Directly comparable as another example of a fan-led, lower-tier English football club structured around Trust ownership and democratic supporter governance.
• Exeter City FC: One of the highest-profile supporter-owned football clubs in the UK, with majority control held by the Exeter City Supporters' Trust. Comparable to Clydebank FC in operating at the lower professional / non-league tiers under a Trust-controlled governance model.
• Airdrieonians FC: Scottish football club that inherited the original Clydebank FC's league place in 2002 when the predecessor club folded. Comparably sized lower-tier Scottish club operating in the same national pyramid as Clydebank.
• Chester FC: Community-owned phoenix club formed after the collapse of a previous club, supported by a community trust and dependent on member contributions. Directly comparable to Clydebank FC's origin story and Trust-controlled, community-financed operating model.
• Albion Rovers FC: Coatbridge-based Scottish football club competing in the same Lowland League West as Clydebank FC for the 2026/27 season. Direct divisional peer with comparable scale, attendance range, and pyramid position.
• East Fife FC: Long-established Scottish football club operating in the lower tiers of the SPFL pyramid. Comparable in scale and pyramid position to Clydebank FC, with similar matchday-driven economics.
• Caledonian Braves FC: Scottish football club also competing in the Lowland League West alongside Clydebank FC. Direct divisional peer competing for league points, attendances, and the same pool of West of Scotland sponsors and supporters.
• Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic FC: Scottish football club promoted into the Lowland League and pushing toward SPFL entry tiers. Comparable in scale and pyramid position to Clydebank FC and a relevant promotion-pathway comparator.
• FC United of Manchester: Fan-owned, supporter-trust-controlled football club in the English pyramid. Closely comparable to Clydebank FC's cooperative Industrial & Provident Society model, Trust membership structure, and community-funding ethos at a non-league level.

Broad incumbents

• Partick Thistle FC: Glasgow-based professional football club in the SPFL Championship. Operates in the same West of Scotland catchment area as Clydebank FC and was the opposition for Clydebank's recent Nicky Little testimonial match, illustrating a competitive and aspirational incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clydebankfc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ClydebankFCOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClydebankFootballClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/clydebankfc
• TikToktiktok.com/@clydebankfc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clydebank-f-c-

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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