North Ferriby FC: Club Guide, Fixtures, Players, and History

Few football villages have seen their club disappear and then rise again within a single decade. North Ferriby United spent nearly 40 years climbing from village leagues to the National League, then folded in 2019 under a High Court winding-up order. Within months, a new club appeared wearing the same colours and chasing the same postcode. North Ferriby FC now sits in the Northern Premier League Division One East, building something fresh on a foundation older than most fans realise.

League: Northern Premier League East Division ·
Location: North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire ·
Official Website: northferribyfc.co.uk ·
Twitter: @north_ferribyfc ·
Facebook: North Ferriby F.C.

The key facts below distil what is known and what remains uncertain about North Ferriby FC, drawn from primary and secondary sources.

What step is North Ferriby FC in the English football league system?

North Ferriby FC sits at Step 4 of the English football pyramid, competing in the Northern Premier League Division One East. That places the club three tiers below the professional Football League and firmly within the non-league structure that tens of thousands of English footballers call home every season.

The Northern Premier League itself operates at Steps 3 and 4 nationally, acting as a bridge between regionalised feeder leagues and the higher National League tier. The club’s official X account confirms membership in the Pitching In Northern Premier League East Division, with an independent listing on Non-League Grounds corroborating the same division placement for the current season.

Understanding the English football league pyramid

The pyramid stretches from Premier League at the top down through Football League One, League Two, the National League, and then into the regional feeder leagues including the Northern Premier League. Step 4 specifically means North Ferriby faces opponents who have typically come through local county leagues before earning promotion into the regional NPL structure.

This level demands consistent performance across a 38-to-42 game season, with travel patterns extending across northern England from Yorkshire into the North East.

Northern Premier League East Division details

The East Division specifically draws clubs from Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and parts of the North East. North Ferriby’s own league table page showed the club sitting 11th with 42 points in the 2024–25 season snapshot—mid-table, but with room to push upward if recent pre-season fixtures translate into competitive results.

Step 4 competition means North Ferriby FC plays proper competitive football with meaningful stakes every week, but without the financial pressure of higher tiers. For local supporters, that translates into affordable admission prices and genuine community atmosphere.

What is the stadium of North Ferriby FC?

North Ferriby FC plays home matches at The Versa Sportswear Stadium, located on Grange Lane in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire. The ground has answered to several names over the years, reflecting both sponsorship deals and corporate naming arrangements that are common at non-league level.

Official company filings with Companies House (government registry) recorded the registered office address as “North Ferriby Stadium, Grange Lane, North Ferriby, HU14 3AB” on 29 April 2019, then updated to “The Dransfield Stadium, Grange Lane, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3AB” on 26 March 2021. The current playing-name—Versa Sportswear Stadium—appears in Wikipedia’s current club entry as the active ground designation.

Stadium name and location

The Grange Lane address places the stadium in the heart of North Ferriby village, close enough for walking attendance from the surrounding area. The ground previously served the predecessor club across multiple promotions and cup runs, meaning the current club returns to a venue with genuine history behind it.

Capacity and facilities

Published capacity figures for The Versa Sportswear Stadium are not listed on the club’s official website or primary league sources. The ground is categorised as a standard non-league venue with covered spectator areas and basic amenities suited to Step 4 football.

Ground naming rights shift frequently at this level, so checking the club’s official social channels before matchday confirms the current sponsor name, especially when following sat-nav directions or looking for the venue in local directories.

Who is the manager of North Ferriby FC?

The current manager’s name does not appear in the available primary sources examined for this article. Official announcements of managerial appointments are typically published through the club’s official website or confirmed via the official X account, which represent the most reliable channels for up-to-date information.

Unlike higher-tier clubs, non-league managerial information often lacks widespread press coverage. The club’s own announcements are therefore the most direct route to confirmed details about the current coaching staff.

Previous managerial appointments

Historical records show that managerial changes at North Ferriby United were announced via official channels during the club’s National League era, but those records pertain to the dissolved predecessor and do not automatically transfer to the current club.

Secondary sources and social media speculation about managerial appointments can circulate without club confirmation. Until the official website or verified social accounts post an announcement, treat any named manager claims as unconfirmed.

What are the upcoming fixtures for North Ferriby FC?

The club’s official fixtures page at northferribyfc.co.uk/fixtures publishes the full schedule and serves as the primary source for match details. Pre-season friendly listings show a busy August schedule with both home and away dates against regional opponents.

• vs Redcar Athletic — 2 August 2025, 15:00 (pre-season friendly)
• vs Dunston — 9 August 2025, 15:00 (pre-season friendly)
• vs Hallam — 12 August 2025, 19:45 (home)
• vs Heaton Stannington — 23 August 2025, 15:00 (home)
• vs Blyth Spartans — 6 September 2025, 15:00 (home)
• vs Bishop Auckland FC — 13 September 2025, 15:00 (home)
• vs Garforth Town — 27 September 2025, 15:00 (home)
• vs Matlock Town — 11 October 2025, 15:00 (home)
• vs Ossett United — 14 October 2025, 19:45

The schedule reflects the typical non-league calendar: pre-season friendlies in July and August, followed by league competition. Fixtures are subject to change due to cup commitments, weather-related postponements, or television scheduling.

The trade-off at non-league level is that fixture information updates can lag by hours compared to Premier League clubs with dedicated media teams. Checking northferribyfc.co.uk and the club’s social channels on matchday morning gives you the most current picture before travelling.

Where to find match updates

The club’s official website and X account (@north_ferribyfc) provide regular updates on match confirmations, kick-off time changes, and result notifications. The Northern Premier League’s own fixtures portal at thenpl.co.uk offers an independent cross-reference for the full division schedule.

What is the history of North Ferriby FC?

The story splits into two distinct chapters. North Ferriby United—founded in 1934 according to the club’s own official history page—built nearly a century of football tradition in the village before succumbing to financial pressures. The current North Ferriby FC emerged from that dissolution, carrying the same name and the same address but operating as a separate legal entity.

Origins of the current club

North Ferriby FC was formally established in 2019 following the High Court winding-up of North Ferriby United in March of that year. The Football Association recognised the replacement club and assigned it a place in the Northern Counties East League for the 2019–20 season, according to Wikipedia’s current club entry.

The earliest documented football in the village dates to 6 November 1919, when a North Ferriby side participated in the East Riding Intermediate Cup—a fact recorded on the official club history page. The club became the first local side to achieve FA Charter Community Club status in 1999, demonstrating early investment in youth development infrastructure.

Connection to North Ferriby United A.F.C.

North Ferriby United spent nearly two decades climbing through the non-league ranks before reaching their peak. They reached the Northern Premier League in 2000, won the Division One title in 2004–05, and captured the Premier Division crown in 2012–13 to earn promotion to Conference North.

The club’s greatest achievement came in 2015 when they won the FA Trophy, defeating Wrexham in the final at Wembley Stadium. Twelve months later, a play-off final victory over AFC Fylde delivered promotion to the National League—the fifth tier and highest point in the club’s history.

Back-to-back relegations followed, dropping North Ferriby United back into the Northern Premier League in 2018. The club was wound up by the High Court in March 2019, ending 85 years of continuous history under that name.

North Ferriby’s greatest triumphs—the 2015 FA Trophy win and the 2016 National League promotion—belong to a club that no longer exists legally. The current North Ferriby FC inherited the address, the colours, and the ambition, but not the honours.

North Ferriby became the first local club to achieve FA Charter Community Club status.

— North Ferriby Football Club (official history page)

The club currently competes in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Division One East.

— Non-League Grounds (independent competition listing)

For local supporters and visiting fans, the distinction matters: the current club is a new legal entity writing its own story, even if it wears the same colours as the side that once graced the National League. The 1919 origins and the 1934 reformation belong to a club lineage that both clubs claim, but the honours board starts fresh from 2019.

For visitors exploring the area, the Hull Humber View Hotel offers a convenient base with sweeping views of the Humber Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

For local supporters and visiting fans, the distinction between the old and new club carries real weight: the current North Ferriby FC is a new legal entity writing its own story, even though it wears the same colours as the side that once graced the National League.