Nominations for Match Day Experience are open until Monday 10th May 2025
MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE
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Yateley United is up for a Berkshire Football Award in the category of Match Day Experience sponsored by Rural Pie Co.
The Combined Counties League Division One side have been nominated by several supporters in the category, with the club turning their Sean Devereux Park home into a popular one for groundhoppers and visiting supports.
The nomination we received for the award said: “Yateley United FC stands as a shining example of what step 6 grassroots football can and should be, delivering a match day experience that consistently exceeds expectations for a club at that level with limited resources.
“From the moment supporters arrive, it is clear that the club takes immense pride in its facilities. The ground is exceptionally well-maintained, with infrastructure that rivals clubs at a much higher level of the football pyramid. The pitches, in particular, are of outstanding quality, immaculately prepared, visually impressive, and conducive to an excellent standard of play. This attention to detail not only enhances the performance on the field but also elevates the experience for spectators.
“Beyond the physical environment, what truly sets Yateley United apart is its atmosphere. There is a genuine community feel, warmth and friendliness that runs throughout the club. Supporters, players, volunteers, and staff all contribute to an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued. Whether you are a fan, a visiting supporter, or attending for the first time, the sense of community is immediate and lasting.
“Match days are run smoothly and professionally, reflecting the dedication and hard work of those behind the scenes. The club’s volunteers deserve particular recognition for their commitment, ensuring that every detail is handled with care and enthusiasm.
“The the strong family spirit that the club actively nurtures. Match days are more than just football they are community occasions where families come together and young players feel inspired and included. The club goes above and beyond to create a memorable experience for its youth teams and junior members, giving them the opportunity to feel part of something bigger.
“The club’s engagement with its local community is equally impressive. Yateley United serves as a hub where friendships are formed, and community ties are strengthened. It is clear that the club is not just representing the town on the pitch, but actively contributing to its social fabric off it.
“In an era where football can sometimes lose sight of its roots, Yateley United FC embodies the spirit of the game at its best: accessible, community-driven, and passionately delivered. The combination of superb facilities, top-quality pitches, and a genuinely lovely atmosphere makes it a standout candidate for Best Match Day Experience.”
Agree that Yateley United should be up for the Match Day Experience award? Or do you have someone else in mind? Let us know in the nomination form below:
Yes! The awards are taking place at the marvellous Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading and we’ll have food available. Tickets will be limited but on sale from 18th May. If you’d like to know when, so you don’t miss out, make sure you’ve signed up to our email newsletter here.
Scroll down to the bottom of this article for the nomination form. Before you do that though, here’s what the judging panel are looking for when choosing the shortlist.
What’s the story? Tell us exactly why the person or place should be considered. We hate to get all ‘X Factor journey’ on you but the more detail you can include, the better we can argue for your nominee for the short list.
The sort of details we love to see include things like player awards, goals, clean sheets and any other significant contributions to the footballing community – obviously within the 2025/26 season.
We’ll publish all the nominees for the Berkshire Football Awards as we receive them.
You can view all the 2025 nominees so far here.6
Want to know who’s previously won what at the Berkshire Football Awards? There’s a big long page with all the previous winners here.
Nominations will be open until midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026.
The Long List will be published on Friday 15th May and the Short List on Monday 18th May at midday.
Once the nomination window has closed, the nominations in each category will be put before a panel of over 20 judges for a decision, the top four announced online and the winners at the awards night on Wednesday 10th June.
We will accept nominations for people out of area, the only prerequisite is that the reason for nomination is that it must be because of an affiliation with a club we cover on Football in Berkshire (a full list is at the bottom of this page). We will present certificates and a trophy to the winners.
What’s next? Look out for the Long List of all the nominations which will be published here and across all our channels by midday on Friday 15th May 2026.
The Short List for each category will then be published at midday on Monday 18th May 2026. At that point, tickets will be made available to attend the awards night at Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading on the evening of Wednesday 10th June 2026. If you’d like notification of when tickets are available, sign up to our newsletter here.
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