Farsley Celtic have been LIQUIDATED while David Stockdale explains his vision for the new phoenix club set up as its replacement.
On Thursday evening, FC Farsley Sports Club released a statement, with the aim to re-enter the men’s football pyramid for the 2026/27 season.
Farsley Celtic were relegated from National League North at the end of the 2024/25 season before then withdrawing from the ninth tier for the 2025/26 season. See more on that HERE.
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT: pic.twitter.com/M7OkoYVf63
— Farsley Celtic (@FarsleyCelticFC) December 18, 2025
We are delighted to officially announce the launch of FC Farsley Sports Club ⤵️ 💙🤍https://t.co/ftxHP885nC
— FC Farsley Sports Club (@FCfarsleysports) December 18, 2025
FARSLEY CELTIC STATEMENT:
“The club can today confirm the takeover of FC 2010 Holdings Ltd has been completed by the Stockdale family.
“The Stockdale family’s intent to buy 100% of the company for in undisclosed sum was first announced in June and has since been completing the relevant legal process.
“As part of this process, the company that formally operated the football club is going into voluntary liquidation.
“The appointed liquidators will be announced in due course.”
FC FARSLEY STATEMENT:
A new era officially begins at Throstle Nest!
The Stockdale family is delighted to announce the formation of FC Farsley Sports Club.
New owner David Stockdale is no stranger to Farsley – the former Premier League goalkeeper lives in West Leeds and has been manager of the men’s first team since February.
David is joined by his wife Katie, who will take the role of chair of the football club.
In a joint statement, the Stockdales said: “We are delighted – at last – to formally take the reigns at Farsley. The club and its facilities have real potential and we are honoured to be the owners of a club that has been dear to the hearts of people for many generations.
“However, it’s with a heavy heart that Farsley Celtic will have to be liquidated so we can give give football in Farsley the best chance of future success.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers, fans and staff who helped to keep Farsley Celtic going for as long as it has. We hope you will all join us in going forward with FC Farsley.”
A new era dawns for football and community sport in Farsley as the Stockdale family completes takeover ⤵️ https://t.co/OITFtjh6wt
— West Leeds Dispatch (@WLDispatch) December 18, 2025
Looking to the future, the Stockdales added: “We want FC Farsley to be the beating heart of community sports and activity in Farsley,
“As well as football, we hope to see all kinds of different sports being played here by people of all ages and abilities. We will be an inclusive sports hub, alongside providing wider activities for the whole community.
“We’d love to hear people’s suggestions about what sports and community activities they would like to see here.”
FC Farsley has successfully been operating Women’s and Deaf football teams since the start of this season. It also operates a thriving Development section, which sees more than 300 youngsters playing for the club each week.
Refurbishment and improvements have already started in the clubhouse and the sports hall, along with new gates installed at the entrance to the ground.
Future plans also include installing a new 3G pitch. The club intends to apply to the league to enter a competitive men’s first team from the start of the 2026-27 season. The Sports Club will be a facilities provider and run the whole site.
FC Farsley will be making further announcements in the coming days, including news of a major new club sponsorship deal.
Here’s how fans reacted with Farsley Celtic LIQUIDATED and David Stockdale explains his vision for the new phoenix club FC Farsley…
@shaymenfans: Wonderful news welcome back to the Football world, hope lessons have been learned from the old Celtic days. Now go get building for the future & hopefully when my beloved @FCHTOnline are playing away and I can’t make it, there is local football again to enjoy
@JT20John: Wishing @stockogk1313 and his family all the best. Personally have fond memories of my nieces, nephew and son coming through the juniors and spent some great times at Throstle Nest. With good people at the helm I’m pretty confident the club will prosper
@SteveAd77908633: Be great to see Farsley on the NCEL next season
@_GeorgeFearnley: It’s happenninnngg. Back next season for Road to the National league attempt 3 😏
@AndrewSlaughte1: Where is it likely FC Farsley will start, George? North East Counties Division One?
@_GeorgeFearnley: Yeah mate that’s the plan
@Dazza25dj: Cannot wait to get back in the stands on a Saturday
@adam_brig: Go smash it hope to see you back up the football ladder soon
@OneFarsleyFan: This is great news. Future looking blue and white and a new era looks bright. UTF 🔵⚪
@JamieMorgan1989: Genuinely sad to see the end of Farsley Celtic, the away day we had there in the NLN was awesome. However good luck to Farsley’s new club and I hope they can climb up the leagues ⚽
@sufc1899: Genuinely sad to see the end of Farsley Celtic. It was a great away day with around 2000 away fans going mental, one of those proper non league away days you never forget. Wishing them the best in the future 👏
@dash71_: ⚽️…i wish you nothing but the very best going forward. Despite your troubles, il never forget the class & dignity your management team, players & supporters showed when @BrackleyTownFC beat Farsley Celtic to win the @NL_Enterprise NL North one memorable day back in April 👏
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