Samba Aluminium 16ft x 7ft 9v9 Folding Goal - U Anchors
£1,587.26 GBP
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Samba Aluminium 16ft x 7ft 9v9 Folding Goal - U Anchors
Freestanding aluminium 9v9 football goals built for club and school pitches, supplied as a pair at 16ft x 7ft. The folding back tubes fold down for storage while four U anchors secure the frame to the ground rather than relying on counterweights. Complies with BSi safety standard BS 8462:2005+A2:2012 and the FA recommended size for 9v9 football.
£1,587.26 GBP
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Season-tested equipment
FA-recommended 9v9 size
Secured with U anchors
Folds down for storage
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Coaches Notes
We like freestanding aluminium 9v9 goals like this for a club or school pitch that gets used for both training and matches. U anchors keep the frame properly grounded on grass, and folding down the back tubes at the end of the season keeps storage simple. Built to the FA's recommended 9v9 size, so age groups and pitch markings line up properly.
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We want every coach, club and family to be completely satisfied. If something isn't right, get in touch within 30 days of delivery and we'll put it right.
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Assembly & care
Assembly: Fit the side frames and crossbar first, then attach the folding back tubes and secure with the supplied fittings before hanging the net.
Setup: Position the goals on level ground and drive all 4 U anchors into the ground through the base plates before use, this is what keeps a freestanding goal stable, not the net or crossbar.
Care: Wipe down the aluminium frame after wet sessions and store folded when not in regular use to protect the powder coating.
Safety: Never allow players to hang or climb on the crossbar or back tubes, even with anchors fitted. Check anchors and fittings are secure before every session, and note each goal frame weighs 58kg so at least two people should handle it.
Full specifications
| Format | 9v9 (sold as a pair) |
| Goal size | 16ft x 7ft (4.88m x 2.13m) |
| Frame material | Aluminium, elliptical 100mm x 110mm, powder coated white |
| Bottom bar | 42mm diameter galvanised steel |
| Side frames | 32mm diameter zinc-plated steel |
| Stabilisation | Folding back tubes secured with 4 U anchors |
| Frame weight | 58kg per goal |
| Net | 3mm thick, 120mm mesh, white |
| Compliance | BSi BS 8462:2005+A2:2012, FA recommended size for 9v9 |
| Included | Goal frame, folding back tubes, nets, 4 U anchors, UK Mainland delivery and VAT |
Key Benefits
FA-recommended 9v9 size
16ft x 7ft, built to the FA's Under 12-13 pathway
Secured with U anchors
4 anchors keep the frame firmly grounded on grass
Folds down for storage
Back tubes remove and fold in after the season
BSi safety standard
Complies with BS 8462:2005+A2:2012
Durable aluminium build
Powder-coated frame built for full seasons of use
VAT and delivery included
Delivered to UK Mainland, ready to assemble
Built for clubs and schools running proper 9v9 fixtures. This freestanding aluminium goal pair measures 16ft x 7ft (4.88m x 2.13m), the FA recommended size for 9v9 football, and complies with BSi safety standard BS 8462:2005+A2:2012.
The elliptical aluminium frame is reinforced and powder coated white, built to handle a full season of match play and training without the upkeep a steel goal demands. Folding back tubes bring the whole unit down for off-season storage, and four U anchors secure the frame to the ground for grass pitches where digging in is the more practical option.
Trusted by coaches from grassroots to professional level, this is the goal for a club or school that needs a match-standard 9v9 setup that goes up fast and comes down just as easily.
If your club is affiliated to your county FA, you may be entitled to a grant from the Football Foundation towards equipment like this, check their guidance notes for the current criteria.
Delivered to UK Mainland with VAT included, ready to assemble on arrival. Each goal frame weighs 58kg, so plan for two people to move and anchor it.
FA match goal pathway
| Format | Age group | Goal size | Pitch size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3v3 | Under 7 | 4ft x 2.5ft (1.22m x 0.76m) | 15m x 10m |
| 5v5 | Under 8-9 | 12ft x 6ft (3.66m x 1.83m) | 40m x 30m |
| 7v7 | Under 10-11 | 12ft x 6ft (3.66m x 1.83m) | 60m x 40m |
| 9v9 | Under 12-13 | 16ft x 7ft (4.88m x 2.13m) | 70m x 50m |
| 11v11 | Under 14+ | 24ft x 8ft (7.32m x 2.44m) | 90m-120m x 45m-90m |
FAQs
What size are 9v9 football goals?
9v9 goals are 16ft x 7ft (4.88m x 2.13m), the size recommended by the FA for the Under 12-13 age group. This pair is built to that exact size.
How big is a 9v9 football pitch?
A 9v9 pitch is typically around 70m x 50m, the standard set out in the FA's youth football pathway for Under 12-13 football.
What age group plays 9v9 football?
9v9 is the FA's recommended format for Under 12 and Under 13 football, bridging 7v7 and the full 11v11 game.
Do I need to anchor this goal to the ground?
Yes. This version is supplied with 4 U anchors that secure the frame into the ground, ideal for grass pitches. A counterweighted version of this goal is also available if you'd rather avoid ground anchors.
Can this goal be folded down for storage?
Yes. The back tubes fold in once removed, so the frame stores away far more easily than a fixed socketed goal.
Is this goal FA compliant?
This goal is built to BSi safety standard BS 8462:2005+A2:2012 and the FA recommended size for 9v9 football. See the compliance table on this page for the full detail.