Become a contributor
Your club.
Your opinion.
Your voice.
Write match reports, hot takes, features and banter for a football-mad audience. Fans, writers, bloggers and creators from every level of the game are welcome.
Takes about 5 minutes · No experience required · We reply within [X] working days
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Jamie Rowe · sample contributor
Premier League · fan culture
“Why every title race ends up as a three-way argument”
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Priya Shah · sample contributor
England · tactics with jokes
“Your England 26: the squad debate that ends friendships”
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Dan Ellis · sample contributor
League Two · ground-hopper
“Ground-hopping the fourth tier: a beginner’s route map”
Why write for AFB
Get published, get read, get argued with.
01
Your byline, your profile
Every piece carries your name and links to your contributor page and socials.
02
Real reach
Strong pieces get pushed across our Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
03
Editors in your corner
We help shape ideas, tighten copy and pick headlines that get clicked.
04
Grow with the brand
Regular contributors get first dibs on features, the app and [paid opportunities].
What you can write
Match reports
Your view from the stands, not the press box.
Opinion pieces
Strong takes, well argued.
Club news
What’s really going on at your club.
Fan articles
Away days, rituals, superstitions.
Football debates
Pick a side and defend it.
Banter
Funny, sharp, never cruel.
Features
Longer reads with a story.
Lists
Rankings, top tens, starter packs.
Commentary
Video or audio takes for our socials.
We’re looking for
How it works
Step 1
Apply
Five minutes. Tell us your club and your angle.
Step 2
Quick chat
An editor gets in touch to talk ideas and fit.
Step 3
First piece
Pitch or write a first article with editor support.
Step 4
Published
It goes live with your byline and gets shared.
Step 5
Keep going
Become a regular voice for your club or league.
The requirements (short list)
- You love football and have something to say about it
- You can write clearly — we will help with the polish
- Your work is original and your own
- Banter aimed at results and decisions, never people
- You’re happy to work with an editor
Questions
Do I need writing experience?
No. Plenty of the best football writing comes from fans. Send us your take.
Is contributing paid?
[Payment / revenue-share details to be confirmed by AFB.]
How often do I have to write?
As often as you like. One-offs are welcome; regulars get more support.
Can I write about any club?
Yes — from England and the Premier League down to League Two.
Contributor application
Pull on the shirt.
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Questions first? Contact the editors