Manstow Youth FC was founded in December 1984 originally as Manstow Boys Club a youth club based at the 'Horsa Hut' within the grounds of Ivybridge Community College by Nick Cummings. The youth football team that emerged from the youth club was named Manstow - created by merging the names of Manor and Stowford primary schools. The initial ground was on the Ermington playing fields and moved to Bowdens Park Ivybridge.

Manstow Football Club played their first competitive match, Manstow Rangers against Dartington Grasshoppers at Meadowbrook in the South Hams Youth League in February 1984..............losing 18-0!

During the 1984/85 season the club progressed at a rapid pace with teams in the South Hams Youth League and the Devon Junior Minor Leagues.

The 1990/91 season saw the club entering 7 teams and providing football for approximately 100 boys aged 9 to 15. There were an additional 50 youngsters too young to play but keen to learn. 

Manstow Youth Football Club is located at Filham Park, Ivybridge and is a FA 2 Star Accredited Club.

We currently have 19 Teams and over 270 players for the 2023-24 Season.

Our teams comprise of the following:

•  Developmental Teams (U7 and U8 )

•  Devon Junior and Minor League

  • Girls Teams (U9, U11, U13, U13 Sky and U15)

  • Boys (Mixed) Teams (U9, U9 Pumas, U10, U11, U12, U12 Lions, U13, U14, U15, U16 Warriors and U17/18)

• Pioneer Youth League

  • Boys (Mixed) Team (U16 United)

As a club we rely on volunteers and assistance from parents of players and the committee is made up of these parents:

The committee for the 2024-25 season is:

Chairman -Paul Mallor

Secretary and Welfare Officer – Matthew Bulmer

Treasurer – Natasha Joynt

Tournament and Fundraising – Alban Oliver

Tournament – Martin Collins

Grounds – Paul Maller and Jon Cayless 

Contact with Manstow Youth FC can be made through manstow@outlook.com