Durham City Association Football Club (Durham City AFC) is a community football club based in Durham, England. Wikipedia+2Pitchero+2 For many local residents, it is a key part of the city’s sporting life. In this article, we’ll explore the history, current facts, and how our printing business supports them with football shirts, custom kits, flags and more.
History & Foundation
When was Durham City AFC founded? The club in its modern form was founded in 1918. fchd.info+3Wikipedia+3Pitchero+3 Over time, earlier incarnations existed, but the current lineage traces from 1918. Pitchero+1 Historically, Durham City was a member of the Football League (Third Division North) from 1921 to 1928. Wikipedia+1
Through the decades, the club has moved grounds multiple times, faced financial and structural challenges, and reformed in varying leagues. Wearside League+4Pitchero+4Wikipedia+4
Ownership & Who Owns Durham City AFC
Who owns Durham City AFC? The club was bought in December 2013 by former Newcastle United and France U21 defender Olivier Bernard. Pitchero+5Pitchero+5Palatinate+5 Bernard held the role of chairman. Palatinate+1 Since 2017, Bernard’s wife Diane Wilson officially owns the club, although Bernard is still thought to be the de facto controller. Palatinate+2Pitchero+2
So, in short: Diane Wilson is the formal owner, but Olivier Bernard remains heavily involved. sponsorseeker.co.uk+3Palatinate+3Pitchero+3
Who Sponsors Durham City AFC 2025
Who sponsors Durham City AFC 2025? Current sponsorships include Brewers Decorator Centres, which sponsors Durham’s fixture list for the 2025/26 season. Instagram Also, Direct Business Solutions is cited as sponsoring Durham City tracksuits for the 25/26 season. Facebook The club also uses a sponsorship-platform listing where local businesses can sponsor match programmes, ground boards or individual players from modest sums (e.g. from £50). sponsorseeker.co.uk
Because Durham City is a smaller non-league club, their sponsorship arrangements are more modest and community-based. sponsorseeker.co.uk+1
Can I Buy Shares in Durham City AFC
Because Durham City AFC is not a publicly listed company, you generally cannot buy shares in the way you do for a publicly traded club. The club is privately owned (by Diane Wilson / Olivier Bernard) and not offered as a public shareholding entity.
However, for many local clubs, there are occasional “supporter shares” or community shares offered (if the club chooses to open that route). But as of my research, there is no public record that Durham City AFC has offered shares to the public.
If you are particularly interested, your best route is to contact the club directly and ask if they have membership shares, community ownership schemes, or plans to offer equity to fans.
How Much Is a Box at Durham City AFC
“How much is a box at Durham City AFC?” by “box” you might mean a hospitality box (executive box), or a matchday box. Because Durham City is a lower level non-league club, I found no evidence that they offer luxury boxes/hospitality boxes in the way large professional clubs do.
Their ground is modest, capacity limited and seats are minimal. Wikipedia+2Pitchero+2 They use smaller stadiums, and they often groundshare. Pitchero+2Wearside League+2 If you meant a ticket “box” price (i.e. ticket category), exact ticket pricing isn’t publicly listed in my sources. You would need to check the club’s official site or contact them for matchday pricing.
How Much Is Durham City AFC Worth
“How much is Durham City AFC worth?” there is no public valuation available. As a small, privately held non-league club, its financials are not disclosed publicly. The club has reportedly struggled with cash flow, operating on minimal budgets. Palatinate+1
Given that, any “worth” would be speculative, based on assets (stadium share, club infrastructure, brand, youth programmes) minus liabilities. Unless the owners disclose a valuation, we can’t reliably state how much it is worth.
How to Get to Durham City AFC
“How to get to Durham City AFC?” The current home ground is Leyburn Grove, Houghton-le-Spring, via groundshare arrangements. Wearside League+3Wearside League+3Wikipedia+3 Their address for ground is listed as Leyburn Grove, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5EQ. Wearside League In the past they played at Hall Lane (Willington) when groundsharing with Willington AFC. Pitchero+2Wearside League+2
If coming by car or public transport, you’d travel from Durham city centre toward Houghton-le-Spring / Willington area and follow local directions to Leyburn Grove. Local maps (e.g. via Google Maps) and transport links (bus, taxi) would help. The club’s Wearside League listing also gives ground as Leyburn Grove. Wearside League+1
Where Do Durham City AFC Train
Where do Durham City AFC train? I could not find a definitive, up to date public source stating their training ground. Smaller clubs often train at local pitches or community fields near their home ground. Given their groundshare at Leyburn Grove / Hall Lane, they may train nearby in Durham or Houghton-le-Spring local facilities.
If needed, one could contact the club to ask their training facility address.
Who Is the Current Manager of Durham City AFC
Who is the current manager of Durham City AFC? According to the Wearside Football League club listing, the manager is Tommy Lowther. Wearside League That listing also names Gary Hutchinson as club chairman. Wearside League
Other sources list a committee structure with committee members and contacts. Wearside League
Is Durham City AFC For Sale
Is Durham City AFC for sale? I did not find verified public announcements that Durham City AFC is currently for sale. Because it is privately owned, if the owners ever choose to sell, they may do so privately or by invitation. But as of my research, there is no public sale listing.
Given the club’s financial strain and modest scale, it’s possible the owners have considered options, but no public evidence supports that it is actively for sale.
Our Role as a Local Durham Printing Business
As a printing company based in Durham, we are proud to support Durham City AFC in many practical ways. Because we offer all kinds of printing services, including football shirts and custom football kits, we can help the club, fans, and sponsors with:
- Printing official club kits with name and number customization
- Producing flags, banners, scarves, pitch signage, matchday programmes
- Supplying training wear, fan merchandise (tees, hoodies)
- Printing sponsor logos on kits, boards, programmes
- Offering small-batch runs, volunteer club printing or last minute jobs
As a local club in Durham, we actively support Durham City AFC. When the club needs flags for matches, or players need names and numbers on shirts, or sponsors want boards printed, we are the go to printer. We believe that by providing quality printing at fair cost, we help strengthen the club’s community presence and brand.
We encourage fans to buy their custom shirts from us, with the official club crest, sponsor logos (as approved), and their choice of name/number. We also offer design help and mockups to ensure the kit looks sharp. If the club runs youth or reserves teams, we can extend the same services.
Final Thoughts & Invitation to Fans and Businesses
Durham City AFC is a club with deep roots, community spirit, and a modest but passionate following. While it no longer competes at high professional levels, its value lies in its local identity and ambition to grow. The lack of public financial data, absence of share offerings, and modest sponsor arrangements reflect the realities of non-league football.
For fans, buying a kit with your name from us is one way to show support. Businesses looking to sponsor the club can engage through printed branding and we can help facilitate high-quality printed materials to promote sponsors. If you’re curious about possible shares or investment, contact the club directly; for printing, you can talk to us.