XLFC and Maidenhead United Team Up to Launch Weight-Loss Football in Maidenhead

XLFC is excited to announce the launch of "Maidenhead United XL FC" — a brand-new identity for our Bisham Abbey based, men’s weight-loss football programme, created through a Community Partnership between XLFC Weight-loss Football and Maidenhead United FC.

This initiative brings our proven approach to men’s health, fitness, and well-being to Maidenhead, helping local men lose weight, get fitter, and reconnect with the game they love — all within a supportive, community-driven environment.

What is XLFC Weight-loss Football?

XLFC is more than just weekly football sessions it’s a structured, results-driven weight-loss programme for men, built around the power of football, teamwork, and accountability.

Each programme combines: ⚽ Weekly football training led by qualified FA Level 1 coaches 🏋️ Strength and conditioning sessions led by Level 3 Personal Trainers

📊 Weekly weigh-ins and progress reports

🏆 A competitive league-style table tracking weight-loss results and recognising top performers.

After successful launches in Reading and Bisham Abbey, followed by Newbury in early October 2025, the re-branded Maidenhead United XL FC programme will continue to run every Friday evening at The National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey, offering local men the chance to take control of their fitness and wellbeing in a fun, structured environment.

Session Details:

📅 Every Friday evening 📍 The National Sports Centre: Bisham Abbey, Maidenhead 🕡 6:30–7:30pm: Strength & conditioning session (studio) 🕢 7:30–8:30pm: Football training (on-pitch)

Each two-hour session is designed to improve your fitness, boost your confidence, and help you reach sustainable weight-loss goals, all while getting back to playing the sport you love.

Why Join XLFC in Maidenhead?

The XLFC programme has already helped men across Berkshire transform their lives, physically, mentally, and socially. Participants not only lose weight and improve fitness, but also gain friendships, confidence, and a renewed sense of motivation. XLFC's founding location in Reading and it's existing team located at Bisham Abbey, have already seen amazing success on the scales, losing a combined 42 stone this year to date (as of w/c 20th October 2025).

Chris Broadhurst, CEO of XLFC, said:

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Maidenhead United FC to bring XLFC to the local community. This partnership is about connection, support, and making a positive, lasting difference in people’s lives. We’re proud to be working alongside a club that shares our commitment to community impact and helping people thrive.”

Helen Preedy, Maidenhead United FC Community Trust Manager, added:

“We’re really excited to bring XLFC to Maidenhead.The programme has already made a huge difference in other towns, helping men improve their fitness, confidence, and well-being through football.

At Maidenhead United, we believe football is for everyone, and initiatives like this show how the game can bring people together to support each other on and off the pitch.”

Join Maidenhead United XL FC:

If you’re looking for football for fitness, men’s weight-loss support in Maidenhead, or just a welcoming community where you can get healthier together — this is for you.

👉 Register your interest or sign up now at www.xlfc.uk/book-online

💬 Or contact our team for more information on how to get involved.

Let’s make a positive change — one goal at a time. ⚽💪