Club History

The Essex village of Doddinghurst is situated about four miles north of Brentwood and football has been alive and kicking in the village for many years.

Early records dating back to 1947 show the existence of two rival village teams, the first playing on land known as 'Parkwood', the second playing opposite the village Post Office.

By 1952 a youth team had been formed and this played in the Romford League, under the title 'Doddinghurst Rovers'. By 1962 the team had moved to the Pope and Smith League, playing under the name of 'Doddinghurst Youth', on a pitch at the rear of the Village Hall. In 1978 Doddinghurst Olympic Football Club was born, initially as a senior side, but by 1983 included a further nine youth teams.

Today, Doddinghurst Olympic Football Club consists of 3 senior sides, 11 youth teams and a flourishing soccer school. All of our teams are affiliated to the Essex County Football Association and we remain at our home ground - The Village Hall Playing Fields. In total, we provide facilities and the opportunity, for people between the ages of four and forty nine to play in our club colours of green and yellow.

This season we have two veterans teams who play on Saturday afternoons in the Greene King Essex Veterans League.

We are attempting to play an ever increasing role in our local community. In doing so, sponsorship plays an important role in helping to ensure the financial viability of this club and we are grateful for the assistance provided by our sponsors. If you, your company or employer would like to support our endeavours, or to find out more information about our football club, please get in touch.