Welcome to the Old Boltonians AFC

Welcome to the website for Old Boltonians AFC, the club that has represented ex-Bolton School footballers and friends in the Lancashire Amateur league since 1920. Located in the scenic hills of Chapeltown near Turton the football pitches are believed to be the oldest still in use in England (and hence the world). From August to May on matchdays all visitors are welcome. Otherwise just keep in touch with events on and off the field via this website.


The club is pleased to announce that our new 2nd XI coach is Rob Rostron. ... more
Saturday 4th July 10.30am at Chapeltown, Tuesday 7th July at Leverhulme Pavilion pitches 6.30pm... more
Wouldn't you rather do business with a fellow Old Bolt?... more
The club has been awarded Charter Standard status... more
Dig deep as Twisty takes on the 60+ miles cycling from Manchester to Blackpool... more
Yes it’s true the Old Boltonians AFC play on what are regarded as the oldest football pitches in the... more