Back of the Net

📍 Unit 1 Flanshaw Way, Flanshaw Ln, Wakefield WF2 9LP, UK

About Back of the Net

Back of the Net, located in Wakefield, is a highly-rated sports complex primarily dedicated to 5-a-side football. With an impressive Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from numerous satisfied visitors, it's celebrated as a fantastic and welcoming venue for all ages and skill levels, perfect for both competitive leagues and casual games.

This popular facility offers top-quality football pitches with excellent playing surfaces, making it a prime destination for league matches, team practices, or friendly parents versus kids games. Customers consistently praise the fair rules and welcoming atmosphere provided by the team, ensuring every visit is an enjoyable experience. Many also appreciate the option to socialise and relax with a pint after their game, rounding off a perfect outing.

Visiting Information

Back of the Net is open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, seven days a week, offering extensive hours for your convenience. The venue is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair accessible parking and entrance for all visitors. For easy transactions, a variety of payment options are accepted, including major credit and debit cards.

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📍 Unit 1 Flanshaw Way, Flanshaw Ln, Wakefield WF2 9LP, UK

4.7

from 18 reviews

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Showing 5 of 18 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

A fantastic up and coming venue for 5 a side football, brought my team to play here on the first week it opened and we haven't been disappointed! great playing surface, rules of play are fair and a good referee each week! To top it off a good set of lads who run it! 👍

Anonymous
5/5
a month ago

Play here on a Sunday with my team and always have a great time. Great staff, welcoming atmosphere the football ability of me and my peers is much to be desired but overall great place to play and have a pint after.

Anonymous
5/5
2 months ago

Been for a parents v kids game, what a great place to go, the pitches are spot on and no hassle. Would totally recommend this place

Anonymous
2/5
3 months ago

Took my daughter to a kids party recently and the place is like a building site. The website showing nice Sports bar that isn't even finished yet and nowhere near!

Anonymous
5/5
2 months ago

Great indoor football center. My son loves training here.