Maccabi London Lions F.C.
Jewish community club rising through English non-league football.
Maccabi London Lions Football Club is a football club based in Barnet, London, England. The Saturday team currently plays in the Southern League Division One Central at Rowley Lane in Arkley. Established in 1995 as MALEX by Maccabi Association London, the club has undergone multiple promotions and ground changes, becoming a notable Jewish community club in English non-league football.
- best_FA_Cup_performance
- First qualifying round, 2013–14
Quick Facts
- Clubname
- Maccabi London Lions
- Fullname
- Maccabi London Lions Football Club
- Nickname
- The Lions
- Founded
- 1995
- Ground
- Rowley Lane, Arkley
- Chairman
- Andrew Landesberg
- League
- LondonLi
- Season
- LondonLi2
- Position
- LondonLi3
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Lore & Background
The club was founded in 1995 as MALEX by Maccabi Association London, seeking a challenge beyond Sunday league football. It joined Division One of the Hertfordshire Senior County League and was renamed London Lions in 1999, remaining an all-Jewish club. That season they won the Division One title, earning promotion to the Premier Division. They later won the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy in 2006–07 and the Premier Division title in 2009–10, moving up to the Spartan South Midlands League.
After a relegation and return to the Hertfordshire Senior County League, the club won multiple trophies including the Anagram Records Trophy, Aubrey Cup, and further Herts Senior Centenary titles. They were transferred to the Combined Counties League in 2021–22, winning Division One and the Division One Challenge Cup in 2022–23.
Reader's Guide
Maccabi London Lions F.C. represents a significant institution in Jewish community sport, evolving from a Sunday league side to a competitive Saturday team in the English non-league pyramid. Their history reflects resilience through multiple ground moves and league changes, culminating in promotion to the Southern League in 2025. The club's achievements include numerous league titles and cup wins across the Hertfordshire Senior County League, Spartan South Midlands League, and Combined Counties League. Their best FA Cup run reached the first qualifying round, and they have produced notable individual records such as Adam Myeroff's 507 appearances and Austin Lipman's 210 goals. The club's identity as an all-Jewish club has remained consistent since its founding, and its home ground at Rowley Lane now features floodlights and the Alan Mattey Stand, named after a former player. Their legacy lies in demonstrating how a community-focused club can ascend through the tiers of English football while maintaining cultural roots.
Did You Know?
- The club was originally named MALEX when founded in 1995.
- They won the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy four times: 2006–07, 2010–11, 2016–17, and 2018–19.
- Their biggest win was 14–2 against Bedmond S&S in 2009–10.
- The Alan Mattey Stand at Rowley Lane is named after a former player who died in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Maccabi London Lions F.C.?
They are a Jewish community football club based in Barnet, North London, that has been competing in the English non-league system since 1995. The club was originally founded as MALEX by the Maccabi Association London and has since rebranded to its current Lions identity.
What league and ground does Maccabi London Lions F.C. play in?
The Saturday side currently competes in Southern League Division One Central, playing their home fixtures at Rowley Lane in Arkley. Over the years the club has moved grounds and climbed through several tiers of non-league football.
What is Maccabi London Lions F.C.'s best FA Cup run?
Their deepest FA Cup campaign came in the 2013–14 season, when they reached the First qualifying round. For a non-league club that represents a meaningful step into the national knockout competition.
How did Maccabi London Lions F.C. get started?
The club was established in 1995 under the name MALEX, set up by the Maccabi Association London to give the local Jewish community a competitive football team. Since then it has worked its way upward through multiple promotions and venue changes to become a recognised presence in the non-league pyramid.
Why does Maccabi London Lions F.C. matter in the non-league scene?
The club is one of the most visible Jewish community sides in English lower-league football, representing a strong link between the Jewish community and grassroots sport in North London. Its steady rise through the non-league tiers makes it a point of pride for both fans and the wider Maccabi network.
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