Portable Plastic goals

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Corners
The corners are the most important part of a plastic goal. This is where the strength is needed to keep the goal in shape and prevent the crossbar from dipping and the goal looking like it is made from plasticine! The larger the goal the more this matters. An 8ft or 12ft wide goal will not stay in shape with lightweight corners. For this reason, if you are in the market for a portable plastic football goal we would always recommend Samba Football Goals as the corners on these goals are up to 80% thicker than the corners on competitor&#;s goals. Thicker corners = Stronger Goals.

Football Nets
The new standards for nets used on children&#;s football goals should have 100mm squares. This is to prevent the chance of very young children becoming entangled in the net. The net should be weatherproof and rot proof and made from at least 2.5mm thick polypropylene. While all Samba Goals comply with this some cheaper goals do not and use thinner nets with larger squares to save money.

Goalpost Safety
Portable plastic football goals should comply with BS:+A2: or BSEN 71-1 and 3. The standards are designed to improve the safety of sports, playground and other recreational equipment. British made goals like those from Samba Sports will usually have these safety standards but unfortunately a lot of the cheap replicas will not.

Cost
Although it is very tempting to buy the lowest cost goals available this inevitably turns out to be a false economy. Buy cheap, buy twice. Samba Goals were the original portable plastic goals and have been in production for over 20 years. There are a lot of copies of these goals available but in our opinion none match the quality of the original Samba Goals. The copies normally use thinner plastic parts which compromise on the strength and quality of the goals. Cheaper goals are normally cheaper for a reason.

Steel Aluminium Goals

Welded Corners
A steel or aluminium football goal can have a welded corner or a bracketed corner. The goals with welded corners are the strongest and the corner is one rigid piece which will not come lose. Goals with bracketed corners are cheaper and easier to manufacture but do not make the goal rigid enough in the most important part, the corners and can come lose over time. If you are looking for a quality goal that will last always try to buy steel or aluminium goal with welded corners.

One Piece Cross Bar
Some goal manufacturers use cross bars made up of multiple sections on their Aluminium and Steel Goals. This saves them money on transportation. These goals are often imported from China and the crossbars cannot be shipped as a single length. Warning. Stay clear of these type of goals.
A 12ft, 16ft or 24ft wide goal should not have a cross bar made of multiple lengths joined together by brackets.
All of the metal goals made in the UK have single section cross bars and will give you the strength required on your goal.

Corrosion
Outdoor metal football goals have to withstand some pretty harsh weather conditions in the UK.
Aluminium goals offer the best resistance. The frames on Aluminium Goals should be powder coated to give the optimum protection. Steel Goals and the steel sections on Aluminium Goals should be galvanised or zinc plated to protect them from corrosion. Stay clear of goals that have painted steel parts as these will not last a season.
Football nets should be UV resistant to prevent them from rotting.

There is a lot to look out for when buying a football goal. In general terms you get what you pay for. If you would like any advice when buying your next football goal do not hesitate to contact our team of experts at The Soccer Store. You can contact us on

Updated! Buying Guide: Football Goal Posts

Over the last two decades, there has been a surprising amount of innovation both in the design and manufacture of goal posts that has drastically expanded the range available for the UK&#;s most popular sport.

From the material each goal is constructed from, to its size, shape and type, there&#;s now a bewildering array of football goals to choose between. In this buying guide, we&#;ll examine some of the key considerations when purchasing a new football goal.

Football Goal Sizes

AgeFormatPitch SizeBall SizeGoal Size (ft)U7&#;s & U8&#;s5v540××6U9&#;s7v760××6U10&#;s7v760××6U11&#;s & U12&#;s9v980××7 *U13&#;s11v××7U14&#;s11v××7U15&#;s & U16&#;s11v××8U17&#;s & U18&#;s11v××8* 21ft x 7ft goals would also be allowed.

The first (and most logical) starting point when choosing any type of football goal is the size required.

Players should use football goals appropriate to their height, as per the Football Association&#;s guidance (see table above).

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As you can see, given the number of formats of the game, the wide range of goal sizes on offer becomes understandable.

Note: If you&#;re replacing a goal, particularly to fit existing sockets and have any doubt of its size &#; measure both the goal itself and the socket width.

Wooden, Plastic, Steel or Aluminium Goal Posts

Whilst the phrase &#;hitting the woodwork&#; lives on in football commentary, football goals themselves haven&#;t been made from wood for some considerable time. We strongly recommend replacing any remaining wooden goals with steel or aluminium posts for safety reasons (crossbar snapping, splintering etc).

In fact, the FA&#;s goal post safety guidance states:

&#;There is no BS/CEN standard for wooden goals and it is unlikely that wooden goals will pass a load or stability test. The FA recommends that wooden goals should be replaced when necessary with compliant metal, aluminium or plastic goalposts. All wooden goals previously tested by independent consultants have failed strength and stability tests.&#;

Nowadays, aluminium goals have become the standard for many schools, academies and football clubs. The lighter weight of these goals makes them more manoeuvrable and since aluminium doesn&#;t rust, their lifespan will often far exceed that of a similar steel football goal. Aluminium goals are arguably more versatile than steel goals but are more expensive to manufacture, so will come at a premium.

Steel football goals are generally cheaper to manufacture but are much heavier than aluminium equivalents. Steel goals are particularly suitable for use in on recreation grounds, public places and when budgets are tighter. Anti-vandal options should also be considered if the goals are located in unsecured areas and likely to suffer abuse.

Plastic (uPVC) goals are also available from manufacturers such as Samba and Harrod Sport. Plastic goals are best suited for practice, social clubs, home or park use, but they&#;re portability/weight can also provide an inexpensive, temporary goal for use on synthetic pitches that won&#;t damage the surface. Samba do also manufacture &#;Match&#; goals that are the regulation size for smaller sided games.

Socketed, Freestanding or Portable Goals

We generally refer to three types of football goal &#; these being socketed, freestanding and portable (or a &#;portagoal&#;).

As the name implies, socketed goals require posts to be placed into ground sockets &#; these should be set into cubes of concrete as per the manufacturers instructions (often 600mm³ or more). This installation should be performed by professionals to ensure the goal is safe to use. As socketed goals are already firmly in the ground, this type of goal requires no additional anchorage, making them a popular choice on recreation grounds and in other public areas.

Freestanding goals however do require anchorage either using ground pegs/chains/counterweights or weights that are integrated within the goal frame itself to ensure safe usage. Freestanding goals are particularly useful on synthetic pitches as they won&#;t damage the surface. However, keep in mind that unless a freestanding goal is fitted with wheels or a roller bar (so that it becomes a portable goal), it will require up to 4 people to safely it into position.

Self Weighted / Integrally Weighted Goals

 
Originally manufactured by Harrod Sport, &#;self weighted&#; or &#;integrally weighted&#; goals have gained enormously in popularity in recent years thanks to their inherently safe and often highly portable design. Self weighted goals incorporate counterweights within the goal frame itself or as a weighted backbar attached to the rear of the goal.

The importance of safely anchoring football goals at all times cannot be understated. Fatalities in the past have sadly occurred due to goal posts being anchored incorrectly, allowing the goal to tip. One of the main benefits of self weighted goals is they help eliminate some of this responsibility due to being counterbalanced by design at all times.

If fitted with wheels or a back roller bar, goals with integral weights are an attractive option for use on synthetic and grass pitches, shared pitches and for football clubs and schools that frequently move goals in and out of position.

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