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The Football Association (The FA)

We administer the criminal records checking process on behalf of The Football Association.

Criminal records checks in football

Have a look at the FA’s safeguarding page

Club and League Welfare Officers

Help and Support

For help and support during the criminal record check application process contact the FA DBS administration team:

1 Wilford Business Park,

Ruddington Lane,
Nottingham,
NG11 7EP

Telephone:
0115 9694600

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