History
Founded in 2008, the club was created to fill the gap that exists for young players trying to play in a higher level. Together, the main settlements of Allerdale and Eden District have a population of 146,400 and the only clubs where the players from Lake District can play in a professional or semi-professional level are:
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Carlisle United, currently playing in League One and the only professional team in Cumbria;
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Workington, currently playing in the Conference North (Level 6);
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and Penrith, founded in 2008 (after a merger between Penrith Town and Penrith United) and playing in Northern League Division One (Level 9) on 2009/10 season.
Carlisle United, actually on 3rd Tier in the English football pyramid and the only Cumbrian team that played in the old First Division(1974-75 season), attracts a lot of support from across Cumbria, with many Lake District "ex-pats" travelling to see their games, both home and away. The geographical centre of Lake District is approximately 45 miles distant of Carlisle. Other options for the local youngsters are Barrow AFC (50 miles) and Kendal (30 miles)
The Lakers Football Club (the official name will be decided by the supporters on September) was formed in 2008. Still in the early stages of the foundation, the new semi-professional club of Lake District has plans to create a Youth Centre of Excellence, Women and Futsal teams.
The club's aim is to provide more opportunities for local footballers of the Lake District, a region where young people and adults have limited chances to play at a higher level. The futsal section,unique in the area, will apply for the FA Futsal League and challenge for qualification to UEFA Futsal competitions during the first season. Other aim of "The Lakers" is help to stop the decline in adult and youth football in Lake District, sustaining the sport mainly in rural areas.