KICKING a ball around the garden is great fun for kids of all ages - whether they fancy themselves as the next Harry Kane or just want to have a bit of fun.
As anyone who's kicked a ball over the fence and annoyed the neighbours one too many times will tell you, finding the best garden football goalpost can help promote accuracy and encourage kids to be active outdoors.
There are garden football goals designed for a range of uses, skill levels and ages.
You'll find pop-up goalposts which are handy for those who don't have a ton of garden space and don't want to keep their goal out the whole time, but which you can assemble at a moment's notice.
Locking football goals, where all component parts lock securely into place, are a good choice for those who will be kicking the ball day in and out, rain or shine, morning and evening and they're a popular option.
For those looking to have fun with the family - and perfect those precise shots - a target goal gives you varying points to aim for to improve accuracy.
A rebounder goal is another favourite for keen footballers, cricketers and the like as the ball bounces back to the player.
Here's our edit of some of the best garden football goals available to buy now.
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1. Best garden pop-up football goal: Bazookagoal Original Solid Frame Pop Up Goal
- Bazookagoal Original Solid Frame Pop Up Goal, £179.99 at Amazon - buy here
The Bazookagoal is widely considered the sturdiest, and best, pop-up goal and is a favourite with professional club and foundation coaches (from Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Man City and more) as well as back garden players.
The 6 x 3 ft goal unfolds in half a minute and can be carried around easily if you need to transport it (the net becomes the carry bag) thanks to its telescoping design.
It's also all weather-proof and incredibly sturdy, with no pegs or weights required to keep it stable.
'Got two so my kids can do 1v1 2v2 etc with mates and Dad of course. Brilliant design, we use them with foam balls in the garden so we don’t break any windows and a Futsal low bounce ball in the park.
'Great for developing close ball control and pinpoint shooting into a goal. Worth every penny even considering the price', writes one happy reviewer.
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2. Best all-rounder garden football goal: FORZA Football Goal
- FORZA Football Goal, £79.99 at Amazon - buy here
This 6 x 4' football goal from FORZA is a real favourite for garden football - and kids and parents alike adore it.
Made with reinforced uPVC, it's weatherproof, shatterproof and has a button-locking mechanism so it stays secure - yet it's still lightweight.
This set includes the goal, target sheet, garden football and a carry bag - and fans say this size works for older kids and teens as well as toddlers.
This reviewer says it best: 'Robust, easy assembly, portable, value'.
3. Best locking garden football goal: Samba Locking Corners 6 x 4 Goal
Samba's locking goal is a smart choice for anyone with football-mad kids in the house - the brand has been making football goals in the UK for over two decades.
It's sturdy and solid, yet also easily portable, so it can be moved around the garden when required (when you need to mow the grass, for example).
The thicker corner parts make it a favourite with players - if the ball hits the post, it won't knock the goal out of position.
Reviewers also note that it's easy to assemble and value for money.
4. Best dual garden football goals: Mitre Quick Pop Up Football Goal Set
- Mitre Quick Pop Up Football Goal Set, £37 for two at Amazon - buy here
These two easily collapsible pop-up goals from Mitre are supported by poles and fans think they're 'well made' and 'excellent quality'.
Their petite size means they'll work well in a small garden - or even indoors - and they're ideal for pre-schoolers wanting a kick about in the garden.
5. Best rebounder garden football goal: RapidFire Rebounder
- RapidFire Rebounder, £106.99 at Amazon - buy here
This rebounder goal is a football training tool with a double-sided design that's perfect for siblings who want to practice together.
Made from heavy-duty aluminium, it features HDPP and HDPE netting for a consistent bounce-back, and it's also useful for cricket and hockey practice.
'Absolutely amazing, my younger son (12) bought this with his birthday money after reading reviews for a few different rebounders he decided on this one.
'I am so glad he did it is excellent quality, my older son (23) thinks it’s the best too and thinks all football training teams should invest in one', writes a reviewer.
6. Best target garden football goal: Kickmaster Quick Up Goal And Target Shot
This target goal is a fun addition to your outdoor games collection and family members will love trying to do outdo each other to score the most points.
It doesn't require a huge amount of outdoor space, and is easy to set up and collapse.
What's also handy is that it's essentially two goals in one: target practice on one side, and a standard goal on the other.
7. Best large garden goal: Opti 12 x 6ft Premium Quality Football Goal
- Opti 12 x 6ft Premium Quality Football Goal, £79.20 at Argos - buy here
This substantial football goal is made from a 67mm PVC tube, making it strong enough to withstand powerful shots.
The net is already fitted and the moulded joints with locking buttons make it super simple to put this goal together.
It's durable but also pretty lightweight so you can move it around as you please - plus, ground pegs are included to keep it really stable.
8. Best beach goal: Kipsta Inflatable Football Goal Air Kage
- Kipsta Infalatable Football Goal Air Kage, £29.99 at Decathlon - buy here
Fancy a kickabout on the beach or park but want to add goalposts to up the ante?
Enter this Kipsta Inflatable goal, which is a surprisingly sturdy option for an inflatable goal.
It's weighty enough to handle some serious goals, plus it comes with a carry bag and strap, so it's easy to cart around to wherever you're playing.
9. Best portable garden football goal: QUICKPLAY Kickster Fun Goal 6x4’
- QUICKPLAY Kickster Fun Goal 6x4’, £49.99 at Amazon - buy here
This great all-rounder goal gives you the best of both worlds as it's a sturdy, well sized goal - available in 6x4 or 8x5' - but it's also super light and portable, with its own carry bag.
It also only takes just minutes to put up and take down with the pre-attached pole system.
The robust, flexible design means you can use this goal for proper football matches and not worry that it won't stand up to the job - the high-tension tech of this goal means it'll return to shape after each ball hits the back of the net.
10. Best garden football goal for toddlers: Dreamon Set of 2 Kids Football Goals
- Dreamon Set of 2 Kids Football Goal Post Toy Set, £21.99 at Amazon - buy here
This football training toy set would make a great gift for a football-obsessed toddler.
The set includes two goalposts with nets, two small footballs, 8 fixed hooks, an air pump and carry box.
It can be used inside or outside and is lightweight and easy to transport so you can pack it up and take it to the park or beach this summer.
It's also great value considering everything that's included with the goalposts - your little kicker will certainly thank you.
How big is a football goal?
A professional football goal is eight feet high (2.44m) and eight yards wide (7.32m).
But garden football goals for children are obviously considerably smaller than this.
The most common size for a garden football goal is 6 x 4' but you can also find garden goals in 8 x 5' or 12 x 6' sizes.
What size football goal is best for a garden?
This depends on the size of your garden! And also how much space you want to dedicate to you or your child's favourite hobby.
You should also consider your child's age and ability as older kids can really put some power into their shots and would need something sturdy and of a decent size.
The other factor is whether you want to leave the goal up or take it down and transport it easily to the park as you'll need something lightweight, easy to construct and ideally with some sort of carry case.
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