Folding portable goals – the easiest and cheapest option. They fold out and fold down again. All you have to do is fit the ground anchoring pegs. The Happy Jump Football Goal Pop Up is perfect for children aged 5 – 10 years old. It’s a medium-sized goal, measuring 1.8 x 0.9 cm (6 x 3 ft), and will be great for anything from penalty shoot outs, to 5-aside games with the nextdoor neighbours. This goal measures 1.8 x 1.2 m (6 x 4 ft) which makes it a good size for children up to approximately 10 years old. Although it may not be quite as robust as the solid-frame goals featured on this list, it’s a really excellent option if you’d prefer to have temporary posts in the garden that can be speedily put up and taken down. The crossbar is also extremely strong, which is the component which often starts to badly ‘dip’ after months of tension and pressure on standard goal posts. Customers report that this premium goal holds its shape much better than plastic goal posts, and is in another league (!) in terms of stability compared to cheaper models. It measures 1.8 x 1.2 m (6 x 4 ft) so is the perfect size for younger children up to around 10 years old. However, there are also other sizes available, with the largest being 3.7 x 1.8 m (12 x 6 ft). This set comes with the goal, net clips and ground pegs included.

Goalposts are available in different sizes to match the age of your children. The Football Association has regulations if you want to use them! Nets are often overlooked when it comes to choosing the best goal post for the garden, but netting takes just as much abuse as posts, especially if your kid is a good shot.

9. Best portable garden football goal: QUICKPLAY Kickster Fun Goal 6x4’

The thinnest netting grade is 1.6mm. It’s cheap and won’t last long, a better option is netting that measures 5mm – this is what they use in professional matches. It’s more expensive but it’ll last you longer. This goal is incredibly easy to set up, even for kids to do on their own. There’s no frame to put together, and it simply pops up straight out of the bag. When you want to put it away, it’s easy to collapse the goal down into the included carry bag. It’s lightweight, and the carry bag comes with a shoulder strap so it can be taken to the beach, park or a friend’s house. Whatever you choose, pull nets clear of the ground when you’re not using them to prevent wildlife from getting trapped. Size

For this reason, it’s one of the best football goal posts if you’re after something small, compact and portable that can easily be carried – even by young children. Ease of Assembly: No one wants to spend hours deciphering complicated instructions. We favor goals that are easy to assemble and disassemble. Also it’s extremely lightweight, weighing just 3.5 kg, so there are no problems with moving it to a different spot whenever the grass needs a rest. Polypropylene is a modern and popular material for goal netting. It’s a type of plastic that’s much more hardwearing than fibre or twine nets. If you can find HDPE – that’s high-density polyethylene, it’ll last even longer.Size & Space: The size of your garden matters. We consider goals that fit comfortably within your available space while providing enough room for enjoyable play.