EFL first-team grounds, National League venues and category-1-to-4 academy training facilities. The standards are demanding, the stakes are high, and every metric is evidence the regulator can ask for.
The FA's Performance Quality Standard (PQS) is the baseline every professional and licensed academy natural turf venue is measured against. Surface hardness, traction, sward density, floodlighting — all have documented acceptable ranges, and all require annual third-party testing.
For EFL and National League venues, the PQS and the FA Grounds Grading Scheme combine to dictate everything from match-day readiness to broadcast compliance. We produce reports formatted for direct submission to the FA Licence & Registration Department.
For academies, the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) requires documented pitch performance data across both first-team and development squad training venues. Our academy packages cover multiple pitches on a single visit, with consolidated reporting tied to the EPPP audit cycle.
Full Pitch Score across first-team and reserve pitches, with FA-format report ready for submission.
Multi-pitch surveys timed to the EPPP audit window, consolidated compliance evidence across all category levels.
24-hour rapid turnaround on hardness and traction for fixture clearance decisions.
88-point lux grid for Sky / BT / TNT broadcast approval, including flicker and CRI reporting.
Pre- and post-intervention testing to evidence renovation spend with grant funders or owner boards.
Every test we run is UKAS-accredited and defensible. Tell us about your venue and we'll come back with a fixed written quote within two working hours.
or email info@surfaceperformance.com with your venue and test requirements