Football clubs are absolutely central to life within their communities. But their influence goes far beyond what happens in the 90 minutes of a game on Saturday.
Clubs have a power and reach that few can match and all are actively involved in community schemes to help those in need.
This week is the English Football League's Week of Action, when a light is shone on the good work that is being done up and down the country.
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the schemes in practise across the EFL.
'More than football'
Queens Park Rangers' Tiger Cubs were only the second Down's syndrome team to form in the UK, and are now celebrating their 15th anniversary.