Eden Vale v Kelloe WMC
Kelloe will be hoping to build on their superb 2010/11 season, when they ended Hetton Lyon’s 5 year unbeaten run in the Durham County FA Sunday Cup (Kelloe went on to beat Brandon Bay Horse 4-1 in the final). They also beat Hetton in the Alan Smith Memorial Cup and League Cup semi final (on penalties). And it was none other than eventual Champions, Oyster Martyrs, who ended Kelloe’s Sunday Cup aspirations, when the Liverpudlians narrowly triumphed by 3 goals to 2 when they met in the 2nd round.
Eden Vale have twice reached the semi finals of the Sunday Cup, however, this was in the late 90’s and they only re-entered the competition last year after a lengthy absence. Like Kelloe, they started last season’s campaign in the preliminary round and after successfully negotiating their way through two penalty shoot-outs, they lost in the 3rd round to Queens Park.
On paper, this looks a tough tie to call, as, surprisingly, both sides are struggling in their respective leagues – Kelloe are second bottom of the Durham & District league, with only two wins from six games, whilst Eden Vale currently occupy mid-table in the Ormskirk league, with just one win from five league matches.
Travellers v Seven Allstars
Seven Allstars, the sole entrant from Herefordshire, face a tricky away tie to experienced Sunday Cup campaigners Travellers of the Birmingham Festival league.
The Allstars only joined the Herefordshire league in 2009, as the Malvern league in which they were in, disbanded. The Allstars at least had the honour of being crowned champions in the league’s final season.
They have adapted to life in the new league well, as they secured the Premier division league and cup title last season.
Travellers reached the semi finals of the Sunday Cup back in 2003, where they pushed eventual winners, Duke of York, all the way, only losing in extra time. The same two teams met in last season’s 4th round, where Duke of York came through another close encounter, winning 2-1.
Travellers finished runners up in the Birmingham Festival league last season and I expect them to be too strong for the Allstars.
Advance Couriers v Birstall Stamford
I must admit, I didn’t pay much notice to this tie when the draw came out, as Advance Couriers have a modest Sunday Cup record, whilst Birstall Stamford are three time semi-finalists and also lifted the Midland Sunday Challenge Cup three times in five seasons, so in my eyes, it appeared to be a fairly straight forward game for Birstall Stamford.
However, whilst Advance Couriers may not have a reputation to rival Birstall Stamford on the national stage, they have a very impressive ‘domestic’ record, as they have won the Leicester Sunday Alliance league on seven occasions and have appeared in the final of the Leicestershire & Rutland County FA Sunday Premier Cup in each of the last three seasons (winning it twice).
This game pits arguably the best sides in rival leagues and has generated a lot of interest in Leicester and should be a well-attended game.
Comets Sports Club v Britannia United
Comets were the surprise package last season, reaching the semi finals. Like Eden Vale, they proved adept at taking penalties, as two of their victories were settled during penalty shoot-outs.
Berkhamsted league champions for the last three seasons, Comets also reached the final of last season’s Hertfordshire County FA Sunday Senior Cup, where they lost to an extra time winning goal from Belstone, the team they beat 3-1 in the 4th round of the Sunday Cup, two months earlier.
Britannia United also had a good run last season, when they reached the last 16, which is the furthest that any Aylesbury side has ever progressed to.
They are members of the Aylesbury Combination league and are one of only five teams in the Premier Division!
I think this could well be another close game but if I had to stick my neck out, I’d pick Comets to win this, with home advantage tipping the balance in their favour.
Sungate v Torrun United
Two seasons ago, debutants Sungate from the Essex Corinthian league reached the quarter-finals, where they lost 4-1 to another impressive newcomer, Hazelhurst of the Morden & District league.
Despite this memorable achievement, neither side entered the competition last season but both are back in this time.
Sungate recorded a straight forward 3-0 win over Hammer OGB of the South West Herts league and have been rewarded with another home tie against fellow Essex boys, Torrun United, who recorded the biggest first round away win since Winlaton West End’s infamous 14-0 hammering of Kendal Bowman (which is still the record winning margin in the competition) way back in 1980, when they thrashed 2005 champions, Gossoms End, 10-0.
I’m sure Sungate will prove to be stiffer opposition than Gossoms End and I expect them to progress to round 3.
The FA Sunday Cup blog
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Eagle Cons removed from Sunday Cup
After beating Queens Park in the first round, Eagle Cons were due to play Derby Lane Gym in round two. However, their tie against Queens Park was suspended following an FA investigation. Eagle Cons were subsequently removed from the competition.
The above has been on the FA website for several weeks. I haven't mentioned this earlier, as I was hoping to find out a bit more about what had happened.
Although this has not been officially announced, Eagle Cons were removed because they fielded a player who plays in the Welsh football league and did not have international clearance to play in the Sunday Cup.
This, of course, brings back memories of the 2005 semi final, when Canada Edinburgh Park beat Gossoms End 4-0, only to be thrown out, due to Bangor City's Tony Grey not having international clearance either!
I've nearly finished a preview of some 2nd round games and hope to have the blog updated by Friday evening.
The above has been on the FA website for several weeks. I haven't mentioned this earlier, as I was hoping to find out a bit more about what had happened.
Although this has not been officially announced, Eagle Cons were removed because they fielded a player who plays in the Welsh football league and did not have international clearance to play in the Sunday Cup.
This, of course, brings back memories of the 2005 semi final, when Canada Edinburgh Park beat Gossoms End 4-0, only to be thrown out, due to Bangor City's Tony Grey not having international clearance either!
I've nearly finished a preview of some 2nd round games and hope to have the blog updated by Friday evening.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
1st round review
Here is a review of some of the 1st round games.
Burradon & New Fordley 0 v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 1
A 30 yard screamer from Marc Ellison secured three time winners Hetton Lyons passage in to the second round, as they came through a very tight game against Burradon & New Fordley of the Blyth & Wansbeck league.
Burradon, back in the Sunday Cup after a nine season absence, came close to opening the scoring on the 30 minute mark, when a spectacular overhead kick hit the cross bar.
Hetton should have taken the lead on 51 minutes, when a cross from the right from Joe Walton saw the unmarked Ian Watson put his header wide of the target. Other than these few highlights, neither side created many chances and with the game seemingly destined for extra time, substitute Marc Ellison picked the ball up in the midfield in the 86th minute and his long range strike gave the Burradon keeper no chance.
Falcons 12 v London Maccabi Lions 1
With joint managers Josh and Malcolm Newman unavailable and a number of regular players missing, the Maccabi Lions decided to forfeit the tie and withdrew from the competition.
However, when a replacement management duo were found, the club had a change of heart and decided to honour their commitment to the Sunday Cup and the game went ahead.
With only four first teamers at their disposal, the Lions drafted in four 17 year olds and four veterans (who had a combined age of 201) so, perhaps the result did not come as a surprise!
There were hat-tricks for Clift, Hefferon and Whitehead, whilst Lambert bagged a brace and Dalby had to be content with just the one goal, as Falcons went to town on their makeshift opponents.
South Bank (2006) 3 v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter 5
It was a case of deja vu for South Bank in their game against Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter, as like last season (in their preliminary round tie against Kelloe) they held a 2-0 lead but were unable to go on and win the game, as five second half goals from Lion, completely turned the game on its head.
However, South Bank’s Stockton league rivals, Stockton Rosegale N&SA, had a memorable debut, beating sole Cumbrian entrants St Bees 6-0. They face another away tie in round two, to face double Bradford Sunday Alliance and West Riding County Sunday Cup winners, West Bowling, who recorded an impressive 4-0 away win against Obiter of the Liverpool Business Houses league, despite having a player sent off after only 20 minutes.
Nicosia 1 v Derby Lane Gym 4
2010/11 was a season to forget for former champions Nicosia, as they withdrew from the Sunday Cup without playing a game and were relegated from the Premier Division of the Liverpool Business Houses league.
Their return to the competition did not go as planned, as they were well beaten by Derby Lane Gym, for whom Smith, Lally, Kinny and Stanton were on the score-sheet.
Derby Lane Gym’s 2nd round tie against Eagle Cons has been suspended, pending an FA investigation.
A popular album from my youth in the 1980’s was London 0 Hull 4 by The Housemartins. However, it was more of a case of Hull 0 Liverpool 3, as all three sides from the Hull Sunday league were beaten at home by Scouse sides!
Hessle Rangers were beaten 2-1 by Canada, whose goals were scored by Tames and O’Brien, whilst Swanfield did at least manage a 3-3 draw with Allerton, only to lose 5-3 on penalties. AFC Blackburn Leisure were the third Hull side to exit, as BRNESC beat them 2-0.
It’s the second successive season that all of the East Riding’s sides have lost (or have withdrawn) in the first round and is a complete contrast to the league’s heyday in the mid to late 1990’s, when they had three finalists in six seasons.
A.C. Sportsman & Ravensborough 4 v Stanbridge & Tilsworth 1
Adey Bascombe (2), Matt Baldry and Neil Pugh were all on the score sheet for A.C. Sportsman in their routine win over Bedfordshire rivals Stanbridge, a quarter finalist back in 2008/09 but who have now exited at the first hurdle in the last two seasons.
Bari 1 v New Salamis 3
Debutants New Salamis have enjoyed success in the Kopa league and the London FA Sunday Challenge Cup and are fancied to do well in the FA Sunday Cup. They got their campaign underway with comfortable 3-1 win against Bari of the Essex Corinthian league, courtesy of goals from Richard Georgiou, George Gregoriou and David Hicks.
Tripimeni 4 Upshire 1
The Kopa league’s other Sunday Cup representatives are Tripimeni and like New Salamis, they are also expected to do well this season.
They suffered a setback when Waltham Sunday league champions, Upshire, took the lead in the 20th minute. However, Tripimeni recovered and scored 4 times through Ahmet Rifat, Darren Gray and a double from Nico.
Lobster 6 v Alder 4
There were goals galore in this all Liverpool clash, with the District league coming out on top, as Lobster beat Alder from the Business Houses league. Extra time was required to separate the sides and goals from Oliver (2), Flett, Andrews, Christian and Forshaw, saw the 1979 champions to through to the 2nd round, where they will face last season’s runners up, Paddock.
Gadeside Rangers 2 v FC Nirankari 5
The Watford Sunday league’s sole entry, debutants Gadeside Rangers, got off to a nightmare start, when they found themselves two goals down after just 15 minutes, against FC Nirankari from Stevenage.
The first goal came in the ninth minute, when the lively Theo Swaine made progress down the right hand side and his low cross was turned home by David Iwediuno at the far post. Gadeside looked shell shocked and worse was to follow six minutes later, when the home side were unable to clear another Swaine cross and Tegana James tame effort trickled into the far corner.
Gadeside were given a lifeline just before the half hour mark when Dave Nelmes was tripped in the area and Russ Popplewell stepped up and his confident spot kick reduced the deficit to one goal.
With half-time approaching, a Nirankari counter attack inside their own half, released Iwediuno and after his run was halted just outside the penalty area, Lee Wilson scored from the resultant free-kick, to restore Nirankari’s two goal advantage.
A superbly struck volley from sub Joe Pizans gave Gadeside renewed hope with 15 minutes to go. However, another penalty, this time awarded to Nirankari, was successfully converted on 83 minutes, by Lee Wilson.
Nirankari’s 5th was scored deep in to stoppage time, by Peter Duffy.
Burradon & New Fordley 0 v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club 1
A 30 yard screamer from Marc Ellison secured three time winners Hetton Lyons passage in to the second round, as they came through a very tight game against Burradon & New Fordley of the Blyth & Wansbeck league.
Burradon, back in the Sunday Cup after a nine season absence, came close to opening the scoring on the 30 minute mark, when a spectacular overhead kick hit the cross bar.
Hetton should have taken the lead on 51 minutes, when a cross from the right from Joe Walton saw the unmarked Ian Watson put his header wide of the target. Other than these few highlights, neither side created many chances and with the game seemingly destined for extra time, substitute Marc Ellison picked the ball up in the midfield in the 86th minute and his long range strike gave the Burradon keeper no chance.
Falcons 12 v London Maccabi Lions 1
With joint managers Josh and Malcolm Newman unavailable and a number of regular players missing, the Maccabi Lions decided to forfeit the tie and withdrew from the competition.
However, when a replacement management duo were found, the club had a change of heart and decided to honour their commitment to the Sunday Cup and the game went ahead.
With only four first teamers at their disposal, the Lions drafted in four 17 year olds and four veterans (who had a combined age of 201) so, perhaps the result did not come as a surprise!
There were hat-tricks for Clift, Hefferon and Whitehead, whilst Lambert bagged a brace and Dalby had to be content with just the one goal, as Falcons went to town on their makeshift opponents.
South Bank (2006) 3 v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter 5
It was a case of deja vu for South Bank in their game against Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter, as like last season (in their preliminary round tie against Kelloe) they held a 2-0 lead but were unable to go on and win the game, as five second half goals from Lion, completely turned the game on its head.
However, South Bank’s Stockton league rivals, Stockton Rosegale N&SA, had a memorable debut, beating sole Cumbrian entrants St Bees 6-0. They face another away tie in round two, to face double Bradford Sunday Alliance and West Riding County Sunday Cup winners, West Bowling, who recorded an impressive 4-0 away win against Obiter of the Liverpool Business Houses league, despite having a player sent off after only 20 minutes.
Nicosia 1 v Derby Lane Gym 4
2010/11 was a season to forget for former champions Nicosia, as they withdrew from the Sunday Cup without playing a game and were relegated from the Premier Division of the Liverpool Business Houses league.
Their return to the competition did not go as planned, as they were well beaten by Derby Lane Gym, for whom Smith, Lally, Kinny and Stanton were on the score-sheet.
Derby Lane Gym’s 2nd round tie against Eagle Cons has been suspended, pending an FA investigation.
A popular album from my youth in the 1980’s was London 0 Hull 4 by The Housemartins. However, it was more of a case of Hull 0 Liverpool 3, as all three sides from the Hull Sunday league were beaten at home by Scouse sides!
Hessle Rangers were beaten 2-1 by Canada, whose goals were scored by Tames and O’Brien, whilst Swanfield did at least manage a 3-3 draw with Allerton, only to lose 5-3 on penalties. AFC Blackburn Leisure were the third Hull side to exit, as BRNESC beat them 2-0.
It’s the second successive season that all of the East Riding’s sides have lost (or have withdrawn) in the first round and is a complete contrast to the league’s heyday in the mid to late 1990’s, when they had three finalists in six seasons.
A.C. Sportsman & Ravensborough 4 v Stanbridge & Tilsworth 1
Adey Bascombe (2), Matt Baldry and Neil Pugh were all on the score sheet for A.C. Sportsman in their routine win over Bedfordshire rivals Stanbridge, a quarter finalist back in 2008/09 but who have now exited at the first hurdle in the last two seasons.
Bari 1 v New Salamis 3
Debutants New Salamis have enjoyed success in the Kopa league and the London FA Sunday Challenge Cup and are fancied to do well in the FA Sunday Cup. They got their campaign underway with comfortable 3-1 win against Bari of the Essex Corinthian league, courtesy of goals from Richard Georgiou, George Gregoriou and David Hicks.
Tripimeni 4 Upshire 1
The Kopa league’s other Sunday Cup representatives are Tripimeni and like New Salamis, they are also expected to do well this season.
They suffered a setback when Waltham Sunday league champions, Upshire, took the lead in the 20th minute. However, Tripimeni recovered and scored 4 times through Ahmet Rifat, Darren Gray and a double from Nico.
Lobster 6 v Alder 4
There were goals galore in this all Liverpool clash, with the District league coming out on top, as Lobster beat Alder from the Business Houses league. Extra time was required to separate the sides and goals from Oliver (2), Flett, Andrews, Christian and Forshaw, saw the 1979 champions to through to the 2nd round, where they will face last season’s runners up, Paddock.
Gadeside Rangers 2 v FC Nirankari 5
The Watford Sunday league’s sole entry, debutants Gadeside Rangers, got off to a nightmare start, when they found themselves two goals down after just 15 minutes, against FC Nirankari from Stevenage.
The first goal came in the ninth minute, when the lively Theo Swaine made progress down the right hand side and his low cross was turned home by David Iwediuno at the far post. Gadeside looked shell shocked and worse was to follow six minutes later, when the home side were unable to clear another Swaine cross and Tegana James tame effort trickled into the far corner.
Gadeside were given a lifeline just before the half hour mark when Dave Nelmes was tripped in the area and Russ Popplewell stepped up and his confident spot kick reduced the deficit to one goal.
With half-time approaching, a Nirankari counter attack inside their own half, released Iwediuno and after his run was halted just outside the penalty area, Lee Wilson scored from the resultant free-kick, to restore Nirankari’s two goal advantage.
A superbly struck volley from sub Joe Pizans gave Gadeside renewed hope with 15 minutes to go. However, another penalty, this time awarded to Nirankari, was successfully converted on 83 minutes, by Lee Wilson.
Nirankari’s 5th was scored deep in to stoppage time, by Peter Duffy.
Monday, 17 October 2011
Chapeltown Fforde Grene 3 v Dengo United 1
After a family sickness bug put pay to my original plan of a North East Sunday Cup double – Sunderland RCA Barnes v Dawdon at 11:00am, followed by South Bank (2006) v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter at 2:00pm – I made my way to Garforth Town, to watch this Yorkshire v Liverpool clash.
This was the first Sunday Cup appearance of Chapeltown Fforde Grene, a merger of former entrants Chapeltown Brazil and Fforde Grene. And it was the new look Leeds side who opened the scoring on 17 minutes, when Dempsey Smith controlled the ball well inside the penalty area and rifled home.
It could have been 2-0 five minutes later, when a superb cross field run set up Dominic Blair, whose fierce strike only just flew over the cross bar. Fforde's did have the ball in the net four minutes later but the goal was quickly ruled out for a push in the build up. HT 1-0.
Dengo (whose name is taken from an engineering firm - Drawing Office and Engineering Office) hadn't shown much in the first half but started the second period better and levelled the score on the hour mark, when Paul Jones applied the finishing touch to cross-cum-shot from out of the area.
A through ball from Fernando Moke released his Garforth Town colleague, Dempsey Smith, whose low shot beat the keeper to his right, restoring Fforde’s lead with just 7 minutes remaining.
The same due combined well for the third goal in stoppage time, when some neat interplay down the left, set up Smith for his hat-trick chance and he duly obliged, with a stunning strike so seal a 3-1 victory.
This was the first Sunday Cup appearance of Chapeltown Fforde Grene, a merger of former entrants Chapeltown Brazil and Fforde Grene. And it was the new look Leeds side who opened the scoring on 17 minutes, when Dempsey Smith controlled the ball well inside the penalty area and rifled home.
It could have been 2-0 five minutes later, when a superb cross field run set up Dominic Blair, whose fierce strike only just flew over the cross bar. Fforde's did have the ball in the net four minutes later but the goal was quickly ruled out for a push in the build up. HT 1-0.
Dengo (whose name is taken from an engineering firm - Drawing Office and Engineering Office) hadn't shown much in the first half but started the second period better and levelled the score on the hour mark, when Paul Jones applied the finishing touch to cross-cum-shot from out of the area.
A through ball from Fernando Moke released his Garforth Town colleague, Dempsey Smith, whose low shot beat the keeper to his right, restoring Fforde’s lead with just 7 minutes remaining.
The same due combined well for the third goal in stoppage time, when some neat interplay down the left, set up Smith for his hat-trick chance and he duly obliged, with a stunning strike so seal a 3-1 victory.
2nd Round Draw
Ties to be played on 20th November at 2.00pm:
Home & Bargain v JOB
Allerton v Dawdon Colliery Welfare
Eagle Cons v Derby Lane Gym
West Bowling v Stockton Rosegale N&SA
Eden Vale v Kelloe WMC
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club v Chapeltown Fforde Grene
Oyster Martyrs v Belt Road
Paddock v Lobster
Britannia VNC v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter
Salisbury Athletic v BRNESC
Canada v Mariners
Loughborough Saints v St Josephs (Luton)
AC Sportsman & Ravensborough v Northampton Duke Of York
Magnet Tavern v Wymeswold
FC Houghton Centre v Club Lewsey
The Dog v Whitwick Compass 2008
Travellers v Seven Allstars
Lea Hall Sports & Social v St Margarets
Advance Couriers v Birstall Stamford
Highfield Social Club v Falcons
Greengate v Elm Farm
Gym United v FC Tripimeni
Comets Sports Club v Britannia United
Sungate v Torrun United
FC Nirankari v New Salamis
AFC Donsville v Hazelhurst
Barnes Albion v Nyetimber Pirates
C.K. v Dee Road Rangers
Wonford United v Lebeqs Tavern Courage
Bedfont Sunday v Branksome Con
All Saints v Lakeside Athletic
Wrightchoice CSA v The Lounge
Home & Bargain v JOB
Allerton v Dawdon Colliery Welfare
Eagle Cons v Derby Lane Gym
West Bowling v Stockton Rosegale N&SA
Eden Vale v Kelloe WMC
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club v Chapeltown Fforde Grene
Oyster Martyrs v Belt Road
Paddock v Lobster
Britannia VNC v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter
Salisbury Athletic v BRNESC
Canada v Mariners
Loughborough Saints v St Josephs (Luton)
AC Sportsman & Ravensborough v Northampton Duke Of York
Magnet Tavern v Wymeswold
FC Houghton Centre v Club Lewsey
The Dog v Whitwick Compass 2008
Travellers v Seven Allstars
Lea Hall Sports & Social v St Margarets
Advance Couriers v Birstall Stamford
Highfield Social Club v Falcons
Greengate v Elm Farm
Gym United v FC Tripimeni
Comets Sports Club v Britannia United
Sungate v Torrun United
FC Nirankari v New Salamis
AFC Donsville v Hazelhurst
Barnes Albion v Nyetimber Pirates
C.K. v Dee Road Rangers
Wonford United v Lebeqs Tavern Courage
Bedfont Sunday v Branksome Con
All Saints v Lakeside Athletic
Wrightchoice CSA v The Lounge
Sunday, 16 October 2011
First Round Results
Chapeltown Fforde Grene 3 v Dengo United 1 - match report to follow later
The Dog 4 v Hole in the Wall 0
Salisbury Athletic 4 Thirly 1
Kelloe WMC 1 v Hartlepool Rovers Quoit 0
Burradon & New Fordley 0 v Hetton Lyons 1
Belt Road 3 v Bolton Woods 0
Obiter 0 v West Bowling 4
Northampton St Margarets 2 v Luton Celtic SC 0
Sungate 3 Hammer OGB 0
St Josephs (Luton) 3 v Crawley Green Sunday 2
Hundred Acre 3 Advance Couriers 4
St Bees 0 v Stockton Rosegale N&SA 6
South Bank (2006) 3 v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter 5
Sunderland RCA Barnes 2 v Dawdon Colliery Welfare 5
JOB 3 v Seymour 0
Lobster 6 v Alder 4
Mariners 4 v St Sebastians 3
Poulton Royal 1 v Home & Bargain 3
Loughborough Saints 2 v Clumber 1
Wymeswold 2 v Loughborough Falcons 1
Whitwick Compass 4 v Bartley Green Sunday 2
Kingshurst Punchbowl 1 Birstall Stamford 4
Belstone 0 v Grengate 3
Dee Road Rangers 5 v Broadfields United 3
C K 5 v Kings Tamerton CA 2
Efford United Bluebird 1 v All Saints
Lebeq Tavern Courage 3 v The Windmill 2
Railway Inn 0 v Wonford United 2
Sporting Bristol 1 v Lakeside Athletic 2
AFC Blackburn Leisure 0 v BRNESC 2
Hessle Rangers 1 v Canada 2
Swanfield 3 v Allerton 3 - Allerton won on penalties
Bedfont 5 v AFC Rayners Lane 2
Elm Farm 7 v North London Olympians 4
CB Hounslow United 0 v Wrightchoice CSA 2
The Lounge 2 v Knighton Arms 1
Hazelhurst 8 v Ajax LA 0
Nyetimber Pirates 4 v Fountain Court 2
Barnes Albion 2 AFC Kumazi Strikers 1
A big thanks to those who have supplied results
The Dog 4 v Hole in the Wall 0
Salisbury Athletic 4 Thirly 1
Kelloe WMC 1 v Hartlepool Rovers Quoit 0
Burradon & New Fordley 0 v Hetton Lyons 1
Belt Road 3 v Bolton Woods 0
Obiter 0 v West Bowling 4
Northampton St Margarets 2 v Luton Celtic SC 0
Sungate 3 Hammer OGB 0
St Josephs (Luton) 3 v Crawley Green Sunday 2
Hundred Acre 3 Advance Couriers 4
St Bees 0 v Stockton Rosegale N&SA 6
South Bank (2006) 3 v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter 5
Sunderland RCA Barnes 2 v Dawdon Colliery Welfare 5
JOB 3 v Seymour 0
Lobster 6 v Alder 4
Mariners 4 v St Sebastians 3
Poulton Royal 1 v Home & Bargain 3
Loughborough Saints 2 v Clumber 1
Wymeswold 2 v Loughborough Falcons 1
Whitwick Compass 4 v Bartley Green Sunday 2
Kingshurst Punchbowl 1 Birstall Stamford 4
Belstone 0 v Grengate 3
Dee Road Rangers 5 v Broadfields United 3
C K 5 v Kings Tamerton CA 2
Efford United Bluebird 1 v All Saints
Lebeq Tavern Courage 3 v The Windmill 2
Railway Inn 0 v Wonford United 2
Sporting Bristol 1 v Lakeside Athletic 2
AFC Blackburn Leisure 0 v BRNESC 2
Hessle Rangers 1 v Canada 2
Swanfield 3 v Allerton 3 - Allerton won on penalties
Bedfont 5 v AFC Rayners Lane 2
Elm Farm 7 v North London Olympians 4
CB Hounslow United 0 v Wrightchoice CSA 2
The Lounge 2 v Knighton Arms 1
Hazelhurst 8 v Ajax LA 0
Nyetimber Pirates 4 v Fountain Court 2
Barnes Albion 2 AFC Kumazi Strikers 1
A big thanks to those who have supplied results
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Entrant Review
Merseyside once again leads the way in the number of Sunday Cup entrants, with 25 sides accepted (22 are affiliated to the Liverpool FA, whilst the 3 Cheshire FA sides are all based on The Wirral).
Bedfordshire is the next best represented County, with 11 teams, of which 9 play in the North Home Counties league, including Sunday Cup stalwarts St Joseph’s, Celtic SC and FC Houghton Centre (who now operate in Division 2, which is the league’s 3rd tier of football).
Offley Moat are another side from the NHC league in the Sunday Cup but they are affiliated to the Hertfordshire FA, who have 7 entrants, including Berkhamsted league duo Gossoms End (2005 champions) and Comets Sports Club, who reached last season’s semi final.
Leicester and Rutland FA have 8 teams in from 3 different leagues. Their best chance of success will probably lay with 3 time semi finalists, Birstall Stamford of the Charnwood league.
Highfield Social Club of the Banbury & District league are Oxfordshire FA’s first representatives in the Sunday Cup for over 10 years! They reached the final of last seasons Oxfordshire County Sunday Cup, scoring 29 goals in just 4 games. However, they have a tough ask on Sunday, when they entertain Houghton Town from the North Home Counties league.
After years of under achievement, there is a genuine buzz of excitement about the quality of teams in from London. Hazelhurst from the Morden & District league have re-entered, after a season out. They reached the semi finals two seasons back, losing 2-1 to Hetton Lyons.
Kopa league duo New Salamis and FC Tripimeni (under their former name of Aris) are both former winners of the London FA Sunday Challenge Cup and both sides are tipped to do well. Tripimeni pushed last season’s semi finalists, Duke of York, all the way in their 3rd round game, losing by a goal to nil.
Debutants Barnes Albion have enjoyed success in both the Surrey and Middlesex County FA's Sunday cup competitions in recent seasons and carry a strong reputation. They are one of 7 Middlesex based sides in this season and will no doubt draw inspiration from their West Middlesex league rivals and former runners up Bedfont Sunday, who reached last seasons quarter finals.
I’m disappointed that Huddersfield Irish Centre will not be taking part this season. This could well be due to the fact that the Huddersfield Sunday league folded in the summer, after 43 years. Irish, who enjoyed some great battles with Oyster Martyrs, Scots Grey and Hetton Lyons, to name but a few, have joined the Kirklees Sunday league, so we may see them return to Sunday Cup action next season..
I'm glad to see that the number of withdrawals is significantly lower than last season (so far!). However, it's sad to learn that London Maccabi Lions are the second team to withdraw this season, so debutants Falcons of the Cambridge and District league receive a walkover in to round 2.
Bedfordshire is the next best represented County, with 11 teams, of which 9 play in the North Home Counties league, including Sunday Cup stalwarts St Joseph’s, Celtic SC and FC Houghton Centre (who now operate in Division 2, which is the league’s 3rd tier of football).
Offley Moat are another side from the NHC league in the Sunday Cup but they are affiliated to the Hertfordshire FA, who have 7 entrants, including Berkhamsted league duo Gossoms End (2005 champions) and Comets Sports Club, who reached last season’s semi final.
Leicester and Rutland FA have 8 teams in from 3 different leagues. Their best chance of success will probably lay with 3 time semi finalists, Birstall Stamford of the Charnwood league.
Highfield Social Club of the Banbury & District league are Oxfordshire FA’s first representatives in the Sunday Cup for over 10 years! They reached the final of last seasons Oxfordshire County Sunday Cup, scoring 29 goals in just 4 games. However, they have a tough ask on Sunday, when they entertain Houghton Town from the North Home Counties league.
After years of under achievement, there is a genuine buzz of excitement about the quality of teams in from London. Hazelhurst from the Morden & District league have re-entered, after a season out. They reached the semi finals two seasons back, losing 2-1 to Hetton Lyons.
Kopa league duo New Salamis and FC Tripimeni (under their former name of Aris) are both former winners of the London FA Sunday Challenge Cup and both sides are tipped to do well. Tripimeni pushed last season’s semi finalists, Duke of York, all the way in their 3rd round game, losing by a goal to nil.
Debutants Barnes Albion have enjoyed success in both the Surrey and Middlesex County FA's Sunday cup competitions in recent seasons and carry a strong reputation. They are one of 7 Middlesex based sides in this season and will no doubt draw inspiration from their West Middlesex league rivals and former runners up Bedfont Sunday, who reached last seasons quarter finals.
I’m disappointed that Huddersfield Irish Centre will not be taking part this season. This could well be due to the fact that the Huddersfield Sunday league folded in the summer, after 43 years. Irish, who enjoyed some great battles with Oyster Martyrs, Scots Grey and Hetton Lyons, to name but a few, have joined the Kirklees Sunday league, so we may see them return to Sunday Cup action next season..
I'm glad to see that the number of withdrawals is significantly lower than last season (so far!). However, it's sad to learn that London Maccabi Lions are the second team to withdraw this season, so debutants Falcons of the Cambridge and District league receive a walkover in to round 2.
Monday, 5 September 2011
Bighouse are the first casualty...
Debutants Bighouse from the Wallasey & District league are the first side to withdraw from this seasons competition. Britannia VNC have a walkover in to Round 2.
Hopefully, we will avoid a repeat of last season, when 10 teams withdrew/were unable to fulfil their fixture!
Hopefully, we will avoid a repeat of last season, when 10 teams withdrew/were unable to fulfil their fixture!
Friday, 26 August 2011
First Round draw
Ties to be played on 16th October, 2.00pm kick off
South Bank (2006) v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter
Kelloe WMC v Hartlepool Rovers Quoit
St Bees v Stockton Rosegale N&SA
Sunderland RCA Barnes v Dawdon Colliery Welfare
Burradon & New Fordley v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
Chapeltown Fforde Grene v Dengo United
Lobster v Alder
Eagle Cons v Queens Park
Obiter v West Bowling
Nicosia v Derby Lane Gym
AFC Blackburn Leisure v BRNESC
Sandstone v Eden Vale
Belt Road v Bolton Woods
Hessle Rangers v Canada
Poulton Royal v Home & Bargain
Mariners v St Sebastians
Swanfield v Allerton
Bighouse v Britannia VNC
JOB v Seymour
Salisbury Athletic v Thirly
Hundred Acre v Advance Couriers
Wymeswold v Loughborough Falcons
Loughborough Saints v Clumber
FC Hoskins v Lea Hall Sports & Social
Whitwick Compass 2008 v Bartley Green Sunday
Magnet Tavern v Plough Barfly's
The Beacon Way v Hole In The Wall
Kingshurst Punchbowl v Birstall Stamford
Travellers v R.H.P Sports & Social
Seven Allstars v Hamstead YFC
St Josephs (Luton) v Crawley Green (Sunday)
Rumours v FC Houghton Centre
Club Lewsey v Duke Of Rutland
AC Cadoza v Northampton Duke Of York
AC Sportsman & Ravensborough v Stanbridge & Tilsworth
Highfield Social Club v Houghton Town (Sunday)
St Margarets v Celtic SC (Luton)
Co-op Sports v Britannia United
Belstone v Greengate
Gossoms End v Torrun United
Gadeside Rangers v FC Nirankari
Bari v New Salamis
Sungate v Hammer OGB
Royal Falcons v Comets Sports Club
Falcons v London Maccabi Lions
FC Tripimeni v Upshire
Gym United v Offley Moat
Elm Farm v North London Olympians
CB Hounslow United (Sunday) v Wrightchoice CSA
Barnes Albion v AFC Kumazi Strikers
Bedfont Sunday v AFC Rayners Lane
Dee Road Rangers v Broadfields United
AFC Donsville v Oak Park Rangers
Branksome Con v Goring Rangers
The Lounge v Knighton Arms
Hazelhurst v Ajax LA
Nyetimber Pirates v Fountain Court
C.K. v Kings Tamerton CA
Sporting Bristol v Lakeside Athletic
Efford United Bluebird v All Saints
The Railway Inn v Wonford United
Lebeqs Tavern Courage v Windmill
Oyster Martyrs and Paddock are exempt to Round 2
South Bank (2006) v Hartlepool Lion Hillcarter
Kelloe WMC v Hartlepool Rovers Quoit
St Bees v Stockton Rosegale N&SA
Sunderland RCA Barnes v Dawdon Colliery Welfare
Burradon & New Fordley v Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
Chapeltown Fforde Grene v Dengo United
Lobster v Alder
Eagle Cons v Queens Park
Obiter v West Bowling
Nicosia v Derby Lane Gym
AFC Blackburn Leisure v BRNESC
Sandstone v Eden Vale
Belt Road v Bolton Woods
Hessle Rangers v Canada
Poulton Royal v Home & Bargain
Mariners v St Sebastians
Swanfield v Allerton
Bighouse v Britannia VNC
JOB v Seymour
Salisbury Athletic v Thirly
Hundred Acre v Advance Couriers
Wymeswold v Loughborough Falcons
Loughborough Saints v Clumber
FC Hoskins v Lea Hall Sports & Social
Whitwick Compass 2008 v Bartley Green Sunday
Magnet Tavern v Plough Barfly's
The Beacon Way v Hole In The Wall
Kingshurst Punchbowl v Birstall Stamford
Travellers v R.H.P Sports & Social
Seven Allstars v Hamstead YFC
St Josephs (Luton) v Crawley Green (Sunday)
Rumours v FC Houghton Centre
Club Lewsey v Duke Of Rutland
AC Cadoza v Northampton Duke Of York
AC Sportsman & Ravensborough v Stanbridge & Tilsworth
Highfield Social Club v Houghton Town (Sunday)
St Margarets v Celtic SC (Luton)
Co-op Sports v Britannia United
Belstone v Greengate
Gossoms End v Torrun United
Gadeside Rangers v FC Nirankari
Bari v New Salamis
Sungate v Hammer OGB
Royal Falcons v Comets Sports Club
Falcons v London Maccabi Lions
FC Tripimeni v Upshire
Gym United v Offley Moat
Elm Farm v North London Olympians
CB Hounslow United (Sunday) v Wrightchoice CSA
Barnes Albion v AFC Kumazi Strikers
Bedfont Sunday v AFC Rayners Lane
Dee Road Rangers v Broadfields United
AFC Donsville v Oak Park Rangers
Branksome Con v Goring Rangers
The Lounge v Knighton Arms
Hazelhurst v Ajax LA
Nyetimber Pirates v Fountain Court
C.K. v Kings Tamerton CA
Sporting Bristol v Lakeside Athletic
Efford United Bluebird v All Saints
The Railway Inn v Wonford United
Lebeqs Tavern Courage v Windmill
Oyster Martyrs and Paddock are exempt to Round 2
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Number of entries confirmed
126 teams have been accepted in to this season’s FA Sunday Cup. Whilst this still remains a comparatively high figure (the average number of entrants through most of the competition’s history has been approx 100 a season), it is actually the lowest number since 115 were accepted in 2004/05.
2004/05 was the last season not to feature a preliminary round and the FA have notified all club Secretaries to confirm that under the current structure of the competition and due to the number of teams accepted, there will be no preliminary round this season.
The draw for the first round will be published on the FA’s website on Friday 26th August. The first round games will take place on 16th October.
2004/05 was the last season not to feature a preliminary round and the FA have notified all club Secretaries to confirm that under the current structure of the competition and due to the number of teams accepted, there will be no preliminary round this season.
The draw for the first round will be published on the FA’s website on Friday 26th August. The first round games will take place on 16th October.
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