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On Tuesday 24th May Runcorn Linnets, the winners of the North Division will face off against Rushall Olympic (Amber) who won the South Division in the National Grand Final. Both sides had a tremendous campaign and were worthy winners of their respective divisions. Runcorn Linnets had an impeccable divisional season, completing the campaign with 12 wins out of 12. They had the best goal difference across the whole ESPFA Programme with +67, scoring a whopping 79 goals and conce

With the conclusion of the North and South cup groups, we now progress onto the quarter-finals of the ESPFA Cup. Four teams from both the North and South have come out on top in their groups and will all battle it out for a chance of silverware. Mickleover v Runcorn Linnets After being crowned champions of the North Division, Runcorn Linnets continued their success by topping the North Cup group. They meet Mickleover in the quarter-finals who enjoyed a five-game unbeaten stre

Well done to the following students who have been nominated by their tutor for their clubs ‘Student of the half-term’. The hard work of our students during the first term of the academic year has been noted and we are immensely proud of everything they have achieved so far this year. #ESPFANottinghamshire (with CARLTON TOWN) – Sancho Ayodeji-Ansell Sancho Ayodeji-Ansell has been named as the #ESPFANottinghamshire student of the half-term by his tutor, Wayne Looker. Wayne has

Rushall Olympic (Amber) were crowned as champions of the South Division in recent weeks and what lies ahead for them is a mammoth clash against the North Division champions Runcorn Linnets. With the cup competition in full swing as well, the past few months have been jam-packed full of drama and excitement on the football pitch. In the South Division, we saw Kidlington and Rushall Olympic (Amber) battling it out all season for the title. The two sides were neck and neck for m

#MatchweekTwentyOne saw some teams playing their final games before the cup competition starts to take precedent and with how close the divisions are, every point counts! We review all the action from an enthralling #MatchweekTwentyTwo. North Division In the North Division, second place Skelmersdale United hosted third place Brighouse Town in both the team’s final game in the division. The sides ending up sharing the points to wrap up their campaign with a 1-1 draw. Calving H

As we approach the business end of the season, #MatchweekTwenty brings us some exciting matchups in the cup along with a huge game in the South Division which could decide who lifts the title… Key Matchup Rushall Olympic (Amber) v Yate Town The ‘Key Matchup’ comes from a pivotal game in South Division where Rushall Olympic (Amber) can move within touching distance of the title. The current South Division leaders play their final game of the 2021/22 divisional campaign in what

Well done to the following students who have been nominated by their tutor for their clubs ‘Student of the half-term’. The hard work of our students during the first term of the academic year has been noted and we are immensely proud of everything they have achieved so far this year. #ESPFANottinghamshire (with CARLTON TOWN) - HAMMAD ARIF Congratulations to Hammad Arif who has been named as #ESPFANottinghamshire student of the half-term. His tutor, Wanye Looker complemented H

The first part of 2022 has served up some excellent drama across both the North Division and the South Division. Runcorn Linnets were crowned as North Division champions with three games still to play but in the South Division, a two-horse race between Rushall Olympic (Amber) and Kidlington is still wide open. Having won the North Division in the 2020/21 season, Runcorn Linnets sealed back-to-back titles in #MatchweekSixteen after Skelmersdale drew to Mickleover which meant t

With many teams enjoying a break last week, #MatchweekNineteen returns with a full fixture list including games from all four competitions. We preview all the action from a jam-packed week of fixtures. Key Matchup Kidlington v Frome Town In the South Division, the ‘Key Matchup’ sees Kidlington host Frome Town in a must win game for The Greens. Kidlington remain in the hunt for the South Division title, being three points behind Rushall Olympic (Amber) at the top of the table,

More excitement from the ESPFA is on show and there is lots at stake with fixtures coming from the North and South Divisions as well as the North and South Cup. Key Matchup Yate Town v Kidlington The ‘Key Matchup’ of the week comes from the South Division where Kidlington travel to Yate Town in a must win game for The Greens as they look to stay in the hint for the South Division title. Yate Town have struggled as of late and have only won one game in their last five matches

The ESPFA enjoyed fixtures from both the South Division and the North Cup in #MatchweekFifteen, with ten teams in action overall. South Division In the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week we saw Frome Town travel to Rushall Olympic (Amber) for what was a must-win game for the hosts. After dropping five points in their previous four, Rushall Olympic (Amber) desperately needed to take home all three points if they wanted to stay in the hunt for the South Division title and remain at the

The ESPFA Cup returns this week in the North and four divisional games are also on the cards. As we approach the business end of the season every fixture matters and there should be some excellent matchups on display. Key Matchup Rushall Olympic (Amber) v Frome Town Frome Town make the trip up to Rushall Olympic (Amber) for a pivotal fixture in the South Division title race. The hosts remain at the top of the division and have held that position for the entirety of the season

Ten teams were in action in #MatchweekThirteen where we saw Runcorn Linnets take another step towards the North Division crown, whereas Rushall Olympic (Amber) and Kidlington still lead the way in the South Division. NORTH DIVISION Runcorn Linnets edged closer to the North Division title after a professional 3-0 win against Brighouse Town. Two first-half goals from Layton Lee and Jamie Whittaker put the home side in a comfortable position before Lucas Wilson sealed the game o

In the first Matchweek of 2022 we saw a jam-packed fixture list with games from the North Division, South Division, and action from the ESPFA Cup. We review all the action from #MatchweekTwelve. NORTH DIVISION In the North Division, Skelmersdale United moved up to second after a 0-2 win against Ossett United. Two second-half goals from Dominic Evans and Adam Donohue sealed the win which moved them above Brighouse Town in the standings. Ossett United on the other hand remain i

After a well-deserved break over the festive period, the ESPFA is back this week with a jam-packed fixture list! We preview all the action ahead of Thursdays games. Key Matchup Rushall Olympic (Black) v Rushall Olympic (Amber) The South Division plays host to the ‘Key Matchup’ this week with bragging rights on the line as Rushall Olympic (Black) face Rushall Olympic (Amber). The amber cohort are flying high at the top of the South Division having picked up 16 points from a po

As 2021 comes to a close, there are three fixtures left to play before the Christmas break. We have two cup games on the cards and the final league game of the calendar year from the South Division where Rushall Olympic (Amber) face Rushall Olympic (Black). Key Matchup Yate Town v Frome Town This week’s key matchup comes the first game of the South Cup where Yate Town welcome Frome Town. In the South Cup, when all games are complete the top four teams will progress to the kno

In a huge week for deciding the North Division title, Runcorn Linnets extended their winning start to six game and are sitting pretty in first place with a five-point lead. In the South Division, Kidlington keep up the pressure on Rushall Olympic (Amber). We review all the action from #MatchweekEight. North Division In the North Division, Ossett United are enjoying an excellent run of form and carded their third win from three games. The #ESPFAWestYorkshire side beat Belper T

Another set of fixtures is upon us and even though the temperature is getting colder, the regional divisions are only hotting up! We preview all six of the fixtures in #MatchweekEight Key Matchup Kidlington v Chesham United The South Division brings up the ‘Key Matchup’ for this week as Chesham United travel to Kidlington. Kidlington have been knocking on the door all season and remain in second place behind Rushall Olympic (Black). They are level on points with the #ESPFAWes

After six games and twelve teams in action, we review all the action from #MatchweekSix as Ossett United won their first game of the campaign in the North Division, and Kidlington keep pace with Rushall Olympic (Amber) in the South Division. North Division In the North Division, Skelmersdale United Picked up their third win of the season and are now unbeaten in three games after a 5-2 victory over Belper. Dominic Evans netted a first half hattrick as his side went into the br

The first half-term saw students finally return to the classroom whilst also getting a taste of the new blended model that mixes face-to-face education with remote access learning. The standard of work being produced by the students has been excellent and they have made a great start to the year. The new academic year brought a change in the delivery of education at the ESPFA and saw a move to a blended learning model. This allows the students and tutors the benefits of remot