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The South Division concludes this week with Frome Town travelling to Carlton Town in the last fixture. Meanwhile the cup competition continues with fixtures from both the North and South group. Key Matchup Brighouse Town v Runcorn Linnets In the North Cup group, Runcorn Linnets travel to Brighouse Town in what could be a pivotal game in the home team’s season. Brighouse Town are currently teetering on the edge of the top four and will progress to the quarter-finals of the cup

Two games from the North Cup group took place last week with a surprise result coming from the Carlton Town v Runcorn Linnets game. We review all the action from #MatchweekTwentySix. Key Matchup Skelmersdale United v Ossett United In the North Cup group, Skelmersdale United hosted Ossett United in what was the hosts final game of the campaign. After trailing in the first-half, Skelmersdale United scored an 88th minute winner to keep up their hopes of finishing in the top four

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 past term has been noted and we are immensely proud of everything they have achieved so far this year. #ESPFADerbyshire (with Belper Town) – Connor Easom Well done to #ESPFADerbyshire student Connor Easom who has been named as the student of the half-term for our programme with Belper Town. Wayne Looker, the tutor for

Two vital matchups take place this week with three out of the four teams in action still hunting for a top four finish which would allow them to progress into the quarter-finals. We preview all the action for #MatchweekTwentySix. Key Matchup Skelmersdale United v Ossett United In the North Cup, #ESPFAWestYorkshire side Ossett United travel to #ESPFALancashire’s Skelmersdale United in a battle of the roses fixture. The home side are playing their final North Cup fixture having

With the North Division concluded and just 3 games remaining in the South Division, we turn our attention to the cup competition and preview all of the action. Key Matchup Runcorn Linnets v Belper Town The South Cup plays host to the ‘Key Matchup’ this week as the North Division champions take on Belper Town. After winning 12 games out of 12 in the North Division and already won their three cup games so far, Runcorn Linnets will be hoping to keep their perfect form intact. Th

With Runcorn Linnets securing the North Division and Rushall Olympic (Amber) being crowned champions of the South Division, we turn our attention to #MatchweekTwentyTwo with six cup games in store. Key Matchup Carlton Town v Mickleover The North Cup plays host the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week as Mickleover look for their first win in the cup competition when they travel to Carlton Town. With the two sides competing in different divisions, this should be an entertaining prospect

The past two months has seen an exciting time for the ESPFA Students, particularly the second years that have been completing their UCAS applications and receiving their initial offers from universities. At the ESPFA we take pride in preparing our students for higher education by providing them with qualifications that allow them to apply to universities. Students alongside gaining the qualification to progress to higher education, are also guided through the application proc

In another exciting week in the ESPFA, five games took place across the North Division and both sides of the cup draw. We review all the action from #MatchweekNineteen. North Division In the ‘Key Matchup’ this week we saw third place Brighouse Town make the journey from West Yorkshire to Derbyshire where they faced Mickleover. With the season coming to a close and the mid-table teams in the North Division still heavily congested, three points would be handy for both sides who

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. #ESPFADerbyshire (with Belper Town) - FYNN MARSHALL Congratulations to #ESPFADerbhyshire second year student, Fynn Marshall who has been nominated for this award by his tutor, Wayne Looker. Wayne

As storm Eunice battered the country, just two games survived the downpours in #MatchweekSixteen. North Division In the North Division, two sides jostling for position towards the top end of the table went head-to-head as Skelmersdale United welcomed Ossett United. The hosts had been in good form and were looking at cementing themselves in second place after winning four of their last six games. Ossett United on the other hand have faced a tough run of fixtures and haven’t pi

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

After a huge week in the ESPFA where Runcorn Linnets were crowned as the North Division champions, we review all the action from #MatchweekSixteen. North Division It was the #ESPFAWestYorkshire derby that played host to the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week as Ossett United made the short journey over to Brighouse Town. Having started the season on fire, winning their first four games, Brighouse Town’s form has cooled off as of late. Ossett United have also experienced some difficult

Another week of fixtures await as we near the end of the season and both the North and South Division host some exciting fixtures that could decide the final standings in the table. Key Matchup Ossett United v Brighouse Town The North Division plays host to the ‘Key Matchup’ this week as #ESPFAWestYorkshire rivals Brighouse Town and Ossett United go head-to-head. Brighouse started the season on fire and went four games unbeaten until Ossett United burst their bubble in Novemb

We were treated to a full fixture list with 12 teams in action during #MatchweekFourteen. The action continued with two teams in the North Division picking up their first win of the season and the title race in the South Division has been blown wide open. North Division The North Division hosted the ‘Key Matchup’ of the week with 2nd place Skelmersdale United travelling to 3rd place Brighouse Town. Both these sides have been playing catchup to Runcorn Linnets at the top of th

This week provides some enticing fixtures with 12 teams in action across both divisions. Brighouse Town face Skelmersdale United in a game that could decide the North Division Champions whereas in the South Division, Rushall Olympic (Amber) are hoping to capitalise on Kidlington having no game this week and take a lead at the top of the table. Key Matchup Brighouse Town v Skelmersdale United 3rd place Brighouse Town welcome Skelmersdale United to the Yorkshire Payments Stadiu

After a packed fixture list last week that saw games from the North and South Divisions as well as the North and South cup, this week our attention turns solely to the divisional matchups with some exciting fixture in store. Key Matchup Frome Town v Yate Town Another South Division matchup is in the spotlight here as #ESPFASouthGloucestershire side Yate Town travel to the #ESPFASomerset hub to take on Frome Town. Currently in the league standings Frome Town sit in 6th place b

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. BELPER TOWN – TOBY FOULKE Well done to #ESPFADerbyshire second year, Toby Foulke who has been nominated for this award by his tutor Megan Turner. Megan believes he has increased his effort levels

As we enter December the fixtures are coming thick and fast with five more games coming from the ESPFA. Key Matchup Brighouse Town v Runcorn Linnets The North Division plays host to the key matchup this week and it’s a top of the table clash on the cards as top spot Runcorn Linnets head to second place Brighouse Town. Runcorn Linnets have been running away with the division so far, winning every one of their six games so far. Brighouse Town have been the nearest challengers a

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