EDUCATION & SEMI-PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL ACADEMY

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

With 12 fixtures being played and the conclusion of the Southern Division on Thursday, #MatchweekEleven was a pivotal week in deciding the potential winners for the Northern and Midlands Division. Monday 10th May - #MatchweekEleven Northern Division With three fixtures from the Northern Division being played on Monday, it really had the potential to decide the division title, with four teams still in the hunt before #MatchweekEleven kicked off. A win for Runcorn Linnets would

After the Southern Division was decided and Chesham United were crowned as Champions, there is still the matter of deciding the Northern and Midlands Division. Four games on part one of #MatchweekEleven could be pivotal in the final standings. Key Matchup Mossley v Runcorn Linnets The Key Matchup this week comes from the Northern Division where Runcorn Linnets travel to Mossley for a must win game. Runcorn Linnets currently sit at the top of the Northern Division on 22 points

Take a look back through all of our Matchweek Reviews to recap the season so far... #MatchweekOne - 11th September 2019 #MatchweekTwo - 25th September 2019 #MatchweekThree - 2nd October 2019 #MatchweekFour - 9th October 2019 #MatchweekFive - 16th October 2019 #MatchweekSix - 23rd October 2019 NPLFA Cup Round of 16 - 6th November 2019 #MatchweekSeven - 13th November 2019 #MatchweekEight - 20th November 2019 #MatchweekNine - 27th November 2019 #MatchweekTen - 4th December 2019

Congratulations to Skelmersdale United student, Jordan Dainty who has been named Sports Traider Division Player of the month for November and December with over 41% of the vote. Having been selected in ‘Team of the Week’ in #MatchweekEleven and #MatchweekEight, Dainty has performed brilliantly over the past two months. The smooth playmaker in the middle of the park for Skem dictates the tempo of games with his great touch and passing and has lead his side up to second in the

Due to the awful weather seen up and down the country last week resulting in water logged pitches, only two fixtures went ahead in #MatchweekEleven of the NPLFA season. In the Joma Division, Stafford Rangers drew 2-2 with Witton Albion. The result meant Stafford remain in fourth, level on points with Belper Town and Radcliffe ahead of them and a point for Witton sees them remain in seventh. The other fixture to go ahead was in the Sports Traider Division where Widnes faced Sk