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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

With a one week break over half-term, the players have been back in training this week and are ready to take the field for #MatchweekSix. Key Matchup Chesham United v Kidlington The ‘Key Matchup’ for #MatchweekSix comes from the South Division where we have a real six pointer on the cards. Kidlington currently sit in second place in the division on seven points, with Chesham two points behind them in fourth place. A win for Kidlington would put the pressure on Rushall Olympic

The ESPFA season is well underway and with some teams playing three games, the early front runners have emerged. We preview the up-and-coming fixtures for #MatchweekFour. Key Matchup Brighouse Town v Witton Albion #MatchweekFour’s ‘Key Matchup’ comes from the North Division where Witton Albion make the trip up the M62 to face Brighouse Town. The home side have been in fine form this season, winning all three of their matches so far and sit in second place in the division. If

With most teams in the ESPFA having now started their 2021/22 season, we preview some mouth-watering fixtures in #MatchweekThree Key Matchup Runcorn Linnets v Skelmersdale United The ‘Key Matchup’ for #MatchweekThree comes from the Northwest as Runcorn Linnets look to get their third win in as many games as they host a talented Skelmersdale United side. Skelmersdale United played their first game of the season last week and got off to a flying start against Witton Albion with

With six teams in action from the North Division and four teams playing in the South Division, #MatchweekTwo provided us with another exciting round of fixtures in the ESPFA 2021/22 season. NORTH DIVISION Skelmersdale United kicked off their season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Witton Albion. Forwards Will Green and Dominic Evans were on hand to provide the goals for Skelmersdale United and netted a brace each. Green was also named as the #PlayerOfTheWeek for his effort

The first round of fixtures are behind us and we look forward to #MatchweekTwo of the 2021/22 ESPFA Campaign. Key Matchup Rushall Olympic (Amber) v Kidlington This week’s ‘Key Matchup’ comes from the South Division where Rushall Olympic (Amber) welcome Kidlington. Both teams started the season in fine form and picked up three points in their first game of the season, but it was the manner of the victories that have caught the eye. Rushall Olympic (Amber) toppled Carlton Town

The first week of fixtures has concluded and the ESPFA season is back with a bang, as 36 goals were scored in the six games played. NORTH DIVISION In the North Division, a promising Witton Albion side who are determined to improve on their league finish from last year faced a solid Ossett United side who came second in the North Division last season. Witton started the game like a house on fire and found themselves two goals up within 10 minutes, thanks to a lovely strike on

On Thursday, the ESPFA 2021/22 campaign kicks off with six exciting fixtures from both the North and South Divisions. Key Matchup Witton Albion v Ossett United The first ‘Key Matchup’ for the 2021/22 season comes from the North Division where Witton Albion face Ossett United. After what they would deem as a disappointing season last year in an incredibly competitive division, the hosts will be looking to get their season off to a positive start. Martyn Irvine, the Witton Albi

We have finally reached the last Matchweek of the season after what has been an extraordinary campaign to say the least. Going from the stop-start nature of this season, filled with disruptions to finally finishing the campaign and being able to crown three division winners before moving onto the National Championship shows how much hard work has gone into the completion of the season and we would like to thank everyone involved. Key Matchup Mickleover (Red) v Rushall Olympic

As the league winds down for Christmas, we have one more week of fixtures left before the holiday break and the first term of the academic year is in the books. We preview all the games from #MatchweekSix, including this week’s ‘Key Matchup’ between Mossley and Brighouse Town, a rematch of the two top teams in the Southern division, Yate Town and Chesham United and also Carlton Towns search for back-to-back wins in the Midlands Division. Key Matchup As mentioned, this weeks ‘

With the ESPFA season back up and running and teams getting back into the swing of things, #MatchweekFive provided us with eight brilliant games. With top of the table clashes, local derby’s and some teams still looking for their first points of the season, we review all of the games from an entertaining #MatchweekFive. NORTHERN DIVISION Runcorn Linnets were coming off the back of an impressive 0-9 win over Witton Albion, so their spirits would’ve been high as they welcomed M

What a round of fixtures we have install for us this week at the ESPFA. A local derby in the Northern Division, a repeat of an opening week fixture in the Midlands Division that had all kinds of excitement and first place Chesham United face off against second-place Yate Town in the Southern Division. This should be good! Key Matchup #MatchweekFive’s Key matchup comes from the Southern Division, in what should be a brilliant game between Chesham United and Yate Town. The Gene

After an impromptu, four-week long break, the ESPFA 2020/21 season was back underway! There were 16 teams in action this week that saw an action-packed fixture list this week for #MatchweekFour. NORTHERN DIVISION There was no game this week for the league leaders Ossett United and the game between Mossley and Radcliffe was postponed, which presented Runcorn Linnets with a brilliant opportunity to go top of the table. With a 9-0 win over Witton Albion, it’s fair to say they de

With the first half-term of the academic year behind us, we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try and spread some positivity by celebrating some of the ESPFA student’s success so far this year Mark Baker, Head of Education for the ESPFA has been so happy with the way the students have conducted themselves this first half term and was delighted that students would be getting recognised for their hard work. He said: “I am very pleased to announce the winners of our

In #MatchweekTwo of the 2020/21 ESPFA season, with most teams playing their second game of the season and starting to find their feet, it provided for some excellent football. There was no shortage of goals this week, with 14 teams in action across the country scoring a combined total of 42 goals between them. NORTHERN DIVISION Six teams were in action in the Northern Division this week including Ossett United who got off to a brilliant start to the season last week, after th

With the first round of fixtures from the 2020/21 ESPFA season behind us, we now look forward to #MatchweekTwo that will be sure to have as much drama and action as last week. Key Matchup In #MatchweekTwo of the ESPFA season, the key matchup of the week comes from the Southern Division as Kidlington host Swindon Supermarine. The home team will be looking to get their season up and running after they let a 0-2 lead slip to Chesham United last week who came back to win 4-3. Swi

After six long and peculiar months the wait is finally over and football is back! On Thursday 15th of October the first games of the 2020/21 campaign will kick-off and start a new chapter for the ESPFA that will introduce regional divisions and a national cup. Key Matchup In #MatchweekOne of the 2020/21 season, the key matchup of the week comes from the Midlands Division where Rushall Olympic (Amber) Travel to Stafford Rangers. Before the season was shut down due to the Covid

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 Brighouse Town Academy student Jamie White, who made his first team debut last night in a 3-0 defeat to Ossett United. The Brighouse keeper was named on the bench for Towns Integro Sports Cup round two match up but was called up to the starting line-up following an injury to Jordan Porter in the warm up. Jamie becomes the 54th player from the NPL Football Academy to make his first team debut and the first ever Brighouse Academy student to do so. White has b

The wait is finally over and the NPLFA season is back! #MatchWeekOne was full of drama and excitement with all 16 teams in action and nearly 40 goals across the eight games played on Wednesday. In the JOMA Division, Carlton Town sit at the top of the table after an impressive victory against Witton Albion, with Belper Town (Black) and Stafford Rangers just behind them on goal difference following wins against Radcliffe (Blue) and Leek Town, respectively. Mossley and Mickleove