Season's Greetings

This weekend's fixtures complete the first half of the season, or as the Germans call it 'the Hinrunde', with a short winter break over the festive and new year period. The league returns to action on Sunday 6th January.

It was an exctiting year in Meadowhall League. Hackenthorpe A claimed the Premier Division Championship all the way back in May. they currently sit third, with Handsworth Turf Tavern leading the way in this season's edition.

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW took the Division One title, building on the previous years' third place finish. They were promoted alongside Wadlsey Bridge WMC. Wadsley have adapted well to the Premier Division and sit in fourth after eight games. Arundel also bounced back to the Premier Division at the first time of asking, following relegation in 2011.

Rawson Spring dramatically took the Division Two championship on goal difference over Penistone Church. That was not the last those two teams heard of each other either. Rawson Spring narrowly beat Penistone Church in the Tinsley Trophy 1-0, thanks to a Jack Poulton strike.

Woodhouse Juniors FC won the Third Division title in their maiden season, by an emphatic 10 points.

Royal Earl closed the season on May 16th at Bramall Lane with a League Cup win. They beat Handsworth Turf Tavern 2-0 after extra-time to repeat the feat they achieved the previous year.

Finally, 2012 saw Dronfield Town U21's clinched the U21 Division title. They took the championship by five points over Sharrow United U21's as the league proved to be resounding success in its inaugural season.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone all the best for the festive season and we hope that 2013 is a good one for all.

23/12 Round-up

With unsavoury weather hitting the South Yorkshire region there were a number of postponements on Sunday. In spite of this four games did go ahead at Olive Grove (SWD), the Niagra Sports Club, Meadowhall Soccer School and Gosforth Fields. The latter two venues play host to 3G pitches which remain unaffected by the extremities of the weather.

Division One

Delroy Williams was the star of the show, as they beat Woodhouse Juniors FC 4-1 at Meadowhall Soccer School.  Winn Gardens climb into second position with the win, only two points off leader Arbourthorne EA, who have four games spare.

Division Two

We were treat to a Christmas Cracker (excuse us) at Olive Grove, where second placed Hurlfield hosted league leaders City Taxis (Stradbroke). A frenetic game ended with the away team taking the points with a 6-5 win. 21 year old Jordan Marshall grabbed three of those for City Taxis, who now sit six points clear going into the winter break.

Bystrany Sheffield continued their recent run of good form, by beating Wadsley FC 5-2 at the Niagra Sports Club. Bystrany have won their last four league games and sit fourth, only outside third on goal differential.

U21 Division

Dronfield Town U21's made it back-to-back league wins for the first time since October, with a 4-2 home win over Abbey Lane U21's. John Pugh was on the score-sheet twice for Dronfield, as they cut Sheffield FC U21's lead to five points. 

16/12 Round Up

Sheffield & Hallmshire FA Senior Cup 5th Round

The Meadowhall League had a mixed bag of things in the Senior Cup on Sunday, with two teams progessing, but three teams departing the competition.

Starting with bad news, the Arundel were beat convincingly 5-0 at home by the Joker. Handsoworth Turf Tavern were also beaten, as they fell 4-3 away against Lundwood FC after extra-time.

Goals from Lewis Eshelby and Thomas Griffin helped Division One Leaders Arbourthorne EA to a 2-0 win over Premier Division Brunsmeer Abeey AJW at Warminster Road. They will be hoping to go one further than their 2010-11 final loss in this competition, and have won every game in all competitions so far this season.

Finally, Royal Earl put behind them their disappointing league form, by beating Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Scott Bates was on target twice for last years’ League Cup winners to help them into the hat for the 6th Round.

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA Junior Cup 5th Round

Hurlfield are second placed in Division Two and went into their Junior Cup 5th Round tie with Ashfield on the back of four straight league wins. They were able to translate that form into this match, with an impressive 12-1 win at Olive Grove (SWD). Jason Scott scored four of the goals, with Brett Spanksman and Rocky Thompson grabbing two goals apiece. Ryan Ducker, Ryan Kavanagh, Ryan Morris, Brandon Wilde and John Bramhall were also on the score-sheet in a great win.

Tinsley Trophy 1st Round

Bystrany Sheffield came out on top in the all Second Division tie with Mosborough B at the Civil Service Ground. They took the tie 3-1 to move into the second round, where they will host HSBC.

Premier Division

There was just one game in the Premier Division, between Sharrow United and Greenhill White Hart. Sharrow United took the game 3-1, and in the process ended a run of three successive league defeats. They are up to fifth in the table.

Division One

Hackenthorpe B trimmed a point off league leaders Arbourthorne EA's lead to four points, as they drew 3-3 with Penistone Church at Reignhead Farm. Sadly for Hackenthorpe they have played four games more than Arbourthorne.

Nathan Reid scored a hat-trick for Winn Gardens to inspire them to a 4-2 over HSBC. They now sit one point off second place, with a game to spare.

Division Two

Jordan Marshall and Ryan Smith both scored hat-tricks for City Taxis (Stradbroke), as they beat Wadsley FC 10-0 at the HSBC Sports Club. The win extends City Taxis' lead at-the-top of Division Two to three points.

U21 Division

Throstles U21's lost their first league game of the season at the hands of Abbey Lane U21's at the Boundary Club. The win for Abbey Lane takes them joint on points with second placed Throstles, who now only lead them on superior goal differential.

Greasebrough U21's extended their unbeaten league run to four matches, with hard-fought 3-2 away win over Crosspool Juniors U21's at Limb Lane.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's won their first league game in style, as they beat Swallownest U21's 7-2 at Burgoyne Park. Hackenthorpe's goals came from Andy Swift (2), Karl Garratty, Tom Howcutt, Tom Sharp, Connor Ward and 16 year old Callum Cousins. 

Round-up 9/12

Despite a week of cold, at time wintry, weather almost a full complement of matches took place in the Meadowhall League.

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern consolidated their one point lead at the top of the Premier Division, with an exciting 5-4 win over Greenhill White Hart at Davy Sports Club.

Handsworth are closely followed by second placed Crookes, who were also big winners. A Joel Purkiss brace inspired them to a 5-2 win over out-of-form Royal Earl.

Arundel continued their up-and-down form with an impressive 5-1 win over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW.

Packhorse Inn grabbed their first win of the season over Sharrow United at Thorncliffe Playing Fields. Goals from Dominic Beever, Paul Lavender and Thomas Burns gave Packhorse a 3-1 however, it is not enough to lift them from the foot-of-the-table.

Division One

Hackenthorpe B just edged a seven goal thriller at Warminster Road against Intake Ball Inn. Two goals from Jamie Hopkins helped Hackenthorpe B to a 4-3 victory. Hackenthorpe remain third.

George Orrell and Tim Council both scored twice for Penistone Church, as they overcame Woodhouse JFC 4-0 at the Memorial Ground.

Winn Gardens ended a run of four league games without-a-win, by beating Jack-in-a-Box 5-2 at Davy Sports Club.

Division Two

City Taxis (Stradbroke) remain top of Division Two on goal difference. A goal difference they improved further, by beating FC Darnall 11-0 at Coleridge Road.

Hurlfield are second remain second, following the 5-0 away defeat of Norton Athletic. The win is Hurlfield's fourth straight in the league.

A single goal from Darryl Parkin gave Hackenthorpe Warriors a 1-0 win over Mosborough B at Reignhead Farm. The win arrests a run of three straight league losses for Hackenthorpe. They sit in third place, but are seven points off City Taxis' lead.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21's extended their unbeaten league run to 11 games, with a 6-0 away win over Swallownest U21's. They six points ahead of second placed Throstles U21's, who were also big winners. They beat Swinton Spartans U21's 9-0 at Sheffield Park Academy.

Dronfield Town U21's beat Hollinsend U21's 4-1 at Gosforth Fields. They sit in third, two points behind Throstles.

Thomas Oakes scored three times and Michael Fisher twice for Crosspool Juniors U21's, as they beat Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's 8-2 away from home.

Greasebrough U21's and Sharrow United U21's shared the spoils, as they drew 3-3 at Roughwood Fields. 

Round-up 2/12

For a second consecutive week the weather led to postponed fixtures. This time only four fixtures survived the cold snap.

League Cup 2nd Round

Throstles U21's progressed into the 3rd Round stage of the League Cup with an 8-3 victory over Crosspool Juniors U21's. Thomas Houghton grabbed a hat-trick to inspire Throstles to victory on the 3G pitch at Sheffield Park Academy.

Crookes continued their recent good run of form with a comprehensive 6-0 win over Jack-in-a-Box at Davy's Sports Club. As well as League cup advancement, Crookes are sitting nicely in third position in the Premier Division.

Premier Division

21 year old Aaron Moxam fired Brunsmeer Abbey AJW to a 4-2 win over Royal Earl. Moxam starred with three goals at Warminster Road, once from the spot. Royal Earl have now gone three league games without a win.

Division Two

Goals from Sam Burns and Daniel Shipley gave Norton Athletic a 2-1 win over Cricketers 2012.Norton's win at Handsworth Grange School, is their second of the season.

Round-up 25/11

Most of Sunday's fixtures in the Meadowhall league succumbed to the wet weather. Luckily, five games did go ahead.

Division One

Third place hosted second place in Division One, but Hackenthorpe B and Rawson Spring could only play out a draw. Though i must be said it was entertaining one, ending 4-4. Sadly, for both teams it was not the results either wanted and Arbourthorne EA remain five points clear at the top.

Winn Gardens and Intake Ball Inn played out a 3-3 draw at the Meadowhall Soccer School. Both teams remain mid-table following the draw.

U21 Division

Goals from Miles Howarth and Alex Colton gave Sheffield FC U21's a 2-1 win over Dronfield Town U21's. The win extends Sheffield's lead at the top to six points, but second placed Throstles U21's do have three games spare.

Abbey Lane U21's won 4-1 at home to Swallownest U21's. Mark Yates was on target twice for Abbey Lane, as they move into third place, only goal difference behind Throstles U21's in second.

Hollinsend U21's extended their unbeaten run to three league games with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over third placed Woodhouse JFC U21's.

Round-up 18/11

It was a excellent day for the Meadowhall League in the S&HCFA Senior and Junior Cup's, with only one the leagues teams suffering defeat.

S&HCFA Senior Cup 4th Round results:

Royal Earl 4 Alma Crazy Boys (Barnsley) 0

Hackenthorpe A 8 Prince of Wales Wombwell 1

Worsbrough Common 2 Jack-in-a-Box 1

Redmires 4 Handsworth Turf Tavern 5

Rhino's 2 Arbourthorne EA 3

Arundel 3 Maltby Haynook 0

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW 5 Brampton Rovers 1

S&HCFA Junior Cup 4th Round

Hurlfield 3 The Crown Inn (Brightside) 2

Under 21 League Cup

The Under 21 League Cup returned for its second year, with three First Round ties taking place on Sunday.

Bradley Lambert scored twice to help Woodhouse JFC U21's to a 3-1 win over Swinton Spartans U21's at Flockton Park.

Both Blake Owen and Sam Wright grabbed hat-tricks for Hollinsend U21's in their 7-4 after-extra-time victory over Sharrow United U21's at Stradbroke Recreation Ground.

Greaseborough U21's also put their name in the hat for round two, after a comfortable 6-0 home win over Crosspool Juniors U21's.

Premier Division

Two goals from Anthony Shaw inspired High Noon to a 4-2 victory over Sharrow United at Davy Sports Club. The loss is Sharrow's second straight in the league, after being previously undefeated.

Wadsley Bridge WMC extended their unbeaten league run to six matches with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Greenhill White Hart. Wadsley remain fourth, but are now only three points off league leaders Hackenthorpe A in a congested Premier Division title race.

Division One

Third placed Hackenthorpe B claimed a 2-1 win over HSBC at Reignhead Farm thanks to goals from Chris Philips and Jamie Hopkins.

Both Oliver Lee and Oliver Robinson scored twice for Penistone Church, as they beat Winn Gardens 6-3 at the Memorial Ground.

Woodhouse Juniors made it back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, with an impressive 7-0 away victory over Ridgeway Athletic.

Division Two

Bystrany Sheffield made it three straight league wins, by beating Norton Athletic 3-1 at the Civil Service Ground. Bystrany had previously been winless, but now find themselves in fifth position.

SWD claimed their first league win of the season, by seeing-off Hackenthorpe Villa 2-1 at Olive Grove. Sam Lockey and James Marshall scored the vital goals for SWD.

Mosborough B made it back-to-back wins with an emphatic 8-2 victory over Cricketers 2012.

U21 Division

Dronfield Town U21's ended a run of three league games without defeat, with a 10-0 victory over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's. William Mallinson scored four times and Sam Butler three times for Dronfield, as they scored double figures for the second time this season.

Abbey Lane U21's scored six for the second successive week, as they were 6-2 winners over Swallownest U21's at Burgoyne Park.

Round-up 11/11

Premier Division

Two goals from Ashley Longstaff helped fire Hackenthorpe A to a 4-0 over High Noon. the result helps keep Hackenthorpe top-of-the-table.

Hackenthorpe still only remain in first position on goal difference, as Handsworth Turf Tavern also won to keep up the pressure on the leaders. The Turf Tavern were 3-1 winners over Arundel at Davy Sports Club.

Sharrow United lost their first league game of the season. They were downed 5-1 at Warminster Road by Wadsley Bridge WMC. Adam Askwith and Andrew Hill were both on target twice for Wadsley.

Crookes consolidated their third placed position with a 3-2 victory over Packhorse Inn at Warminster Road.

Greenhill White Hart continued their unpredictable form with an impressive 6-1 away win over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW. Greenhill are mid-table, but are the second highest goal-scorers in the league, behind only Hackenthorpe A.

Division One

Liam Cartledge scored twice as Arbourthorne EA beat Penistone Church 4-2 at Warminster Road. They remain six points clear at the top of the First Division.

Second placed Rawson Spring made it five wins from six league games, with a 3-1 win over fourth placed Winn Gardens.

Third placed Intake Ball Inn lost their first league game since September, as they were beaten 2-1 away by Woodhouse Juniors FC.

A single goal from Byron Mullen was enough for Jack-in-a-Box to see-off HSBC, and climb of the bottom-of the-table. HSBC replace Jack-in-a-Box at the foot-of-the-table.

Goals from Robert Page and Billy Thomas helped Ridgeway Athletic to a 2-1 away win over Hackenthorpe B. The win is Ridgeway's first since an entertaining 5-4 win over HSBC in September.

Division Two

League leaders City Taxis (Stradbroke) were held to their third draw of the season by SWD. SWD climb to second bottom with the point.

Two goals from Brandon Widle inspired Hurlfield to a 4-0 away victory over FC Darnall. Hurlfield are now only second in the table on goal difference.

Bystrany Sheffield made it back-to-back league wiuns for the first time, following their 4-0 win over Cricketers 2012, who fall to bottom-of-the-league.

Cohn Sanderson grabbed a hat-trick as Mosborough B beat Wadsley FC 6-2 at Mosborough Miners Welfare. The win is Mosborough's first in the league since the opening game of the season.

U21 Division

League leaders Sheffield FC U21's were back to winning ways following back-to-back draws. They were big 11-0 winners over winless Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's. The win extends Sheffield's lead at the top to three points.

Hodges scored three times for Abbey Lane U21's in their thrilling 6-5 win over Woodhouse JFC U21's at the Boundary Sports Club.

Throstles U21's extended their unbeaten league start to eight matches with a 4-3 win over Dronfield Town U21's. Throstles climb to second, only three points off Sheffield's lead with two games-in-hand.

Swinton Spartans U21's made it three straight league wins, as they beat Swallownest U21's 5-3 at Swinton Comprehensive School.

Thomas Oakes scored three times for Crosspool Juniors U21's in their 6-4 away win over Sharrow United U21's at Parsons Cross Park.

Round-up 5/11

League Cup 2nd Round
The big game in the League cup came at Davy Sports Club, where Handsworth Turf Tavern lost 3-2 to last years' winners Royal Earl. The Royal Earl have not lost in the Meadowhall League Cup since 1st March 2009, where they were defeated 2-1 by High Noon.

Sharrow United kept their unbeaten run going, with a 2-0 win over HSBC at Parsons Cross Park.
Premier League side Brunsmeer Abbey made good work of Division Two's Norton Athletic. They won the game 3-0, with Aaron Moxam scoring all three.

An hat-trick from Adam Shepherd (2 pens), helped Packhorse Inn to an eventful 4-3 win over SWD.

Adam Askwith was on the score-sheet twice for Wadsley Bridge WMC in their 7-1 win over Hackenthorpe Villa at Chaucer Sports Centre.

City Taxis (Stradbroke) converted three penalties in their 7-2 win over Cricketers 2012 at HSBC Sports Club. Ryan Smith grabbed an hat-trick in that tie.

Tinsley Trophy 1st Round
Rawson Spring edged-out Ridgeway Athletic 1-0 at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club to reach Round Two. Rawson Spring will face Woodhouse JFC in the next round on Sunday December 16th.

Premier Division
A single goal from Mark Clements was enough to give Crookes a 1-0 win over High Noon at Warminster Road. Crookes move into third place with the win. High Noon sit second bottom, after four straight league defeats.

Hackenthorpe A moved to the summit of the Premier League with a convincing 4-1 away win over Greenhill White Hart.

Division One
Tim Council hit four goals to help Penistone Church to a 5-3 victory over Woodhouse JFC. The win gives Penistone back-to-back league wins for the first time this term.

Two goals from Danny Atkins helped Jack-in-a-Box to their first league win of the season. They were 4-0 winners away against Hackenthorpe B.

Intake Ball Inn extended their unbeaten league run to three games, with a 4-2 win over Winn Gardens. The win moves Intake Ball Inn into third place.

Division Two
There was only one game in Division Two - Wadsley FC were big 8-1 winners over FC Darnall. Michael Brown starred with three goals. It is the first time FC Darnall have lost consecutive league games this season.

U21 Division
League leaders Sheffield FC U21's were held for the second consecutive week. This time they drew 3-3 at home to third placed Throstles U21's. The draw ensures Throstles are still the only undefeated team left in the U21 Division.

Woodhouse JFC U21's took advantage of Sheffield's draw to move within a point of their lead. They were 9-2 winners over Crosspool Juniors U21's.

Abbey Lane U21's followed last weeks 2-2 draw with a Crosspool Juniors U21's, with another 2-2 draw against Greaseborough U21's.

Two goals from Nathan Davies inspired Swinton Spartans U21's to a 3-1 away win over Swallownest U21's.

Round-up 28/10

Premier Division
Sharrow United stretched their unbeaten run to six matches, with a exciting 4-3 win over High Noon at Warminster Road. The move into third with the win.

Division One
An hat-trick from Delroy Williams and two goals from Nathan Reid helped Winn Gardens to a 5-3 win over Ridgeway Athletic. The win takes Winn Gardens into third place, nine points off the lead with two games spare.

Penistone Church moved into mid-table, following a comfortable 3-0 home win over Hackenthorpe B.

Elsewhere, Intake Ball Inn were held to a 1-1 draw at Warminster Road by Woodhouse Juniors FC.

Divison Two
Two goals from Carl Hopwood helped City Taxis (Stradbroke) reclaim top spot in the Second Division. They were 5-0 winners away against Mosborough B.

Bystrany Sheffield extended their unbeaten run to three matches with a 4-2 win Hackenthorpe Villa at Reignhead Farm.

U21 Division
The top two, Sheffield FC U21's and Throstles U21's, in the U21 Division met at the Sheffield Park Academy. The two teams shared the spoils, with the game ending 1-1. Sheffield remain top by two points, but Throstles do have a game-in-hand.

Ryan Smith scored twice for Woodhouse Juniors FC U21's, in their 3-1 win over Sharrow United U21's.

Greasborough U21's bounced back from their first loss of the season last week, by beating Dronfield Town U21's 4-3 at Roughwood Fields.

Hollinsend U21's were big 6-1 winners over Swallownest U21's. Ashley Matthews starred for Hollinsend with a hat-trick to his name.

Crosspool Juniors U21's stretched their unbeaten league run to five games, as they held Abbey Lane U21's to a 2-2 draw at Boundary Sports Club.

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Round-up 21/10

League Cup 1st Round

Second Division Bystrany Sheffield claimed their first since win of the season in the League Cup on Sunday, with a impressive 6-3 win fo First Division Winn Gardens.

Last years' cup winners Royal Earl survived a hard test against Hackenthorpe. A Ryan Hindley penalty and a Pearce strike gave them a 2-1 win at Warminster Road.

Dronfield Town U21's claimed the scalp of First Division Ridgeway Athletic. They were 2-1 winners at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club.

In form First Division side Rawson Spring knocked Premier Division Greenhill White Hart at Warminster Road. Jack Poulton scored two of the goals for last years' Tinsley Trophy winners in a 3-2 victory.

Both Malaki Brown and Sean Flowers scored twice to help Cricketers 2012 to a comfortable 7-1 win over Swallownest U21's to advance to round two.

Premier Division

Sharrow United tied Packhorse Inn 2-2 at Warminster Road to make it four successive league draws for them. They now mid-table, and are still unbeaten in league competition thus far this season.

Arundel moved into fourth place with a 3-1 win over High Noon at Frecheville Sports & Social Club. Mark West, Shaun Martin and Lee Dexter were all the score-sheet for the Arundel.

Division One

Veteran marksman Liam Cartledge scored four times to help Arbourthorne EA to extend their lead at the top of the First Division to six points. They were 5-2 winners away against HSBC.

Adam Wragg scored both the goals for Woodhouse JFC, as they beat Jack-in-a-Box 2-1 at Davy's Sporting Club. The win is Woodhouse JFC's first in the league this season, with Jack-in-a-Box still pointless.

Division Two

Brandon Wilde scored twice to set-up Hurlfield to a 4-1 away win over Hackenthorpe Villa. Hurlfield remain a point clear at the top with the victory.

City Taxis (Stradbroke) are second after their 6-0 win over Mosborough B. Ryan Smith with a hat-trick there for City Taxis.

Elsewhere, SWD were held to a 1-1 draw at home against Wadsley FC. The point takes SWD off the bottom-of-the-table, above Bystrany Sheffield on goal difference.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC made it five wins from six league games with a win in the late kick-off against Greaseborough U21's. They were 4-2 winners at Gosforth Fields, and puts two points between them and their rivals at the top-of-the-league.

Perry Jackson scored six goals for Throstles U21's in their 11-1 win over Abbey Lane. The win takes Throstles into second place.

Sharrow United U21's made it back-to-back league wins for the first time this term, with 5-3 win over Hollinsend U21's at Parson's Cross Park.

Crosspool Juniors U21's were 3-0 winners over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's at Limb Lane Playing Fields. Jake Pearson, Ryan Cusick and Jonathan Harris got the goals for Crosspool to extend their unbeaten league run to four games. 

Swinton Spartans U21's scored four goals for the second consecutive league game. They were 4-2 winners over Woodhouse JFC U21's at Flockton Park.

Round-up 14/10

Division Two

Second placed City Taxis (Stradbroke) were held to a 1-1 draw by Bystrany Sheffield. The win moves City Taxis within a point of the leaders Hurlfield.

SWD gained their first point of the season, with a 2-2 draw away against Mosborough B. SWD remian bottom but do have tow games-in-hand of second bottom Bystrany Sheffield.

Under 21 Division

Sharrow United U21's ended a run of three games without a win by beating Swallownest U21's 11-2. Swallownest remain second bottom, with five straight league losses.

League leaders Sheffield FC U21's were held to a 3-3 draw by Woodhouse Juniors FC U21's at Gosforth Fields.

Second placed Dronfield Town U21's were unable to take advantage of Sheffield's slip-up, as they too were held to a draw against Crosspool Juniors U21's 2-2.

Two goals from Daniel Harris inspired Greaseborough U21's to a 5-1 win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's. Greaseborough move into fourth with the win.

In the late kick-off Leighton Buck scored twice for Hollinsend U21’s to help them to a 2-2 draw away against Throstles U21’s.

Round-up 7/10

League Cup 1st Round

Thomas Heap, Luke Webster and Daniel Jones all scored for Greaseborough U21's claimed the scalp of the round. They beat Division One side Penistone Church 3-1 at Roughwood Fields.

Crookes were inspired to a 11-0 victory over Hollinsend U21's by a hat-trick of hat-tricks. Mark Clements, Joel Purkiss and Paul Wood all scored three times as Crookes ran out comfortable winners.

A penalty from Aiden Cooper and Lewis Lynch strike gave Swinton Spartans U21's an impressive 2-1 away victory over Wadsley FC at Niagra Sports Club.

Former Sheffield Wednesday academy prospect Danny Reet scored three times to help Arbourthorne EA to a 7-1 win over Intake Ball Inn at Warminster Road.

Danny Atkins grabbed a hat-trick and David Gelsthorpe scored four times for Jack-in-a-Box, as they ran out 11-0 winners over Abbey Lane U21's.

Elsewhere, Mosborough B edged out Sheffield FC U21's 1-0 to move into round two.

Tinsley Trophy 1st Round

Hackenthorpe B beat Cricketers 2012 5-1 at Reignhead Farm to move comfortably into round two.

Premier Division

Russell Hobson converted two penalties for Handsworth Turf Tavern, as they were held to a 4-4 draw at home to Wadsley Bridge WMC.

Hackenthorpe A cut Handsworth Turf Tavern's lead at the top of the Premier Division to three points, after they beat Arundel 8-1 at Frecheville Sports and Social Club. Both Thomas Nolan and Lee Thompson scored three times for Hackenthorpe.

Sharrow United claimed their third successive draw, as they held Royal Earl to a 3-3 draw at Warminster Road.

Nick Owen scored three times to give Greenhill White Hart a 3-0 away win over Packhorse Inn.

Division One

Rawson Spring moved to within three points of top spot with a 5-2 victory over HSBC at the Civil Service Ground.

Woodhouse Juniors FC notched-up their first point of the season, as they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Ridgeway Athletic.

Division Two

Hurlfield march on at the top of the Second Division following a 3-0 win over SWD. Lee Savage scored all three goals for Hurlfield.

Hackenthorpe Villa sit a point back in second place, as they ran out 4-0 winners over FC Darnall.

Jordan Marshall and Richard Ellin both scored twice for City Taxis (Stradbroke) beat Norton Athletic 5-1 at HSBC Sports Club.

U21 Division

Dronfield Town U21's sit in second place only by goal difference after Sunday's 3-1 defeat of Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's.

Throstles U21's extended their unbeaten run to four games with a 2-2 draw at Sheffield Park Academy against Sharrow United U21's.

Huw Turner and Thomas Oakes both grabbed braces as Crosspool Juniors U21's beat Swallownest U21's 6-4 at Limb Lane Playing Fields. The win is Crosspool's first of the season.

Review 30/9

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern were held to a 2-2 draw by Sharrow United at Warminster Road. However, Handsworth still remain top of the Premier Division, as second placed Crookes were defeated 2-0 by Brunsmeer Abbey AJW. Thomas Rowbotham (pen) and Aaron Moxam scored the goals to give Brunsmeer their first win of the season.

Goals from Luke Dixon, Oliver Graham and Lee Thompson helped Hackenthorpe A inflict Royal Earl's second defeat of the season. Hackenthorpe move into third with the win.

Mark West grabbed a hat-trick in Arundel's 6-2 win over Greenhill White Hart at Frecheville Sports & Social Club.

Wadsley Bridge WMC claimed their second successive win, with a 4-0 win over High Noon. Adam Askwith was on the score-sheet twice for Wadsley

Division One

Liam Cartledge was in fine form again for Arbourthorne Ea, scoring a hat-trick in their 4-1 win over Penistone Church. The win extends Arbourthorne's lead at the top to six points.

Both Liam Morris and Fraser Morton recorded hat-tricks in HSBC's 7-0 win over Wodhouse Juniors FC.

Four goals from 19 year old Jack Hall inspired Intake Ball Inn to a 5-2 away win over Ridgeway Athletic. Intake's win end s a run of three straight defeats for them.

Elsewhere, Winn Gardens edged out second placed Hackenthorpe B 3-2 at Meadowhall Soccer School.

Division Two

League Leaders Hurlfield suffered their second defeat of the season at the hands of City Taxis (Stradbroke). Philip Miskell and Jordan Marshall both scored twice to give City Taxis a 4-2 win.

Terry Goulding was on the score-sheet as Hackenthorpe Villa beat SWD at Reignhead Farm. Hackenthorpe climb into second place with the win.

FC Darnall claimed a second successive win, with the 3-2 defeat of Mosborough B. 19 year old Mohammed Mohsen proved to be the difference between the two teams, scoring twice for Darnall.

Sam Burns scored twice for Norton Athletic, as they beat Cricketers 2012 at Handsworth Grange School.

Elsewhere, Wadsley won their first game of the season, beating Bystrany Sheffield 3-2 at the Civil Service Ground.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21's consolidated their place at the top of the U21 Divsion with a emphatic 9-2 victory over Sharrow United U21's. Harry Liver scored four of the goals for Sheffield.

Second placed Woodhouse Juniors FC were also big winners; 11-1 over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's at Flockton Park. They now sit two points off the lead.

Crosspool Juniors U21's grabbed their first point of the season, after an exciting 4-4 draw with Swinton Spartans U21's.

Throstles U21's beat Hollinsend U21's 2-1 at Stradbroke Recreation Ground to move into third place.

Dronfield Town U21 made it three wins from three, with the 17-0 thrashing of Swallownest U21's in the late kick-off at Gosforth Fields. Callum Mobay scored six of the goals for Dronfield.

Secretaries Meeting Dates

The Secretaries meeting will be held at The Source, Meadowhall at 8.00 pm on the following dates during the season:

22nd October
19th November
17th December at SWD
21st January
18th February
18th March
15th April

The AGM of the League will be held at The Source, Meadowhall on 17th June commencing at 7.30 pm

Round-up 16/9

Due to the Senior and Juniors cups there was a reduced fixture list at the weekend in the Meadowhall League.

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern made it three wins in a row, with a 3-0 win over Packhorse Inn. The goals came from Russell Hobson, Liam Greenfield and Lee Brunt.

Crookes are in second place after a very entertaining 4-4 draw with Sharrow United Warminster Road. The result leaves both teams unbeaten this term.

Royal Earl bounced back from last weeks’ defeat to Handsworth Turf Tavern by beating High Noon 2-1.

Hackenthorpe A and Wadsley Bridge WMC plaeyd out a 2-2 at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Division One

Liam Cartledge proved to be the difference once again for the Arbourthorne EA. He scored the only goal, as they beat Winn Gardens at home. The win keeps their 100% record intact, and keeps them in the lead.

Rawson Spring claimed their third straight win, by beating Penistone Church 4-0 at the Memorial Ground. The result takes them into, and they only Arbourthorne EA on goal difference.

HSBC claimed their first win of the season over by beating Intake Ball Inn 4-1 at home.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21’s made it two wins out of two to keep up their excellent start to life in the Meadowhall league. They were emphatic 8-0 winners over Swallownest U21’s. Josh Oxley-Adams scored four goals for Sheffield.

Sharrow United U21’s grabbed their first win of the season in style. They beat Hackenthorpe Warriors U21’s 7-2 at Parson’s Cross Park. Hackenthorpe remain winless after four attempts.

Davies scored three times to help Swinton Spartans U21’s to a 4-3 away win over Abbey Lane U21’s.

Greaseborough U21’s remain undefeated after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Woodhouse JFC U21’s at Flockton Park. The point takes them onto five for the season.

Round-up 9/9

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern sit top of the Premier Division after two games. At the weekend they were impressive 4-1 winners over Royal Earl. The goals came from Jordan Stocks, Paul Turner, Richard Tootle and Russell Hobson (pen).

Greenhill White Hart were emphatic 8-2 winners over High Noon. Nick Owen scored four of the goals for Greenhill.

Crookes just edged out Arundel 4-3 at Warminster Road. Peter Smith (2), Paul Clements and Philip Parkin (pen) with the goals for Crookes.

Sharrow United recorded a excellent 3-1 away win over Wadsley Bridge WMC. Aaron Martin, Watheq Al-Hakum and Martin Brissett were on the score-sheet for Sharrow.

Elsewhere, Packhorse Inn and Hackenthorpe A played out a rare Sunday morning goalless draw at Thorncliffe Playing Fields.  

Division One

A Steven Brammer double inspired Arbourthorne EA to a 5-2 win over Intake Ball Inn at Warminster Road. The win keeps them top of the league.

James Middleton, David Cutts and Jake Hampshire got the goals as Division Two winners Rawson Spring beat Ridgeway Athletic 3-0.

Hackenthorpe B were impressive 5-1 winners over Woodhouse Juniors, a result that puts them joint top.

Division Two

Hurlfield have made a very good start to life in the Meadowhall League. They won 6-0 at home against Wadsley FC. BrandonWilde and Ryan Ducker both scored twice for the hosts.  The win keeps them top of the league.

Norton Athletic were held 2-2 at Hackenthorpe Villa. The draw is Norton's second in two games.

U21 Division

Coddington, Alex Mosley and Josh Oxley-Adams all scored twice for Sheffield FC U21's, as they beat Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's 6-0.

Hollinsend U21's sit top of the league after two games. They were held to a 1-1 draw at Roughwood fields against Greaseborough U21's. 

Abbey Lane U21's were big 5-1 winners over Sharrow United U21's at Parsons Cross Park.

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Round-up 2/9

The Meadowhall league started again last Sunday. This year also sees the return of the U21 Division for a second season, with twelve teams it promises to be even better this time out.

Premier Division
Two goals from Ashley Longstaff helped Hackenthorpe A to the perfect start against High Noon. The defending champions ran out 3-1 winners against their close rivals at Davy Sports Club.

Royal Earl made it clear they would once again be contenders, as they won comfortably 3-0 against Greenhill White Hart. The goals for Royal Earl came from Ryan Hindley, Daniel Cardwell and Scott Bates.

Paul Turner and Russell Hobson scored the vital goals as the Handsowrth Turf Tavern claimed a solid 2-0 away victory over newly promoted Brunsmeer Abbey.

Mark West was the difference as the Arundel beat Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre. West scored both goals in an excellent performance by Arundel on their return to the top flight.

Division One
Ryan Cartledge started the new season in is same old form, scoring three goals as Arbourthorne EA saw-off Woodhouse JFC comfortably 5-1.

Nathan Reid scored three times for Winn Gardens in their 4-0 away win over Ridgeway Athletic. Paul Wake was also on target.

Jack-in-a-Box and Hackenthorpe B shared seven goals between them at Davy Sports Club. Despite 22 year old David Cowley scoring three times for Jack-in-a-Box; he still ended on the losing side, as his side lost narrowly 4-3.

HSBC were just edged out 2-1 at home by Division Two Champions Rawson Spring 2-1 at home.

Intake Ball Inn were comfortable 4-0 winners over Penistone Church at Warminster Road.

Division Two
Two new teams, Hurlfield and Bystrany Sheffield, met at the SWD ground. Lee Savage scored an hat-trick for Hurlfield to help is team to a convincing 5-1 win.

Marshall was on target for City Taxis (Stradbroke) in their 6-1 win over Cricketers 2012 at Handsworth Grange School.

FC Darnall and Norton Athletic shared the spoils, following a competitive 2-2 draw.

A Ryan Stones hat-trick inspired Hackenthorpe Villa to a 6-2 win over Wadsley FC at Reignhead Farm.

U21 Division
It was a busy day in the U21 Division with 46 goals across six matches. The standout reulst was a 9-4 win for Woodhouse JFC U21's over Crosspool Juniors U21's at East End Park.

Not to be outdone, Throstle's U21's beat Swallownest U21's 7-3 at Sheffield Park Academy.

Hollinsend U21's shone on their debut, with an emphatic 10-0 away win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21's. Both Sam Wright and Connor Rodgers were on the scoresheet twice.

Aiden Cooper was on target three times for Swinton Spartans U21's in their 5-0 win over Sharrow United U21's.

John Pugh scored twice to help Dronfield Town U21's to a hardfought win over win over Sheffield FC U21's. The defending champions won the game 3-1.

Goals from Daniel Jones, Connor Wright and Thomas Heap gave Greaseborough U21's a 3-1 win over Abbey Lane U21's.

Suspension week commencing 3rd February 2013

The following players are suspended for the coming Sunday fixtures.

Players not yet registered
Abdulnasir Ali (2 matches)
Robert Aspinall (2 matches)
Sam Fearn (3 matches)
Ben Ferguson (1 match)
Richard Mason (6 matches)
Mohammed Mursal (3 matches)
Jamie Mycock (3 matches)
Joseph Woodger (3 matches)

Players registered with clubs
Karl Colley (League Cup Round 2 Hackenthorpe A v Sharrow United)

James Cowley (Premier Division Handsworth Turf Tavern v High Noon)
Ryan Smith (League Cup 3 Dronfield Town U21 v City Taxis (Stradbroke))

If you have any doubts about players eligibility for players don't play them and get in touch with the Sheffield and Hallamshire CFA.

Cup Draws for the 2012-13 Season

League Cup 1st Round Draw
Winn Gardens v Bystrany Sheffield
Crookes v Hollinsend U21
Royal Earl v Hackenthorpe B
Arbourthorne EA v Intake Ball Inn
Wadsley FC v Swinton Spartans U21
Jack-in-a-Box v Abbey Lane U21
Ridgeway Athletic v Dronfield Town U21
Cricketers 2012 v Swallownest U21
Mosborough B v Sheffield U21
Greenhill White Hart v Rawson Spring
Greasborough U21 v Penistone Church
Throstles U21 v Sharrow United U21

Tinsley Trophy 1st Round
Wadsley FC v FC Darnall
Hackenthorpe B v Cricketers 2012
Bystrany Sheffield v Mosborough B
Ridgeway Athletic v Rawson Spring

Under 21's Cup 1st Round
Throstles U21 v Sheffield FC U21
Greasborough U21 v Crosspool Juniors U21
Woodhouse JFC U21 v Swinton Spartans U21
Hollinsend U21 v Sharrow United U21

Cup Draws for the 2012-13 Season

League Cup 1st Round Draw
Winn Gardens v Bystrany Sheffield
Crookes v Hollinsend U21
Royal Earl v Hackenthorpe B
Arbourthorne EA v Intake Ball Inn
Wadsley FC v Swinton Spartans U21
Jack-in-a-Box v Abbey Lane U21
Ridgeway Athletic v Dronfield Town U21
Cricketers 2012 v Swallownest U21
Mosborough B v Sheffield U21
Greenhill White Hart v Rawson Spring
Greasborough U21 v Penistone Church
Throstles U21 v Sharrow United U21

Tinsley Trophy 1st Round
Wadsley FC v FC Darnall
Hackenthorpe B v Cricketers 2012
Bystrany Sheffield v Mosborough B
Ridgeway Athletic v Rawson Spring

Under 21's Cup 1st Round
Throstles U21 v Sheffield FC U21
Greasborough U21 v Crosspool Juniors U21
Woodhouse JFC U21 v Swinton Spartans U21
Hollinsend U21 v Sharrow United U21

Crosspool Juniors U21 need a goalkeeper

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Swallownest JFC U21 are recruiting players

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Round-up 13/5

Premier Division

Royal Earl finish the season in third place, following the 3-1 away defeat of Mosborough A. Last years' double winners sit joint second, but two goals behind second placed High Noon. Mosborough finish in last place in the Premier Division.

Division Two

Penistone Church went into their game with Heeley on Tuesday knowing that a win would clinch them the Second Division title. But has frequently is the case  in football, it was not straightforward for them. They ended-up succumbing to an exciting 5-3 defeat, which hands the title to the Rawson Spring.

Heeley followed up their excellent result on Tuesday with a defeat of their own on Thursday. In equally thrilling fashion they lost 6-5 to City Taxis New Inn at the SWD Ground. Heeley, last years Third Division winners, end their first season in the Second Division in fourth place. 

6/5 Round-up

Division One

Adam Askwith scored twice (once from the spot) to help Wadsley Bridge WMC to a 4-1 win over HSBC. The win helps Wadsley cement their third place position

Division Two

If Penistone win on Tuesday they will win the title, following a 3-2 win over Heeley. Gareth Brwon scored twice and Tim Council once to move Penistone joint on points with Rawson Spring. The big game on Tuesday for Penistone is against Heeley again, but away this time.

The leaders Rawson Spring did their bit, by seeing off mid-table Ridgeway Athletic 13-0 away from home. The win boosts Rawson's goal difference substantially.

Dronfield Town U21 Do the Double

Dronfield Town U21's won the inaugural Under 21 League Cup on Thursday night. They were resounding 5-0 winners over Sharrow United U21's at Chaucer Sports Centre. Seventeen year old John Pugh was the difference on the night for Dronfield, scoring four goals. Callum Mawbey was also on the score-sheet to make it a perfect night for Dronfield, who have also won the Under 21 Division title,

29/4 Round-up

Bad weather also impended the Meadowhall League's end to the season. Half of the weeks scheduled fixtures were cancelled.

A cup final did take place on though! Rawson Spring retained the Tinsley Trophy on Tuesday night, when they beat fellow Second Division outfit Penistone Church 1-0.

The first half was very even, with both temas hitting the woodwork. Jack Poulton was on hand in the second-half to volley-in from close range at the back post, and that was enough to settle a tight game in Rawson Spring's favour.

It was a big day on Thursday in Division One. Brunsmeer Abbey pulled three points clear at the top of the league, when they beat Wadsley Bridge WMC 5-1 at HSBC Sports Club. Wesley Hill chipped in wih two goals for Brunsmeer.

The bottom two sides, Intake Ball Inn and Beighton magpies also met at Warminster Road. Intake took the points with a 4-1 victory to move four points clear of their opposition.

Darryl Parkin scored five goals, as Hackenthorpe Villa heaped the more misery on bottom-of-the-league Mosborough B. Mark Reid also scored twice, with Hackenthorpe registering a fantastic 8-2 win.

Elsewhere, Glen Greene and Adam Wragg both scored as Third Division winners Woodhouse Juniors beat second placed Carlton Social 2-1.

Rawson Spring Retain Tinsley Trophy

Rawson Spring retained the Tinsley Trophy on Tuesday night, when they beat fellow Second Division outfit Penistone Church 1-0.

A single Jack Poulton was enough to settle a tight game in Rawson Spring's favour at Bracken Moor.

Tinsley Trophy Final - Tuesday 24th April

Just a reminder that the Tinsley Trophy Final will take place this Tuesday (24/4). Penistone Church will be taking on Rawson Spring at Bracken Moor, Stocksbridge Park Steels FC. Entrance is £2 (£1 concessions) with a complimentary programme. The game promises to be a excellent occasion, with both teams currently joint top of the Second Division.

Round-up 22/4

Under 21 League Cup Semi-Final

Dronfield Town U21 caused an upset in the final semi-final, by beating Division Three leaders Woodhouse Juniors 4-2. We now know the line-up for the first Under 21 League Cup Final. It will be between Dronfield Town U21 and Sharrow United U21's on Thursday 3^rd May at Chaucer Sports Centre (kick-off 6.30pm).

Premier Division

Jordan Stocks scored twice for Handsworth Turf Tavern, as they beat Greenhill White Hart 4-2 at Warminster Road. The win helps them consolidate their fourth place position.

Division One

Significantly, Arundel lost 5-3 to mid-table Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre. The win gives Brunsmeer Abbey AJW the ascendency in the title race, as they still have a game left in their season.

Arbourthorne EA B put out their performance of the season against Beighton Magpies. Both Steven Brammer and Nicholas Garvey scored hat-tricks in the game.

A Mark West double inspired Jack-in-a-Box to a 3-2 win over bottom side Beighton Magpies midweek. The win took Jack-in-a-Box into third place over HSBC.

Division Two

Winn Gardens moved joint top of the Second Division with a big 6-1 win over Heeley. Nathan Reid and Paul Wake starred for Winn Gardens, with both scoring three times each.

Hackenthorpe B made it three wins in four matches, by beating Mosborough B 2-1 away from home.

Hackenthorpe Villa were held to a 1-1 draw by City Taxis New Inn at Reignhead Farm.

Division Three

Staffordshire Arms just edged an exciting seven goal thriller away against Norton Oaks B. David Comer scored twice for Staffordshire as they won 4-3.

Titles All Round!

Premier Division
The business end of the season is among us and importantly we have new Premier Division Champions! On Sunday leaders Hackenthorpe A beat Greenhill White Hart 4-2 at Warminster Road to register an unassailable lead at the top of the Premier Division.

Hackenthorpe's position at the top of the league was strengthened by a couple of slip-ups from the Royal Earl. Last years Champions Royal Earl, were firstly beat 6-2 on Thursday night by Packhorse Inn. Paul Lavender was the star was the star that night for the Packhorse, with an hat-trick to his name. The Earl followed that with a 2-1 defeat to Handsworth Turf Tavern, courtesy of two Russell Hobson goals.

High Noon moved into second place following a 2-1 away win over Mosborough A. Alex Rippon and Chris Barnes were on target for High Noon.

Division One
In Division One, Arbourthorne EA B grabbed their fourth win of the season. They just edged out Jack-in-a-Box 2-1 at Warminster Road.

Division Two
The big game in Division Two came between the top two; leaders Rawson Spring travelling to the Memorial Ground to face Penistone Church. Goals from Scott Briggs and Lewis Dickinson gave Penistone the win, and moved them joint on points with their rivals, but they do have a six goal worse goal difference.

Mosborough B and City Taxis New Inn had a double tussle. Firstly, they met on Thursday when City Taxis came out 3-1 winners. Then, on Sunday City Taxis hosted Mosborough with the opposite outcome. This time Mosborough came out on top 3-1, with two goals coming from 18 year old Cohn Sanderson.

Goals from Nathan Reid and Christian Gass gave Winn Gardens a 2-0 win over Norton Oaks A at Ferrars Road.

Elsewhere, Ridgeway Athletic were held to a 1-1 draw with Hackenthorpe Villa.

Division Three
FC Darnall had the perfect start against the Barrel Inn at Handsworth Grange School. They went into the break two goals to the good, but that was where their joy ended. Two goals from Andy Nicol and on each from Marcus Thomas and Mark Flowers completed the Barrel comeback.

Third hosted second, with Carlton Social taking on the Centre Spot. For the second time this season both teams could not be separated, with the game ended 1-1. The result means that Woodhouse Juniors FC have won the Third Division.


U21 Division
With the title already sewn up, Dronfield Town outlined the reason why they have won the maiden U21 Division. Danny Wood starred with two goals in a 6-0 away win over Greaseborough U21.

Round-up 8/4

Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Tim Council was once again the hero for Penistone Church. He scored twice to help Penistone beat Mosborough B 3-1 at Mosborough Miners Welfare. The Division Two outfit will now take on Rawson Spring on Tuesday 24th April at Bracken Moor in the Final.

Premier Division

It has been an excellent week for Premier Division leaders Hackenthorpe A , who won twice in the past week. On Thursday, they comfortably beat Mosborough A 4-0 at Davy Sports Club. They followed up that win with a smilar performance against Greenhill White Hart at the same venue. Thomas Nolan (2) and Luke Dixon gave them a convincing 3-0 win to put them seven points clear of rivals Royal Earl. Royal Earl, however, do have two game spare.

Alex Rippon scored twice to help High Noon to a 3-1 away win over Handsworth Turf Tavern. The win helps High Noon consolidate third position.

Division One

Wadsley Bridge WMC secured an impressive 8-2 victory over Intake Ball Inn at Chaucer Sports Centre. Adam Askwith scored a hat-trick for the hosts, with Bradley Spencer and Karl Fox both scoring twice apiece.

On Thursday, goals from Adam Duckworth and Sam Caborn gave HSBC a 2-1 away win over bottom side Beighton Magpies. The win takes HSBC into third place.

Division Two

Rawson Spring moved three points clear at the top of the Second Division with a 7-1 win over Hackenthorpe B. Both Todd Jordan and David Cutts scored hat-tricks for the league leaders.

Ridgeway Athletic just edged out Winn Gardens in a five goal thriller at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club. Ridgeway won the game 3-2 to cement their mid-table position. Ridgeway also won on Thursday night. They beat City Taxis New Inn 3-1 at home.

Also on Thursday, Adam Dickinson scored three times for Hackenthorpe B, as they beat Mosborough B 4-3 at home.

Division Three

Centre Spot and FC Darnall played out an exciting six goal thriller at Jaunty Park. Daniel Meadows started the scoring with an angled drive after a little over two minutes to give Centre Spot the lead. That goal was followed up by goals from Ben Marples and Adam Clayton. Mohammed Mohsen pulled a goal back for FC Darnall with an excellent goal. Mohsen shaped to go left before curling the ball with his right foot inside the goalkeepers right hand post from 18 yards. Daniel Meadows added another to make it 4-1. FC Darnall pulled another goal back, when Fahim Islam fired home through a crowded box to end an excellent half of football. There was no further scoring in a second-half which Centre Spot dominated.

Both teams played with excellent spirit and were a credit to themselves and the league.

Under 21 Division

The bottom two in the U21 Division met at Davy Sports Club on Sunday. Throstles U21 won the game 4-2 as they put six points between them and Dronfield Athletic U21.

On Thursday Sharrow United U21 moved to within two points of leaders Dronfield Town U21, after they beat Throstles U21 3-1.


Supplementary Division
Staffordshire Arms and Barrell Inn played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Handsworth Recreation Ground. The draw gives Staffordshire their first point in the Supplementary Division.

Tinsley Trophy Finalists Decided

The Tinsley Trophy Final will be contested by Penistone Church and Rawson Springs.

The game will take place at Bracken Moor, home of Stocksbridge Park Steels with a 7.30 pm kick-off on Tuesday 24th April 2012.

Admission will be £2 with concession at a £1.

Hope to see you all there.

Goalkeeper in need of a club for 2012-13

Name: George Campbell
Email: campbellblade@hotmail.co.uk

George is currently coming to the end of my A-levels and trying to find a sunday league team to play for next season and would be appreciative if any club in need of a goalkeeper for the 2012-13 contact him on the email address to discuss his situation and have a trial with your club.

1/4 Round-up

League Cup Semi-Final

Ashley Worsfold was in fantastic form to fire the Royal Earl into the League Cup final. He scored all three goals as they beat the Premier Division leaders Hackenthorpe A at Sandygate. Royal Earl will now have the opportunity to retain the League Cup, when they face Handsworth Turf Tavern in the final.

Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Rawson Spring ran out 5-2 winners in semi-final with Dronfield Town. Rawson Spring had five different scorers in what was a comprehensive performance at Oughtibridge Operations. Rawson Spring will now face the winners of next weeks semi-final between Mosborough B and Penistone Church in the final.

Under 21 League Cup

Sharrow United U21's won an entertaining Semi-final against Carlton Social at Springs Academy. Sharrow won the tie 4-3 to reach the inaugural Under 21 League Cup Final. 

Premier Division

Packhorse Inn beat Mosborough A 3-1 at Thorncliffe Playing Fields to extend the gap between the two teams in the table. Mosborough sit bottom in the table, eight points behind Packhorse Inn.

Division One

Scott Ruthen scored twice to help Beighton Magpies to a 3-2 win over Intake Ball Inn at Westfield Sports Centre. The win is only Beighton's second of the season and takes them within a point of second bottom Intake Ball Inn.

Division Two

Penistone Church sit joint top with Rawson Spring, after they beat Hackenthorpe B 4-2 at Reignhead Farm. Tim Council starred for Penistone, scoring twice in the process. Penistone host Rawson Spring in two weeks time.

Scott Stringer, Jamie Marshall and Coel Fulton scored the goals for Norton Oaks A, as they beat Ridgeway Athletic 3-1 at Warminster Road.

Andy Barton Scored twice to help Heeley to a 5-2 away victory against City Taxis New Inn at HSBC Sports Club.

Division Three

Centre Spot were convincing winners against Staffordshire Arms at the Handsworth Recreation Ground. Both Matthew Hunter and Simon Flaherty scored twice for Centre Spot as they move within two points of second placed Carlton Social.