All the best for 2014

There were no games this Sunday in the Meadowhall League, so that's it for 2013. All at the Meadowhall League would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best for the New Year!

Round-up 22/12

There were a number of postponements on Sunday, and sadly only seven games went ahead.

Premier Division
Here was just one top division, with Crookes hosting The Devonshire. Crookes took the three points, with a 4-2 win. Crookes also won when the two met in the reverse fixture (1-0) back in September. The win takes Crookes to fifth place in the table, but they are joint on points with the third placed Devonshire.

Division One
Second placed Hackenthorpe B were beaten at home 2-1 by mid-table HSBC. The loss ends a run of four successive league wins for Hackenthorpe, and they remain thee points off the pace.

Jack-in-a-Box climbed to third place, with an impressive 4-1 away win over Packhorse Inn. They are now four points behind leaders High Noon. Jack-in-a-Box have scored four goals in three of their last three league games.

Andrew Taylor grabbed a brace for City Taxis, as they held  Intake Ball Inn to a 2-2 draw at Warminster Road. Intake Ball Inn won heir first points of the season last week with a 3-2 win over HSBC and this point helps them go joint on points with second-bottom Penistone Church.

Division Two
Third hosted first place at Handsworth Grange School, with Woodhouse JFC hosting Ridgeway Athletic. An entertaining game ensued, but neither team could be split as the game ended 2-2. Ridgeway remain eight points clear at the summit..

U21 Division
Both Ryan Bothamly and Sam Renshaw scored hat-tricks for the Double Top U21 in their 6-2 win over Crosspool U21, as they went into the holiday season on the back of three consecutive league wins.

Abbey Lane U21 stretched their unbeaten league run to six games, with a 7-3 win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 at Waterthorpe Playing Fields. The win takes Abbey Lane into third position in the table.

Round-up 15/12

There was a reduced league fixture list this week, as there were a number of the league's sides taking part in County FA cup competitions.

Premier Division
There was just one fixture in the Premier Division with Sharrow United hosting Hackenthorpe A at Warminster Road. Sharrow United took the points with a 2-1 win. Delano Stewart-Jones and Watheq Al-Hakem scored the goals for Sharrow.

Division One
Hackenthorpe B closed in on leaders High Noon, following their 2-1 home win over third placed Hurlfield. Hackenthorpe are now within three points of the leaders, but they have played two games more than their rivals.

Two goals from 20 year old Joe Lancashire was enough to help Intake Ball Inn to their first league win of the season. Intake were 3-2 winners at Warminster Road over HSBC. Intake remain bottom though, as second bottom Penistone Church claimed a point at HSBC Sports, with a 1-1 draw with City Taxis.

Packhorse Inn made it five games unbeaten in the league, with a comfortable 4-0 away win over Concord. Packhorse are only four points off second place, with four games spare.

Division Two
Mosborough registered their fourth straight home league win, after a 2-1 win over Wadsley. Mosborough are now second in the league, seven points off the pace, with two games in hand.

U21 Division
League leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 were once again in the goals at East End Park. This time they were 9-4 victors over Mosborough U21. The Blades stretch their lead to a massive 20 points at the top.

Sharrow United U21 were in second pace at the beginning of the weekend, but they were defeated 5-3 by Brampton Dynamos U21 at Wales High School. Brunsmeer U21 take Sharrow United U21's second placed position, they were 4-1 winners over Crosspool U21 at Whirlow Playing Fields.

Ash Sellers starred for Abbey Lane U21. Sellers scored a hat-trick, as Abbey Lane beat Swallownest U21 6-2 at the Boundary Club.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 claimed their second point of the season. They held Wisewood Hounds U21 to an exciting 3-3 draw at Parsons Cross Park. Hackenthorpe's previous point this season also came in a 3-3 draw, but against Brampton Dynamos U21.

Sheffield & Hallamshire Sunday Senior Cup 5^th Round:

Handsworth Turf Tav: 0                     Brunsmeer Bradway 2.

                                                            Hargreaves, Hancock.

Worksop Borough 1                           Crookes 2.

                                                            Islip, Simpson.

The Devonshire 1                               Swinton WMC 0.

Owen.

Wadsley Bridge WMC 4                    Kinsley Hotel 1.

Tankard, Livett,

Askwith. 
       

Sheffield & Hallamshire Sunday Junior Cup 5^th Round:

SWD 2                                               Woodhouse JFC 3.

                                                            Hatfield Putland 2.

Round-up 8/12

Premier Division

Rawson Spring were held to their third consecutive draw in the Premier Division. They drew 1-1 at the Civil Service Ground with Hackenthorpe A. The slip-up allowed Royal Earl the chance to jump over them into top spot. That they did winning 5-3 away against Sharrow United. The Earl go a point clear, but they have played three games more than their rivals.

Arundel worked hard to claim a 2-1 away win over Crookes at Warminster Road. The win takes Arundel up one place into third –bottom.

Steven Brammer scored the only goal to give Handsworth Turf Tavern a 1-0 home win over The Devonshire. The win is Handsworth’s fourth in the last five league games, and takes them to fourth place in the table, only goal differences keeps them below The Devonshire.

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW made it three wins from their last four league games, with a 2-0 win over  Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre.

Division One

High Noon extended their lead at the top of the First Division to five points, with a comprehensive 4-1 away win over Jack-in-a-Box. High Noon have scored 32 goals in their last four league games, winning them all.

Darren Richardson scored a hat-trick for Concord, to help them to a 4-2 away win over mid-table HSBC. Concord remain in third place, five points off the lead.

Matthew Eaton scored both goals for Hackenthorpe B, in their 2-1 win over Penistone Church at the Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Packhorse Inn heaped more woe on struggling Intake Ball Inn, beating them 4-1 at Thorncliffe Playing Fields. Intake have lost all 10 of their opening league games.

Division Two

Brett Morley scored a hat-trick for Ridgeway Athletic, as they beat Woodhouse West End 4-1 at Ridgeway Sports and Social Club. The win takes Ridgeway 10 points clear at the top of the Second Division.

U21 Division

Another week and it is another win for league leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades U21. This time the Blades were 4-2 winners away against second placed Sharrow United U21. The win over their closest rivals takes the Blades 18 points clear at the top-of-the-table, but Sharrow do have three games spare.

Thomas Oakes was on target four times for Crosspool U21, as they beat Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 5-2 at Waterthorpe Playing Fields.

Brampton Dynamos U21 beat Wisewood Hounds U21 5-1 at Wales High School to take themselves into a comfortable mid-table position. Brampton have certainly been entertaining to watch this season, with 65 goals scored for and against in their eight league games this season.

Round-up 1/12

League Cup 1^st Round

There was one outstanding round one game on Sunday, with The Devonshire winning 5-1 away against Wisewood Hounds U21. The Devonshire will now play away against High Noon in the second round.

League Cup 3^rd Round

Last years’ Cup finalists Hackenthorpe booked their place in round four, with a comprehensive 5-1 win over HSBC at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Handsworth Turf Tavern translated their recent impressive league form in to the cup on Sunday, as they beat SWD 5-0 at Davy Sports Club. Handsworth have won their last three league games on top of this result.

Extra time was needed to separate Hurlfield and Intake Ball Inn in the all Division One affair at the SWD Ground. In the end Ryan Smith proved to be the difference, scoring all three goals for Hurlfield in a 3-2 win.

Brunsmeer FC U21 are the first U21 team this season to progress to the 4^th Round. They were 4-2 winners over Concord at Dore Playing Fields. Mosborough U21 are the only other U21 team still alive in the cup, they play their 2^nd Round game against Crookes in January.

Both Ben Gelsthorpe and Jamie Roper scored twice for Jack-in-a-Box to help them to a 5-2 away win over Abbey Lane U21.

Tinsley Trophy 2^nd Round

Packhorse Inn were in impressive form at Niagra Sports Club, registering a 9-2 away win over Wadsley FC. Packhorse will now host SWD in the 3^rd Round in the new year.

Premier Division

The top two met at Warminster Road, with second placed Royal Earl hosting league leaders Rawson Spring. The game ended 1-1, so one point still separates the two but Rawson have played three less games.

Sharrow United topped-off a low-scoring day in the Premier Division, with a 1-0 home win mid-table Crookes. The win takes Sharrow up a place to third bottom.

Division Two

Bystrany Sheffield made it three consecutive wins, with a 3-1 home win over Woodhouse West End at Parsons Cross Park. Woodhouse won the reverse fixture 2-0 back on the opening day of the season.

U21 Division

James Archer scored a hat-trick for league leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades, as they beat Brampton Dynamos U21 6-2 at East End Park. The Blades are now 15 points clear, but they have played three games more than their nearest rivals Sharrow United U21. Sharrow were also in the goals at the weekend, as they beat Crosspool U21 away from home.

Double Top U21 registered their second consecutive win, with a dominant 8-1 win over Swallownest U21 at Whirlow Playing Field.

Round-up 24/11

Premier Division

Despite goals from Bradley Torr and James Middleton, Rawson Spring were held to a 2-2 draw at Frecheville Sports Club by Arundel. The draw ends a run of five successive victories by Rawson, who remain top-of-the-league.

Second placed Royal Earl were beaten 3-1 at home by Handsworth Turf Tavern. Handsworth have won four of their last five league games.

Daniel Flynn scored the only goal as Crookes beat fourth placed Hackenthorpe A at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

The Devonshire were big 6-0 winners at Warminster Road over Wadsley Bridge WMC. The win means The Devonshire have completed the league double over Wadsley this season, and climb above Hackenthorpe A into third place.

Division One

Alex Rippon scored twice to help league leaders High Noon to a 6-1 win over Penistone Church at Davy Sports Club. High Noon have scored 41 goals in their eight league games this season.

Hurlfield remain two points off High Noon’s lead, following a 5-3 win over City Taxis at HSBC Sports Club.

Nathan Edwards scored a hat-trick for Concord, as they beat Intake Ball Inn 7-2 at Meadowhall Soccer School. Concord’s win ends a three game winless league run, and climb into fourth placed in the table.

Division Two

Bystrany Sheffield built on last weeks’ win over Wadsley, with a 7-2 home win over Ridgeway Athletic. The loss is Ridgeway’s first of the season, but they remain top-of-the-league.

Brandon Wilde was the hero for SWD as they beat second placed Woodhouse JFC 4-2 at Olive Grove. Wilde was in fine form, scoring a hat-trick.

U21 Division

Sheffield United Juniors Blades U21 extended their lead at the top of the U21 Division to 14 points, as they beat Swallownest U21 13-0 at East End Park. Andrew Gibbons starred for the Blades, with four goals to his name.

Abbey Lane U21 extended their unbeaten run to four league games, with a 4-1 home win over Brampton Dynamos U21.

Double Top U21 claimed their second win of the season, with a 3-2 win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 at Halfway Junior School. Double Top had lost their previous five league games. 

Round-up 17/11

There was a limited league fixture list on Sunday, with the S&HCFA Senior and Junior Cup 4^th Round's taking place.

S&HCFA Sunday Senior Cup 4^th Round

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW 6 Handsworth Old Boys 3

Crookes 7 Maltby Haynook 1

The Devonshire 9 Cosywarm 0

Handsworth Turf Tavern 5 Woolley Miners Welfare 2

Wadsley Bridge WMC 7 Inter Stella 6

Queens United 5 City Taxis 1

Redmires 3 Rawson Spring 7

S&HCFA Sunday Junior Cup 4^th Round

SWD 6 Welfare FC 3

Bracken Moor FC 5 Cricketers 2012 1

Bessacar 0 Woodhouse JFC 4

League Cup 2^nd Round

Ashley Longstaff scored a hat-trick to help Hackenthorpe A to a 5-1 home win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 at Swallwonest Miners Welfare Ground.

Premier Division

There was just one game in the Premier Division, with Royal Earl beating Arundel 4-1 at Frecheville Sports and Social Club. The win takes Royal Earl onto 16 points, level with league leaders Rawson Spring, but they are in second place on goal difference.

Division One

Jack-in-a-Box missed an opportunity to take the lead in Division One, as they were held to an entertaining 4-4 draw by third placed Hurlfield at the SWD Ground. Jack-in-a-Box are only a point of leaders High Noon, who did not play on Sunday.

Hackenthorpe B are five games unbeaten in the league, after a big 6-2 win over struggling Intake Ball Inn at Warminster Road.

HSBC were back to winning ways against Penistone Church, winning 4-1 at the Memorial Ground thanks to goals from Simon Goodinson, Gareth Lloyd, Mat Hemsley and Fraser Morton.

Packhorse Inn are three games unbeaten in the league, after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Concord.

Division Two

James Thompson scored twice for third placed Mosborough, as they beat fourth placed Woodhouse West End at home.

Bystrany Sheffield ended a run of back-to-back league defeats, with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Wadsley at Niagra Sports Club. Wadsley remain winless in the league this season.

U21 Division

Sheffield United Juniors Blades U21 march on at the top of the U21 Division, after a 8-1 win over Crosspool U21 at Whirlow Playing Fields. The Junior Blades’ lead at the top is now up to 11 points after second placed Brunsmeer U21 were defeated 3-2 away against mid-table Wisewood Hounds U21.

Kennedid Ibrahim scored a hat-trick for Sharrow United U21 to inspire them to a 8-3 win over Double Top U21 at Sheffield United Redtooth Academy. Sharrow remain third and have won their last four league games in a row.

Abbey Lane are three league unbeaten following their 5-1 away win over Swallownest U21 at Burgoyne Park.

Matthew Ward scored six times for Brampton Dynamos U21, as they beat fourth placed Mosborough U21 at Wales High School.

Round-up 10/11

League Cup 2^nd Round

Abbey Lane U21 claimed the scalp of Division Two’s Masons Arms Langsett. It was an excellent game at Boundary Club, with Abbey Lane proceeding to Round Three with a 5-3 win, partly thanks to a Miles Howarth (1 pen).

Goals from Mark Ashton (3), Dominic Naughton (2), Lee Dexter, Gareth Wilkinson (2) and Lee Rodgers gave Arundel a comprehensive 9-0 away win over Double Top U21 at Halfway Junior School.

Darren Richardson scored twice to help Concord to a 4-2 home win over Brampton Dynamos U21 to reach the next round.

Tinsley Trophy 2^nd Round

Tinsley Trophy holders City Taxis were knocked-out of the cup at the hands of Penistone Church. They were beaten 2-0 at HSBC Sports Club by goals from Tim Council and Tom Adams.

Despite a hat-trick from Ridgeway Athletic’s Callum Paine, penalties were needed to separate Ridgeway and Bystrany Sheffield in an all Division Two tie. It was 3-3 after 120 minutes Ridgeway won the tie 4-3 on spot kicks.

SWD of Division Two knocked-out Division One’s Hackenthorpe B, with a 2-0 win at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Division One high-flyers Jack-in-a-Box saw-off Woodhouse Juniors FC 3-2 at Davy Sports Club.

Premier Division

Daniel Smith scored a hat-trick for Rawson Spring in their away match at Sharrow United. James Middleton (2) and Alex Torr (2) were also on the score-sheet for the Premier Division leaders in a 7-2 win over Sharrow United at Warminster Road. The win makes it five wins in a row for Rawson, who lead the table by three points.

Second placed Royal Earl were also victorious on Sunday. 29 year old Jamie Smith scored twice for the Earl, as they defeated Wadsley Bridge WMC 4-0 also at Warminster Road.

Handsworth Turf Tavern made it back-to-back wins for the first time in the league this season, as they beat Crookes 4-0 at Davy Sports Club.

Division One

It was a high-scoring day in the First Division. Firstly, High Noon were 8-3 winners away at HSBC Sports Club. Elliot Coles and John Hill both scored hat-tricks for High Noon, as they went above Jack-in-a-Box into first position.

Jamie Ledwood scored three times for Packhorse Inn to inspire them to an entertaining 6-4 victory over Hurlfield at the SWD Ground. The win is Packhorse’s second consecutive league win.

U21 Division

William Warhurst scored the only goal for league leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 at Parson Cross Park as they beat Wisewood Hounds U21 1-0. The Blades are now eight clear in the U21 Division, and are currently on a seven game winning streak in the league.

Second placed Brunsmeer U21 maintained their unbeaten start to the league season, as they beat bottom placed side Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 7-2 at Dore Playing Fields.

Mosborough U21 were also big winners, with a 8-1 home win over Swallownest U21.  

Round-up 3/11

S&HCFA Senior Cup 3^rd Round

There was only one Meadowhall team in action in the Senior Cup third round on Sunday. Premier Division leaders continued their good form with a 2-1 victory over Aughton Robin Hood at the Civil Service Ground. Both of Rawson’s goals were scored by James Middleton.

League Cup 2^nd Round

Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 suffered their first loss of the season, as they were beaten 2-1 at Davy Sports Club by Jack-in-a-Box. David Gelsthorpe and Jamie Roper scored the crucial goals for Jack-in-a-Box.

Woodhouse JFC of the Second Division ran Division One outfit HSBC close. The two teams were level at 3-3 after 120 minutes, but HSBC won the game 4-3 on penalties.

Division Two leaders Ridgeway Athletic were beaten 5-2 at the SWD Ground by Hurlfield. 19 year old Kyle Emmott starred for Hurlfield scoring four times.

2011-12 winners Royal Earl progressed to round three with a 3-1 win over Mosborough at Warminster Road. Jamie Smith (2) and Daniel Wood scored the goals for the Earl.

Jordan Turner scored a hat-trick to help the Handsworth Turf Tavern to a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Packhorse Inn at Thorncliffe Playing Fields.

SWD were big 7-0 winners at home to Wadsley. Brandon Wilde scored a hat-trick for the hosts to help them into round three.

Scott Ruthven notched a brace to help Brunsmeer Abbey AJW to a comfortable 3-0 win over Bystrany Sheffield at HSBC Sports Club. Steven Parry was also on target for Brunsmeer.

Brunsmeer U21 and Sharrow United U21 are second and third respectively in the U21 Division. Their similar league position was highlighted in their cup game on Sunday, won a close game 3-2.

Premier Division

There was just one Premier Division game, with Sharrow United travelling to Chaucer Sports Centre to face Wadsley Bridge WMC. Sharrow won the game 2-1 for their second league win of the season. Sharrow’s only previous league win came in the reverse fixture, which they won 8-1.

Division One

Ryan Armitage scored the only goal at HSBC Sports Club, as Hackenthorpe B beat City Taxis 1-0. The win takes Hackenthorpe’s unbeaten league streak to four games.

U21 Division

Crosspool U21 were 3-0 winners away at Burgoyne Park against Swallownest U21. Crosspool also won the reverse fixture 3-0 at the beginning of September.

Round-up 27/10

There was a shorter league fixture list than normal due to the S&HCFA Sunday Senior and Junior Cups. However, there was still room for nine games with 51 goals scored across three divisions. You can find more detailed results form the S&HCFA cups here http://www.sheffieldfa.com/cups/2013-2014/taylor-emmet-sunday-senior-challenge-cup/results#3rd-round and here http://www.sheffieldfa.com/cups/2013-2014/taylor-emmet-sunday-junior-challenge-cup/results#3rd-round

Division One

Hurlfield made it four wins from five league games played, with a 6-5 away win over Intake Ball Inn at Warminster Road. The win takes Hurlfield to third place in the table, only a point behind Jack-in-a-Box’s lead.

It was a story of two penalties at HSBC Sports Club, where HSBC were held to a 1-1 draw by Hackenthorpe B. Martyn Cooper scored from the spot for HSBC, but Eaton was also on target from 12 yards for Hackenthorpe. Hackenthorpe are now three league games unbeaten.

22 year old Charles Tunnard scored a hat-trick to help Packhorse Inn to their first league win of the season. They did it in style as well, beating Penistone Church 5-0 at the Memorial Ground.

Division Two

Mosborough completed the league double over Bystrany Sheffield on Sunday, when they beat them 3-1 at home. They won the reverse fixture back in September 6-1. Mosborough climb above SWD with the win, into third place.

Woodhouse West End registered a second consecutive league win, with an impressive 4-1 away win over Masons Arms Langsett at Angram Bank Playing Fields.

U21 Division

League leaders Sheffield United Juniors Blades U21 won again on Sunday. This time they were 5-2 winners away against Hackenthorpe Warriors U21. The Junior Blades have won eight and drawn one of their opening nine league games thus far.

Sharrow United U21 are the Blades’ nearest rivals, after their 5-1 win over Swallownest U21 at Sheffield Utd’s Redtooth Academy. Sharrow have won their last three league games, and sit nine points behind the leaders with a game spare.

Third placed Brunsmeer U21 fell a place in the table, following their 2-2 draw with Abbey Lane U21 at the Boundary Sports Club. Mosborough U21 take Brunsmeer’s third place position, following their hard-fought 4-3 away win over Double Top U21. Brunsmeer’s win comes despite an excellent performance by Double Top’s Ryan Bothamly who scored a hat-trick.

Round-up 20/10

League Cup 1^st Round

Premier Division leaders Rawson Spring transferred their excellent league form into the League Cup on Sunday, with a comprehensive 10-0 win over Mosborough U21 at the Civil Service Ground. 22 year old Andrew Gascoigne was the star for Rawson Spring with four goals on the day.

Packhorse Inn of Division One caused a shock, with a 4-1 win over Premier Division side Wadsley Bridge WMC. The result compounds a poor start to the season for Wadsley, which has seen them lose their opening five league games to date.

Tinsley Trophy 1^st Round

Woodhouse JFC once again got the best of Mosborough Miners Welfare, with a 4-0 away victory on Sunday. Woodhouse beat Mosborough 8-0 in the league, a little over three weeks ago.

Extra-time was needed to separate City Taxis and Hurlfield at the HSBC Sports Club. The score was 3-3 at the end of 90 minutes, but City Taxis scored twice in extra-time to clinch their place in the 2^nd Round.

Goals from Brandon Wilde, Craig Smith and James Houghton were enough to give SWD a 3-0 away win over Woodhouse West End.

U21 League Cup 1^st Round

Sharrow United U21 continued their good recent form, with a 4-0 win over Wisewood Hounds U21 at Parson’s Cross Park. Nigel Masiya scored two of those goals for Sharrow.

Abbey Lane U21 claimed a 2-1 away win over Brunsmeer FC U21. The two sides will meet again in the league next week, with Abbey Lane hosting this time.

Crosspool U21 had no problems booking their place in Round 2, as they registered a 4-1 win over Sheffield Spartans U21 at Whirlow Playing Field.

Premier Division

The Devonshire scored a last minute winner to beat Royal Earl 3-2 at Warminster Road. The win is Devonshire’s third in four league games, and takes them into third place in the table.

Aaron Moxam and Michael Golland were both on target for Brunsmeer Abbey AJW, as they beat Crookes 2-1 at HSBC Sports Club. The victory takes Brunsmeer Abbey into fourth place.

Nathan Reid scored four times (twice from the penalty spot) to inspire Handsworth Turf Tavern to an impressive 7-2 home victory over Sharrow United.

Division One

It was a high-scoring day in Division One. Firstly, league leaders Jack-in-a-Box were held to a 4-4 draw away against Hackenthorpe B. Also HSBC made it three win from their last four league games, with an entertaining 5-4 over Concord at Meadowhall Soccer School.

Division Two

Ridgeway Athletic extended their lead in Division Two to seven points, with a narrow 1-0 home win over Bystrany Sheffield. Ridgeway have only dropped two points from the first 24 available to them.

Delroy Robinson scored twice to help Cricketer 2012 to a 3-2 win over Masons Arms Langsett. The win ends a run of four consecutive league defeats.

U21 Division

Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 made it five consecutive league victories on Sunday. However, they were made to work hard for it, as they beat Brampton Dynamos U21 5-4 at Wales High School. The Junior Blades have a nine point lead in the U21 Division, but second placed Brunsmeer FC U21 do have three games spare.

Swallownest U21 grabbed their first win of the season, as they beat Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 6-4 at Burgoyne Park. The win lifts Swallownest off the foot-of-the-table and above Hackenthorpe.

Round-up 13/10

It was a depleted fixture list on Sunday in the Meadowhall League, as many of the league’s teams were involved in S&HCFA cups.

U21 League Division Cup 1^st Round

The U21 League Cup started this past Sunday. There was just one fixture, with Mosborough U21 winning comfortably 4-0 over Swallownest U21.

Division Two

Ridgeway Athletic extended their lead at the top of the Second Division with a big 11-0 away win over Masons Arms Langsett. 20 year old Ashden Morley was in fine form for Ridgeway scoring four goals. Ridgeway’s lead is now at four points.

Woodhouse West End ended a three game losing streak, with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Wadsley FC at Niagra Sports Club.

U21 Division

Daniel Rogers scored the only goal for Sheffield United Junior Blades, as they beat Double Top U21 1-0 at East End Park. The Blades are now six points clear of second place in the U21 Division.

Abbey Lane U21 climbed into third place in the U21 Division, with an 8-0 away win over Crosspool U21. Both Elliott and Haworth scored hat-tricks for Abbey Lane.

Sharrow United U21 are beginning to hit form; they made it three games unbeaten on Sunday with a 2-1 home win over Wisewood Hounds U21 at Sheffield United Redtooth Academy.

Meadowhall League clubs involved in S&HCFA cups

S&HCFA Senior Cup 2^nd Round

Rawson Spring 2 Concord 0

Sheffield Civil Service 2 Hackenthorpe B 2

Intake Ball Inn 0 Handsworth Turf Tavern 10

Hurlfield 1 Hackenthorpe A 8

Manor Castle 2 Packhorse Inn 1

City Taxis 4 Byron House

Royal Earl 7 Hemsworth Villa 2

High Noon 4 Penistone Church 2

Sharrow United 2 Arundel 3

Sheffield Sportsman 2 Crookes 5

Jack-in-a-Box 2 Redmires 4

Wincobank Forum 2 Brunsmeer Abbey AFW 5

Brampton Rovers 2 The Devonshire 6

S&HCFA Junior Cup 2^nd Round

New Bohemians 2 Mosborough 1

Woodhouse JFC 5 The Bridge Inn 0

Cricketers 2012 4 Matthew Cryer 2

Red Lion Bombers 5 Bystrany Sheffield 4

Brampton Dynamos U21 5 Cadbury 4

Round-up 6/10

League Cup 1^st Round

Following back-to-back losses, Royal Earl were back to winning ways. They were 7-2 winners over Sharrow United at Warminster Road.

Brunsmeer Abbey U21 claimed the biggest shock of the round; beating Hackenthorpe B 3-1 at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground to reach Round Two.

Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 carried their unbeaten start to the season into the League Cup, beating Swallownest U21 10-0 at Burgoyne Park. Both Brad Bowland and Callum Finch scored four times for United.

Mosborough of Division Two had a safe passage to Round Two, beating Crosspool U21 3-1 at home.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 won their first game of the season. They were 5-2 winners over Division Two’s Cricketers 2012 at Waterthorpe Playing Fields.

Aaron Hatfield scored twice to help Division Two’s Woodhouse JFC to a 3-1 win over Division One’s City Taxis at HBC Sports Centre.

Premier Division

Crookes were 3-0 winners over Wadsley Bridge WMC at Warminster Road, with goals from Joel Purkiss, Michael Murphy and Liam Cartledge. The win is the third straight for Crookes.

Ashley Longstaff was on target twice for Hackenthorpe A to inspire them to an impressive 5-1 away win over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW. Hackenthorpe climb into second, only a point behind Rawson Spring’s lead.

Arundel bounced back from their 4-0 defeat to Brunsmeer Abbey last week, with a 3-0 home win over Handsworth Turf Tavern. Ashton, Charlesworth and O’Kane were all on the score-sheet for Arundel.

Division One

High Noon lead the way in the First Division, after they were emphatic 14-0 winners over Intake Ball Inn at Davy Sports Club. Lanzel Reid (4), Chris Barnes (4), Adam Dickinson (3), Brad Hanson (2) and John Bolsover were all on an extensive score-sheet for High Noon.

David Gelsthorpe scored three times for Jack-in-a-Box, in their 3-1 home win over Packhorse Inn. Jack-in-a-Box climb into second place, and are only denied the lead by a inferior goal difference. They also have a game in hand of leaders High Noon.

Penistone Church claimed their first win of the season, with a 3-2 away win over Concord at Meadowhall Soccer School.

U21 Division

Mohammed Ahmed was the hat-trick hero for Sharrow United U21, as they beat Abbey Lane U21 at the Boundary Club. The win takes Sharrow into fifth place.

Brampton Dynamo’s U21  followed last weeks draw, with a 2-1 win at home over Double Top U21.

Sunday Round-up 29/9

League Cup 1^st Round

There was one game in the League Cup First Round, with HSBC of the First Division hosting Second Division opposition in the form of Woodhouse West End. In the end, HSBC's higher league position proved vital, winning 5-1.

Premier Division

Bradley Torr and Daniel Smith were on target for Rawson Spring, in their 2-0 home win over Sharrow United at the Civil Service Ground. The win is the promoted sides’ fourth in succession, and takes them to the summit of the Premier Division.

After a good start to the season, Royal Earl suffered their second consecutive defeat on Sunday. They were beaten 4-2 at home to Hackenthorpe A at Warminster Road. Hackenthorpe climb into fourth position, with their third win in the first four games of their season.

23 year old Scott Ruthven scored a hat-trick for Brunsmeer Abbey AFW, to help them to an impressive 4-0 home win over Arundel.

Jordan Turner proved to be the difference between Wadsley Bridge WMC and Handsworth Turf Tavern, scoring twice as Handsworth won 2-0.

Elsewhere, Crookes followed up last weeks’ win over Royal Earl, by beating The Devonshire 1-0 at Warminster Road.

Division One

City Taxis were held to a 1-1 at Davy Sports Club by High Noon. However, the point was enough to take City Taxis to the top-of-the-league, as Jack-in-a-Box suffered their first defeat of the season. Jack-in-a-Box’s scalp was taken by Concord, who took the points with a hard-fought 3-2 win.

Hackenthorpe B registered their first win of the season, with a 4-2 victory over Intake Ball Inn at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Division Two

Ridgeway Athletic lead the way in the Second Division, after an exciting 7-4 home win over Wadsley. 20 year old Ashden Morley was on target four times for Woodhouse.

Joe Bland scored a hat-trick to help Woodhouse JFC to an emphatic 8-0 home win over Mosborough. They sit only a point off the league. SWD also scored eight, beating Cricketers 2012 8-1 at the SWD Ground.

Goals from Dominik Pacan, Martin Pecha, Vaclav Ziga and Marek Ziga gave Bystrany Sheffield a comfortable 4-0 away win over Masons Arms Langsett.   

U21 Division

League leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades U21 cemented their place at the top of the U21 Division, with a 2-0 away win over third placed Mosborough U21. Christopher Winters and Bradley Bowland scored the vital goals for the league leaders.

Danny Phelan scored four goals to help Wisewood Hounds U21 to a 7-0 victory over Double Top U21 at Parson’s Cross Park.

Sheffield Spartans U21 recorded their first win of the season in style at Herringhtorpe Valley Playing Fields. A flood of goals gave them a 8-2 win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21.

Sunday Round-up 23/9

Premier Division

Newly promoted Rawson Spring lead the way in the Premier Division, following a 3-1 home win over Handsworth Turf Tavern at Davy Sports Club. Rawson Spring have had a fantastic start with four wins from their first five played.

Royal Earl drop to second, after they were defeated 4-1 away against Crookes. Crookes finished second last year, losing the title only to goal difference, but this is their first win this term.

Sam Read scored twice to help The Devonshire to a 4-3 victory over Hackenthorpe A at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

Sharrow United ended a run of back-to-back defeats with an impressive 8-1 home win over Wadsley Bridge WMC at Warminster Road. Arundel also claimed their first win, as they beat Brunsmeer Abbey AJW at Frecheville Sports and Social Club.

Division One

Richard Ellin was the hero for City Taxis, scoring three times in their 8-1 victory over Intake Ball Inn at HSBC Sports Club. City Taxis climb to second position. Intake remain winless.

20 year old Josh Atkins scored twice to help HSBC to a 3-2 home win over Hurlfield.

Elsewhere, Concord were 2-0 winners over Hackenthorpe B at Meadowhall Soccer School.

Division Two

Cricketers 2012 and Ridgeway Athletic played-out a 12 goal thriller at Springs Academy. Ashley Morley was on target four times for Ridgeway to settle the tie 8-4 in Ridgeway's favour. The win gives Ridgeway the lead in Division Two.

Woodhouse JFC are only a point off the lead, with an impressive 6-1 away win over Wadsley at Niagra Sports Club.

Jack Bennet scored three penalties in Mosborough's 5-2 win over Masons Arms Langsett. Mosborough climb into third position.

Brandon Wilde scored a hat-trick for SWD (BW), as they beat Woodhouse West End 6-0 at Olive Grove.

U21 Division

With league leaders Sheffield United Junior Blades not playing, Brunsmeer FC U21 had the opportunity to overtake them. They made no mistake and took their chance, with a 12-0 win over Mosborough U21 at Dore Playing Fields.

Abbey Lane U21 are now in fourth place, after a 7-1 home win over Sheffield Spartans U21 on Sunday.

Double Top U21 ended a run of three straight defeats, with an impressive 6-1 away win over Swallownest U21.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 were held to a exciting 3-3 draw at home to Brampton Dynamos. The point is Hackenthorpe’s first of the season.

Wisewood Hounds U21 claimed their first home win of the season with a narrow 1-0 win over Sharrow United U21 at Parson’s Cross Park.

Sunday Round-up 15/9

A busy weekend in both the S&HCFA Senior and Junior Cups led to a smaller fixture list than usual in the Meadowhall League, with only seven league games taking place.

Premier Division

Royal Earl continued their good early league form, with a 4-3 victory over Crookes at Warminster Road. They have won three of their first four games, and sit top.

Sharrow United suffered their second consecutive loss, losing 4-1 at home to The Devonshire. The Devonshire have now won two and lost two so far this season and occupy third place.

Division One

Hurlfield made it three wins from their opening three games, with an emphatic 9-1 win over Intake Ball Inn at the SWD Ground. Intake Ball Inn have lost their first three games so far.

Jordan Marshall scored both goals for City Taxis, to give them 2-0 away win over Hackenthorpe B at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground.

U21 Division

It was a day of big wins in the U21 Division. League Leaders Sheffield United Juniors Blades U21 were 6-0 winners over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21 at East End Park. The Juniors Blades have 13 points from their first five games in the Meadowhall League.

Mosbrough U21’s are only a point behind the Junior Blades, after a 7-0 away win Crosspool U21.

Brunsmeer FC U21 and Double Top U21 played out an entertaining 11 goal thriller at Dore Playing Fields. The tie fell in Brunsmeer’s favour 8-3, taking them into third position. 

Round-up 8/9

Premier Division

Royal Earl climbed back to the top of the early Premier Division table, with a 2-1 home win over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW at Warminster Road. Brunsmeer had had a good result midweek, when they beat Handsworth Turf Tavern 2-0 at HSBC Sports Club thanks to a brace from 21 year old Aaron Moxam.

Rawson Spring have been the biggest mover’s and shaker’s this week recording back-to-back wins. They just edged-out The Devnoshire 1-0 in Thursday night. They followed that with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wadsley Bridge WMC.  Alex Torr scored both of the goals in the game, as Rawson climbed into second place.

Mitchell Ward-Cupitt scored the only goal as Hackenthorpe A continued their 100% record, with a 1-0 home win over Sharrow United.

Division One

Jack-in-a-Box displayed reinforced their good start on Saturday, with a comfortable 4-0 home win over HSBC at Davy Sports Club. Jack-in-a-Box have won all three of their games so far this season, a fact that makes them leaders of Division One. HSBC loss here was surprising following their impressive 4-1 win over Intake Ball Inn at home.

It was the Adam Dickinson show at the Memorial Ground on Sunday. Dickinson scored all four goals for the High Noon in their 4-0 win over Penistone Church. High Noon were also in action midweek, drawing 2-2 at home with the Packhorse Inn. They sit second in the table.

Concord bounced back from their opening defeat to Hurlfield, by beating City Taxis at the HSBC Sports Club.

Division Two

Ridgeway Athletic lead the way in Division Two with 10 points from their first four games. They edged-out Woodhouse West End 3-2 at the Stradbroke Recreation Ground on Thursday night, but dropped their first points of the season on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to the SWD.

Woodhouse JFC sit in second place following two impressive wins this week. Two goals from Tom Bland inspired them to a 5-1 win over Cricketers 2012 on Thursday night.  They followed that on Sunday, with a 4-2 win over Bystrany Sheffield at Parson Cross Park. Bystrany Sheffield had won their first game of the season midweek with a 2-0 win over Wadsley FC.

Cricketers 2012 and Mosborough played out a 10 goal thriller at Springs Academy on Sunday. The game fell in a young Mosborough sides’ favour, as they won the game 6-4.

U21 Division

Mosborough U21 sit top of the U21 Division, but have a bit of a roller coaster of a week. They were beaten 8-3 at the hands of Abbey Lane U21 midweek, but more than made up for that defeat at the weekend, with a 7-0 win over Swinton Spartans U21.

Brampton Dynamos U21 followed their opening day 8-0 win over Sheffield Spartans U21, with an even more impressive 13-1 away win over Swallownest U21 at Burgoyne Park.

Sheffield United Juniors Blades U21 made it three wins from three on Sunday, beating Wisewood Hounds 4-2 at East End Park. They sit nicely in second place.

Brunsmeer FC U21 continued their 100% start, beating Double Top U21 3-0 at Halfway Junior School.

Crosspool U21 have also had a perfect start. Goals from Thomas Oakes, Jake Pearson and Huw Thomas gave them a 3-1 away win over Abbey Lane U21 at the Boundary Sports and Social Club.

A Dmitri White brace inspired Sharrow United U21 a 4-1 win over Hackenthorpe Warriors U21, and in the process help get them off the mark in the new season. 

Happy New Season!

Happy New Season to all our clubs, and we would like to welcome the new clubs to our league. We would like to wish everyone the best for the new season.

As you will know by now, we are well underway, with 28 games already taking place across our four divisions.

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Handsworth Turf Tavern - Premier Division Champions

It was a tense night for both Handsworth Turf Tavern and Crookes last Thursday. Handsworth new a win would give them the tile, as they had a superior goal difference. Crookes knew they needed Handsworth to slip-up, as well as winning themselves to take the championship.

In the end it was a little less dramatic, with both teams running-out convincing winners. Handsworth were 6-2 winners away Hackenthorpe A. Crookes were also in the goals, beating Packhorse Inn at Thorncliffe Playing Fields.

So congratulations to all involved with Handsworth Turf Tavern, who win the title as they have a 13 better goal differential compered with Crookes.

Rawson Spring win the cup!

The Division One outfit won the League Cup last night, with a 3-1 win over Premier Division side Hackenthorpe A at Bramall Lane.

Rawson have had an excellent season. They have finished second place in Division One, and they ended their league season last Sunday with a 3-1 win over the league winners Arbourthorne EA. This seasons' successes come on the back of their double last season (Division Two championship and Tinsley Trophy).

Round-up 12/5

S&HCFA Senior Cup Final

Premier Division leaders Handsworth Turf Tavern played Athersley Recreation in the Senior Cup final at Brammall Lane on Wednesday night. Sadly, they lost the game 2-1.

Premier Division

Arundel followed-up last Sunday's win over Hackenthorpe A, with two wins midweek. They beat Packhorse Inn 4-0 away from home on Tuesday night. They were 3-1 winners over in-form Royal Earl on Thursday night. These three wins push them into a comfortable mid-table position.

Royal Earl bounced-back from Thursday defeat, by seeing-off Packhorse Inn 4-2 at Warminster Road on Sunday.

It has been goals galore for Hackenthorpe A this week. They were 5-1 winners over Brunsmeer Abbey AJW on Tuesday night. They scored another four on Thursday night against Packhorse, but this time they were held to a 4-4 draw.

Division One

It was a significant night in the Division One title race on Tuesday night, with both the top two in action. Firstly, leaders Arbourthorne EA were 3-1 winners over Winn Gardens at the Meadowhall Soccer School. At the same time, second placed Rawson Spring were at home to mid-table Intake Ball Inn. They were unable to keep up the pressure on Arbourthorne slipping to a 3-1 defeat.

It was similar situation on Thursday with the two teams in action again. This time Rawson Spring made no mistake, beating Jack-in-a-Box 3-0 thanks to goals from Alex Torr, James Middleton and Jake Hampshire. But Sadly for Rawson Spring, Arbourthorne were in a similar mood, as they beat Intake Ball Inn 3-0 at Warminster Road.

A combination of Tuesday and Thursday's results was enough to give Arbourthorne the Division One title. Rawson Spring then hosted Arbourthorne on Sunday. Frustratingly for Rawson Spring, they won this game comfortably 3-1, but it was too little too late for their title dreams.

Elsewhere, at the bottom of the table, Woodhouse JFC were beaten 4-0 at home by HSBC. The win is HSBC's third in four games and helps them finish the season third from the bottom of the table.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21's claimed their first U21 League Cup win. They were 4-3 winners over Dronfield Town U21's at Chesterfield FC's Pro-Ax Stadium on Tuesday night. The game was 2-2 after ninety minutes, but Sheffield ran-out 4-3 winners after a dramatic extra-time period.

Dronfield had little time to recover from their cup final loss, as they were in action on both Thursday and Sunday night. They were two points behind leaders Sheffield FC U21's (who had already completed their fixture) with just these two fixtures to play. In the end Dronfield needed only one game to climb above Sheffield. John Pugh scored twice for them to help them to a 3-1 away win over Woodhouse JFC U21's at Flockton Park. The win gave them the points they needed to clinch their second successive U21 Division title. Dronfield were also in action on Sunday, where they finished-off their season in style with a 10-1 win over Crosspool Juniors U21's.

Hackenthorpe Warriors U21’s claimed back-to-back wins for the first time this season, when they Swinton Spartans U21’s 3-1 on Sunday.

Greasborough U21’s made it six wins in seven league games, with a 5-2 away win over Hollinsend U21’s at Stradbroke Recreation Ground. They finish the season in fourth.

  

Sheffield FC U21's win the U21 League Cup!

Sheffield FC U21's won the U21 League Cup last night. They beat last years winners' Dronfield Town U21's 4-3 after extra-time at Chesterfield FC's Pro-Ax Stadium. The game was 2-2 after ninety minutes.

New Team Manager and Coach required for Nursery Team commencing Season 2013/14

A Vacancy has arisen at Millmoor Juniors FC for a Nursery Team Manager and Coach for the Season 2013/14. Preferably applicants should be holders of a FA Level 1 Coaching Qualification. Successful applicants will need to have a current Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (formerly knows as CRB).

The position is ideal for persons who are committed to working with young children and would be responsible for developing the future players at Millmoor Juniors Football Club.

If interested or would like further information please contact Club Secretary Alan Ramsden on 0797 4960771.

Round-up 5/5

Premier Division

Handsworth Turf Tavern were 1-0 winners over Crookes in the big game at Warminster Road on Thursday night. The win was enough to take Crookes top on goal difference. Sadly for Handsworth they were unable to extend their lead on Sunday, as they were downed 3-1 by Wadsley Bridge WMC at Chaucer Sports Centre. The win for Wadsley builds on their midweek 4-3 win over Hackenthorpe A. Wadsley remain third, six points off the lead.

A Lee Dexter penalty and a Joe Charlesworth strike was enough to give Arundel a 2-1 win over Hackehthorpe A at Swallownest Miners Welfare Ground. The win takes Arundel above High Noon and into third from the last place.

Elsewhere, High Noon held Brunsmeer Abbey AJW to a 2-2 draw at HSBC Sports Club.

Division One

Arbourthorne EA have used the a run of three fixtures in six days to assert their dominance in Division One. Firstly, they were 1-0 winners over Woodhouse JFC on Tuesday night. They followed that up with a 2-0 win over Jack-in-a-Box 48 hours later. The then rounded-off an excellent week with a 12-1 away win over struggling Ridgeway Athletic on Sunday. Liam Cartledge and Steven Brammer both scored four goals each in that match, as Arbourthorne move four points clear at the top of the table with a spare game.

Second placed Rawson Spring were also in action on Thursday. They were 2-0 winners over Woodhouse JFC at the Civil Service Ground, thanks to goals from Bradley Torr and James Middleton. Rwason’s win comes on the back off a 2-2 draw away to Hackenthorpe B on Tuesday night.

Division Two

City Taxis (Stradbroke) sealed the Division Two Championship on Thursday night, with a 3-1 away win over mid-table SWD. Philip Miskell was on target twice (once from the spot) for the champions.

Alex Lill was in excellent form for Mosborough B on Sunday, scoring three times in their 5-1 home win over Norton Athletic. The win takes Mosborough into third place above Bystrany Sheffield.

U21 Division

The U21 Division title race will go down to the wire, with both the front-runners winning this weekend. The league leaders Sheffield FC U21’s ended their season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Woodhouse JFC U21’s at Flockton Park. They end their season on 51 points.

Third placed Dronfield Town U21’s grabbed their 11^th consecutive league win, with a 3-2 home win over Greasborough U21’s at Gosforth Fields. 18 year old John Pugh starred for Dronfield with a hat-trick. The win takes Dronfield above Throstles U21’s and into second place. They are just two points off the lead with two games left to play.

Elsewhere, Aiden Cooper and Thomas Ball both scored twice for Swinton Spartans U21’s, as they beat Crosspool Juniors U21’s 7-1 at Swinton Comprehensive School. Swinton’s win ends a run of seven successive league defeats for them.

Round-up 28/4

On Thursday night Handsworth Turf Tavern defeated Arbourthorne EA 1-0 in a replay of their S&HCFA Senior Cup Semi Final. Handsworth will play Athersley Recreation in the final on Wednesday 8^th May.

Premier Division

Crookes notched back-to-back wins to strengthen their title challenge, and take top spot. They were 2-1 winners over Hackenthorpe on Thursday, and were 2-1 winners over Wadsley Bridge WMC at Warminster Road. They are three points clear, but second placed Handsworth Turf Tavern do have a game in hand.

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW ended a run of three league defeats in style on Sunday, with a 5-1 away win over Packhorse Inn. Both Joseph Highfield and Aaron Moxam were in fine form for Brunsmeer scoring twice each. Packhorse remain bottom-of-the-table.

Royal Earl made it four wins from their last five league games, with a 4-1 away win over Hackenthorpe A. The win takes Royal Earl into third position.

Division One

Rawson Spring have had an excellent week, climbing to the top of Division One. Firstly, a hat-trick from 20 year old Alex Torr inspired them to a 7-0 on Thursday night against third placed Penistone Church. Torr went one better on Sunday, scoring four as Rawson beat Winn Gardens 7-1 at the Meadowhall Soccer School. Rawson are a point clear of second placed Arbourthorne, who have two games in hand of them.

Penistone Church bounced back from their 7-0 defeat to Rawson Spring, by beating HSBC 7-4 away. Tim Council was on target three times (once from the penalty spot).

Intake Ball Inn and Hackenthorpe B played out an entertaining 3-3 draw at Warminster Road on Sunday.

Division Two

League leaders Hurlfield were 6-3 winners over Wadsley FC on Thursday night at the Niagra Sports Club, in what is their final league game of the season. However, their lead at the top was cut to just a point on Sunday, when second placed City Taxis (Stradbroke) beat third placed Bystrany Sheffield 4-1 at the Civil Service Ground. City Taxis are next in action on Thursday night against SWD.

Norton Athletic were 3-0 winners over Mosborough B at home on Thursday night. They followed that up with another clean-sheet on Sunday, as they beat Wadsley FC 4-0 at Niagra Sports Club.

Cricketers 2012 claimed their first win since February, with a 4-2 win over Mosborough B at Handsworth Grange School. The win takes Cricketers off the bottom and above Wadsley FC.

U21 Division

Dronfield Town U21’s are turning up the heat on the league leaders in the U21 Division. Dronfield were 6-0 winners over Swinton Spartans U21’s on Thursday. They were also emphatic 12-0 over mid-table Woodhouse JFC U21’s on Sunday. That is the second time that Dronfield have won 12-0. Dronfield are now third, but are only two points behind leaders Sheffield U21’s, who lost 2-1 to Abbey Lane U21’s on Sunday. Dronfield also have two games in hand of the leaders.

In another result that fell in Dronfield’s favour, second placed Throstles U21’s were defeated 5-4 by Greasborough U21’s. The result leaves Throstles second on goal difference.

Under 21 League Cup Final Date Reminder

The date has been finalised for the Under 21 League Cup Final between Sheffield FC U21's and Dronfield Town U21's. It will take place at Chesterfield's Pro-Ax Stadium on Tuesday 7th May with a 7.00 pm kick-off.

Admission is £2/£1 concession

The Meadowhall Sheffield Sunday League would like to thank Chris Turner and Paul Mitchell for all their work in getting this fixture on at the Pro-Ax Stadium.

City Taxis Spring A Surprise

A change in weather in the region has prompted us to all believe finally that Spring is upon us. Well, Spring for us means the start of the cup final season. The first of which came last night in the form of the Tinsley Trophy Final.

Division Two high-flyers City Taxis (Stradbroke) shocked Division One's Arbourthorne EA at Brackenmoor 3-1. More silverware may come City Taxis way in the next few weeks, as they are currently only a point off the lead in Division Two with a couple of games in hand.

On the other hand, Arbourthorne will be disappointed with their loss, but will only have a couple of days to dust themselves down before they face Premier Division leaders Handsworth Turf Tavern in the Semi-Final of the League Cup on Thursday night.

Round-up 22/4

Premier Division

The title race in the Premier Division is as close as ever. Only three points separate league leaders Handsworth Turf Tavern from second placed Crookes. Crookes also have a game in hand.

Handsworth have had a very good week, with two wins. On Tuesday they beat Brunsmeer Abbey AJW 2-0 at Davy Sports Club, thanks to goals from Matthew Ellis and Jordan Turner. Then on Thursday, a Lee Brunt double set them up for a 2-1 win over Royal Earl.

Crookes only played once this week, beating third placed Wadsley Bridge WMC 2-1 at Chaucer Sports Centre. Wadsley had tightened their grip on third place on Thursday night with a 2-1 home win over Burnsmeer Abbey.

Iftikhar Afzal scored three times to help inspire Sharrow United to a 6-1 win over Arundel on Tuesday. The reverse fixture took place on Sunday with a very different result; this time the teams shared a 2-2 draw.

High Noon beat Greenhill White Hart 3-2 at Warminster Road on Sunday to climb to third bottom.

Division One

Arbourthorne EA put daylight between themselves and second placed Penistone Church, with 2-1 away win over Jack-in-a-Box. They now lead the table by three points, and are have five games in hand of Penistone.

Rawson Spring beat Woodhouse JFC 4-0 on Thursday thanks to goals from James Middleton (2) and Alex Torr (2). The same places scored again to give Rawson a 2-2 draw with Intake Ball Inn on Sunday.

HSBC registered back-to-back wins for the first time this season, with a 2-1 win over Jack-in-a-Box at home.

Elsewhere, Hackenthorpe B were impressive 7-1 winners over Ridgeway Athletic at Ridgeway Sports & Social Club.

Division Two

It is tight in at the top in Division Two, with City Taxis (Stradbroke) cutting Hurlfield’s lead to just one point, following their 4-1 away win over Norton Athletic. City Taxis also have two games in hand of the leaders, who only have one game to play.

Bystrany Sheffield climbed back into third place, with an entertaining 4-3 win over Hackenthorpe Villa at the Civil Service Ground. Hackenthorpe Villa ended their season on Sunday, with a 3-0 away win over bottom side Cricketers 2012 at Handsworth Grange School.

SWD made it three wins from their last four games, with a comfortable 4-1 home win over Cricketers 2012 on Thursday night.

Under 21 Division

The U21 Division is playing host to possibly the most exciting of all the title races in the Meadowhall League. Sheffield FC U21’s lead the table on 48 points, following a 9-1 win over Swinton Spartans U21’s on Sunday.

Throstles U21’s are only second on goal difference, with a game in hand. They registered back-to-back wins this week. Firstly, on Thursday night they were 8-2 winners over Crosspool Juniors U21’s at Sheffield Park Academy, and then they were emphatic 5-0 winners away against Woddhouse JFC U21’s on Sunday.

Dronfield Town U21’s are in third on 40 points, with three games in hand. They were very impressive this week. They beat Hollinsend U21’s 12-0 on Thursday, and then Sharrow United U21’s 7-0 on Sunday. John Pugh was in fine form for Dronfield, scoring five times on Thursday and then scoring another four on the weekend.

Round-up 14/4

League Cup Semi-Final

There was drama in the Semi-Final between Wadsley Bridge WMC and Hackenthorpe A at Sandygate. The game was 2-2 with 90 minutes played, but Hackenthorpe A snatched the tie winning 3-2 after extra-time. This came after Hackenthorpe only booked their place in the Semi-Final on Tuesday, when they beat Arundel 3-0. Hackenthorpe will face Rawson Spring in the Final on Tuesday 14^th May at Bramall Lane.

Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Steven Barmmer and Andrew Rodgers were both on the score-sheet for Arbourthorne EA, as they beat Rawson Spring 2-1 at the Civil Service Ground. The Division One leaders will face City Taxis (Stradbroke) in the final on Monday 22^nd April.

Premier Division

High Noon and Royal Earl played-out an eleven goal thriller at Davy Sports Club. Scott Bates scored a hat-trick for Royal Earl to help them to a 7-4 win. The win is Royal Earl’s third in four games, and carried them into fifth position in the table.

Nick Owen scored a hat-trick for Greenhill White Hart to inspire them to a 4-0 win over Arundel. Miles Ridall was also on the score-sheet for Greenhill, keeping them in fourth.

Brunsmeer Abbey AJW bounced back from a midweek 4-2 loss to High Noon, by beating Sharrow United 2-1 at Warminster Road.

Division One

Tim Council proved to be the difference again for Penistone Church; scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win over Jack-in-a-Box. The win takes Penistone joint top, but they have played six games more than the leaders Arbourthorne.

Tom Bland and Adam Wragg were on target for Woodhouse Juniors, in their 2-1 win over Winn Gardens at Handsworth Grange School.

HSBC recovered from last weeks’ 6-3 loss to Hackenthorpe B, by beating bottom side Ridgeway Athletic 6-2, in the big six pointer at the bottom.

Division Two

19 year old Cohn Sanderson scored a hat-trick for Mosborough B, in their 7-2 win over Wadsley FC at Niagra Sports Club.

Bystrany Sheffield were held for the fourth time in six games. This time they drew 2-2 with Norton Athletic at Handsworth Grange School.

U21 Division

Sheffield FC U21’s took another step towards the U21 title, with a 1-0 win over Sharrow United U21’s at Parsons Cross Park. However Throstles U21’s are still keeping the pressure on the leaders. Throstles defeated Hackenthorpe Warriors U21’s 2-1 this weekend, thanks to goals from Perry Jackson and Daniel Winfield. Throstles are only three points off the lead with only three games to play.

John Pugh was on the score-sheet five teams for Dronfield Town U21’s in their 7-1 win over Swinton Spartans U21’s. The win is Dronfield’s sixth straight in the league and leaves them only a point off third place with three games in hand.

Greasborough U21’s were 4-0 winners over Woodhouse Juniors U21’s at Roughwood Fields. Matt Allen scored three of those goals, as Greasborough consolidated their third place position.

Round-up 7/4

It was a weekend of Semi-Finals in the Meadowhall League, with four such games taking place involving Meadowhall League teams.

S&HCFA Senior Cup Semi-Final

First Division side Arbourthorne EA held Handsworth Turf Tavern to a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes. However, Handsworth booked their place in the final with a 6-5 victory on penalties.

League Cup 3^rd Round

Hackenthorpe A secured a Quarter-Final place in the League Cup, by beating Woodhouse Juniors 3-1 at Handsworth Grange School. That Quarter-Final comes later this week at home to Arundel.

League Cup Semi-Final

Rawson Spring edged an exciting Semi-Final 3-2 against Packhorse In. The win came after extra-time.

Tinsley Trophy Semi-Final

Veteran Ryan Higginbottam scored three times (1 pen) to fire City Taxis (Stradbroke) into the Final of the Tinsley Trophy, with a 4-1 win over Winn Gardens.

Under 21 League Cup Semi-Final

Dronfield Town U21’s were convincing winners over Woodhouse Juniors FC U21’s. Braces from John Pugh and Liam Hogg (2 pens) helped Dronfield to a 5-0 win at Flockton Park.

Premier Division

Sharrow United ended Royal Earl’s five game unbeaten league run, when they beat them 3-1 at Warminster Road.

Wadsley Bridge WMC were back to winning ways, as they edged-out High Noon 2-1 to help strengthen their third place position.

Greenhill White Hart and Brunsmeer Abbey AJW played-out a 1-1 draw at Warminster Road.

Division One

Intake Ball Inn racked-up their biggest win of the season, beating Ridgeway Athletic 7-2 at Warminster Road. The win keeps them in a mid-table position.

James Ruthven scored three times to inspire Hackenthorpe B to an exciting 6-3 win over HSBC.

Division Two

Hurlfield were big 12-1 winners over Crickets 2012 at the SWD Ground. Hurlfields’s goals came from Brandon Wilde (4), Jason Scott (3), John Bramhall (2), Lee Savage, Ricky Thompson and Matt Daley.

Harry O’Neill scored the only goal as SWD beat Bystrany Sheffield 1-0 at the Civil Service Ground.

Mosborough B claimed their second win in three days, with a 3-1 home victory over Hackenthorpe Villa.

U21 Division

Third placed Greasborough U21’s were 1-0 winners against the league leaders Sheffield FC U21’s at Roughwood Fields. Danny Archer was the only scorer. The day did not get any better for Sheffield, with second placed Throstles U21’s winning 7-0 against Hackenthorpe Warriors U21’s. Perry Jackson starred for Throstles, scoring three times. Sheffield now only lead the division on goal difference.

Both Matt Megson and Robert Troughton scored twice to help Abbey Lane U21’s to a 7-2 away win over Swinton Spartans U21’s.

Sharrow United recorded their third win in five league games, as they beat Crosspool Juniors 6-3 at Limb Lane.