Semi-Final Day in the Tinsley Trophy

It was a big day in the Tinsley Trophy with both Semi-finals taking place.

At the Ridgeway Sports & Social Club Sharrow Vale hosted Ridgeway Athletic. The game itself was a thrilling encounter with Ridgeway running out 5-3 winners. James Hackleton stood out for Ridgeway, registering a double for himself.

The other Semi-final was between Ecclesfield WMC and Rawson Spring at Middlewood Park. This was a paradox of the other Semi, with the game being tied at 0-0 after 120 minutes. Rawson Spring did manage to settle the tie in their favour, with a 3-1 victory on penalties.

Premier Division Round-up 27/3

The big game in the Premier Division was at the Pheonix Sports & Social Club between the top two Royal Earl and Arbpourthorne EA A. The game was as tight as expected. Spencer Goff got the only goal of the game for the leaders Royal Earl. The Royal Earl now sit an enormous 15 points clear. It is exactly a month ago since the Arbourthorne recorded their previously sole loss, crucially this also came against the Royal Earl.

Third placed Hackenthorpe A beat Handsworth Turf Tavern 2-0 to climb within three points of the Arbourthorne. Lowe and Mulooly got the goals for Hackenthorpe.

Bottom side Arundel were beaten 3-0 at home to Chapeltown Cue Ball. This was Chapeltown's first win for a month.

Sharrow United could not shake away their Senior Cup blues as they were downed 2-1 at home by fourth placed Crookes. Thirteen of Crookes' twenty-one points this season have come away from home.

Division One Round-up 27/3

Greenhill White Hart climbed top of Division One following a close 2-1 win over HSBC. They sit three points clear of High Noon who have three games in hand.

A Pearce double helped Wadsley Bridge WMC down third placed Intake Ball Inn to consolidate their fifth place position.

Beighton Magpies got ready for their League Cup Semi-final with Premier Division leaders Royal, by drawing 2-2 at home AFC Gardens.

Goals from Adam Askwith, Benjamin Nicholson and an own goal gave Pheasant Inn a 3-0 win over bottow side Wincobank.

Division Two Round-up 27/3

With the leaders Jack-in-a-Box not playing Arbourthorne EA B took advantage of the situation to climb within a point of the top side. They beat Norton Oakes for the second consecutive week, this time they ran out 4-2 winners.

Third placed Penistone Church also won to climb within four points of the leaders. They secured the three points with a comfortable 4-1 away win against the African Dream Team.

A Ashton hat-trick inspired City Taxis to a 4-2 win over second bottom Harrow Grenoside. That makes it two wins in three for City Taxis.

Division Three Round-up 27/3

Due to the Tinsley Trophy Semi-finals it was a quiet day in the Division Three with only two games taking place.

A Robert Harris hat-trick helped mid-table Hackenthorpe B to a 5-1 win over Staffordshire Arms at Reignhead Farm.

Mosobrough B kept their good form going with a hardfought 2-1 win over bottom club Birley Moor News. The game was marred by a bad injury to the Birley goalkeeper's shoulder. However, after the incident Birley Moor News made it known to the league how helpful the Mosborough B players and staff were in assisting the injured player. So top marks Mosborough B for showing a great sportsmanship.

Senior Cup Round-up

Arbourthorne EA A progressed to the final of the Sheffield & Hallamshire Sunday Senior Cup. They beat fellow Meadowhall League team Sharrow United 5-4 on penalties. The game that ended in drama was not the classic it was billed to be, as both teams were firmly level at nil-nil after 120 minutes.

Arbourthorne EA A are now the sole representative in the Senior Cup. They will face AFP FC in the final, who beat Wombwell Main three-one on Sunday. The final takes place on the 5th May at Bramall Lane.

Division One Round-up 20/3

High Noon returned to winning ways and also to the top of the table following a comfortable four-one home win against Brunsmeer Abbey.

Bottom club Wincobank got their second win of the season, beating Beighton Magpies 2-0 at Ferrars Road. They are now within five points of the Magpies in the table.

Third placed Intake Ball Inn were held to a two-two draw at AFC Gardens. Nathan Reid and Haword Smith with the goals for the Gardens and a James Colliver double for Intake.

The mid-table clash between Wadsley Bridge WMC and the Pheasant Inn also finished two-two. There were two penalties in the game. One for each side. Liam Boswell converted Wadsley's and Craig Mawhood converted the Pheasant's.