23 JAN – Fixtures & Referees for FEBRUARY now shown - The Fixtures and Referees for FEBRUARY have been added to the Fixtures section of the League website – www.sssl.org.uk. Home teams must confirm the details with their opponents and referees straight away please. There will not be any games on 22 February due to the United v Wednesday game at Bramall Lane.

23 JAN – Sunday Trophy Quarter Final draw - The draw for the County FA Sunday Trophy Quarter Final saw Loca given a home tie with Barnsley Division 1 Dalton Tap who beat Baby Shark 4-3 in Round 3. Crookes have been drawn away at Rotherham's Shakhtar Sheffield who beat Mosborough Reds 3-0 in Round 4. The ties are scheduled for Sunday 15 February.

18 JAN– LEAGUE CUP – Stannington make the semi-final – Stannington Village went through to their 4^th successive League Cups semi-final and their 14^th in total with victory over fellow CBC Premier title contenders Eckington MW.

18 JAN– SUNDAY TROPHY – O’Grady says it’s Loca and Oli helps Crookes through – Oli Grady with a hat-trick was the centre piece of Division 1 leaders victory over Doncaster’s Barge Inn to put Loca through to the quarter finals. Also through is Crookes as Oli McQuillin his 17^th goal in all competitions in their victory over Rotherham’s previously unbeaten The Park Hotel. Mosborough Reds run came to an end though with defeat at another Rotherham Sunday League side, Shakhtar Shefffield.

18 JAN – CBC PREMIER – Earl extend their lead at the top, while Nailmaker and Wickersley win – Royal Earl took advantage of their two nearest challengers cup involvement by beating Wadsley Bridge Sixers to extend their lead at the top of the CBC Premier. Wickersley CC climbed to 4^th with victory at Boynton Sports and Nailmakers made it two consecutive wins with victory at bottom club Woodman Intake. Southey Social is still looking for a first league win since early November after drawing with a Chapeltown RBL that hasn’t won since September.

18 JAN - DIVISION 1 –  Oaks win at last, but Hackenthorpe bitten by Shark – Norton Oaks won for the first time this season with victory at Brunsmeer and another surprise saw Baby Shark stop Hackenthorpe going top by beating them. Cotts also had a surprise win at Kelham Island, but a thriller saw Thorncliffe Villa and AFC Wisewood share the points.

4 NOV – LEAGUE CUP – Draw for the League Cup Quarter Finals – The League Cup Quarter Final draw was made by Yorkshire Post reporter Stuart Rayner (pictured left) and CBC Premier Leaders Royal Earl were drawn at home to their fellow CBC Premier side, Boynton Sports, that knocked out the holders Chapeltown RBL in the previous round. Another all-CBC Premier tie sees Jubilee Rangers play host to Nailmakers and there could be another if Eckington MW overcome Division 1 Brunsmeer in their delayed Round 2 tie. The only Division 1 team definitely through is Crookes and they will travel to CBC Premier Wadsley Bridge Sixers. The full draw is: Jubilee Rangers v Nailmakers; Royal Earl v Boynton Sports; Stannington Village v Eckington MW; WB Sixers v Crookes. The ties will be played on various dates during December and January.

NEW FA RULES 25-26 All clubs should have been notified by The FA of the new rules, or changes to rules. The main one to be aware of this season is the 8 second rule for goalkeepers and the action taken by referees if the goalkeeper doesn't release the ball in time.

LEAGUE RULES The League Rules etc page has been updated, including The FA Standard Code of Rules - you can find them and all the League Rules etc using the Management link shown on this page. All clubs should be aware of all the rules.

COUNTY FA AFFILIATION If you haven't yet started, you should get on with the County FA Affiliation - you are not allowed to play any games, including friendlies, until you have completed your affiliation with the County FA and paid your League Fees. Don't forget your manager and any coaches must also complete the online Safeguarding course to be able to complete your affiliation.

CLUBS WITH PLAYERS UNDER 18 if you have any players under the age of 18 anyone involved in the management, or coaching, of the team on matchdays, or training MUST start the process of getting a football DBS check. Any team not doing will be suspended by the County FA.