11 OCT - SUNDAY SENIOR CUP – Eckington go goal crazy, wins for Hackenthorpe and Reds, and Wickersley put out Sixers - The Sunday Senior Cup brought a mixture of results for our teams with 6 going through to Round 3, but 4 going out. Top of the bill was Dan White, who scored six as Eckington beat FC Spartak 20-1. Other scorers for Eckington in a completely one-sided tie came from hat-tricks for both Aiden Horspool and Pat Stothard, along with two for Ethan Flower and one each for Joel Cousins, Lestyn Jones, Harry Marsh, Owen Ryan, Paul Bramall and Joe Harris.

They are joined in Round 3 by Wickersley CC after they won the all-Blades Super Draw tie at Wadsley Bridge Sixers 5-1. Louis Seddons gave Wickersley the early lead only for Chris Belshaw to cancel it out. Wickersley regained the lead before half-time lead thanks to a Ben Thornton strike and after the break they took command with further goals from Fraser Hartley and Jacob Pearson, and completed the scoring with a Lewis Tomlinson goal just before the final whistle.

The third team through is Hackenthorpe after their win 1-0 at Thurcroft Hub thanks to a goal from Kian Holloway following Harrison Case’s cross in the second half. Mosborough Reds made it through to Round 3 for the first time by winning a penatly shoot-out after a 2-2 draw at AFC Trades Rawmarsh. That result looked very unlikely when two quick goals midway through the second half seemingly put Trades in command, but a first ever goal for Beau Count and a lst minute header by Billy Kitching took the game to the penalty shoot-out that Reds won 4-3.

Those four are joined by both Stannington Village and Royal Earl after they both received byes. Going out are Jubilee Rangers after losing a penalty shoot-out after a 2-2 draw with Clubhouse. Ollie Cooper and Will Osgathorpe twice equalised for Jubilee, but their opponents scored all their penalties to go through. Boynton Sports went two down at Deer Park Tap before Joe Damms pulled one back, but they couldn’t find an equaliser and went out 2-1. The worst defeat went Loca FC’s way, going down 7-0 at Strrup Rats.

11 OCT - DIV 1 – Woodman chop the leaders down as Wisewood and Crookes both win – Chris Salt (pictured left) scored four for Woodman Cotts as they beat the Division 1 leaders Southey 7-4. It took just 10 seconds for Salt to open the scoring by robbing a defender and chipping the keeper from 40 yards. Southey hit back to level with a Jack Whyers strike from the edge of the area and they then took the lead when Kieron Hopkinson’s free kick was volleyed home by Ryan Whitney. Woodman then hit back when Salt headed his second. Ty Gunter took advantage of a mistake to put Woodman back in front and they doubled it before the break with a Sam Stacey strike.

The second half saw Salt complete his hat-trick before Southey reduced the arrears when Isaac Kamara opened the way for Jack Dickens to score. They then reduced the arears to just a goal when Whyers netted his second from close range, but that was as close as they got as Salt netted his fourth and Stacey his second to confirm the win for Woodman.

Despite a Josh Hague hat-trick for Queens Head, goals from Josh Dodsworth, Cory Pick, Oscar Liversidge and Lucas Hiley saw AFC Wisewood win 4-3 to move them up to second. The day’s final game saw Crookes gain their first win of the season, 7-1 at Brinsworth Whitehill. Ben Smith opened the scoring before an own goal doubled the lead. Josh Hunnam chipped the keeper to make it three and Alfie Broughton hit a fourth before the break. Broughton netted his second from outside the area, before Felix Stanley won and converted a penalty. Brinsworth got a deserved goal through Liam Jackson before Dylan Murphy tapped home to complete the scoring.

18 SEPT – Fixtures for 11, 18 & 25 October now on the website - The Fixtures and Referees for the rest of OCTOBER 2026 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 ASAP please. There could be changes if pitches aren’t available on the dates shown and if a referee isn’t available for a game allocated to him. Please let Keith know ASAP if any issues.

4 OCT - LEAGUE CUP – A clean sweep for the CBC Premier teams - Holders Royal Earl were one of the 8 CBC Premier teams through to complete a clean sweep of top tier teams into the quarter finals. Earl beat old rivals, Division 1, Crookes 8-3, but when Alfie Broughton’s great run and finish gave Crookes it was the first time Earl had been behind in the competition for almost 2 years. Earl quickly responded though and a set piece allowed Matt Morton to equalise before Jed Phillips put them ahead on his debut. Jay Evison then made it 3-1, but Crookes hit back with a Ben Emsley strike. Earl made it 4-2 with a Connor Chapell goal from outside the area before Louis Flynn made it 4-3 at the break.

Two early mistakes in the second half by Crookes allowed Sam Fewkes and Phillips to put Earl in control. Chapell netted his second, as did Morton to complete the scoring, but Earl were given a tough examination in the first half at least. Action from the game is below - pictures by Ian Anderson.

The only two CBC Premier teams to fall both lost to CBC Premier rivals. Wickersley CC continued their impressive start to the season by beating Jubilee Rangers 3-0. Jubilee had all the early chances, but failed to take advantage and Wickersley took over. A good move paved the way for Liam O’Brian to put them ahead and Ben Thornton doubled it from the spot after Wickersley were awarded a penalty. Jubilee had the chance to get back into the game when they were awarded a penalty, but it was fired wide and their chances went with it.

The second half was a cagey affair – Jubilee hit the bar and Wickersley had one cleared off the line, but they finally made sure when Fraser Hartley rode three tackles before beating the keeper to complete the scoring with a few minutes remaining.

The other all-CBC Premier ties saw Loca win the local derby with Hackenthorpe. It was as tight as could be expected and although both sides had chances the winning moment came near the end when Will Eades rose highest from a corner to net the game’s only goal.

The other CBC Premier teams all beat Division One opponents. Boynton Sports played host to Woodman Cotts and won 5-2, but Woodman gave them a real game. Joe Damms headed Boynton into the lead and Nathan Fletcher poked home a second, but in the second half Woodman hit back to level the game with Chris Salt and Andrew Swift strikes. Boynton gathered themselves and Alistair Holland set Damms up to volley his second. Further pressure brought a fourth goal by Joe Reilly and Jack Bennett completed the scoring with a terrific 25 yard free kick.

Eckington MW faced a tricky trip to Division 1 leaders Southey Social, but came away with a 4-1 victory. Eckington made a fast start and took a deserved lead when the keeper could only parry Aiden Horspool’s shot and the striker netted at the second attempt. Southey re-shuffled at half-time and quickly got themselves back in the game when Roan Heeley’s header came back off the bar and Jack Whyers knock home the rebound.

Isaac Kamara then thought he had put Southey ahead, but his effort was disallowed for offside and instead it was Eckington that went back in front when Owen Ryan’s pass set Horspool up for his second. Southey threw everything at their visitors, but they were twice caught out by quick breaks with Alex Flanagan and Lestyn Jones taking full advantage to confirm Eckington’s victory.

Last season’s beaten finalists Wadsley Bridge Sixers showed their determination to have another crack at a final with a 5-0 victory at The Sportsman. A tight first half saw Sixers only take the lead in the last few minutes when man of the match Kane Doughty’s shot was saved by the keeper, but Chris Belshaw was on hand to knock home the rebound. The second half wasn’t so tight after Niall Wilkinson set Belshaw up for his second and Danny Reet crossed for George Rudd to head Sixers third. Belshaw then completed his hat-trick and Rudd got his second to complete the scoring. Action from the game is below - pictures by Ian Anderson.

Stannington Village had an even more comfortable victory, 7-1 over league newcomers Queens Head. Aemad Gadour and Mikey Vella combined to set Alex Moseley up for his first Village goal. Ryan Oxley then found the top corner to double the lead and Lucas Metzger Edwards made it three with a good run and finish. Moseley netted his second with a free-kick and Vella made it five before Oxley added two more to complete his hat-trick. Harrison Marvin netted Queens consolation.

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