Wembley moves closer for schools in National League Trust U11s Cup

The National League Trust Under 11s Cup has delivered another exciting week of action.

Three more regional tournaments took place across the country, showcasing the talent, teamwork, and enthusiasm of young players representing their schools and local club communities.

In the South East, the tournament was hosted by Stones in the Community in Maidstone, where a fantastic day of football saw closely contested matches in both the girls’ and mixed competitions. 

In the girls’ tournament, Southend United emerged as winners, with Tonbridge Angels finishing as runners-up after an impressive run. The mixed competition saw Tonbridge Angels go one step further, taking the title, while Maidstone United secured the runners-up spot on home turf.

In the North East, Hartlepool United Community Sports Foundation welcomed teams for another brilliant regional event. 

Hartlepool United claimed victory in the girls’ competition, delighting the home crowd, while Darlington finished as runners-up. In the mixed tournament, Darlington turned the tables to take the winner’s title, with FC Halifax Town finishing as runners-up after a strong performance throughout the day.

Meanwhile, in the South West, Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust hosted a vibrant and competitive tournament. 

Torquay United were crowned girls’ champions, with Truro City finishing as runners-up. In the mixed competition, Bath City took top honours, while Torquay United added another strong finish to their day by securing the runners-up spot.

Across all three regions, the tournaments highlighted the power of partnerships between clubs and schools, providing young players with unforgettable opportunities to represent their communities in a professional football environment.

Congratulations go to all of the winners and runners-up for their outstanding achievements. Both the winners and runners-up from each regional tournament will now progress to the next stage of the competition, with places secured in the North and South semi-finals taking place in April.

With so much talent on display and the stakes rising, the journey to the final continues to build excitement, as teams edge closer to the opportunity of playing on one of football’s biggest stages.