23-DEC - Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to everyone - The League would like to wish all players, officials, referees, sponsors and supporters the very best for Christmas and a hope we can have a Happy and prosperous New Year.

23 DEC – Fixtures & Referees for JANUARY now shown - The Fixtures and Referees for JANUARY 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 4 January.

23 DEC – SUNDAY TROPHY – Our last 3 set for Round 4 on 18 Jan - Our last 3 teams in the County FA Sunday Trophy will be trying to reach the Quarter Finals on 18 January. Loca are at home to Barge Inn Rangers, currently 4th in the Doncaster's 2nd Tier. Mosborough Reds travel to Shakhtar Sheffield, currently 3rd in Rotherhams 3rd Tier and Crookes are also away at The Park Hotel, currently unbeaten at the top of Rotherham's 4th Tier.

21 DEC – CBC PREMIER – Earl widen the gap and Makers Nail it at home at last – Royal Earl widened the gap at the top of the CBC Premier with a narrow victory at Chapeltown RBL. At the other end of the table, Nailmakers climbed out of the bottom three with their first home victory of the season against a Southey Social who now replace them in the bottom three.

21 DEC - DIVISION 1 –  Crookes end Loca’s unbeaten record and wins for Villa and Shark – Oli McQullin hit a hat-trick (11 in the league for the season) as Loca’s unbeaten start was ended emphatically by a Crookes now back in the promotion race. Thorncliffe Villa gained their second home win of the season with victory over Cotts and Baby Shark did the same with a home win over Norton Oaks.

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.