4 NOV – Fixtures & Referees for 7 DECEMBER now shown - The Fixtures and Referees for 7 DECEMBER 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. Fixtures for the 14 & 21 December cannot be shown until after the Sunday Senior Cup and Sunday Trophy ties have been played on 16 November, but they will be listed ASAP after 16 November. There will not be any games on 28 December or 4 January.

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 Brunsmeer or Eckington MW; WB Sixers v Crookes. The ties will be played on various dates during December and January.

2 NOV – LEAGUE CUP – Five out of the eight ties decided by penalties as the holders go out – 5 of the 8 League Cup ties played couldn’t have been any closer and had to be decided by penalties, one of which saw holders Chapeltown RBL go out to fellow CBC Premier side Boynton Sports. Another all CBC Premier tie saw Jubilee Rangers go through at Southey Social on penalties. CBC Premier Nailmakers needed penalties to overcome Division 1 Baby Shark and an all-Division 1 tie saw Crookes win a penalty shoot-out against Thorncliffe Villa.

Another Division 1 penalties winner was Brunsmeer in their delayed Round 1 tie with CBC Premier Woodman Intake. Stannington Village had to come from behind to beat Division 1 Hackenthorpe, but no such drama for Wadsley Bridge Sixers as they comfortably beat Division 1 Kelham Island and last season’s finalists Royal Earl saw off fellow CBC Premier Wickersley CC

2 NOV - DIVISION 1 – Loca open up a gap at the top & Reds win – Leaders Loca opened up a 3 point gap at the top with victory at Cotts and Mosborough Reds were also winners at home to Norton Oaks.

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.