30 MAR – CBC PREM – Earl hit back to end Sixers title hopes, but Stannington stay in the chase – Leaders Royal Earl now need one more win to claim the title after coming from two down to beat Wadsley Bridge Sixers 3-2, ending Sixers title hopes. Earl looked dead and buried after 60 minutes as goals from Harry Holland and Chris Belshaw had given Sixers a two goal lead, but a goal from Tom Bishop made it 2-1 and a couple of minutes later a back heel from Leon Howarth brought the scores level. That man Howarth then won it for Earl in the final two minutes with a screamer from inside box.

Up to second is Stannington Village after they won 2-0 at Chapeltown RBL. Stannington took a first half lead when a pass from Leo Higgins found Luca DeFalco who beat the full back before smashing it in off the underside of the bar. They doubled it after an hour when Jack Holmes found DeFalco and he cut inside to once more hit the roof the net.

A Ben Thornton hat-trick helped Joker Wickersley to a narrow 3-2 win over Boynton Sports. Boynton started very well and deservedly went in front through a Jake Gamban goal, but with the wind at their backs it was Joker Wick that started the second half much better and got a deserved equaliser through Thornton. It was quickly followed by another one from Thornton but Boynton looked to have gained a deserved point with a Brookes goal, until a Thornton header completed the scoring and his hat trick.

Another close win came at Oughtibridge WM where Jubilee Rangers came out 2-1 winners Jubilee travelled to Oughtibridge to continue their fine 2025 form and after a slow start Jubilee carved the most chances and got the breakthrough when a long ball to Adam Darton was nodded down to Sam Phillips who controlled it and on the half volley beat the keeper from 25 yards to give Jubilee a half-time lead. After the break, Jubilee continued their persistence and created numerous chances, but it was Oughtibridge that found a slick move to allow Josh Hunnam to equalise. Jubilee rallied and it was Sam Phillips again when following a crisp through ball, he took the ball into his stride and rifled home the winner.

30 MAR – DIVISION 1 – Leaders Nailmakers see off Reds, but Cueball snookered by Brunsmeer – Leaders Nailmakers opened up a six point gap with a 3-0 victory at Mosborough Reds thanks to an opener from leading scorer Dan Beech and a brace from veteran striker Nicky Owen.

Cueball slipped to a surprise home defeat, 3-2 by relegation threatened Brunsmeer AJW. Goals from Dan Ashton and Tom Charlesworth weren’t enough as a Gaz Murdoch double along with one for Taylor Askam saw Brunsmeer shock their hosts.

Cotts are in even greater danger off the drop and are 7 points ftrom safety after losing 6-4 at home to an AFC Wisewood that were just a place above them. Despite a first half hat-trick by Sam Holman-Gavin and one from Michael Blythen for Cotts, goals from Hadfield 2, Wright 2, Daley and Osgathorpe saw Wisewood take the points.

30 MAR – DIVISION 2 – Leaders Loca on the verge of the title and Hackenthorpe close in on the promotion pack – Leaders Loca need just one point from their last two games to be certain of the title after their 3-2 victory at fellow promotion hopefuls Darnall Urban. A Cameron Evans goal for Loca was cancelled out by a JI Greaves strike to leave the scores level at the break, but man of match Ollie Grady put Loca back on top with a quality free kick in second half. Richard Spinks set Danny Richards up to score a third for Loca and although Anthony Greaves netted a second for Darnall it was Loca that took the points.

Hackenthorpe could be joining the promotion party after their 5-2 victory over Norton Oaks means that just 3 points separate the 4 teams behind Loca. It wasn’t straightforward though and a shock win for Oaks looked possible when Chris Pigott flicked a throw in on for Tom Blacksell to give them a lead they held until half-time. The second half saw Hackenthorpe quickly equalise with Man of the Match Callum Foster netting with a great toe poke finish. Oaks then had a great chance to go back in front when they were awarded a penalty, but keeper Tyler Crossland made an amazing save to keep the scores level - his 4th penalty save of the season.

Hackenthorpe then took control, with Nathan Ward putting them ahead with a good finish, before Foster with a great outside of the boot finish making it 3-1. Oaks didn't give up though and after missing a great chance they pulled one back when Blacksell's corner was touched home by a defender.

Hackenthorpe then produced a great team goal when great ball outwide by Jack Brear to which Kydn Gray did brilliant to whip in a great cross for Kai Prescott to complete it with a great finish to make it 4–2. Ward scored his second with a good finish to complete the scoring.

The Baby Shark v AFC Centre Spot game had to be abandoned after a hole appeared in the pitch, making it dangerous for the players.

23 MAR – CBC PREM – Stannington end Earl's unbeaten run to keep the title race going – Leaders Royal Earl missed the chance to clinch the title when dropped points for the first time this season, beaten 2-0 by Stannington Village. For Stannington it was a fitting end to their Malin Bridge home of almost 30 years as it was their final game there. Stannington took the lead when a shot from Luca DeFalco was blocked, but fell to Charlie Hobson who finished well into the roof of the net. It stayed like that until the break, but it was a compelling game with both sides giving everything and Stannington keeper Harley Middleton made two great saves soon after the break to keep his side in front. Earl couldn't find a way through and it was Stannington that sealed the win when Charlie Staniland cut inside before finding DeFalco who turned the full back inside out before finishing left footed into the far corner.

The result means Earl still have to win two of their final four games to be certain of the title and they face second place Wadsley Bridge Sixers next weekend - a game Sixers must win if they are to stay in the title race. Stannington also know they realistically have to win when they travel to current champions Chapeltown RBL.

At the other end of the table it's looking bleak for Eckington MW who are now 8 points from safety after they were beaten 4-3 at home by Chapeltown RBL. Owen Ryan gave Eckington the lead from a corner, but RBL hit back when Alex Mosley found Elliott Simpson in space and his cross-cum-shot found the top corner. Two minutes later Connor Williamson put Jay Carter through to put RBL ahead and Carter then turned provider when he crossed for Morgan Cowell to make it 3-1 at the break. Eckington rallied in the second half and Mitch Walker headed their second before Harrison Bailey equalised. RBL composed themselves with Danny Booth pulling the strings and subsitute Luis Afonso-Ferriera netted the winner with his first touch five minutes from time.

23 MAR – DIVISION 1 – Cueball win at leaders Nailmakers and Southey win at Brunsmeer – Leaders Nailmakers suffered their second home defeat, 5-4 at the hands of promotion chasing Cueball. Dan Beech opened the scoring for Nailmakers, but Brad Pearce equalised for Cueball. Oliver Parfitt restored Nailmakers lead, but they then had their keeper dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity. They maintained the lead until the second half, but Dylan Goff brought Cueball level a second time and they then went in front through Connor Ashforth. Beech netted his second from the penalty spot to bring Nailmakers level, but goals from Jack Challoner and Charlie Shepherd put Cueball 5-3 up. Beech completed his hat-trick to give the leaders hope and only a goalline clearance stopped them taking a point.

Southey are now title favourites after winning 4-1 at Brunsmeer. Todd Guest headed home from Keiran Hopkinson's cross before the lead was doubled when Jamie Hopkins cross was diverted into his own net by a defender. Carlton Carty then cut inside to beat the keeper to make it 3-0 at the break and although Gaz Murdoch pulled one back for Brunsmeer after the break, Carty netted his second, and thirteenth in his last five games, to make the game safe for Southey. Woodman kept their promotion hopes alive as goals from Jack Heald and Nathan Wood gave them a narrow 2-1 victory over AFC Wisewood, who's reply came from Travis.

Cotts hopes of avoiding the drop weren't helped by being held to a home 3-3 draw by Mosborough Reds. Reds took the lead when Oliver Tupling turned home a long throw and soon after Alix Sorsby headed home from Tupling's corner to double their lead. Cotts hit back with two Chris Salt strikes before half-time and soon after the break they took the lead with a Sam Stacey strike, but they weren't able to hold onto all three points as Billy Kitching's cross was swept home by Karl Drabble to earn Reds a draw. Crookes were awarded a 3-0 victory after Sheaf House couldn't field a team.

Next weekend Cotts have a chance to improve their chances when they entertain an AFC Wisewood just four points above them and having played a game more. Brunsmeer are also just 4 points above Cotts and they look to have a tough task at title chasing Cueball. Leaders Nailmakers will be expected to get back to winning ways at a Mosborough Reds that has won just twice at home, whilst Nailmakers have won 5 out of 6 away from home.

23 MAR – DIVISION 2 – Leaders Loca become the first team to be promoted, but it's tight behind them – Leaders Loca (pictured) became the first team to be promoted after winning 4-1 at Ecclesfield Blues. Man of the match Cammy Evans netted a hat-trick, including a goal of the season contender when he volleyed home from Cam Anderson's goal kick. Aaron Williamson netted Loca's other, with Harrison Stenton taking advantage of a Nicky Boot error to net Blues' goal, but had it not been for Blues keeper Bailey Holland the defeat would have been much larger.

The battle to join Loca is hotting up after second place Baby Shark drew 4-4 at third place Darnall Urban. Anthony Greaves, JI Greaves and a Demetrius Timms double netted for Darnall, with Jack Greaves, Keenan McKenzie-Grey,Jahmal Riley and Kieran Sykes-Tobin all on target for the Sharks.

That result allowed the teams below them to narrow the gap. Fourth place AFC Centre Spot won 6-1 victory at Wadsley FC and fifth place Hackenthorpe won 5-1 at Thorncliffe Villa and with games in hand on all the teams above them could yet take one of the top three spots. Papa Sarr opened the scoring for Hackenthorpe and although Villa equalised from a corner, Hackenthorpe were back in front at half-time after Callum Foster curled a 25 yard free kick into the top corner. After the break Chandler Gibson made it 3-1 with a penalty after Leighton Sawyer had been fouled. Foster netted his second when he finished off the move of the game, before Lewis Slater tapped home the fifth.

A win for Loca next weekend at third place Darnall Urban would see them take the title if second place Baby Shark fail to win at home to fourth place AFC Centre Spot and fifth place Hackenthorpe fail to win at home against seventh place Norton Oaks.

15 MAR – The League Cup Semi-Finals Sunday 6 April - The League Cup semi final draw was made at Bramall Lane prior to United's recent game against Portsmouth by The Star's United reporter Danny Hall and United's Media man Matt Young, The first sees a repeat of last season's final between Stannington Village and holders Royal Earl - see action picture from that final. The second tie ensures that a team will be in the final for the first time as neither League Champions Chapeltown RBL nor Division One Southey Social have featured in the final before.

Both semi-finals will be refereed by referees that have previously been in charge of a final at Bramall Lane, with Paul Cooper taking charge of the Stannington Village v Royal Earl game, and his assistants will be Paul Holmes and Lewis Berry. Paul Matthewson takes charge of the Chapeltown RBL v Southey Social tie, and his assistants will be Paul Rodgers and Theo Pawson

9 MAR – Liggins leads the scorers table - Division 2 Loca FC's Logan Liggins (pictured left) is leading the way in the Leading Scorers table with 27 so far. Just 4 goals behind him is the Division 1 leading scorer, Southey Social's Carlton Carty. A further 6 goals further back is the CBC Premier's leading scorer Leon Howarth. The next 8 players in the top 11 are separated by just 3 goals. Full details of the League's Leading Scorers and the Leading Scorers for each team can be found in the Results section.

9 MAR – CBC PREM – Earl close in on the title, while Jubilee go goal crazy – Leaderrs Royal Earl now need just two more wins to take the title after twice coming from behind to beat second place Wadsley Bridge Sixers 3-2. Sixers went ahead after just two minutes when a Jordan Stocks corner beat everyone to go straight in. Earl levelled after 33 mins through Leon Howarth, but a brilliant run and cross by Stocks was headed home by George Rudd to give Sixers a half-time lead. Ten mins after the break Howarth levelled a second time with his 17th of the season and Earl won it when Jonno Williams hit one of his trademark free-kicks that left the keeper with no chance of stopping.

Jubilee Rangers went goal crazy with a 10-2 win over bottom side Oughtibridge WM. There was two each for Adam Darton and Danny Vigrass with singles for Alfie Smith, Jack Shaw, Liam Hill-Simmons, Josh Reaney, Lewis Gillott and Brendon Reid-Flanagan. Second bottom Eckington MW also lost, 3-1 at home to Joker Wickersley. Eckington took the lead when Joel Cousins' whipped free-kick beat everyone after 40 mins, but on the stroke of half-time Joker levelled when an Owen Kelly cross took a deflection past the keeper. After the break it was Joker that took control and they took the lead when Adam Daughtrey lobbed the keeper before Nathan Taylor wrapped up the points with a neatl finish.

The S35 derby saw Boynton come out on top 4-3 against Chapeltown RBL. Boynton came out on top in a 7 goal thriller! RBL took the lead when Matt Jacobs flicked the ball wide to Mikey Vella whose cross found Morgan Cowell on the edge of the area, Cowells touch took the ball into the air and then Cowell scissor kicked it into the top corner. Boynton were then awarded a penalty which was duly dispatched by Jack Bennett. Boynton then took the lead when a back pass from Cooke fell short and tRichie Atkins made no mistake and he quickly added his second to allow Boynton to go in to the break 3-1 up. RBL took the initiative in the second half and piled on the pressure and got back into it when an Elliott Simpson corner was forced home at the back post by Matt Jacobs. RBL then had a chance to get level from the spot, but Mitch Savage's was well saved by keeper Jenson Beever. Boynton extended their lead with a back post finish by Ty Brookes, but RBL weren't finished as Cowell got his second of the game to set up a grandstand finish. Boynton defence held out though as they took all 3 points from a real thriller. 

9 MAR – DIVISION 1 – Nailmakers increase their lead as Cueball lose at Brunsmeer – Leaders Nailmakers beat Cotts at home 2-0 to open up a 6 point gap at the top. It took Nailmakers over 80 minutes to break the deadlock when veteran Russell Hobson tapped in, before Oliver Parfitt made the points safe.

Cueball started the day in second place, but lost for a second week running, this time, 3-1 to Brunsmeer and dropped out of the top three. A Charlie Wheatley hat-trick did the damage for Brunsmeer, with Jack Challoner hitting Cueball's only reply.

That allowed Crookes to go second after they beat Mosborough Reds 3-1. Oli McQuillin gave Crookes an early lead with a penalty, but despite many chances they couldn't add to it before half-time. Affter the break McQuillin set Dylan Murphy up to double the lead, but Reds got back into the game with a Billy Kitching strike. They couldn't break through again though and it was Hamish Adamson that made the game safe with Crookes' third.

Up to third now is Southey Social who won 6-1 at AFC Wisewood thanks to hat-tricks from both Jamie Hopkins and Carlton Carty - Carty's third successive hat-trick to make it 11 goals in his last four games. Wisewood's consolation came from George Scott.

9 MAR – DIVISION 2 – Leaders Loca spot on, but Darnall beaten by Hackenthorpe – For the second week running, the leaders Loca FC had an impressive victory over fellow title challengers AFC Centre Spot. The 3-0 victory came from one from Oli Grady and two from the League's leading scorer Logan Liggins, taking his tally to 27.

Darnall Urban were beaten by the same team for a second week running, losing 2-1 to a Hackenthorpe FC side now firmly in the promotion hunt. Hackenthorpe knew it was a game they had to win to stay in the race and they set off on the front foot, but after a few missed chances it took a real 35 yard screamer from Chad Gibson to give them a half-time lead. Darnall came into the game more after the break, but a swift counter attack by Hackenthorpe saw Leighton Sawyer put the cross in for Alfie Hinkley to slide the ball home. Darnall responded and it needed Hackenthorpe keeper Tyler Crossland to be at his best, but even he could do nothing to stop Anthony Greaves pulling one back with a terrific shot from the edge of the area. Despite a few close calls Hackenthorpe held on.

Second place Baby Shark are now 7 points behind the leaders after they were surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw by second bottom Thorncliffe Villa. Villa shocked the Sharks by taking a two goal lead. Finn Taylor took advantage of a good through ball from Kenzie Stocks to produce a good finish and it was the same again when Taylor doubled the Villa lead with a calm left foot finish. Sharks shook themselves down and Fabian Johnson pulled one back before half-time and Jahmal Riley equalised in the second half, but Villa showed great determination to hang on for a point.

Ecclesfield Blues gained a second successive win, this one a 5-1 victory at Norton Oaks. Danny Fisher with two and one each for Fin Smith, Joe Bailey-Atkin and Josh Beer did the trick for the Blues, with Jordan Noble netting from a Tom Holden corner for Oaks.

9 MAR – SUNDAY CUP – Stannington go out to AFP – Our last remaining team in the Sunday Senior Cup was Stannington Village, but they were beaten 2-0 by AFP Pewter Pot

2 MAR – CBC PREM – Earl make it a perfect 10 and Oughtibridge off the mark – Leaderrs Royal Earl made it 10 wins out of 10 by beating reigning champions Chapeltown RBL 2-0. After a goalless first half, the breakthrough came when Jay Evison lobbed the ball over the keeper. The win was clinched when Leon Howarth raced onto a ball over the top to beat the keeper. Just 3 more wins for Earl will see them take RBL's crown.

Third place Stannington Village kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 victory at fourth place Joker Wickersley Youth CC. Another goalless first half that saw Luca DeFalco go nearest when he hit the side netting from a tight angle, but, after the break, DeFalco cut inside to blast the ball into the roof of the net when he got onto the end of a Charlie Hobson pass to give Stannington the lead. DeFalco repeated the trick soon after to double their lead, but Joker hit back with a Liam Tomlinson goal and Stannington were then grateful for their keeper to hold onto the points.

Jubilee Rangers moved further clear of the drop zone with a 3-1 home victory over Boynton Sports. Jubille went into half-time leading 1-0 after Adam Darton got on the end of Liam O'Brien's cross. They doubled their lead after the break when a Danny Vigrass cross caused problems in the area that saw Darton bundled over and O'Brien netted the resulting penalty. Boynton responded and Jake Gamban pulled one back, but Jubilee made the points safe when Darton met another cross to score his second and Jubillee third.

Bottom club Oughtibridge WM finally got their first points of the season with a 4-2 home victory over second bottom Eckington MW. Will Telford and Connor Platts strikes gave Oughtibridge a two goal lead at half-time and the game looked over when Josh Hunnam netted their third soon after the break. Eckington pulled one back through Jacob Rickards, but Oughtibridge's nerves were settled when Hunnam netted his second from the edge of the area, even though Ethan Flower grabbed a second for Eckington with a 20 yard free-kick for Eckington near the end.

2 MAR – DIVISION 1 – Top two both drop points – Leaders Nailmakers were held 1-1 at home by AFC Wisewood. Against the form book it was Wisewood that went in front through Will Osgathorpe, but a Jack Joyce strike ten minuites from time rescued the leaders a point they might not have deserved.

That point though extended Nailmakers lead at the top as second place Cueball were beaten 5-3 at home by fellow title challengers Southey Social. Travis Hodgson, Jake Vigrass and Dylan Goff gave Cueball the lead three times, but two Jamie Hopkins goals and Carlton Carty's second successive hat-trick to make it 8 goals in his last three games won it for Southey.

Crookes closed up on the top two with a 4-0 home win over Sheaf House. Crookes took an early lead with a Cameron Ronksley headers and Lewis McQuillin doubled it before half-time. After the break, Louis Ballard made it three and Tom Rose tapped home a fourth.

Fourth place Woodman Intake also made up ground on the top two with a narrow 1-0 win at Mosborough Reds. After a goalless first half Woodman won it with a terrific strike by Abdulrahman Alghamdi.

2 MAR – DIVISION 2 – Leaders Loca spot on, but Darnall beaten by Hackenthorpe – The leaders Loca FC had an impressive 5-0 victory at fellow title challengers AFC Centre Spot. Will Eades set up Cam Evans for Loca's first and the lead was doubled when Evans turned provider for Mitch Carlton. Carlton then turned provider for Oli Grady to make in three at the break. Brad Russell was turning in a man of the match performance and his strength allowed Aaron Williamson set up Grady for his second and the scoring was completed when Evans set up Carlton for his second.

Darnall Urban's run of 8 consecutive wins ended with a 3-1 defeat by a Hackenthorpe FC side fighting to stay in the promotion hunt. Darnall had a great chance to go in front when they were awarded a penalty, but Tyler Crossland made a great save to keep the game goalless. Darnall did get their noses in front though with a Lorne Whitely strike, but Hackenthorpe levelled with a Chad Gibson penalty and went in front when a terrific backheel by Callum Foster set up man of the match Harrison Case to score. Foster then netted the third goal to clinch the victory for Hackenthorpe.

Baby Shark maintained their title challenge with a 5-0 victory at Norton Oaks. A Fabian Johnson double and one each for Jahmal Riley and Daniel Ramsey gave Shark a four goal lead at half-time and the victory was completed by a Kiyani Morris goal in the second half.

Ecclesfield Blues gained a second away win of the season 6-2 at Wadsley FC. Danny Fisher made a debut to remember with four for Blues along with one each for Harrison Stenton and Josh Beer. Kurtis Westerman and Curtis Dennison netted Wadsley's replies.

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