18 AUG – Fixtures for September now on the website - The Fixtures and Referees for SEPTEMBER 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.

No team has asked for "No Game" on 13 Sept, so all games must go ahead on that date even though United are at home against Wolves with a 12 noon kick-off. If you can get your opponents and referees agreements to kick-off early and your pitch provider allows it, even as early as 9am, you can.

29 JUly – The 2026-27 season:

COUNTY FA AFFILIATION Most clubs have done this, but 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.

29 JUly – Fixture Grid for the 2026-27 season - The Fixture Grid for the new season is shown below. It shows the teams that will be at home each week, the other teams will be away. The actual fixtures will be issued to clubs each month. If any team wants to not have a game in a week they must give Keith at least 5 weeks notice, but be aware that if you are still in a County FA Cup or Trophy, then you may not be allowed to close any of the County FA Cup or Trophy dates.