15 NOV - SUNDAY TROPHY – Sportsman hit Courtyard for five, Wisewood waltz through too - The Sportsman secured a place in the last 16 of the Sunday Trophy with a comprehensive away success at Courtyard FC. Oliver Parfitt was the executioner in chief with a fantastic first half treble as the away side controlled proceedings from the get-go. Courtyard were much improved at the start of the second half and deservedly pulled one back to get within a couple but that was as good as it got for them. Sportsman regained control over their valiant and welcoming hosts, and Lewis Falk’s header plus another from Rob Neal saw them ease through 5-1.

AFC Wisewood made their trip to AFC Lounge a successful one too to make it through 3-0. An own goal put Wisewood in front and that was added to when Alfie Wright made it two before half time. A comfortable win was secured in the second half as Whylie Walford notched goal number three for the happy visitors.

15 NOV - CBC PREMIER – Jubilee end Sixers unbeaten record and Reds hit back to claim their first point - Jubilee Rangers provided the result of the day in the Premier Division as they ended league leaders Wadsley Bridge Sixers unbeaten record 2-1. A goalless first 45 between the sides was eventually broken when Will Osgathorpe danced down the wing and his shot was too hot for the home keeper and Ross Lamkin tapped in the rebound for the opening goal of the contest. The leaders rallied and equalised when a low cross was converted at the far post by Danny Reet. Jubilee’s winner came two minutes from time when Josh Reaney showed great trickery down the left and whipped in a cross that Sam Phillips controlled and then coolly finished for the winning goal.

A tough game between Wickersley and Hackenthorpe was settled by a single goal. The first half’s best chance came Hackenthorpe’s way when Xav Drandrade‘s effort was superbly cleared off the line by Nathan Taylor. The only goal arrived when a good bit of home pressure ended with Adam Daughtrey sliding the ball home under the visiting custodian. The home side had more opportunities to extend the lead after that, but that single Daughtrey effort proved decisive in the final analysis.

Royal Earl and Stannington Village shook hands on a 1-1 draw which keeps both sides in the middle of the table. A scoreless first half was broken when a set piece routine by the home side was finished with a superb header from Sam Smith. Stannington kept plugging away and were rewarded with an equaliser from Niall Loughlin. The substitute beat a couple of home defenders before being brought down in the penalty area; he then picked himself up and sent the keeper the wrong way from twelve yards.

Mosborough Reds produced a sensational comeback to take their first point of the season from a home 3-3 draw with Boynton Sports. Boynton took the lead ten minutes before the interval when Richie Atkins slotted the ball into the net. This was doubled within a couple of minutes when Atkins scored his second with a powerful finish into the top corner of the net after a low cross had fizzed its way across the penalty area. Atkin completed his treble from the penalty spot early in the second half when he picked himself up to score after being brought down in the area.

Mosborough got on the scoreboard when Alix Sorsby’s free kick was headed in by Ben Dronfield. Dronfield pulled them within one with a header that found the net following a long throw. Boynton thought they had scored a fourth to put some daylight between the sides, but it was ruled out for offside and Mosborough secured a draw eight minutes from time when the ball found its way to Josh Smith to slot home.

The game between Loca and Eckington was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

15 NOV - DIV 1 – Woodman give the leaders the chop and Crookes move up to second – Woodman Cotts blew open the Division 1 title race with a superb home victory against leaders Queens Head. Chris Salt headed the home team in front when he managed to beat the onrushing keeper to the ball, and that became two when Harvey Smythe produced a nice close-range finish. The leaders got within one when a cross found its way to Josh Hague to put away. Jake McKenzie scored an excellent left footed finish from outside the area to restore Woodman's two-goal margin and from then on, they never looked back.

Sam Stacey got in the act with a fourth home goal and then Salt completed his brace to extend the lead to four clear goals. However, Queens scored a second with a superb team goal that started with their keeper and finished by striker Aaron Mushet. But Cotts deserved their success on the day.

With AFC Wisewood in Sunday Trophy action, Crookes moved into second place and a point behind the leaders with a comprehensive away win at Brinsworth Whitehill. They opened the scoring when a long throw from Dylan Murphy was turned into his own net by a defender. That lead was doubled just before half time when Oliver McQuillin scored his first goal of the game with an effort from just inside the penalty area.

Despite Brinsworth’s resilient defence, Crookes scored again when McQuillin headed in his second of the game. McQuillin then turned provider for Crookes’ next goal when he was brought down in the penalty area for a spot kick. However, instead of completing his hat trick he handed responsibility to Sol Parkin who made no mistake for goal number four. The nap hand was completed by Tom Rickers who capped a superb solo run with a great finish from inside the box.

9 NOV – Fixtures and Referees for 13 December added to the website - The Fixtures and Referees for 13 December have been added to the Fixtures section. 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.

9 NOV - SUNDAY SENIOR CUP – Wickersley CC v Hackenthorpe in Round 4, Earl and Stannington at home, Jubilee travel - Wickersley CC will face fellow Blades Super Draw League Hackenthorpe in Round 4 of the County FA Sunday Senior Cup. Royal Earl host AFC Lord Nelson and Stannington Village host a Deer Park Tap that beat Eckington MW in Round 3. Jubilee Rangers have a difficult looking tie at AFP Press Box. All ties scheduled for Sunday 13 December.