24 NOV – Fixtures & Referees for 14 & 21 DECEMBER now shown - The Fixtures and Referees for 14 & 21 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 ASAP please. There will not be any games on 28 December or 4 January.

23 NOV - All games postponed  – A combination of the wet weather and the Sheffield.'Derby' at Hillsborough meant all games were postponed

16 NOV - SUNDAY TROPHY – Reds show where there's a Will there's a way  – In one of the few Sunday Trophy ties to survive the weather, Will Hotchin scored all Mosborough Reds four goals in an impressive 4-1 win at Scawthorpe Herons. Herons had already struck the bar before taking the lead, but Reds equalised in added time of the first half when Hotchin stole in at the back post to score. The second half saw Hotchin at it again with a lovely half volley putting Reds in front. He then completed his hat-trick with a free-kick from the edge of the area and in the final minutes he added his fourth

16 NOV - CBC PREMIER – Morton hits the Nail on the head – Matt Morton helped himself to 4 first half goals as leaders Royal Earl maintained top spot with a convincing 6-0 victory over Nailmakers. A deflected long range shot from Jay Evison made it 1-0. Then it was the Matt Morton show in the first half, scoring 4 to make it 5-0 at half-time. The pick of the goals came from a quality ball from Johno Williams and Morton climbed highest to tower a header home. Nailmakers did much better in the second half, but couldn’t stop Tom Bishop making it 6-0 towards end of the match.

Despite letting a 3 goal lead slip Wadsley Bridge Sixers grabbed a 4-3 victory at Woodman thanks to a Chris Belshaw hat-trick. A Chris Belshaw brace and a George Rudd goal in the first half gave Sixers a 3-0 lead, but just before the break Woodman pulled one back with a Kyle Robinson penalty. That gave Woodman the impetuous  and they fought back to level with Florent Fadinga and Elliott Coles strikes, but Chris Belshaw completed his hat-trick in the dying minutes win the game for Sixers.

Stannington Village got back to winning ways with a hard earned 2-1 victory over Eckington MW. Stannington took the lead when a Luca DeFalco cross saw Aemad Gadour rise well to head in the roof of the net. Eckington equalised in the 21st minute when a cross into the box was fumbled and Owen Ryan tapped home. Stannington's winner in the second half when Gadour's pass into the path of Joel Purkiss allowed him to finish well in the top corner.

With all the goals coming in the first half Jubilee Rangers and Southey Social took home a point after a 2-2 draw. Southey took the lead inside a minute when Carlton Carty slipped in Ryan Whitney and he fired home from inside the box, but the lead lasted just 5 mins when Carty gave the ball away and Jubilee capitalised to make it 1-1. Southey then regained the lead when Carty played the ball to Keanen Wainwright and he curled a superb 25yd finish into the top corner, but once again Jubilee equalised when a long ball wasnt cut out and the striker poked home from.close range at the second attempt. Both sides cancelled each other out in the second half but Southey had should have scored when Jack Hawks brought the ball down in the box only for the Jubilee keeper to save his shot with his legs. Then after a great passing move the ball was squared to. Ryan Whitney unmarked in the box but he fired over. Then with a minute left a ball over the top found Carty who cut inside, but the keeper got something on his shot and the defender cleared off the line.

16 NOV - DIVISION 1 – Hackenthorpe Raynes supreme and Wisewood blast off – Hackenthorpe keep the pressure on the leaders With a man of the match performance from Regan Raynes, Hackenthorpe continued their winning streak with a 6-1 victory at Norton Oaks. Hackenthorpe took the lead early on with a corner from Harrison Case headed in by Harvey Staniland, but they couldn't add to it before half-time and it was Oaks that created the better chances. The second half started with Hackenthorpe captain Chad Gibson doubling his side's lead after a great run down the wing by Callum Foster, but Norton Oaks grabbed one back when Joe Baker scored straight from a corner. It stayed like that until the last 15 minutes when Hackenthorpe scored a third from a beautiful strike from Case They added a fourth with a counter attack goal from Kian Holloway assisted by keeper Finn Jones' with a great ball. A fifth goal was from Foster who rounded keeper and slotted home assisted by a great ball through by Travis Vintin. Hackenthorpe then finished the game off with a the final goal scored by Holloway for his second with a great strike into top corner 

AFC Wisewood made a blistering start at Kelham Island, going 4-0 up in the first 10 minutes with two each for Matt Civil and Ollie Scott. Second half saw Kelham Islabd come out strong and after getting an early goal through Kenneth Obazauye they piled the pressure on but couldn’t score add to it and Wisewood ran out 4-1 winners.

9 NOV - CBC PREMIER – Stannington;s title hopes hit for Sixers in a day of top performances – Wadsley Bridge Sixers were one of a few teams to produce one of their best performances of the season to come from behind to beat second place Stannington Village 3-2. A strong first half from Sixers got its reward just before halftime with a Aaron Statham thunderbolt into the roof of the net to put them ahead. Stannington hit back after the break and equalised when a long throw fell to Luca DeFalco who finished well in the bottom corner. They then went ahead when Brad Worsfold went in for a challenge and the ball looped over the keeper. Sixers rallied round though and two well taken goals by Chris Belshaw gave them a deserved victory.

Southey Social also produced a top performance as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Boynton Sports. Boynton had the early pressure and took the lead after 20min when a cross was poked home at the back post by Jake Gamban. It stayed like that until half-time after Ryan Whitney fired over Southey's best chance of the half. Southey were level within 5mins of the restart when Carlton Carty raced away and fired home left footed from a tight angle. Southey were on top but Boynton were dangerous on the break but two Southey substitues changed the game. First Jack Hawkes controlled the ball on his chest and fired home from 20yd with 10min left before Daniel Jenkinson added a late 3rd as he brought the ball down cut inside and rolled the ball.past the keeper from 12 yards.

Wickersley CC produced one of their best performances of the season to win 4-1 at high-flying Eckington MW. Wickersley got off to a flyer with James Hardemen  giving them a first minute lead, but just two minutes later  Eckington equalised when a great cross field ball from Alister Haydock allowed Owen Ryan to hit a low shot into the far corner. Wickersley responded and got back on top with two Ben Thornton strikes giving them a 3-1 lead at the break. Wickersley soon added a fourth through Jordan Thomas. Eckington did everything to get back into it, but Wickersley defended well to keep the three points.

Another to produce one of their best performances of the season was Jubilee Rangers as they ran out 4-0 winners at home to Nailmakers. The game started with Jubilee on top and after a couple of chances came and went a long ball over the full back saw Luke Campbell jink his way into the box and deliver an inch perfect cross for Brendan Reid-Flanagan to fire home to give Jubilee a half-time lead. Nailmakers tried to get themselves going after the break, but Jubilee kept a solid defence before extending their lead when a free kick from Jack Shaw allowed debut man Tom Davage to ghosted in and head home. A third goal came when some neat work from Ross Lamkin down the left saw a cross fired over to Luke Campbell score. The scoring was completed when Reid-Flanagan beat a defender before rounding the keeper down and rolling the ball into the empty goal.

9 NOV - DIVISION 1 – Crookes hit a magnificent 7, but top two also win – After trailing to a Kenneth Obazuaye goal at half-time, Crookes produced a stunning second half to beat Kelham Island 7-1. After the break Man of the Match Oli Mcquillin scored 2 quick goals to put Crookes ahead. Peter Smith added a third before Harvey Allatt made it four from a corner. Mason Mcquillin came off to bench to make it five before brother Oli Mcquillin completed his hat trick with a lovely finish. Smith then finished it off with a rocket from just inside the box.

Hackenthorpe took another 3 points with a 2-0 victory over Norton Oaks. Hackenthorpe took a first half lead when a Kian Holloway ball inside the defenders allowed skipper Chad Gibson to score. Hackenthorpe dominated the second half and scored a second goal when a through ball from Nathan Hunt was finished by Holloway. A special mention to keeper Finn Jones who kept another clean sheet and dominated his box, but Man of the match goes to Aston Thompson for the second week running commanding his defensive role once again. Hackenthorpe also wanted to thank Silkstone Arms, Sheffield for hosting us and our sponsors DBG GROUP, Sheffield Van Hire Ltd, Green Bros Ltd and TG DECORATORS.

Leaders Loca arguably produced their most complete game to beat Brunsmeer 5-1. Doubles from Logan Liggins and Oli Grady along with one from Will Eades had them in complete control until Brunsmeer gained a late consolation from Jake Hatton.

Mosborough Reds kept their recent good form going to win 3-1 at Thorncliffe Villa. After a goalless first half, quick goals from Ben Dronfield, Matt Ellis and Wil Hotchin put them inn command despite a late Wood consolation for Villa.

A Matt Civil hat-trick helped AFC Wisewood to an impressive 6-2 victory over Cotts. Wisewood's others came from an Osgathorpe double and one from Hiley,with Chris Salt netting both for Cotts.

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.