29 MARCH – LEAGUE CUP – Brandon Bags a Final spot for Earl – Royal Earl went through to their 4th final in 5 years affter Brandon Bagley hit a second half winner in the second semi-final against Nailmakers. Pictured left is Bagley on the left celebrating his winner (picture courtesy of Ian Anderson). Earl will play Wadsley Bridge Sixers in the final later in the season.

29 MARCH – CBC PREMIER – Joel Purks up Stannington's title chances and Lamkin helps boost Jubilee's survival – A late Joel Purckiss winner against Boynton Sports kept Stannington Village in the title race, but at the other end of the table Jubilee Rangers took a big step towards safety as a Ross Lamkin hat-trick helped them to victory at Eckington MW, especially as Chapeltown RBL slipped to a narrow defeat against Wadsley Bridge Sixers and Southey Social did the same at Wickersley CC.

29 MARCH - DIVISION 1 – Gibson's the guy as Hackenthorpe bust Loca's home record – Two late Chad Gibson goals saw leaders Hackenthorpe end Loca's unbeaten home record to improve their chances of taking the title and Mosborough Reds moved up to second with victory over Cotts. AFC Wisewood's chances of a top three finish were hit when they lost a 3 goal lead before drawing with Brunsmeer. Jonathan Fusco hit a hat-trick as Baby Shark won at Kelham Island.

24 MARCH – Fixtures for APRIL & MAY now shown - The Fixtures & Referees for APRIL & MAY have been added to the Fixtures section of the League website – www.sssl.org.uk. Home teams must confirm their pitch is available and booked ASAP. There could be fixture changes if either pitches or referees aren't available on the dates shown.

22 MARCH – MONTAGU CUP – Wickersley CC in the Montagu Cup Final on Easter Monday – After victory over the Mexborough Sunday League Champions Westville, Wickersley CC will face the Rotherham & District Premier Division leaders The Gate Inn in the Montagu Cup Final on Easter Monday, 6 April at Mexborough Athletic's Firepart Stadium on Hampden Road, Mexborough S64 9JN. The game has an 11am kick-off and entrance - CASH ONLY - is £4 for Adults, £2 for Concessions and Children of Primary School age are free if accompanied by an adult. Receipts are primarily donated to the Montagu Hospital Comforts Fund. More detail about the competition can be found at https://www.montagucup.com/. The competition is believed to be the world's oldest to be still played at its original venue. Go along and support Wickersley.

25 JAN– LEAGUE CUP – The semi-final draw – The semi-final draw was made at Bramall Lane by Lauren and Charlotte of Sheffield United's Commercial team and it saw Stannington Village against the winners of the remaining Quarter Final tie between Wadsley Bridge Sixers and Crookes, with the other semi seeing previous winners face Royal Earl face fellow CBC Premier side Nailmakers. The dates and venues to be decided.

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.