Summer league 2026 In association with Hughie Shacklock Foundation, Auto Safety Centre and Cash & Carry Trophies Summer league 2026
🌞⚽ Summer League MAY 2026 – Low to Mid Teams ⚽🌞
By popular demand, our Summer League is BACK for 2026!
This season is exclusively for Low–Mid ability teams, creating the perfect environment for young players to enjoy competitive football, build confidence, and have fun all summer long 😄⚽
Open to Low–Mid teams in the U9, U10, U11 and U12 age groups (Season 2026–27), this league offers regular match football in a friendly, supportive, and well-organised setting.
📅 Event Information
⚽ Ability Level: Low – Mid
📋 Format: Normal Match Play
🗓️ Start Date: 10th May 2026
📆 Match Days: Sundays only
⏰ Example Kick-Off Times (Week 1)
U10 – 9: am KO (7-a-side) (40 min games)
U11 – 9:55 am KO (9-a-side) (40 min games)
U12 – 10:55 am KO (9-a-side) (40 min games)
U13 - 11:55 am (9-a-side) (40 min games)
🔄 Kick-off times will rotate weekly to ensure fairness for all teams.
✅ FA-Aligned Match Formats & Pitch Allocation
All matches will be played in line with current FA Small-Sided Football Guidelines for the 2026–27 season, ensuring games are age-appropriate, safe, and development-focused 👌
⚽ U9 – 7-a-side
⚽ U10 – 7-a-side
⚽ U11 – 9-a-side
⚽ U12 – 9-a-side
🏟️ Pitch Allocation
7-a-side matches will be played on ¼ of a full-size pitch
9-a-side matches will be played on designated yellow pitches
Pitch sizes, goal sizes, and match conditions will follow FA recommendations for each age group.
🏆 League Structure
👥 Teams per Age Group: 8
🗓️ League Duration:
Weeks 1–7: League Fixtures
Week 8: Semi-Finals 🔥
Week 9: Finals Weekend 🎉
🥇 Awards
🏅 Winners and runners-up of both the league and tournament will receive medals
🏆 Trophy presentations on Finals Weekend
👶 Age Groups
U10 | U11 | U12| U13
🚨 Spaces Available:
Only 8 team spaces per age group – limited availability!
🤝 Commitment & Fixtures
Teams are expected to commit to the full 9-week Summer League 🗓️
By entering, teams agree to fulfil all scheduled fixtures, including league matches and knockout rounds where applicable
❌ Any fixture not fulfilled by a team will be awarded to the opposition team in line with league rules
This helps ensure a fair, competitive, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 💙
⭐ Why Join Our Summer League?
⚽ Competitive Match Play – Proper formats, defined positions & teamwork
📈 Player Development – Improve skills, confidence & game understanding
😄 Fun & Inclusive – Designed specifically for Low–Mid level teams
💷 Fees & Payment
💳 £80 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place
➕ Followed by two instalments of £140
🏟️ Fees include 3G astro pitch hire and referee costs
📣 Secure Your Place Today!
🚨 Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 To guarantee your team’s place, complete the sign-up process and pay the non-refundable deposit.
🏟️ Pitch Layout Explained
To ensure games are played at the correct size and in line with FA guidance, pitches will be set up as follows:
⚽ 7-a-Side Matches (U10 & U11)
🟦 Played on ¼ of a full-size 3G pitch
👟 Smaller playing area to encourage:
More touches on the ball
Better decision-making
Increased involvement for all players
📍 Clearly marked pitch with appropriate goals and markings.
⚽ 9-a-Side Matches (U12 & U13)
🟨 Played on designated yellow pitches
📏 Larger playing area to support:
Positional understanding
Team shape and movement
Transition towards the 11-a-side game
📍 Full FA-recommended pitch markings and goal sizes used.
🌞⚽ Summer League MAY 2026 – Low to Mid Teams ⚽🌞
By popular demand, our Summer League is BACK for 2026!
This season is exclusively for Low–Mid ability teams, creating the perfect environment for young players to enjoy competitive football, build confidence, and have fun all summer long 😄⚽
Open to Low–Mid teams in the U9, U10, U11 and U12 age groups (Season 2026–27), this league offers regular match football in a friendly, supportive, and well-organised setting.
📅 Event Information
⚽ Ability Level: Low – Mid
📋 Format: Normal Match Play
🗓️ Start Date: 10th May 2026
📆 Match Days: Sundays only
⏰ Example Kick-Off Times (Week 1)
U10 – 9: am KO (7-a-side) (40 min games)
U11 – 9:55 am KO (9-a-side) (40 min games)
U12 – 10:55 am KO (9-a-side) (40 min games)
U13 - 11:55 am (9-a-side) (40 min games)
🔄 Kick-off times will rotate weekly to ensure fairness for all teams.
✅ FA-Aligned Match Formats & Pitch Allocation
All matches will be played in line with current FA Small-Sided Football Guidelines for the 2026–27 season, ensuring games are age-appropriate, safe, and development-focused 👌
⚽ U9 – 7-a-side
⚽ U10 – 7-a-side
⚽ U11 – 9-a-side
⚽ U12 – 9-a-side
🏟️ Pitch Allocation
7-a-side matches will be played on ¼ of a full-size pitch
9-a-side matches will be played on designated yellow pitches
Pitch sizes, goal sizes, and match conditions will follow FA recommendations for each age group.
🏆 League Structure
👥 Teams per Age Group: 8
🗓️ League Duration:
Weeks 1–7: League Fixtures
Week 8: Semi-Finals 🔥
Week 9: Finals Weekend 🎉
🥇 Awards
🏅 Winners and runners-up of both the league and tournament will receive medals
🏆 Trophy presentations on Finals Weekend
👶 Age Groups
U10 | U11 | U12| U13
🚨 Spaces Available:
Only 8 team spaces per age group – limited availability!
🤝 Commitment & Fixtures
Teams are expected to commit to the full 9-week Summer League 🗓️
By entering, teams agree to fulfil all scheduled fixtures, including league matches and knockout rounds where applicable
❌ Any fixture not fulfilled by a team will be awarded to the opposition team in line with league rules
This helps ensure a fair, competitive, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved 💙
⭐ Why Join Our Summer League?
⚽ Competitive Match Play – Proper formats, defined positions & teamwork
📈 Player Development – Improve skills, confidence & game understanding
😄 Fun & Inclusive – Designed specifically for Low–Mid level teams
💷 Fees & Payment
💳 £80 non-refundable deposit required to secure your place
➕ Followed by two instalments of £140
🏟️ Fees include 3G astro pitch hire and referee costs
📣 Secure Your Place Today!
🚨 Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
👉 To guarantee your team’s place, complete the sign-up process and pay the non-refundable deposit.
🏟️ Pitch Layout Explained
To ensure games are played at the correct size and in line with FA guidance, pitches will be set up as follows:
⚽ 7-a-Side Matches (U10 & U11)
🟦 Played on ¼ of a full-size 3G pitch
👟 Smaller playing area to encourage:
More touches on the ball
Better decision-making
Increased involvement for all players
📍 Clearly marked pitch with appropriate goals and markings.
⚽ 9-a-Side Matches (U12 & U13)
🟨 Played on designated yellow pitches
📏 Larger playing area to support:
Positional understanding
Team shape and movement
Transition towards the 11-a-side game
📍 Full FA-recommended pitch markings and goal sizes used.