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Constitution of Divisions
The Constitution of Divisions for the forthcoming 2009 / 2010 Season has now been finalised. The Constitution comprises 55 teams, including 4 new clubs and 5 new reserve sides.
Constitution of Divisions - 2009 / 2010.
Now you know who your opponents are, log onto the CSFL Forum and let the banter begin!
Cup Final Weekend
The Charnwood Sunday League's most prestigeous cup competition, the Everards League Cup Final, kicks off on Sunday 10th May at Riverside Park, home of Barrow Town FC.
CSFL Premier Division sides Wymeswold and Hathern Three Crowns face each other at 10.30am in what will be a hotly contested match.
Cup Final Venue - Correction
Please note that tonight's William Davis Cup Final will be played at Loughborough Dynamo's ground at Nanpantan, not the Dovecote as previously stated.
Apologies for any confusion or inconvenience caused.
Cup Action Week
With the season drawing to a close, some big games are being played. On Wednesday 6th, at the Dovecote, Shepshed, the William Davis Cup Final will be contested by Birstall Stamford Reserves and Birstall Stamford A.
This Sunday, 3rd May, the semi-finals of the the Everard's League Cup will be played: Whitwick Compass face Wymeswold and Gaunt play Hathern Three Crowns.
If your team is involved in one of the remaining cup competitions, or still has plenty to play for in the League, log onto the CSFL Forum and get involved.
Charity Football Match Sunday 26th April
This Sunday, 26th April 2009, Division 1 side Quorn Royals host a Leicester Legends side in a charity match in aid of Loros and the Matt Hampson Trust. The Legends include Martin Johnson, Steve Walsh, Austin Healey, Muzzy Izzet, Matt Elliott, Neil Back, Gerry Taggart and many more.
Gates open at 12.00pm on Sunday 26th at Quorn Football Club, for more information, read the event flyer.
Birstall Retain County Cup
Last night's County Sunday Junior Cup Final was won by Birstall Stamford Reserves who beat Glenfield 3 - 1 to retain the cup. This is the second County Trophy won by a CSFL team this season. Manager Joey Hughes said:
"To retain the County Cup in my first season with the reserves is an incredible feeling and a testament to what a managerial partnership myself and Steve Walker have forged. Last night was a great final and was played in the right spirit, hard and fair. Both teams are a credit to themselves and to their respective leagues. I just felt that with the squad we had, and the quality and stamina through it, would prove too much in the end for some teams and it's proved to be the case last night. We've beat some big teams to get to the final and I'm delighted that the team delivered what was expected of them".
in other news, Whitwick Compass beat Gaunt reserves 3 - 1 in a mid-week Division 1 game to keep their title hopes alive and Sileby Athletic beat Birstall Trees Reserves in Division 4.
If you were at these games, head over to the CSFL Forum and tell us about it.
Premier Cup Final Result
At the Dovecote, tonight's Premier Cup Final was won by Shelthorpe Lions who beat Wymeswold 3 - 0.
In other news, the semi-final draw for the Everard's League Cup took place tonight: Whitwick Compass will play Wymeswold and Gaunt will play Hathern Three Crowns. Both fixtures will be played on Sunday 3rd May.
If you were at the Premier Cup final tonight or your team is in the League cup semis, log onto the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Everards Quarter Final Results
Today's action centred around the Everards League Cup Quarter Finals.
The Semi finals will be an all-Premier affair with the exception of Division 1 side Whitwick Compass who beat former Premier title contenders Shelthorpe Lions 4 - 0. Whitwick will be joined by Wymeswold, Gaunt and Hathern Three Crowns in the semi-final draw.
In the Premier division the title race was turned on its head once more as Long Whatton beat champions Birstall Stamford 2 - 1. Birstall Trees took a step closer to their Premier survival beating fellow promoted team Charnwood Foresters 2 - 1, relegating the Foresters.
If you want to discuss your team's title hopes or relegation fears, head over to the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Cup Final Results
Last night saw four Charnwood Sunday League teams in action in two cup finals.
At the Dovecote, Greenhill took home the Coalville Trophies Cup after beating Loughborough Celtic 2 - 0 in a hard-fought game.
Meanwhile in the all CSFL County Cup Sunday Trophy Final, Beacon Athletic came out on top of a 7 goal thriller beating Loughborough Rovers 4 - 3.
If you were a player, spectator or official at these games, log on to the CSFL Forum and share your thoughts.
Cup Final Double Header
Wednesday 15th April sees four CSFL Division 3 teams in two cup finals.
First of all Loughborough Celtic face Greenhill in the Coalville Trophies Cup Final, kick off 7.15pm at the Dovecote, Shepshed.
At the same time Beacon Athletic take on Loughborough Rovers in an all-Charnwood County Cup Sunday Trophy Final, kick off 7.00pm, Holmes Park, Leicester.
If you're playing in these games or heading out to watch, log on to the CSFL Forum and discuss your team's chances.
All Stamford Final
With victories over Burton and Quorn Royals, Birstall Stamford A team and Reserves will face each other in the William Davis Trophy final.
In the Premier division the Stamford first team took a firm step to retain their title by beating Charnwood Foresters and with both Shelthorpe Lions and Loughborough Saints losing ground in defeat it looks like it could be another season dominated by the Stamford teams.
If you want to discuss your team's title hopes or relegation fears, head over to the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Website Update
This is an advance warning that the web site won't be updated this week until Monday 13th April, not the Sunday like normal.
Club secretaries should have received revised fixtures for April 19th - these will posted on the website at the same time as the results updates.
Premier Cup Final Decided, Riverside take Div4 Title
It took extra time to put Shelthorpe Lions through and penalties for Wymeswold to ensure these two teams meet in the Premier Cup final.
With the other big players in cup action, Long Whatton took advantage winning 2-1 to take second place in the Premier Division.
In Division 4 Riverside FC take the league title and the second trophy in the CSFL this season with a 3-2 victory over Sileby Athletic.
If you were at these games and want to discuss the results or want to chat about other results in the league, head over to the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Stamford A Take First Trophy, Who Will be Next?
Birstall Stamford A secured a 50th trophy for Stamford putting the Division 2 title beyond reach with a 2 - 0 win over promotion candidates Groby Town last week. With four games remaining in the League, manager Nick Hughes guided the A team to the first Charnwood Sunday league Trophy this season with an unbeaten league-run of 14 games. Following the game, Nick posted on the forum thanks to the club:
"...An even bigger thank you to all of my lads, team and staff included. You have performed beyond expectations ... I don't want to single anyone out but I'm just trying to emphasise the amount of character we have in our team."
With one title decided, there is still plenty at stake for other clubs. 100+ scorers Riverside FC hope to make the Division 4 title theirs this weekend, turning their high goal difference into mathematical certainty, whilst four Premier teams battle it out for a place in the Premier Cup final.
If your team has a crunch game this weekend or you're going to watch someone else's, head over to the CSFL Forum and tell us about it.
Coalville Trophy Final Decided, Stamford Extend Lead
Loughborough Celtic and Greenhill will meet in the final of the Coalville Trophy on April 15th. Celtic beat high flying Loughborough Rovers 2 - 0, whilst Greenhill secured their place with a 2 - 1 win over Three Nuns.
The Premier Division title race took another interesting turn as champions Birstall Stamford beat second placed Shelthorpe Lions 2 - 1 whilst Loughborough Saints replace Lions in second with a 4 - 0 victory over other contenders Long Whatton.
Division 1 leaders Birstall Stamford Reserves finally came un-stuck at the hands of Whitwick Compass while in Division 2, Groby Dynamo look to pounce on the 2nd place spot after beating bottom team Bagworth 4 - 1 and capitalising on Whitwick Village's defeat to Mountsorrel.
A relegation six-pointer in Division 3 ended in a draw, helping neither Twelve nor Loughborough Academicals in their plight. Finally, Riverside FC have all but secured the Divison 4 title beating Ashby Railway 4 - 3.
Log on to the CSFL Forum and chat with other players, referees and spectators.
Stamford Stumble, Falcons Fly
The Premier Division title race took an interesting turn this Sunday; former outsiders Loughborough Saints find themselves back in contention after beating Birstall Stamford 3-2. Shelthorpe Lions failed to capitalise however and could only manage a goal-less draw against bottom team Hathern Three Crowns.
The Everards League Cup Round Three finally concluded this Sunday with Loughborough Falcons and Thringstone Vale both scoring 7 over their opponents. The Quarter Finals have been drawn and will be played on April 19th.
Log on to the CSFL Forum and chat with other players, referees and spectators.
Cup Holders Defeated
Everards League Cup holders Birstall Stamford were knocked out of the competition 4-2 by Division 1 side Whitwick Compass.
In the Divisional Cup competitions, Loughborough Rovers and Greenhill have secured themselves a place in the semi finals of the Coalville Trophy with wins over Breedon and Shepshed Aardvarks. In the William Davis Trophy Quorn Royals progress to Round 3 and Burton continue their good cup form, beating Shepshed United.
If you were at these games and want to discuss the results or want to chat about other results in the league, head over to the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Club Resignation
It is with regret that we announce that Shepshed Town have officially resigned from the league. Their results have been expunged and the Division 2 table has been amended accordingly.
Birstall Still Top, Lions Maintain Pressure
Wins for Birstall Stamford and Shelthorpe Lions in the Premier Division as well as a victory for Long Whatton put distance between them and the chasing pack; in Division 1 and Division 2 the other Birstall teams continue to dominate after both win 6-3.
Loughborough Saints Reserves fail to hold on to the lead in Division 3 after losing 4-1 to Loughborough Rovers and Beacon return to the top with a win over strugglers Twelve FC. Three Nuns close the gap on Riverside in Division 4 with a 6-5 win over Sileby Athletic, whilst Riverside could only manage a draw at Breedon.
If you were at these games and want to discuss the results or want to chat about other results in the league, head over to the CSFL Forum and share your views.
Website Returns
One day later than planned, the Charnwood Sunday League website is back in its rightful home.
Although the website has been unavailable, the football has marched on. Make sure you check out the latest tables and results.
2009 Fixtures Available
Fixtures up to and including 15th February 2009 are now available on the website. Club secretaries will receive a copy in the post in the next few days. If your club isn't listed be sure to check the Season Calendar to see if there is a cup competition on that date.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary, or Iain Stanbridge, Referees Secretary.
4th January Fixtures
The fixtures for 4th January are now on the website. This is Divisional Cup weekend so if you don't have a league fixture listed, please make sure you check the Premier Cup, William Davis Trophy, or Coalville Trophy draws for your team.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary, or Iain Stanbridge, Referees Secretary.
Even More Fixture Changes
As mentioned in an earlier item, this Sunday's fixtures have been drastically changed due to the County Cup replays. Please check fixtures for all competitions as your match will probably have been re-arranged.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary, or Iain Stanbridge, Referee's Secretary.
Rain Stops Play
Many of the County Cup games were rained off this weekend and will be replayed next week. Expect a lot of further fixture changes as the league competes with County and CSFL cup replays.
The changes will be posted on the website as soon as they are confirmed, if in the meantime you have any questions, please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary, or Iain Stanbridge, Referee's Secretary.
December Fixture Changes
Because of the cold weather last Sunday the affected League Cup games will now be played on December 21st. All clubs with a league fixture on that date should check their respective fixtures on the website for revisions.
If you have any questions, please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary, or Iain Stanbridge, Referee's Secretary.
Frost Cools Off Fixtures
The cold weather put paid to most of this weekend's matches. Only 9 of the 24 fixtures were fulfilled. Only 2 games in the League Cup went ahead meaning further fixture dispruption to come.
There were no games in the Premier or Divison 2 and the other division remain largely unchanged.
Weekend Results
Shelthorpe remain top of the Premier after beating Loughborough Falcons. In other results, champions Birstall Stamford maintain pressure on Shelthorpe with a victory over the trees in the Birstall derby, but Wymeswold relinquish their unbeaten record losing 2 - 3 to Gaunt.
Division 1 sees Birstall Reserves maintaining their lead with a win over Gaunt Reserves who drop three places.
Despite a full fixture card there wasn't much action in Division 2 due to most of the games being called off. Another victory for Birstall Stamford A sees them still top and Mountsorrel Imps climb the table after beating Cossington.
Having dropped places in Division 3 following the resignation of Lady Jane, Beacon Athletic regained ground in style and returned to the top after a 13 - 1 demolition of Agar Nook. Title contenders Loughborough Rovers only managed a draw against Twelve FC and former league leaders Saints Reserves conceded top spot after losing to Loughborough Academicals.
Division 4 has a new top and bottom; Three Nuns beat front-runners Loughborough Royal Oak 4 - 2 to take over the reigns in the league and Britannia haul themselves off the foot of the table with a victory over Ashby Railway - their first of the season.
CSFL Referee Attacked
Charnwood Sunday League Referee Of The Year 2007-08, Andy Parker, was taken to hospital with a broken jaw on Saturday 22nd November after he was knocked unconscious by a player he had sent off just moments earlier. Andy was refereeing an East Midlands Counties League match between St Andrews and Gedling Miners' Welface when a St Andrews player who had been shown the red card returned to the pitch and assaulted Andy.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with Andy as he recovers. If you would like to pass on a message or discuss this incident, visit the Forum and share it with us.
Club Resignation - Division 3 Restructured
Lady Jane 98 have officially resigned from the league. The Division 3 table has now been adjusted accordingly as their results have been expunged.
Revised Fixtures - Remainder of 2008
Due to clubs progressing in cup competitions and postponed fixtures, the card for the remainder of this year has had to be revised by the Fixtures Secretary and Referees Secretary. All league divisions are affected, as is the Everards League Cup. Please note that fixtures for the 21st December are also posted.
Not all referees have been appointed yet but the site will be updated as and when they are. In the meantime it is recommended that you check your club's remaining fixtures for any changes
As always, these fixtures can be changed/amended up to four days before the match date as per league rules. For fixture confirmation please contact Mark Riches, Fixtures Secretary or for referee appointments please contact Iain Stanbridge, Referees' Secretary.
Shelthorpe Still Top but Birstall Stamford out of FA Cup
Shelthorpe Lions remain top of the Premier despite only managing a 3 - 3 draw against Wymeswold. Gaunt register their first win against title hopefuls Loughborough Saints whilst Birstall Trees get the upper hand over fellow promoted side Charnwood Foresters.
Division 1 side Quorn Royals drew 4 - 4 with CK Newbold and lost ground to Gaunt Reserves who look to close the gap on Birstall Stamford Res.
Division 2 had a bit of a shake up with the most noticable results being Groby Dynamo's 9 - 0 thrashing of Shepshed Town. Markfield slip to the bottom but Birstall Stamford A continue to dominate after beating Bagworth imps 3 - 0.
Only two games in Division 3 this week with Agar Nook swapping places with Loughborough Academicals who lost to Shepshed Aardvarks.
In Division 4 it was mostly business as usual although big-guns Walsh and Three Nuns cancelled each other out, allowing Riverside to take advantage and move into second.
Finally, in other news, last year's League Champions Birstall Stamford were knocked out of the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup losing 4-3 on penalties against Nottingham side Scots Grey.
Re-arranged Fixtures - 16th November
Because of County Cup match abandonment the fixture card for this coming Sunday has been changed:
- Premier: Loughborough Saints v Gaunt
- Division 1: Cross Keys Newbold v Quorn Royals - OFF
- Division 4: Birstall Trees Res. v Sileby Athletic
Everards League Cup Round Three Draw
The draw for Round Three of the Everards League Cup has been announced. The draw is fairly evenly spread across all divisions with the largest gap being between Division 4 new boys Sileby Athletic who face Premier title contenders Wymeswold.
Rememberance Sunday Results
It was County Cup weekend and as it stands there are 16 CSFL teams still in the County competitions. Only a handful of games were played in the league today and although Shelthorpe Lions were knocked out of the Sunday Premier Cup, they're still top of the CSFL Premier Division with Long Whatton failing to take advantage of the extra league fixture as Birstall Trees beat them 3-2. Elsewhere Saints Reserves go top of Division 3 beating Enderby St. Johns 5-3 and Loughborough Royal Oak remain top of Division 4 after beating Birstall Trees reserves 4-0.
County Cup Weekend
This weekend most CSFL teams are still in their respective County Cup competitions - be aware of this when checking out the fixtures this week. Don't forget that the County FA are introducing the FA Respect Programme into this round of all County Cup competitions. Please make sure your club secretary and captain have read the 2nd Round Handbook supplied by the LRCFA.
Website Goes Live
The Charnwood Sunday Football League Website goes live on the second County Cup weekend of the season. I know there are a few bits of information missing, but the main meat is there. If you want to comment on the website, head over to the forum and let me know what you think.