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Former DCSFA player Emily Cassap was a member of the England team that finished in fourth place at the recent FIFA Women's U17 World Cup held in Dominican Republic.

ESFA TRIALS

Girls, nominated by their counties in Regions A and B, gathered at Cochrane Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to participate in the first round of trials for the England U15 Schoolgirls team.

From the trial a squad was selected to represent the North to play against the Midlands at Thomas Telford School, Telford on Sunday 10th November. The North squad includes Macy Bangura (Gateshead SFA), Amy Colligan (Gateshead SFA), Emily Robson (Bishop Auckland SFA) and Saisha Snowdon (Sunderland SFA). Congratulations to the four Durham girls on their selection.

From the North Region Trials for the England U18 Schools' team the following Durham players were selected to represent the North against the Midlands:

  • Ryan Johnson
  • Ashton Houlahan
  • Finlay Rose
  • Jake Lish
  • Riley Smith

The North v Midland trial match will take place at Thomas Telford School, Telford on Sunday 10th November.

RESULTS

  • U16 Boys ESFA Rd1: Lancashire 1 Durham 4. (Harry Hewitt 2, Niall Armstrong, Liam Potts)
    In Round 2 Durham are away to Derbyshire who beat South Yorkshire 1-0.
  • U14 Girls NCSFA: Cleveland 2 Durham 1 (Lily Scott)
    Although Durham took the lead in the first half through Lily Scott two second half goals from Cleveland earned the home team the victory.
  • U16 Girls NCSFA: Cleveland 1 Durham 5 (Neve Sewell (3), Ellen Swan, Emma Cook)
    A strong second half performance from Durham gained them an opening Northern Counties victory.
  • U16 Boys NCSFA: Durham 0 South Yorkshire 2
    Two defensive errors were punished by South Yorkshire to give them a well-earned victory.
  • U18s NCSFA: Durham 2 Cleveland 7 (Finlay Rose, John Taylor)
    A dominant display from Cleveland earned them their thoroughly deserved victory.

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ARRANGED COUNTY MATCHES

  • Friday 8 November NCo Durham U16b v Cleveland at Washington Hub 4g ko 7.15pm
  • Friday 8 November NCo Durham U14b v South Yorkshire at Washington Hub 4g ko 7.45pm
  • Saturday 9 November ESFA R2 Durham U16g v Lancashire at Washington Hub ko 2pm
  • Saturday 9 November ESFA R2 Lancashire U14g v Durham at Poolfoot Farm, Fleetwood ko 2pm
  • Saturday 16 November NCo Durham U16b v Cumbria at Washington Hub ko 2pm
  • Monday 25 November NCo Cleveland U14b v Durham at Northfield School (grass) ko 6.45pm
  • Thursday 12 December NCo Northumberland U14g v Durham at Cochrane Park ko 4.30pm
  • Thursday 19 December NCo and D Watson Trophy Northumberland U18 v Durham at Cochrane Park ko 7pm
  • Wednesday 8 January NCo Durham U14g v Cleveland at Maiden Castle ko 6.20pm
  • Wednesday 8 January NCo Durham U16g v Cleveland at Maiden Castle ko 7.15pm
  • Thursday 9 January NCo Durham U18 v Northumberland at Maiden Castle ko 8.15pm
  • Saturday 11 January NCo North Yorkshire U16b v Durham at Thirsk School ko 11am

RECENT NCSFA RESULTS

  • U14 Boys: Durham 3 Northumberland 0
  • U16 Boys: Lancashire 4 Cheshire 1
  • U14 Girls: Cleveland 2 Durham 1; Merseyside 1 Greater Manchester 2
  • U16 Girls: Merseyside 0 Lancashire 6; Cleveland 1 Durham 5
  • U18s: Staffordshire 1 South Yorkshire 2

PRIMARY NEWS

INTER-ASSOCIATION COMPETITONS

Result for Saturday 2nd November:

  • Redcar & Cleveland v Middlesbrough (Home win)

Fixtures for Saturday 9th November:

  • Chester-le-Street v South Tyneside
  • Stockton v North Tyneside
  • Sunderland v Newcastle
  • Washington v South & West Northumberland

With the Harrison Cup well underway Redcar & Cleveland currently lead the way with a one point advantage over Sunderland, who have played a game less. Newcastle, in third place, with games in hand over the two teams above them are 3 points behind Sunderland.

INTER-SCHOOL COMPETITONS

Daniel O’Hare Memorial Trophy

  • Winners: St Mary's RC Primary School (Sunderland PSFA)
  • Runners-up: St Aloysius RC Federation (South Tyneside PSFA)
  • 3rd place: Bernard Gilpin Primary School (Lambton & Hetton PSFA)
  • 4th place: Shincliffe CE Primary School (Durham City PSFA)

St Mary's will represent Durham CSFA in the North Region Round of the ESFA Pokemon Schools’ Cup for School Teams later in the season. This was the first time St Mary's have won this competition.

Leadgate Eden Colliery Cup

This competition, which is for small schools, ended with Seaburn Dene Primary School winning the trophy for the second time.

  • 1st place: Seaburn Dene Primary School (Sunderland PSFA)
  • 2nd place: Ouston Primary School (Chester-le-Street PSFA)
  • 3rd place: Langley Moor Primary School (Durham City PSFA)
  • 4th place: St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School (Sunderland PSFA)

Seaburn Dene will represent Durham CSFA in the North Region Round of the ESFA Pokemon Small Schools’ Cup later in the season.

HEADING: FA RULING

The Football Association have introduced a new rule to phase out heading in youth football over the next three seasons.

For further detailed information use the following link to the FA website. The FA

SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS for PARENTS and CARERS

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – but are you clear about the vital role you play?

This short Safeguarding for Parents course is designed to help you make an informed choice about the football setting you enrol your child in.

Scan the QR code to access the free course or find out more.

SPONSORSHIP

DCSFA are looking for sponsors to allow the association to continue providing excellent football opportunities for male and female players in the schools, academies and colleges across the County from primary through to tertiary.

If you are interested in sponsoring any of the activities that we provide please read the information letter using this link (information) or contact kgilbertson@hotmail.co.uk

ESFA COACHING CAMPS 2025

Further information can be found by using the link to ESFA Enterprises.

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