SFA Saturday Youth Cup Sponsored by SEAH by Shropsfa

TELFORDTOWN FCU18GIRLS FOUNDED

CLUB BIO

The club was formed in 1950 as Old Wellingtonians by former students of Wellington Grammar School. The name was later changed to Wellington Amateurs when the Head Master of the school discovered that the club had started accepting players that were not former pupils. After 31 years in the Wellington League, the club joined the Shropshire County Football League Division One in 1981.

In 2024 the club was taken over by businessman and former Hednesford Town owner Hayden Dando and renamed Telford Town Football Club . The club captured its first silverware following the change to Telford Town on Sunday 29 April as they beat Shrewsbury Up n Comers 3–0 at Wem Towns Butler Sports Ground with goals from Will Evans and a brace from Josh Beamond to win the Powell Cup for the first time.

A women’s section of the club was announced and entered a Ladies team into the Shropshire Women’s Superleague for the 2024/25 season. The ladies team went on to be crowned champions scoring a record 162 goals and conceding just 10 whilst finishing runners up in the Shropshire League Cup.

The club won the treble in 2024/25 winning the West Midlands (Regional) League Premier Division, The Powell Cup and the Shropshire Challenge Cup.

BEHIND THE BADGE

Home Kit Colours: Red

Captain Profile: Lia Corbett - Lia joined the club at the start of the season, having previously played for TNS, Sporting Khalsa, AFC Telford Utd and Shifnal. She is a very strong defender, playing the majority of the season at right back. She has a great football knowledge which helps not only in her matchday performances but also in supporting her team mates.

Key Player: All players have performed well as a team together throughout the season.

Coaching Staff: Jamie Anderson (Manager), Matt Fulcher.

Manager’s Message:

Thank you for all the support this season.

SQUAD DEPTH

Faye Anderson, Mia Bansal, Ruby Beeston, Olivia Cadman, Sophie Cochrane, Lia Corbett, Tille Devaney, Lacie EvertonHolden, Jenna Graham, Fearn Hemmings, Faye Jones, Ruby Mackinnon, Imogen Steadman, Milana Strickley, Belle Wilcox, Sienna Wilson, Mye Yee.

FOUNDED

CLUB BIO

Shrewsbury Up & Comers Football Club was established in 1973 as a grassroots football club offering children in the local area an opportunity to play football and now proudly holds a 3 star accreditation as a Chartered Standard Development club.

Alongside our creche (age 4 to 8 years), our junior team setup, and our open age football for both male and females, we have recently affiliated a walking football team and started SEND sessions on a Saturday morning.

With 54 teams affiliated over 700 players and 200 volunteers, Shrewsbury Up and Comers is the largest grassroots football club in the area.

The clubs biggest achievement was winning a Kings Award for Voluntary service in 2024, being the first football club in Shropshire to win this prestigious award.

BEHIND THE BADGE

Home Kit Colours: Royal Blue & White.

Captain Profile: Livvy Robertson - captain and centre back. Livvy has been playing for Up and Comers Hawks since the very start at U8's and is extremely passionate about the team.

Key Player: Whole team.

Coaching Staff: Dave Peach (Manager), Steve Atkinson, Shane Robertson

Manager’s Message:

Big thank you to everyone who has supported the girls team throughout their journey and to those here supporting today.

SQUAD DEPTH

Abigail Pitt, Amelia Atkinson, Eleni Hickman, Elle Smith, Ellie Darrell, Elizabeth Jones, Emme Tabbott, Lily Medhurst, Livvy May Robertson, Molly Peach, Olivia Bramwell, Poppy Brick, Rosanna Rovizzi, Ruby

Arrowsmith, Ruby Roberts, Daisy Sargent

PATH TO

SF: Telford Tow

Girls receive walkover ag Whitchurch Women.

THE FINA

SF: Shrewsbury Up & Comers U17 Hawks

beat Shifnal Girls FC U18 2-1.

CHAIRMAN’S WORDS

First and foremost, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to AFC Telford United’s Seah Stadium.

It is a pleasure to welcome the players, along with today’s match officials and supporters, as we come together to celebrate the fantastic achievement of reaching this cup final.

A special thank you must go to our match officials. Their appointments to today’s final are a testament to their dedication, professionalism and hard work throughout the season.

I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all clubs and leagues for their continued support during the 2025/26 season. Your contribution plays a vital role in the ongoing growth and success of grassroots football across Shropshire.

Finally, I would like to recognise the staff and volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes. Their efforts ensure the smooth running of our competitions and the successful organisation of occasions such as today

I would like to wish both teams the very best of luck. Regardless of the result, today represents a wonderful celebration of football and a fitting way to conclude the 2025/26 campaign.

Enjoy the game.

Dave Simpson Chairman, Shropshire FA