MATCH OFFICIALS
2024/25
Referee: Ewan Holding
Assistant Referee: Ross Smart
Assistant Referee: Ash Brown
Fourth Official: James Royffe
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Shropshireyouthcup u17s&u18scupfinal
Bayston Hill Juniors
Bayston Hill Juniors is a Club from a village south of Shrewsbury. Formed over 35 years ago, the Club has grown from strength to strength, and now has over 250 players with an age range from aged 5 to 18 years old. This is our third season with a team in the Salop Leisure League, and we are very much looking forward our second Final at this level
The Club is staffed by volunteers from the village and surrounding area, all qualified through the FA. Some of our past players are also active coaches. The Club is an integral part of the village community, and are involved in a number of the village activities, adding to the community feel and ethos of the Club.
The Club would like to thank our sponsors - Advice Now, a Company offering legal advice, and Shuker Builders, a local building and development company.
The Club would also like to thank the U18s team management and volunteers and supporters for their support this season, and wish the team every success in the Final.
Ercall Colts Juniors
Our History
Established in 1975, we are one of the oldest grassroots football clubs in Telford. We are affiliated to the Shropshire FA offering Creche football from 3 years up to adult teams, with 33 teams competing across various leagues in the Telford Junior League, MJPL, Salop Leisure League, Shropshire Girls & Women League, Staffordshire Girls & Ladies League. We offer both girls and mixed football and have one of the highest number of girls teams in Telford
After finishing as runners-up in this same u17/18 cup last year as an U17 team, Ercall Colts Juniors Aces u18’s are aiming to go one better this season.
- **1st Round:** Bye
- **2nd Round:** Bridgnorth Spartans 3-3 Ercall Aces (2-4 on pens) - **Quarter-Final:** Sparta FC 0-5 Ercall Aces - **Semi-Final:** Ercall Aces 1-1 Wrockwardine Wood Blues (5-3 on pens)
The entire team put in standout performances throughout the competition, from scoring a last-minute equaliser, to a commanding victory and notching up two penalty shootout wins. A special shoutout to all our penalty takers for their outstanding composure, and to our Goalkeeper, who delivered crucial saves, with two in the first shootout and one in the Semi-Final.
A big thank you to our kit supplier, THE TEAM STOP, for keeping us looking sharp on our road to the final.
All the best to Bayston Hill u18’s who we’ve had some very good battles throughout our time in the Salop Leisure League and we’re sure it will be another in a great Cup Final.