The Year 7&8 girls football team braved the cold icy conditions last Thursday to participate in the EFL Utilita Cup organised by Preston North End.

The Utilita Girls Cup comprises of a six-a-side competition for Under 13 girls that culminates in a grand final prior to the EFL Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium. The road to the finals begin when each EFL Club organises a local competition for all schools wishing to take part. Each winning school of the local competition then represents their club in the North or South Area Finals, in a bid to reach the Regional Finals.

The two teams who are victorious in the North and South Regional Finals proceed to play at the Grand Final at Wembley in March. Over 6,000 girls are involved in the competition each year. They enjoyed their first experience in the cup even though they didn’t qualify but aim to hopefully qualify next year  

Mrs Wood 
Senior Assistant Headteacher