Minutes Silence for Brian Gower
It is with great sadness, we must inform you that Brian Gower has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian’s wife Colleen, his family and ..
17/01/25
League News
Application to join league 2025-2026
Please submit team applications to join the league for season 2025-2026 via link below. Deadline is 28th Feb 2025.
23/12/24
Fixtures
Fixtures are available up to end of Jan 2025. Remaining fixtures for season will be issued later.
15/12/24
Sponsor Fosters Solicitors
Fosters Solicitors are continuing as our league sponsor. The league are very gratefull for their continued support.
29/10/24
Macron Match Ball Sponsor
Macron Store Norwich is our Official Matchball Sponsor, as well as Kit & Equipment Partners. The league are very gratefull for their continued support.
29/10/24
Team of Month and Sporting Awards
Awards will be updated during the season
15/09/24
League Downloads, Handbook
There are numerous forms and documents (including PDF Reader) available via the League Download link below, apart from those denoted by an asterisk (*), that have an individual link. Please scroll down, as there are several entries.
22/01/25
Links to Map, Club Websites & Others
Football & Club Links below:
24/06/20
Club Vacancies
Please see club vacancies below:
14/07/23
Grassroots Hero
Please see attached News Release relating to the Grassroots Hero and photos of the winner and two runners-up.
15/09/24
Jack Smith
It is with great sadness, we must inform you that Jack Smith has passed away. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Jack’s wife Carol, the whole family and his many friends at this difficult time. Please see funeral details below
15/12/24
Cyril Ballyn Cup Final Winners 2024
Congratulations to Mutford & Wrentham for beating Norton Athletic 4-2 in Cyril Ballyn Final to win the cup.
08/05/24
KLSC win CS Morley Cup
Congratulations to KLSC on beating Holt Utd Res 5-2 to win the CS Morley Cup at FDC.
08/05/24
Don Frost Cup 9th Aug 2024
Congratulations to Acle United who beat UEA 3-2, in the Don Frost Cup, at FDC Bowthorpe.
15/09/24
Fen Regis Trophies
Fen Regis Trophies, are the League's supplier for Medals & Trophies.
23/07/14
Respect
All clubs must comply with the Respect program. For further details see below:
29/07/14
Mummery Cup Draw 20th Oct 2023
The draw for Mummery Cup Quarter-Finals was on Friday 20th Oct , 6.30pm, on Nick Bowler's program, Local Report on Radio Norfolk. Draw link below.
02/11/23
Watlington SSC win CS Morley Cup
Watlington SSC beat Tacolneston 3-1 in a competitive match at FDC Bowthorpe.
08/04/23
League AGM Mon 12th Jun 2023
The Annual General Meeting of the Fosters Solicitors Anglian Combination Football League will be held on Monday 12th June 2023, 7.30pm at Easton College. Further details below.
28/06/23
Wroxham Res win Mummery Cup
After a 3-3 draw, the match went to penalties with Wroxham Res beating East Harling 3-2.
16/07/23
Sterry Cup Winners
Congratulation to Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers on winning the Sterry Cup with 2 games to go.
28/06/23
Redgrave Rangers win Subsidiary cup
Redgrave Rangers beat Blofield United Res 6-1 in an entertaining match at FDC Bowthorpe, on a very wet night.
12/04/23
Grassroots Hero 2022-2023
Nominate your grassroots hero and be in with the chance of winning your team a new kit!
06/11/23
Dersingham Rovers win cup
After an exciting 2-2 draw, Dersingham Rovers beat Mutford & Wrentham 3-0 on penalties to lift the Cyril Ballyn Cup at FDC Bowthorpe.
28/04/23
Merry Christmas 2024 & a Happy New Year
The League Officers & Committee Members wish all players, officials, referees, sponsors, spectators and all others involved in local football, a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Stay safe.
02/01/25
Remembrance 9th Nov 2024
All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence, for Remembrance, prior to all their matches on Saturday 9th November 2024.
13/11/24
Anglian Combination win FA IL cup match
In the FA Inter League Cup Almary Green Anglian Combination beat Northamptonshire Combination, 5-1, at Wroxham. There was a minutes silence before the match for Tony Dickerson our President, whose funeral is on Monday.
15/06/15
FA Inter League Cup 24th Sep 2019
Anglian Combination lost 3-2 to Cambridgeshire County League at FDC, on 24th Sep 2019, in the FA Inter League Cup.
27/09/19
League AGM Mon 20th Jun 2022
The AGM was held online via Zoom, 20th June 2022.
11/07/22
Anglian Com v Thames Valley 3-2
Almary Green Anglian Combination beat Thames Valley League, 3-2 aet in the FA Inter League Cup, on Saturday 12th Sep 2015, at Bungay.
15/12/15
FA NLS Cup 19th Sep in Lancashire
Lancashire Amateur League v Anglian Combination 3-2
24/10/09
Paddy Murphy
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Paddy Murphy.
14/11/23
FA Inter League Match win on penalties
Northampton Town League v Anglian Combination 3pm, on Sat 20th April, at Northampton Spencer FC.
11/06/13
Colin Reeve
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Colin Reeve, the funeral details are below.
05/08/24
Officers & Management Committee
There are several changes to Officers & Management Committee:
02/05/14
League AGM Mon 11th Jun 2018
The league AGM was held on Monday 11th Jun 2018, 7.30pm at Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
03/07/18
League AGM Mon 11th Jun 2018
The league AGM was held on Monday 11th Jun 2018, 7.30pm at Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
03/07/18
Anglian Com v Spartan 1-4 aet
Almary Green Anglian Combination played Spartan South Midlands League, at Wroxham. The lads did well, 0-0 at fulltime but tired in extra time and lost 4-1.
09/05/16
Special General Meeting 20th May 2015
There was a Special General Meeting, on Wednesday 20th May 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich, mainly to deal with two ballots.
27/05/15
Anglian Combination win in Birmingham
In the FA Inter League Cup Round 1, our representative side travelled to Birmingham AFA League on 5th October and came away with a very good 4-1 win.
25/10/13
FA Inter League Cup 30th Sep 2017
The league representative side played the Amateur Football Combination on 30th Sep, at FDC.
04/10/17
League Statement 27th Feb 2021
Unfortunately league matches are now void for the season. Please see League Statement as below.
27/03/21
50th Anniversary Dinner 26th March 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination Football League, was formed fifty years ago and to celebrate this milestone, there was a dinner in the "Top of the City", at Norwich City Football Club, on Thursday 26th March 2015.
30/03/15
League AGM 12th June 2017
The league AGM was held on Monday 12th June 2017, at Easton College. The league name was changed to Hadley & Ottaway Anglian Combination, to include our new sponsor.
02/07/17
League SGM 31st May 2016
At the SGM the following teams were voted in for the new season: Belton, Castle Acre Swifts, Gayton United Res, Heacham, Narborough, Yelverton Res.
03/06/16
League AGM 10th Jun 2019
The league AGM was held on Monday 10th Jun 2019, see further details below.
08/07/19
League AGM
At the League AGM on 25th June 2012, the FA's rolling substitutes trial was rejected by the clubs. Four new clubs have joined Div 6, Earsham, Feltwell Utd, Harleston Town Res & Redgate Rangers.
04/08/12
AGM Monday 13th Jun 2016
Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 13th June 2016, at Open Academy, Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL.
30/06/16
League AGM 8th June 2020
The league AGM was held on Monday 8th June 2020, online via Zoom.
13/07/20
League AGM Mon 10th Jun 2024
The league AGM is on Monday, 10th Jun, 7.30pm start, at Easton College. All clubs must inform the secretary of the name of attendees
05/08/24
Congratulation to Michael Cossey
Well done to Michael Cossey for completing 35 years, as Easton FC secretary. Hopefully he will continue for many more year to come.
10/06/20
Mundford win Cyril Ballyn Cup 2016
Congratulations to Mundford on winning the Cyril Ballyn Cup. They beat East Harling 1-0 at FDC, with a goal from Sam Last. The teams meet again in Norfolk Junior Cup final on 12th May.
02/06/17
Congratulations to Spixworth 2017
Spixworth beat Harleston Town 2-0 in the deciding match, to win the Sterry Cup, Harleston are runners-up. Well done to both teams for providing an exciting end to the season.
02/06/17
Acle Utd Sterry Cup Winners 2015
Congratulations to Acle United on retaining the Sterry Cup, with a hat-trick of Premier Division titles. The only other club to achieve this feat was Wroxham in the 1980's.
02/06/17
Almary Green Anglian Combination
At the AGM in 2014, the league name was changed to Almary Green Anglian Combination, to include our new sponsor. The league are very pleased to welcome Almary Green, providing support for the league and clubs.
17/06/15
Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers win cup
Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers win Don Frost Cup 2022.
30/08/22
John Humby
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Humby who had been Secretary of Beccles Town for many years. John was also a Vice President of our league and served on our Management Committee for 23 years.
20/01/15
Don Hudson
Sadly I have to inform you of the death of Don Hudson who had previously served on our league Management Committee for 12 years.
11/03/18
Social Media Boycott
The league absolutely support the Social Media Boycott and encourage all of our clubs and the wider football community to take the same stand. The abuse, discrimination and bullying levied at all people within the game must stop.
04/05/21
Spixworth win Mummery Cup 2016
Congratulations to Spixworth on retaining the Mummery Cup. They beat Caister 1-0, at FDC, with a Jordan Rocastle goal in second half.
02/06/17
Ray Kiddell OBE Funeral
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ray Kiddell OBE.
27/09/19
Minutes Silence for Chapecoense Victims
All clubs are requested to hold a minutes silence, prior to matches on Saturday 3rd Dec 2016, as a mark of respect for all those involved in the tragic Chapecoense plane crash.
06/12/16
John Marston
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Marston.
10/06/20
Peter Smith
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Peter Smith, our Ground Standards Officer, on Tuesday 21st January. Although Peter had been ill recently, this was unexpected and is a shock to us all.
14/02/14
Previous Corona Virus Updates
Please see older updates.
19/08/20
Congratulations to Clubs 2018-2019
Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up this season as below.
01/06/19
Sin Bin Trial
There was a SGM on 10th Aug 2017, the main topic was the Sin Bin trial this season. Thank you to all who attended. Please see links to relevent documents below. If you have any queries concerning Sin Bins, just contact Norfolk FA.
12/08/17
FA Charter Standard League
Anglian Combination have achieved FA Charter Standard League status. Chris McCullough & Graham Jubb received the award from Jake Humphrey at the Norfolk FA Awards Evening on 5th September 2013.
04/10/13
Keith & Andrea Johnson's Funeral
Keith & Andrea Johnson's Funeral is this Friday, 21st December, 1pm at St Peter & St Paul Church Cromer, followed by private burial. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cromer Parish Church or East Anglian Air Ambulance.
24/12/12
Caister win Don Frost Cup
Caister beat UEA 6-0, to win the Don Frost Cup. League fixtures start tonight. Steve Wood has kindly provided match photos via Facebook, as per links below.
19/08/19
UEA lift Norfolk Junior Cup 2017
Congratulations to UEA on beating Runton Utd 4-0 to complete a treble, along with Div 2 & Cyril Ballyn Cup.
02/06/17
League Results Void for 2019-2020
Results and Fixtures are void for rest of season. Hopefully cups may be completed, but still to be agreed.
10/06/20
UEA win Mummery Cup
In an entertaining match UEA beat Long Stratton 4-2 aet, to complete a league and cup double, having already won Div 1.
17/05/19
Congratulations to UEA
UEA beat Gt Yarmouth Town 5-4 on penalties, after the match finished at 2-2., in Norfolk Senior Cup Semi-Final. They now play Dereham Town in the final on 23rd March at Carrow Road.
29/02/20
Jim Harpley
Sadly, Jim Harpley died on 26th February 2010 and his funeral is on Wednesday 10th March at 10.15am, at St Faith's Crematorium.
03/03/18
FA Statement
All matches were postponed on 10th Sep, as a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Please see FA Statement below. Minutes Silence at games on 17th Sep.
21/09/22
Tony Dickerson's Funeral 13th April 2015
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Tony Dickerson, our League President. After a long illness, Tony passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, 29th March, aged 77.
07/04/15
Hadley & Ottaway Sponsor
We thank Hadley & Ottaway, for their kind support for the league, as sponsor for several years up to 2020.
10/06/20
Wells Town win Norfolk Junior Cup
Congratulations to Wells Town who beat Reepham Town 2-1, in an entertaining match, with a goal from Joe Harrison and an own goal. Their keeper, Richard Bond was man of the match.
18/06/21
Ian Bishop
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ian Bishop, our Treasurer and Vice Chairman. Ian passed away peacefully in his sleep, early in the morning of 17th November 2013, after a long illness.
22/03/21
Congratulations to Cup Winners
Congratulations to Spixworth, Aylsham & Aylsham Res on winning Mummery Cup, Cyril Ballyn Cup & CS Morley Cup resp. And to UEA on winning Norfolk Junior Cup. Further details are below the list of cups:
23/05/11
FA Inter League Cup
Unfortunely the Anglian Combination lost 3-2 away to Lincolnshire League at Sleaford in Round 1. The Final will be 28th April 2012, Isle of Man v Jersey 3pm, at Douglas,Isle of Man.
06/04/12
Mattishall win Norfolk Senior Cup
Congratulations to Mattishall on winning Norfolk Senior Cup at Carrow Road. The match finished 1-1, with Jimmy Lovell scoring for Mattishall and they went on to beat Norwich United from the Ridgeons League, 5-4 on penalties.
13/04/10
Acle United win Sterry Cup again 2016
Congratulations to Acle United for winning the Sterry Cup for the fourth time in a row. They beat rivals Spixworth to clinth the title with 2 matches to spare.
02/06/17
Ray Youngman
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ray Youngman. Ray had in the past been a Management Committee member for 20 years, including 4 years as Ground Standards Officer.
22/03/21
Keith Johnson
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Keith Johnson and his wife Andrea. Keith has been League Secretary since 1998 and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.
24/12/12
Congratulations to Harleston Town
Congratulations to Harleston Town, Sterry Cup and Mummery Cup double winners and to all the other clubs below for their success this season.
24/07/18
John Fox
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Fox. John was a Life Member of the league and had served as Deputy Chairman from 1971 to 1998. He was also a Norfolk FA Council Life Member.
20/12/17
Minutes Silence for Aiden Lowe
All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence in memory of Aiden Lowe, before all matches on 16th Sep. His memorial service is on 25th Sep, 2pm, at St Benet's church Beccles.
24/07/18
Congratulations to Mulbarton Wands 2017
In the Mummery Cup Final, Mulbarton Wanderers beat Acle United 2-1, in a close fought match. Daniel Foreman gave Acle the lead, but Ben Thompson equalised soon after. Dominic Doggett got the winner, near the end to seal the win for Mulbarton.
02/06/17
Brian Woodhouse
Sadly Brian Woodhouse passed away on 27th December 2011.
12/01/12
FA Rules 2019-2020
Please see links to IFAB changes for this season.
02/07/19
Congratulations to Gorleston Res 2017
Congratulations to Gorleston Res for retaining the CS Morley Cup, beating Attleborough Town Res 3-0. Well done to both teams for providing an entertaining match, despite the wet conditions. Gorleston Res have also won Div 4 to complete the double.
02/06/17
Minutes Silence on 15th Sep 2018
The league are saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Boddy, who was a referee on this league. All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence in his memory, before all matches tomorrow, 15th Sep.
20/09/18
Wroxham Res win Don Frost Cup
Wroxham Res beat East Harling to win the Don Frost Cup.
02/09/23
Congratulations to North Walsham Town
North Walsham Town beat Beccles Caxton 1-0 in Cyril Ballyn Cup at FDC Arena
08/06/22
Loddon United win Cyril Ballyn Cup
Congratulations to Londdon United on winning the Cyril Ballyn Cup, beating Heacham 3-1 after extra-time.
20/10/20
Gorleston Res win CS Morley Cup 2016
Having clinched the Division 5 South title last week, Gorleston Res completed a double, beating Gayton United 4-0 to win the CS Morley Cup.
02/06/17
FA NLS Spectator Guidance 19th Aug
Please see link below to the latest documents from FA:
09/10/20
Norwich CEYMS win Don Frost Cup
Congratulations to Norwich CEYMS on winning the Don Frost Cup.
20/08/18
Mulbarton Wand win Don Frost Cup
Congratulations to Mulbarton Wanderers on winning the Don Frost Cup, 14th August 2017. After drawing 2-2 with Harleston Town, they won 9-8 on penalties. See match report below.
21/08/17
Offside Trust Cups Concluded
Congratulations to Caister, Holt United and Easton Res, on winning their respective Offside Trust cup finals at FDC. All three finals were well contested and entertaining for the spectators.
10/06/21
AGM Monday 15th June 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination AGM was held on Monday 15th June 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich.
05/01/22
AGM Monday 15th June 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination AGM was held on Monday 15th June 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich.
05/01/22
Congratulations to Easton
Easton beat Caister 2-1 to lift the Mummery Cup
08/06/22
Mundford win Mummery Cup
Congratulations to Mundford as they beat Waveney 2-0 to lift the Mummery Cup. The gate money for this match is going to the Blood Bikes charity.
31/10/20
Reg Hurst
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Reg Hurst. Reg was a Vice-President of the league and had served on the Management Committeee from 1970 to 1981. Our thoughts and prayers are with Reg's family, at this sad time.
05/03/14
Premier Division
League Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acle United | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 39 |
| 2 | Wroxham Res | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 31 |
| 3 | Easton | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 28 |
| 4 | Scole United | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 26 |
| 5 | Beccles Town | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | Bungay Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
| 7 | Norwich United | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| 8 | Norwich CEYMS | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19 |
| 9 | Long Stratton | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 18 |
| 10 | Sprowston | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 11 | Watton United | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 14 |
| 12 | Yelverton | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 14 |
| 13 | Aylsham | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -13 | 14 |
| 14 | UEA | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -18 | 14 |
| 15 | Waveney | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -20 | 13 |
| 16 | Mundford | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | -37 | 6 |
Latest
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Bungay Town |
|
4 - 0 |
|
UEA |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Easton |
|
1 - 0
(HT 1-0) |
|
Yelverton |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Long Stratton |
|
3 - 1 |
|
Aylsham |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Mundford |
|
2 - 3 |
|
Scole United |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Norwich CEYMS |
|
1 - 3 |
|
Norwich United |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Watton United |
|
1 - 5 |
|
Beccles Town |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Waveney |
|
2 - 1 |
|
Sprowston |
| Pr | 18/01/25 | Wroxham Res |
|
0 - 3
(HT 0-2) |
|
Acle United |
| Pr | 04/01/25 | Aylsham |
|
2 - 4 |
|
Acle United |
| Pr | 04/01/25 | Bungay Town |
|
A - A |
|
Wroxham Res |
| Pr | 04/01/25 | Easton |
|
2 - 2
(HT 0-0) |
|
Beccles Town |
| at Easton College 3G | ||||||
Recent Form
WWDWWW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Wroxham Res
0
Acle United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Acle United
Sprowston
VS
Recent Form
LDLLLL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Long Stratton
3
Aylsham
1
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Aylsham
Bungay Town
VS
Recent Form
DWWWDW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Watton United
1
Beccles Town
5
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Beccles Town
Norwich United
VS
Recent Form
DLWWDW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Bungay Town
4
UEA
0
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Aylsham
Bungay Town
VS
Recent Form
LWWLDW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Easton
1
Yelverton
0
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Norwich CEYMS
Easton
VS
Recent Form
WLDDWW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Long Stratton
3
Aylsham
1
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
UEA
Long Stratton
VS
Recent Form
LLLLLL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Mundford
2
Scole United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Mundford
Wroxham Res
VS
Recent Form
WWLWLL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Norwich CEYMS
1
Norwich United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Norwich CEYMS
Easton
VS
Recent Form
LLLWWW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Norwich CEYMS
1
Norwich United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Beccles Town
Norwich United
VS
Recent Form
WDDDDW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Mundford
2
Scole United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Scole United
Waveney
VS
Recent Form
WWLLWL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Waveney
2
Sprowston
1
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Acle United
Sprowston
VS
Recent Form
LWLLDL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Bungay Town
4
UEA
0
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
UEA
Long Stratton
VS
Recent Form
LWDWLL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Watton United
1
Beccles Town
5
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Yelverton
Watton United
VS
Recent Form
LLWWDW
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Waveney
2
Sprowston
1
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Scole United
Waveney
VS
Recent Form
WWLWDL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Wroxham Res
0
Acle United
3
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Mundford
Wroxham Res
VS
Recent Form
WDDLDL
LAST: Pr - 18/01/25 14:00
Easton
1
Yelverton
0
NEXT: Pr - 25/01/25 14:00
Yelverton
Watton United
VS
