Brief format and rules

The first cup for development teams gets underway this Saturday with eight first round ties. This particular competition will be a straight knock-out, with the winners of each match progressing to the next stage.
In week 2 (23rd November) the eight winners and eight first round byes will play another eight ties . The quarter-finals to final will be played later in the season.

As per normal mini-soccer cup rules, should games end in a draw 10 minutes extra-time will be played (5 mins each way) and then if necessary the tie will be decided on penalties - with each side taking three kicks.

ONLY registered players for the teams are eligible and NO swapping is permitted. Match Report forms MUST be submitted to the Results Co-Ordinator - failure to send the form may lead to sanctions against the home team.

Teams eliminated before the quarter-finals will play in a Shadow Cup competition, which will also be straight knockout format.