Fixtures for the upcoming SAFIB (Schools’ Association Football International Board) Bob Docherty tournament are released for England U15 Schoolgirls
The annual Bob Docherty tournament is this year being hosted by England at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire from Wednesday 15 – Friday 17 April 2020.
SAFIB have now released the fixture details for the teams competing in this tournament –
Day 1: Wednesday 15 April Match 1: Wales v England Match 2: Republic of Ireland v Invitational team (TBC) Match 3: Scotland v Northern Ireland
Day 2: Thursday 16 April Match 1: Scotland v England Match 2: Northern Ireland v Invitational team (TBC) Match 3: Wales v Republic of Ireland
Day 3: Friday 17 April Match 1: Top 2 Nations in the league after day 2’s events Match 2: TBC v TBC Match 3: TBC v Invitational team (TBC)
The Girls’ recent training camp in Eindhoven proved to have the desired team bonding and learning effect, leading to their success in Dublin at the weekend with their Trophy win against the Republic of Ireland.
Spectators are welcome to attend the upcoming Bob Docherty Tournament matches, with free entry.
The English Schools Football Association are delighted to announce two home International fixtures for the 2020 Centenary Shield
England v ROI | Friday 3 April 2020 | Spennymoor Town FC | 7pm KO
The England U18 Schoolboys will undertake their second Centenary Shield match on Friday 3 April against the Republic of Ireland schoolboys at Spennymoor Town FC.
The England squad will be proudly wearing the 3 Lions badge for their first competitive home match, when the fixture kicks off at 7pm at the Brewery Field, hosted by Spennymoor Town.
The players, who were presented with their Utilita sponsored England kits ahead of their friendly fixture against Australian Schoolboys back in January, will take on their ROI peers in what will be their first home Centenary Shield match of the season.
Support England v ROI
Tickets are available now online via the Spennymoor website – click here to purchase yours! Tickets will also be available on the gate, providing they don’t sell out beforehand – don’t miss out!
Watch online via ESFA YouTube Channel, ESFA TV, powered by Utilita. Live coverage will begin around 30 minutes before kick off and the match will be streamed with full commentary and replays live! It will also be able to view as a replay on ESFA TV.
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England v Scotland | Thursday 9 April 2020 | North Ferriby FC | 7pm KO
The England U18 Schoolboys will undertake their third Centenary Shield match on Thursday 9 April against the Scotland U18 Schoolboys at North Ferriby FC.
The England squad will face Scotland in their second home match, when the fixture kicks off at 7pm at the Dransfield Stadium, hosted by North Ferriby.
Support England v Scotland
Tickets are available to order via email to [email protected] – tickets will also be available on the gate, providing they don’t sell out beforehand – don’t miss out!
Watch online via ESFA YouTube Channel, ESFA TV, powered by Utilita. Live coverage will begin around 30 minutes before kick off and the match will be streamed with full commentary and replays live! It will also be able to view as a replay on ESFA TV.
Don’t forget to subscribe to ESFA TV to stay up to date with all of our most recent video content.
Pre-match and behind the scenes coverage will be available on the ESFA social channels (@schoolsfootball on Twitter and Instagram) and don’t forget – an live Player of the Match vote will take place on our Twitter account around 10 mins before the end of the match!
Spectators are encouraged to come along to both games to support this season’s squad as they battle it out for Centenary Shield glory. Tickets will be available on the gate at a cost of £5/ £3 (concessions)
We look forward to welcoming you along to this year’s home matches!
