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SAFIB Centenary Shield – Wales v England

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The England Schoolboys’ second Centenary Shield fixture to be streamed live on the Channel 4 streaming app, as they take on Wales in the 2024 competition

The England U18 Schoolboys travel to Briton Ferry AFC on Thursday 28th March for their second fixture in the SAFIB Centenary Shield 2024. The match will be streamed live with full commentary via the Channel 4 streaming app and also on the ESFA’s YouTube Channel, ESFA TV. See former England Schoolboy, Joe Cole announcing the upcoming fixtures here.

After a disappointing start to their SAFIB Centenary Shield campaign, the England U18 Schoolboys look to get their first points on the board when they travel to face their Welsh Counterparts at Britton Ferry AFC on Thursday 28th March. England shared the Centenary Shield with Wales in 2023 and with the Welsh getting off to a good start to their defence of the trophy with a 4-2 win over Scotland, this is a crucial game for the young England players.

England kicked off the Centenary Shield on the 23rd February with an away trip to Northern Ireland, suffering a 3-0 defeat. You can watch the full replay of that fixture here and read all about it via the match report here.

After this upcoming trip to Wales, the England U18 Schoolboys will return to home soil to play the Republic of Ireland at Walsall FC on Friday 5th April before rounding off their campaign against Scotland at Chesterfield FC on Friday 12th April. These games will be streamed live via ESFA TV and tickets are available to purchase via our events page here.

Make sure to follow @schoolsfootball on Instagram for match updates and tune into the Channel 4 app or ESFA TV on YouTube to watch all the matches live from 6:45pm.

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Purchase an ESFA England Shirt for just £25!

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You can purchase an English Schools’ Football Association Nike England shirt today for just £25, from ESFA Partners Pro:Direct Soccer

The English Schools’ Football Association have teamed up with their kit suppliers, Pro:Direct Soccer to offer replica’s of the Official ESFA International kits that the England U15 Schoolgirls and U18 Schoolboys will wear this season, via the ESFA Club Shop. The Nike shirt which features the ESFA’s official partner Arnold Clark on the front is available to purchase for just £25.

To Purchase your replica England kit, follow the link and instructions below:

Buy your ESFA England Kit here
  • Click ‘Connect’ and either create a Pro:Direct account or sign into an existing account
  • Once your account is created or you are signed in clink on ‘Connect’ again
  • You will then see a message confirming that your account has connected with the ESFA
  • After you receive this confirmation you will be given the chance to visit the ESFA shop to purchase ESFA merchandise.
  • Click on the ESFA shirt of your choice, select your size and click customise, you will have the option to add a name or number on the back and to add the ESFA Crest and Arnold Clark sponsor
  • When done, click add to bag and checkout.

The England U15 Schoolgirls will be trying out their kit in their first competitive fixtures of the season when they travel to Ireland next week for the Bob Docherty Tournament with matches against Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The England U18 Schoolboys resume their SAFIB centenary Shield Campaign on Thursday 28th March with an away trip to Wales before two home fixtures being played at Walsall FC, Friday 5th April and Chesterfield FC, Friday 12th April. Why not come show off your new England shirt and support the England U18 Schoolboys? You can buy your tickets here.