ESFA National Finals

ESFA U18 Boys Schools’ Cup for “B” Teams National Final 2018/19 – John Madejski Academy V Thomas Telford School

The ESFA U18 Boys Schools’ Cup for “B” Teams  Final kicks off at 4:30pm on Tuesday 2nd April at Shrewsbury Town’s Montgomery Waters  Meadows.

Our two  finalists, who have battled through  5 previous rounds, in a competition featuring over  50 teams, will face each other for the final match of the season in Shrewsbury. Entry to the stadium is free for all students and  Shrewsbury season ticket holders and only £4 for adults. Alternatively, you can watch the action unfold live and FREE from Shrewsbury Town  via www.youtube.com/esfatv  !

John Madejski Academy (Reading)

JMA B Team - Squad photo

The last time the  John Madejski Academy (JMA)  won a U18s National Final was at the Molineux Stadium with a 2 – 4 win  against Thomas Telford School, JMA will be hoping to repeat the 2012 glory. The  JMA  squad  have  already proven they’re  championship material coming  out the other side  as winners of  a penalty shootout against Brentwood School.

Route to the Final:

Round 1

John Madejski Academy

6 2 The Windsor Boys’ School
Round 2 Three Rivers Academy 0 1 John Madejski Academy
Round 3 Torquay Academy 2 3 John Madejski Academy
Quarter Final John Madejski Academy 3 2 Hampton School
Semi Final Brentwood School 2 2 John Madejski Academy (2 – 3 on penalties)

Thomas Telford School (Telford & Wrekin)

TTS B Team - Squad photo

Thomas Telford will be hoping to retain their title as ESFA U18 Boys Schools’ Cup for “B” Teams Champions  after last season’s title  success, beating Glyn School  1 – 2 at the Keepmoat Stadium. Thomas Telford’s Pratt, Tiernan-Spratt and Bolderston were lucky enough to be a part last season’s winning squad, can they repeat the heroics and  become National  Champions for a  second time?

Route to the Final:

Round 1 Thomas Telford School Bye
Round 2 Sandwell Academy 1 4 Thomas Telford School
Round 3 The Manchester Grammar School 1 6 Thomas Telford School
Quarter Final The Oxford Academy 2 9 Thomas Telford School
Semi Final Calday Grange Grammar School 1 3 Thomas Telford School

Date:  Tuesday  2nd April

KO:  4:30pm – ESFA U18  Boys  Schools’ Cup for “B” Teams

Venue:  Montgomery Waters Meadows