The competition kicked off in September with the First Round, showcasing some remarkable scorelines. Harborough Town U21 triumphed with a 7-0 victory over Moulton FC Reserves, while Daventry Town Reserves defeated Wellingborough Whitworths Reserves 6-2. Newcomers St Ives Town Reserves faced a challenging opening match against last year’s runners-up, Northampton O.N. Chenecks Reserves, who led 3-2 by halftime. However, St Ives Town Reserves rallied back to win 4-3, securing their advancement to the next stage.
As the competition progressed to the quarter-finals, there were some decisive victories. Harborough Town U21 defeated Kempston Rovers Reserves 5-0, and Desborough Town Reserves booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win. The defending champions, Bugbrooke St Michaels Reserves, also advanced by overcoming Irchester United Reserves with a score of 4-1. St Ives Town Reserves faced a closely contested quarter-final against Godmanchester Rovers Reserves; trailing 1-0 at halftime, they managed to equalize, ending the match at 1-1. The tie went to penalties, where St Ives Town Reserves triumphed 9-8 to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
The Semi-Finals were marked by strong performances from this year’s finalists. St Ives Town Reserves won decisively with a score of 5-1, preventing last year’s champions from defending their title. Meanwhile, Harborough Town U21 progressed to the Final with a 4-0 victory over Desborough Town Reserves.
The upcoming Final promises to be an exciting clash between these two youthful teams. It will take place on Friday, March 13th, at Moulton FC. Tickets are available on Ticketsource, priced at £4 for adults, £3 for concessions, and free for U13s. On the day of the event, ticket prices will be £6 for adults, £4 for concessions, and free for U13s.
