NLT U11s SE Regional Finals

A fantastic day of football: NLT U11s South East Regional Finals shine at the Gallagher

U11s school football took centre stage on Monday 23rd March as Stones in the Community (SITC) proudly hosted the NLT U11s South East Regional Finals, following the success of the Maidstone Primary Schools Girls’ and Boys’ tournaments earlier in the autumn. With a place in the South Regional Finals, and ultimately the chance to play at Wembley on the line, the energy, excitement and team spirit on display were simply outstanding.

Top Teams, Fierce Competition

The event welcomed six girls’ teams representing:
Aldershot Town FC , Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Maidstone United FC, Southend FC, Sutton United FC  and Tonbridge Angels FC.

And eight boys’ teams, featuring Aldershot Town FC , Dagenham & Redbridge FC, Maidstone United FC, Southend FC, Sutton United FC  and Tonbridge Angels FC, Chelmsford City FC  and Dorking Wanderers FC.

Both tournaments followed a round‑robin format, with the top two teams in each competition progressing to high-stakes semi‑finals and finals.

Girls winners Southend FC

Thrilling Finals Deliver Memorable Moments

Girls’ Final: Southend FC vs Tonbridge Angels FC

A brilliant display of teamwork and determination saw Southend FC crowned champions after a strong performance in the final against Tonbridge. The girls’ game highlighted everything great about grassroots sport, skill, passion and positivity.

Boys’ Final: Tonbridge Angels FC vs Maidstone United FC

The boys’ final delivered pure drama. After a tightly contested match, Tonbridge Angels FC emerged victorious in a nail‑biting penalty shoot‑out, sending their supporters into raptures.

Onward to the South Regional Finals

Both finalists from each category – four teams in total now progress to the South Regional Finals, with the date and venue to be confirmed. The ultimate prize? A chance to compete on the pitch at Wembley Stadium. For these young players, the journey just keeps getting more exciting.

A celebration of U11s Football

The day was a fabulous spectacle of sportsmanship, talent and enthusiasm. From perfectly timed tackles to moments of individual brilliance, the young players showcased exactly why youth football is so important in local communities.
Huge congratulations go to all the finalists, and especially to the tournament winners:

Southend FC: Girls’ Champions
Tonbridge Angels FC: Boys’ Champions

Thank you to our supporters

A heartfelt thank you to NLT for sponsoring the event and helping make this fantastic day possible and all who came along to support and cheer the teams on.

And a special thank you to the Mayor, whose presence and support, along with presenting the awards made the occasion even more memorable for the young players.

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