YEL Update – 12th December 2025

Here are the SIX YEL updates for this week:

  • Fixture Dates
  • Cup Matches
  • Kick off time changes
  • Spring Divisions
  • YEL Awards
  • Cancellation Changes & Fines

Fixture Dates

We will hopefully completely 95% of the Winter League season this weekend. There will be no league fixtures on 20/21 or 27/28 Dec unless requested by both teams. The 3 and 4 January will be used as a final chance to complete the Winter league season.

The YEL will not be scheduling  friendlies or Cup on those dates.

Cup Matches

Any Cup match postponed by the weather this weekend, will be rescheduled for 10/11 January. Any Cup postponed 10/11 January would be rescheduled at least 2 weeks later.

Kick off time changes

The FA Full Time system has been changed until 31 Dec, so that teams can update Kick Off times and venues without emailing the YEL.
U7 to u10 Fixtures for January are on the website and u11 to u14s will be added next week.

Spring Divisions

It will be IMPOSSIBLE to get the new Spring Divisions perfect, as we are restricted to Divisions of 7 or 8 teams. We have to make choices as best we can based on the league tables after this weekends matches. Our aim is a competitive game for all, but numbers dictate that not everyone will be happy with the outcome, apologies in advance, but there is no appeal.

YEL Awards

Those teams that have already been invited, please respond with player fee payments or an email to events@yelonline.com to confirm team does not wish to attend. We need to fully assess numbers and save some places for teams who complete the season this weekend. We also need to confirm options for u14s.

Cancellation Changes & Fines

As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, from January fixtures, we will no longer be applying a fine to any match cancellations. All Friendlies cancelled without charge, but please be respectful of opposition and cancel early. League matches one ‘free’ cancellation up to Thursday before the game, any 2nd cancel is awarded. All Cup cancels are awarded but no fine.
We will also not be fining for Match Report issues, but repeat offenders could have matches suspended for non compliance.

Contacting the YEL

As always any issues please email office@yelonline.com and quote Team Name and Age.

Thanks

Kev Cooper
YEL Fixtures & Events

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