YEL Update – 13th February 2026

• 🗓️ Transfer Deadline Reminder
• ⚽ U7 & U8 Match Returns Update
• 🏆 YEL Awards Weekend
• 🟡 Referee Update – Saturday Allocations

🗓️ Transfer Deadline Reminder  

A reminder that transfer deadline day is 16th March. Please ensure all player movements are submitted correctly ahead of the deadline to avoid delays or eligibility issues.

⚽ U7 & U8 Match Returns Update

U7 and U8 match returns are no longer required.

However, please continue to:
• Text scores in as normal immediately after the final whistle
• Take a moment to verify and agree the scoreline with your opposition to ensure both teams submit the same result
• Report any Respect concerns through your own club welfare/committee, who will raise with the league where required

Clear and consistent reporting helps keep everything running smoothly for everyone involved.

🏆 YEL Awards Weekend

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the awards weekend — and a special thank you to the volunteers who helped organise, support and run the event behind the scenes. These moments don’t happen without you.

Seeing the smiles from the children, the excitement as names were called, and the proud on-stage celebrations were exactly why we do this. Those moments — the cheers, the photos, the trophies held with pride — are what grassroots football is all about.

We’re looking forward to recognising our U14 Team Champions and Runners Up this weekend — another chance to celebrate the hard work happening across the league.

🟡 Referee Update – Saturday Allocations

Reminder to referees and clubs that Saturday allocations are now completed on Fridays.
Please ensure scorelines are fully up to date to support the process.

📞 League Phoneline

Please note the YEL phoneline opening hours are 9am – 12 noon on match days.

Thank you for everything you do to create a safe, respectful and positive environment for our young players.
#YEL #GrassrootsFootball #Respect

Thanks

YEL Board