🏆⚽ LEEDS & DISTRICT FA CUP HANDBOOK 2026/27 – NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! 📢 The official Leeds & District FA Cup Handbook for the 2026/27 season is now available online! 📖 View the handbook here: 👉 bit.ly/LDFA-Handbook-2026-20… #LDFA #DistrictCup 🔑 WHAT'S INSIDE THE HANDBOOK? 📞 Page 4 – Key Leeds & District FA Contacts 📅 Page 5 – District Cup Fixture Dates ⚽ Page 12 – Open Age Competition Rules 🏆 Page 24 – Junior / Girls Competition Rules ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL CLUBS & TEAMS All teams participating in Leeds & District FA Cup competitions must familiarise themselves with the competition rules, as these may differ from those governing regular league fixtures. 📌 The handbook is your essential reference guide for the 2026/27 season and should be consulted throughout the year. ✅ Please share with club officials, team managers and coaches. ⚽ Good luck to all teams competing in this season's District Cup competitions! #LeedsDistrictFA #DistrictCups #GrassrootsFootball #LeedsFootball #CupFootball #Season202627 #LeedsFA #Handbook #DistrictCup @WestRidingFA @GarforthJFL @Huddersfieldjfl @OfficialYAL @WYAFLOfficial #WestRidingGirlsFootballLeague @Official_Combi @LeagueTriangle #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague @LCCSportDev @GRFootball @Teamgrassroots_ @the_kwij generalsports.uk/

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

The Sunday Junior Trophy line-up is confirmed. Four fixtures complete the Junior competition schedule for 20 September. Every match begins at 14:00, with eight teams preparing to represent their clubs. HOME: Colton Juniors U21 FC AWAY: North East Leeds JFC U21 Tigers HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U18 Chargers AWAY: Morley Glen Juniors U21 Blue HOME: Killinghall Nomads Juniors U18 AWAY: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U18 Colts HOME: Wigton Moor U18 United AWAY: Morley Glen Juniors U21 Yellows All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Tag the people following your team and keep an eye on Leeds FA for the competition story. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

Two ties. Four teams. Everything to play for. The U17 District Cup brings a focused double-header on Sunday 20 September, with both fixtures kicking off at 14:00. HOME: Leeds City Juniors U17 AWAY: Wigton Moor U17 Athletic HOME: Pudsey Juniors U17 Allstars AWAY: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U17 Rangers All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Let us know where you will be watching and share the fixtures with your club community. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

Fourteen ties fill the U16 Minor Cup schedule. There is plenty to follow on Sunday 20 September. The full fixture list is split across two pages, giving every home and away team its place on the matchday card. HOME: Chapeltown Juniors U16 Gold AWAY: South Kirkby Colliery (SAT) U16 (White) HOME: Colton Juniors U16 Fire AWAY: Wakefield AFC Juniors U16 Reds HOME: Gildersome Spurs Juniors U16 AWAY: North East Leeds JFC U16 Tigers HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U16 Colts AWAY: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U16 HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U16 Stallions AWAY: Churwell Lions U16 Yellow HOME: Hunslet Club Juniors U16 Green AWAY: Rothwell Juniors U16 Red HOME: Knaresborough Celtic JFC U16 White AWAY: Churwell Lions U16 White HOME: Leeds Athletic FC U16 Navy AWAY: Hebden Royd jfc U16 Reds HOME: Leeds Modernians U16 Modernians AWAY: Middleton Park Juniors U16 Green HOME: Pannal Ash JFC U16 Kites AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U16 Blacks HOME: Pannal Ash JFC U16 Whites AWAY: Wortley FC Colts U16 HOME: Pudsey Juniors U16 Whites AWAY: Wortley FC Juniors U16 HOME: Rothwell Juniors U16 Black AWAY: Hunslet Club Juniors U16 HOME: Wakefield AFC Juniors U16 Whites AWAY: FC Farsley U16 Golds All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Swipe, save and send the fixtures to the teammates and supporters who need them. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

Five fixtures. Ten teams. A Sunday made for cup football. The U15 Black Prince Trophy takes centre stage on 20 September, with clubs ready to compete across the district. Here is the complete home and away line-up. HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U15 Chargers AWAY: Ilkley Town AFC U15 Allstars HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U15 Pegasus AWAY: Kirkstall Crusaders FC U15 white HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U15 Rangers AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U15 Oranges HOME: Middleton Park Juniors U15 Blacks AWAY: Garforth Juniors FC U15 Black HOME: Undercliffe Sports Club U15 Undercliffe AWAY: Pudsey Juniors U15 Whites All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Who are you backing on the day? Share the post and bring the support to your club. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

A named trophy and nine new opportunities to make cup memories. The Jack Stott Trophy fixtures are set for Sunday 20 September. From Chapeltown to Wigton Moor, every home and away side has its part to play in the day. HOME: Chapeltown Juniors U14 Gold AWAY: Tingley Athletic FC U14 White HOME: Colton Juniors U14 Yellow AWAY: Hunslet Club Juniors U14 HOME: FC Farsley U14 Blues AWAY: Beckwithshaw Saints Juniors U14 Blues HOME: Nostell M.W. F.C. U14 Black AWAY: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U14 Yellows HOME: Nostell M.W. F.C. U14 Yellows AWAY: Townville Allstars U14 s HOME: Pudsey Juniors U14 Greens AWAY: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U14 Whites HOME: Shadwell United U14 AWAY: Leeds Juniors U14 Ajax HOME: Wakefield Jets JFC U14 AWAY: Rothwell Juniors U14 White HOME: Wigton Moor U14 United AWAY: Holbeck Moor JFC U14 Greens All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Give your team a shout-out below and help the fixture reach your local football community. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

Nineteen ties. One big Sunday of district cup football. The U13 Millennium Trophy has a packed fixture list for 20 September. Swipe through both pages, find your team and share the match with players, families and supporters. HOME: Bramley Phoenix U13 AWAY: Rothwell Town AFC U13 Whites HOME: Colton Juniors U13 Green AWAY: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U13 Mustangs HOME: FC Farsley U13 Blues AWAY: North East Leeds JFC U13 Lions HOME: FC Farsley U13 Whites AWAY: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U13 Chargers HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U13 Stallions AWAY: Monk Fryston United Juniors U13 Cobras HOME: Hunslet Club Juniors U13 Yellow AWAY: Stanley United Juniors U13 Tigers HOME: Killinghall Nomads Juniors U13 Whites AWAY: Snaith Juniors U13 Sonics HOME: Leeds Athletic FC U13 Navy AWAY: Wibsey U13 Blacks HOME: Leeds City Juniors U13 Blacks AWAY: Yorkshire Amateur Juniors U13 Blues HOME: Methley United U13 Red AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U13 Oranges HOME: Nanu FC U13 AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U13 Blacks HOME: Pudsey Juniors U13 Whites AWAY: Beckwithshaw Saints Juniors U13 Blues HOME: Wakefield AFC Juniors U13 Blues AWAY: Kellingley Welfare U13 HOME: Wakefield AFC Juniors U13 Whites AWAY: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U13 Centaurs HOME: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U13 Blacks AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U14 Blacks U13 HOME: Wibsey U13 Blues AWAY: Swillington Saints Welfare U13 Yellow HOME: Wibsey U13 Wild Boars AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U13 Amber HOME: Wortley FC Juniors U13 AWAY: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U13 Whites HOME: Yorkshire Amateur Juniors U13 Whites AWAY: Leeds Juniors U13 Ajax All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Save the carousel so the full list stays close at hand, and tell us which club you will be following. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

The next chapter starts here. Eleven U12 ties bring clubs from across the district together on Sunday 20 September. For every player stepping into Leeds & District FA cup football, this is a chance to represent their team and enjoy the occasion. HOME: Chapeltown Juniors U12 Blacks AWAY: Colton Juniors U12 Yellow HOME: Horsforth St. Margarets FC U12 Trojans AWAY: Kirkstall Crusaders FC U12 HOME: Killinghall Nomads Juniors U12 United AWAY: Wakefield AFC Juniors U12 Whites HOME: Leeds Modernians U12 Reds AWAY: Hunslet Club Juniors U12 HOME: Limitless AFC U12 Limitless AFC Elites AWAY: Leeds Juniors U12 Ajax HOME: Methley United U12 White Lions AWAY: Shadwell United U12 White HOME: Nostell M.W. F.C. U12 AWAY: Nanu FC U12 HOME: Pannal Ash JFC U12 Predators AWAY: Whitkirk Wanderers JFC U12 HOME: Pudsey Juniors U12 Blacks AWAY: Yorkshire Amateur Juniors U12 Whites HOME: Wigton Moor U12 Athletic AWAY: Methley United U12 White Tigers HOME: Yorkshire Amateur Juniors U12 Yellows AWAY: Chapeltown Juniors U12 Ambers All fixtures: Sunday 20 September 2026 | Kick-off: 14:00 Which fixture catches your eye? Mention your club and wish the teams well for cup Sunday. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

⚽ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GENERAL SECRETARY ⚽ The Leeds & District Football Association is looking to appoint a Volunteer General Secretary to join our Executive Committee and play a key role in helping lead and develop the Association. This is an important position at the heart of the LDFA, working alongside fellow Executive Committee members to ensure the Association is well organised, effectively governed and continues to move forward. Key responsibilities include: 📋 Managing the day-to-day administration of the Association 📧 Managing correspondence and acting as a key point of contact for clubs, leagues, County FA and other organisations 📅 Preparing for and supporting regular Executive Committee and Association meetings 📝 Overseeing agendas, minutes, records and other Association documentation ⚽ Supporting the administration and development of grassroots football across the district 🏆 Working with the District Cup team to support the successful delivery of our competitions 🤝 Maintaining positive relationships with clubs, leagues, referees, other District FAs and the County FA 💡 Working with the Executive Committee to bring forward new ideas and help drive the Association forward We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and a good communicator, with the enthusiasm to become actively involved in the future of the Leeds & District FA. The role may particularly suit someone already involved in grassroots football through a club, league, refereeing or football administration, although this is not essential. 📩 Interested in finding out more? Email [email protected] with a brief summary of your relevant experience, and we will send you the General Secretary role specification. ⚽ Get involved. Bring your ideas. Help shape the future of grassroots football across Leeds & District. #GrassrootsFootball #Volunteer #LDFA #GeneralSecretary #GetInvolved

U21 District Cup: first-round fixtures confirmed The road through Leeds & District FA cup football begins on Sunday 20 September 2026. Here are the first-round ties, with every home and away team ready to represent their club and community. HOME: Leeds 28 Football Club AWAY: Tadcaster FC HOME: Rothwell Town AFC U21s AWAY: Pontefract Sports & Social U21 HOME: Leeds Juniors Ajax FC AWAY: Northowram Under 21 HOME: Leeds Athletic FC AWAY: Morley Athletic FC Blue HOME: Whitkirk Wanderers Juniors FC U21 Blues AWAY: Wortley FC Colts Which tie are you most looking forward to? Tag your club, share the fixtures and follow the competition throughout the season. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk

Saturday Jubilee Cup: first-round fixtures confirmed The road through Leeds & District FA cup football begins on Saturday 19 September 2026. Here are the first-round ties, with every home and away team ready to represent their club and community. HOME: Newsam United AWAY: Belle Isle FC HOME: Armley CC FC AWAY: Leeds Central FC Which tie are you most looking forward to? Tag your club, share the fixtures and follow the competition throughout the season. Fixtures are subject to change. Please visit the Leeds & District FA Full-Time website for the latest information. #LDFA #LeedsFA #DistrictCup @garforthleague @huddersfield.j.f.l #CravenAireWharfeJuniorLeague #HarrogateDistrictJuniorLeague #YorkDistrictYouthFootballLeague #Selby&DistrictJuniorFootballLeague @wrgfl_ @westriding_fa @officialyal @officialyorkshireamateurleague #WestYorkshireAssociationFootballLeague #LeedsCombinationLeague #WharfedaleTriangleLeague @activeleeds @grassroots_footballuk @teamgrassroots @grassrootzgames @general.sports_uk