Stocksbridge Park Steels FC U19 First

Last updated : 18/08/2023 05:06:40

Introduction

Team Details

Location

England United Kingdom

League

National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB - Division I

Team Type

11 a side , Grassroots

Stocksbridge Park Steels FC U19 First Team

The Stocksbridge Park Steels FC U19 First Team is a youth football team based in Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire, England. They compete in the National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB league, which is the highest level of youth football outside of the Academy structure.

The team was formed in 2023, after a collaboration was formed between The North of England Football Academy & Stocksbridge Park Steels. The vision is to create a 16-19 Full-Time Education & Football Programme that helps to develop the best young footballing talent in the South Yorkshire region.

The team is currently managed by Ben Cottam, who is a UEFA A Licensed coach. The squad consists of 20 players, all of whom are studying a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development.

The team has had a successful start to the season, winning their first two games. They are currently top of the league table, and are looking to challenge for the title.

Sources

• About The Academy – SPSFC
• England - Stocksbridge Park Steels FC - Results and fixtures
• Stocksbridge Park Steels Academy Launch

National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB Football League

The National League U19 Alliance - Title Sponsors UCFB football league is a regional league for youth football teams in England. It is the highest level of youth football outside of the Academy structure.

The league was formed in 2016, and currently consists of 24 teams. The teams are divided into two divisions, the North and the South.

The top four teams from each division qualify for the play-offs, with the winners of the play-offs being crowned champions.

The league is sponsored by UCFB, which is a leading provider of football education.