New Cup Structure For BNESL

A new format for BNESL league cup competitions was presented to and agreed by member clubs at the AGM on Monday.

All will now be played on a first stage group basis, with clubs randomly drawn into two evenly proportioned groups. Teams will play each other twice (home and away), with the winners of one group playing the runners' up of the other (and vice versa) in a two legged semi-final.

Competition finals will still be held as a one off game at either Halstead Town or Witham Town.

This means as well as Spangels 18 league games, they are gauranteed at least eight additional league cup games, as well as entry into the Charlie Turnbull Trophy and Essex Junior Trophy.

A busy season awaits...!