A Fantastic Day of Football at the EFL Utilita Kids and Girls Cup in Bristol!
- Marc Lewis
- 13 hours ago
- 2 min read
Local schools shine at Lockleaze Sports Centre as the next generation of talent takes centre stage.
Today, Bristol Rovers Community Trust proudly hosted the EFL Utilita Kids and Girls Cup at Lockleaze Sports Centre - and what a brilliant day it was. The tournament was filled with competitive spirit, impressive teamwork, and, above all, plenty of smiles and laughter. After a full day of fixtures, Hayesfield Girls School A emerged victorious and will now go on to represent Bristol Rovers in the next round of the competition. We couldn’t be prouder.
The EFL Utilita Kids and Girls Cup is a long-running national schools competition that has been inspiring young players for nearly 20 years. All 72 EFL clubs take part, giving girls from across the country a chance to play, compete, and grow through football. What makes this tournament truly unique is the unforgettable opportunity awaiting the finalists - the chance to play at Wembley Stadium, ahead of the EFL Play-Off Finals. For many, it becomes a once-in-a-lifetime moment that sparks a lifelong love of the game.
Thank you to all Team that participated in todays event -
Mangotsfield School
Yate Academy
Bristol Free School
King's Oak Academy
Hayfield Girls School
Orchard School Bristol
Brimsham Green School
Lift Broadlands Academy
We want to say a huge thank-you to all the schools, players, teachers, and supporters who joined us. Your energy and enthusiasm made the day a memorable celebration of girls’ football. We look forward to cheering on Hayesfield Girls School A as they continue their journey and proudly represent Rovers in the regional stage.
And who knows - today’s pitch may well have hosted one of the next stars of Bristol Rovers. That’s why your support matters. Whether it’s encouraging local girls to get involved, following the team’s progress, or supporting our wider community programmes, every bit of backing helps us continue to grow opportunities for young people across North Bristol.
In the words of Louis Howard, Head of Inclusion:
“Today has been a fantastic day. It was amazing to see all the attendees having fun and enjoying the competition in such a friendly way. I’d like to say thank you to our students for participating and refereeing the matches, and also to the students and staff from the schools that attended!”
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