A total of 32 representative leagues at Step-7 have entered the competition this season with 16 ties in the first round. The Inter League Cup takes place every 2 years, with the winners going on to represent England in the UEFA Regions Cup.

BCFL v SAFL

Saturday 07 October 2017
Kick-Off 15:00
Cranfield United Football Club, Crawley Road, Cranfield, MK33 0AA

Manager Gary Chance commented:

"Always an honour, but of course a big task to put together a league representative team to enter the FA Inter-League competition. The Bedfordshire Squad is made up of players who have all performed well over the seasons for their respective clubs. We have selected a squad of players who we feel will represent their clubs & the league with pride, in our tough forthcoming fixture against the Southern Amateur League from London who are previous finalists."

The BCFL has grown in stature and reputation in recent years, boasting some great models for local grassroots football. The standard of football continues to improve year on year, with more and more players joining the league.

The selected group of players appear on paper to hold a lot of potential. Last year's champions Flitwick Town are represented as well of some of this seasons title challengers.

'One to Watch'

Jim Burnside
Shefford Town & Campton
Striker
Appearances: 6
Goals: 9

Jim transferred to Shefford this season and has wasted no time settling in to his new surroundings. As an out-and-out forward, Jim offers a real threat in front of goal, whilst his ability with the ball at his feet allows the midfield to join in support.

Bedfordshire County Football League Representative Team

Managers :  Gary Chance & Neil Worker
Physio:   Graham Wollaston

Rob Nash - Cranfield United
Reece Lewis - Shefford Town & Campton FC
Adam Hulks - Cranfield United
Justin Newman - Kempston Town & Bedford College
Alistair Smith - Cranfield United
Elijah Hukin AFC - Oakley M&DH
Liam Beaumont - Shefford Town & Campton FC
Tim Clarke - Kempston Town & Bedford College
George Cox - AFC  Oakley M&DH
Robbie Alder - AFC Oakley M&DH
Mark Smith - Cranfield United
Jack Hadden - AFC Oakley M&DH
Dan Green - Kempston Town & Bedford College
Dan Stafford - Flitwick Town
Jim Burnside - Shefford Town & Campton FC
Scott Alleyne - Ickwell & Old Walden

Squad is subject to change after tonight’s friendly.

Southern Amateur Football League Representative Team

The SAFL have a large depth of teams and players to call upon, with manager Bob Leeds naming his team this week; 5 members of Polytechnic's treble-winning team feature.

Managers :  Bob Leeds & Pat Folan
Physio:   Jameel Shah

Ben Lancaster - Nottsborough
Dan Barber - Nottsborough
Paul Bogle-Fearon - Alleyn Old Boys
George Coyle - Polytechnic
James Cranston - Nottsborough
James Cree - Polytechnic
Peter Eguae - Old Owens
Ben Elliot - Alleyn Old Boys
Jordan Greaves - Alleyn Old Boys
Ollie Mongul - Ploytechnic
Richard Parker - Nottsborough
Lee Raji - Polytechnic
Josh Thomson - Old Owens
Mark Webster - Polytechnic

www.southernamateurleague.co.uk