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Read MoreKent u11’s played their third game of the season against a Prep School team. In the first 5 minutes, the Prep Schools went 1-0 ahead but soon after Bobby scored an excellent goal from outside…
Read MoreKent U12s 3 Prep Schools 0 For our second match of the week, we were hosted by Glebe FC. We were playing a prep school team, but we didn’t know we were playing against a team that’s a year …
Read MoreWhen arriving at the Millwall training facilities in very wet and windy conditions, we went straight to the changing rooms so the team could meet up before we went to warm up and went through…
Read MoreKent U11s 7 Prep Schools 0 Ramsgate FC Kent U11s played their first match together at Ramsgate FC against the Prep School Pumas. After the first 20 minutes it was still 0-0, but the boys pl…
Read More‘’Kent U11 played together for the first time in a development match against Dartford District. Kent played positive balls from defence and didn’t get caught out of possession in their own h…
Read MoreSussex v Kent U12s 21st December, 2021 On arrival, we found that we were playing on half of a main pitch and had less width than normal, but when we warmed up we were starting to focus. Dur…
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Read MoreFulham v Kent U12s On arrival we found that our match would take place in Fulham's fantastic indoor facilities. This gave us confidence that we could play football on a great surface. With o…
Read MoreWith Storm Dennis on its way we knew the weather wasn't going to be great from the moment we got onto the pitch. We got into pairs and moved the all, focusing on the weight of our passes beca…
Read MoreHampshire vs Kent U15 – Saturday 1st February 2020 We arrived in Hampshire after a long drive knowing that a point would secure first place in the league for us and put us into a good place…
Read MoreWe had a home fixture against Prep School Pumas, kicking off at 11am. When we got onto the pitch one of the first things we noticed was the size of two of their players. As tall and strong as…
Read MoreSurrey vs Kent – Saturday 25th January 2020 We arrived in Surrey knowing it would be a tough game however a draw or win would automatically qualify us for the knockout stages. We started b…
Read MoreToday's match against Sussex was a great game and every singe played well.even though we all played well the only negative thing was that w didn't always track back. We were 3-0 down after…
Read MoreThis was our first competitive away game of the season and our third league game. We knew that another win would be important against a strong Inner London side. We started the game very we…
Read MoreKent U14s 5 Middlesex 1 On Saturday 16th November, Kent U14’s played a home game against Middlesex. Kent made a strong start and went into the lead after some good work by Thomas Edozie on…
Read MoreWe arrived at Sporting Club Thamesmead for our second league game of the season against Middlesex. We started brightly and earned a penalty after Rasheed Tijani was fouled which Alfie Sander…
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Read MoreKent U12s v Independent School Pumas 30th March Kent started the game with a high intensity and a great attitude towards the early minutes of the game. The first quarter was a tight affair w…
Read MoreU14 KENT SCHOOLS VS ESSEX U14 – G E KNOWLES TROPHY SEMI-FINAL 30th March 2019 As we arrived at Thamesmead we knew that we would have to give an amazing perf…
Read MoreKent started the game very well with a great attitude to try and score an early goal . As the the result of this attitude, Oliver Driscoll played a lovely ball to the feet of Jayden Nye and J…
Read MoreSussex v Kent 16/02/2019 at The Dorothy Stringer School Kent started the game with intensity and within the few minutes of the first quarter we got our first goal. Oliver Driscoll played a …
Read MoreU14 KENT SCHOOLS VS SUSSEX U14 – NATIONAL CUP SEMI-FINAL 9th February 2019 As we arrived at Canterbury we knew that a win was the only outcome that we wanted, we couldn’t bear to lose in th…
Read MoreU14 KENT SCHOOLS VS WEST GLAMORGAN – NATIONAL CUP QUARTER FINAL 12th January 2019 We arrived in Canterbury knowing that a win would take us into the semi-final of the National Cup. We were…
Read MoreU14 MIDDLESEX VS KENT 15th DECEMBER 2018 We arrived at Middlesex early for our next league game of the season and the last game before Christmas. We started slowly which was unlike us and…
Read MoreU14 KENT SCHOOLS vs CAMBRIDGESHIRE 8th DECEMBER 2018 We arrived at Thamesmead Town knowing that today’s game was a must win game. If we won we would be through to the quarter finals of the…
Read MoreU14 KENT SCHOOLS VS INNER LONDON SCHOOLS 17th NOVEMBER 2018 It was our first home game of the season and we were up against tough opposition, Inner London, and we knew it would be a very ha…
Read MoreU14 BERKSHIRE V KENT - NATIONAL CUP 1ST ROUND - 3RD NOVEMBER 2018 We made the long journey to Reading to compete against Berkshire in the first round of the National Cup. We all knew that we…
Read MoreU14 SUSSEX SCHOOLS vs KENT SCHOOLS – 13th OCTOBER 2018 It was a bright morning at Worth School in Crawley as the U14 Kent Schools team were ready to play their first competitive league match…
Read MoreA big THANK YOU to Peter at ORM for his generosity in sponsoring kit for the Kent U14s in forthcoming ESFA National Final Check out ORM's website at www.ormlondon.com
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Read MoreMany congratulations to our @kentschools_fa U15's - winners of the International Tournament in Le Portel, with a 2-0 win over UBSCO in the final. Many congratulations to everyone involved!
Read MoreDelighted to report that the @kentschools_fa U11s have beaten @WestHamUtd 2-0 in the final of the International Tournament in Loon Plage. More news to follow, but what an amazing weekend! Con…
Read MoreThe KSFA’s long tradition of tours abroad continues this Easter. The Under 14s will be at the prestigious Dallas Cup, the Under 11s at a tournament in Loon Plage in France, and the Under 1…
Read MoreWe’re delighted that the KSFA’s Annual Presentation dinner will again be held in the Banqueting Suite at Gillingham Football Club. Book the date – FRIDAY 29th JUNE. Invitations will be sent …
Read MoreNATIONAL COMPETITIONS In addition to three Kent teams in ESFA national semi-finals, and North Kent in the semi-finals of the ESFA U13 inter-district competition, the following Kent schools a…
Read MoreCongratulations to Gravesham Schools Under 11s, who are the first County Champions of the 2017-18 season! They won the Kent finals of the ESFA inter-district 7 a sides, sponsored by Danone…
Read MoreKent's Under 12's lost on penalties to Prague in the semi-finals of the Bourborg Tournament, having beaten West Ham 1-0 in the quarter-finals. They topped their group by beating Bourbourg …
Read MoreA great performance by the KSFA U12's saw them become Tournament Champions in Arneke, without a goal being conceded! Photo shows the squad on their way home across the Channel with the Troph…
Read MoreThe Under 12's have qualified for the Semi-Finals in Arneke, France after notching up two wins (4-0 & 6-0) and a 0-0 draw.
Read MoreKent Schools' F.A.'s Under 15's became SEESFA League Champions today, beating Surrey 3-1, with goals from Luis Dos Santos (2) and Marcus Hinge. Full report to follow.
Read MoreThe Under 14 Girls triumph 2-0 over Lancashire in their National Final at Birmingham City FC, to follow the boys success the previous week.
Read MoreJOIN TEAM KENT! The KSFA seeks applications to join our management team for the 14-16 age group. Newly-crowned Under 14 National Champions, this is a great opportunity to work with some of…
Read MoreKent's Under 14 squad have beaten Berkshire 4-0 in the ESFA National Final this morning. Match report to follow.
Read MoreA pulsating second half performance from Kent Under 14’s saw them reach their second cup final of the season, when they travelled to Essex for the SEESFA semi-final and emerged as 5-3 winners…
Read MoreThe Under 11's got off to a great start in their International Tournament at Loon Plage, with wins over Bondues 2-1 and Coudekerque 5-1.
Read MoreKent Schools' FA Under 13's have made it through to the Dallas Cup Semi-Finals after beating Dallas Texans on penalties after extra time saw both teams still equal with a goal a piece. Their…
Read MoreOn behalf of the KSFA, during the evening of Saturday 8th April, Richard & Niall Crutchfield presented former Kent Schools FA player Gordon Jago MBE with an honorary shirt at the Dallas Cup. …
Read MoreThe Under 13's got off to a great start in their first Dallas Cup match against FC Dallas Youth 04B South Red today, running out eventual 5-1 winners. More details when we have have them.
Read MoreKent Schools' F.A.'s Under 13 and 14 Squads jetted off to the USA today to take part in the prestigeous Dallas Cup. Updates on their progress will be posted when we receive them.
Read MoreUnder 15’s defeat Inner London SFA to reach South East England Final
Read MoreAll Secondary Schools & Districts in Kent should now have received nominations forms, and a steady stream of nominations have been submitted since the emails went out last week. Closing date …
Read MoreThe Kent Under 14 Girls turned in a superb all-round squad performance to comprehensively defeat Inner London and reach the ESFA National Final. With the boys’ squad having defeated Oxfordshi…
Read MoreBook the date: FRIDAY 30th JUNE! The culmination of a busy and successful season of schools’ football in Kent is always the KSFA Presentation Dinner. Held in the Priestfield Banqueting Suite …
Read MoreThe KSFA’s Charity partner for the 2016-17 season is the Alkham Valley Community Project (AVCP), which is a registered charity providing therapeutic activities for disabled and disadvantaged …
Read MoreCongratulations to James O’Halloran, a member of the Kent Schools FA Under 18 Squad, who starred for England Schools in their 5-1 win over Scotland in the Centenary Shield. Having been nomina…
Read MoreKent Under 14’s gave a battling performance as they overcame a talented Oxfordshire side to reach the ESFA National Inter-County Final. Two first half goals from Perri Iandolo were the differ…
Read MoreAfter impressing in the SEESFA league, the Kent U15 squad were invited to play Brighton & Hove Albion FC U15s at their fantastic new training complex in Lancing, Sussex. The game took place i…
Read MoreSuper Saturday at The Gallagher Stadium turned out even more even more super when the news came through that North Kent Under 13’s had defeated Aldershot & Farnborough Schools in their ESFA N…
Read MoreCounty finals are now underway! The first took place at The Gallagher Stadium, when Highworth GS defeated Erith 3-1 in a pulsating U18 Girls Final (victorious Highworth squad pictured with th…
Read MoreThe Kent Under 11 and U12s were hosted at the Brighton & Hove Albion development centre over the half-term break, and two entertaining games gave the Kent players valuable experience against…
Read MoreKent Under 14 Girls made it a double for the county by joining the Under 14 Boys in the ESFA National Cup semi-finals. On a snow-bound 3G pitch at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys, Ken…
Read MoreDespite being hit hard by illness and injury, Kent Under 14’s followed their 2-1 win over Surrey with a narrow victory over Bedfordshire at the Flitwick Soccer Centre in the quarter-finals o…
Read MoreFour Kent teams were in inter-county action on Saturday, three against Surrey Schools in the South-East England competitions, the other against Sussex in a representative match. After the di…
Read MoreKent produced an excellent effort, despite only having a squad of 12 to select from. GEORGE BAKER-MORAN settled any early nerves with a calm finish after cutting in from the right side. Kent…
Read MoreLast Saturday saw the completion of the Kent finals of the ESFA DANONE Under 11 7 a sides, when Pickhurst Primary Academy from Orpington won the girls’ event following an excellent morning’s…
Read MoreSaturday 14th January sees five Kent Schools teams in action, with all the matches taking place here in the county! With all five games taking place on 3G/4G pitches, they are expected to go…
Read MoreKent Under 16s started the New Year in fine form with an excellent 4-2 victory over Hertfordshire in the ESFA National Competition. The two sides had drawn 2-2 in a pre-season friendly, since…
Read MoreKent teams finished 2016 in style with victories for the Under 14 girls away to Berkshire in the ESFA National Competition, the Under 16 girls away to Surrey in the SEESFA League, and the Und…
Read MoreAn excellent weekend for Kent saw four county teams in action, and resulted in three wins and a draw. On Friday evening at Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium, Kent Under 18’s put on a fine…
Read MoreSeveral Kent squads were in action in international tournaments over the Easter holiday period. The U13’s, accompanied by Richard Crutchfield, Andy Raines and Niall Crutchfield, took part in …
Read MoreFour Kent players have been selected for this season’s ESFA Under 18 International Squad. They are James O’Halloran (Wrotham School), Sam Orisatoki (Beths Grammar School), Josh Shonibare (Ra…
Read MoreTwo schools from Kent will be flying the county flag in the national finals of the ESFA’s 7 a side primary competitions, sponsored by DANONE. Loose School from Maidstone and Boughton-under-B…
Read MoreThe Kent Under 14’s reached their second cup final of the season with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Hertfordshire in the South-East Regional semi-finals. Goals from Harry Taylor (2), Harry…
Read MoreFor the second season in succession, Kent teams will feature in two ESFA national finals. The Under 14’s moved into their national final in highly impressive fashion with a 5-1 victory over H…
Read MoreKent Under 14’s moved smoothly into the ESFA national semi-finals with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Berkshire Schools. Playing a good passing game on the 3G surface at Tunbridge Wells Gramm…
Read MoreThe Kent Schools’ FA is delighted to announce that five of our county players have been selected for this season’s England international squads. Following final trials at Lilleshall, Rene Arm…
Read MoreInter-county football resumed after the Christmas / New Year holiday with five Kent teams in action. The Under 14, Under 15 and Under 16 boys’ squad travelled to Brighton where 3G pitches ens…
Read MoreTwo Kent teams have made further progress in the ESFA national competitions. The Under 18’s, bidding to retain the trophy they won last season, beat Worcestershire 3-0 in the quarter-finals. …
Read MoreKent teams got their programme of home fixtures in the South-East competitions off to a good start when the Under 14’s and Under 15’s hosted Surrey Schools at Thamesmead. Surrey Under 14’…
Read MoreKent teams made a good start in the South-East competitions when they travelled to Middlesex and returned with two victories and a draw. The Under 14’s, playing their first competitive match …
Read MoreThe Kent Schools’ Under 18 Squad, reigning National Champions, got the new season off to a good start against the Kent FA at Corinthians FC. Despite going 0-2 down early on the KSFA side came…
Read MoreKent Under 16's capped their excellent season with a 4-1 victory over Middlesex in the South-East Final. After a good start by both teams, Kent worked their way to a 2-0 lead at half-time wit…
Read MoreFive of the KSFA's county squads were involved in international action over the Easter holiday period. Four took part in tournaments in France, whilst the Under 16 girls hosted a team on tour…
Read MoreTwo Kent Schools teams are this week taking part in the prestigious International Festival of Football at Disneyland Paris. Kent are regular participants at the Festival, and have an excellen…
Read MoreThe Kent Under 15's, who have reached the South-East Regional Final following a fine 4-1 victory over Hertfordshire in the semi-final.
Read MoreKent Schools Under 16's have reached the South-East Regional finals with a magnificent away victory against Norfolk Schools. Severely depleted by injuries and illness, Kent made the long tri…
Read MoreKent Schools Under 14 Girls Squad have joined the county’s Under 18 boys in reaching an ESFA national final. On a rain-soaked evening at Maidstone United’s Gallagher Stadium, Kent swept aside…
Read MoreKent Schools Under 18’s are looking forward to the ESFA National Final following their 4-2 victory over Humberside Schools in the semi-final at Kings Hill Sports Park. A closely-fought first …
Read MoreThree Kent players have been selected for international duty as a consequence of their performances for the county and being nominated for England trials by the Kent Schools FA. The England…
Read MoreThe KSFA wishes everyone involved in schools' football in Kent a Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. The Kent Under 16's will be enjoying the winter sun of Florida - they travel…
Read MoreThree of Kent’s teams marched forward in the ESFA National Cup competitions on another day of excellent results for the county. The Under 16’s hosted Buckinghamshire on the 3G at Castle Com…
Read MoreJonathan Burtonshaw's hat-trick for Kent Under 15s was one of the highlights for the county on a day when five matches resulted in five victories. His team mate Matt Day scored two and, with…
Read MoreEveryone involved with Kent Schools FA sends best wishes to Ryan Miller and Alfie Paxman, two of our Under 16 Squad members, for a full and speedy recovery from their injuries. Ryan sustaine…
Read MoreA second-half hat-trick from Johan Caney-Bryan saw Kent win the SE Regional Under 18 Cup to bring down the curtain on an excellent season. Opponents Inner London were swept aside by a fine pe…
Read MoreA close and fluctuating encounter between Kent and Staffordshire in the semi-finals of the ESFA Under 14 Girls Trophy saw Kent eventually triumph on penalties. Maidstone United’s splendid n…
Read MoreTwo of the KSFA’s schools are heading to Wembley after reaching national finals. Rainham School for Girls won their regional final of the npower Football League Under 13 Girls Cup, and will n…
Read MoreKent Schools Under 16’s are looking forward to their ESFA national-semi final against Lancashire Schools, following the latter’s 8-0 victory over Cheshire in their quarter-final. Lancashire w…
Read MoreAlmost 700 people turned up at Maidstone United’s splendid new Gallagher Stadium to watch the first finals of the season. In the Under 14 Wilf Armory Final, Maidstone Grammar School took an e…
Read MoreOn Monday 4th February and Tuesday 5th February, Medway Park Sports Centre played host to the annual Kent Schools Futsal Finals. The competition, delivered in partnership with the Kent FA and…
Read MoreFour goals from Miri Taylor swept Kent Schools Under 14 girls’ team into the semi-finals of the ESFA National Cup, in a convincing 5-2 win over Hertfordshire Schools. Kent were 3-0 up at half…
Read MoreKent Schools Under 16’s moved into the quarter-finals of the ESFA National Cup with a impressive all-round team performance that saw them beat Surrey 5-2. This was a particularly fine achieve…
Read MoreWith the Autumn Term at an end, schools’ football in Kent takes a two-week break and the KSFA would like to wish all colleagues, players and parents a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Yea…
Read MoreKent schools featured prominently at the recent Futsal National Finals. Dartford Grammar School for Girls U12s, Walderslade Girls School U14s and Westlands School U16s were all in attendance…
Read MoreTwo Kent Schools teams are this week taking part in the prestigious International Festival of Football at Disneyland Paris. Kent are regular participants at the Festival, and have an excellen…
Read MoreKent Under 16 Girls now know their opponents in the ESFA National Final after Durham beat Notts on penalties in the other semi-final. The final will take place at Nottingham Forest FC on Wedn…
Read MoreTwo Kent schools are looking to extend their successful cup runs by reaching the national finals of ESFA competitions. From an initial entry of 765 schools in the Under 16 boys’ cup, Towers S…
Read MoreThe Kent Schools Under 16 Girls’ Squad are in the Final of the ESFA National Cup, following a convincing 4-2 victory over Hampshire Schools in the semi-final. Kent started the game brightly a…
Read MoreThe Kent Schools Under 16 Girls’ Squad are in the semi-finals of the ESFA National Cup, following a narrow victory over Surrey Schools on penalties in a closely-fought quarter-final tie. Two …
Read MoreDespite heavy overnight rain, four inter-county games were able to go ahead on Saturday. On the 3G at Maplesden Noakes, Kent Schools Under 16 Girls beat Wiltshire Schools 3-1 after extra time…
Read MoreA busy day on Saturday for schools’ football in Kent saw five of the KSFA’s county teams in action, as well as the finals of three Primary Schools competitions. Pride of place goes to the Ke…
Read MoreChris Smalling continues his meteoric rise to stardom after the former Kent Schools player earned a call into the England Senior Squad for the international friendly against France at Wembley…
Read MoreThe opening inter-county fixtures of the season saw Kent play Hertfordshire in three age groups at the Kent Sports Club in Gravesend.with Kent winning the Under 14 and Under 15 games convinci…
Read MoreTED HARPER – RIP The Kent Schools FA is saddened to announce the death of one its Vice-Presidents, Ted Harper. Ted’s long teaching career at Bromley Grammar School (now Ravensbourne) not onl…
Read MoreIt was with great sadness that the KSFA heard of the death of our Chairman, Denis O’Donovan, on Friday 23rd April. Denis had suffered a massive heart attack earlier in the week. Our thoughts …
Read MoreThe two inter-county girls’ matches between Kent Schools and Surrey Schools in the South-East Championships, played at AEI Sportsground, both ended in draws. In the Under 14 game, Kent came …
Read MoreSemi-final day for four of the Kent teams saw three of them heading into their respective finals. Pride of place must go to the Under 16’s, who beat Suffolk 7-3 to reach the South-East Final,…
Read MoreIt’s been a highly successful week for the Kent Schools teams. The Under 18’s led the way with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sussex, courtesy of an Andrew Miller hat-trick to finish top of th…
Read MoreCongratulations to Michael Scott (Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone) and Adam Molloy (Leigh City Academy, Dartford) who have both been selected for this season’s England Schools Under 18 Squ…
Read MoreFive Kent players have been chosen for the ESFA’s Summer Coaching Course – the first stage of the selection process for next season’s England Schools Under 18 Squad. They are: Ben Geenhalgh…
Read MoreA hat-trick from Chris Axford took Kent Schools’ Under 18’s into the last 16 of the ESFA County Championships on Monday evening, as he scored all of Kent’s goals in a 3-1 victory over Middles…
Read MoreBlair Turgot, a regular member of Kent Schools county teams for the past two seasons, scored again for England Under 16’s as they won the Victory Shield for the ninth successive season with a…
Read MoreThe two KSFA girls' teams got off to winning starts on Saturday with impressive away wins. The Under 16's travelled to Hampshire in the ESFA County Championship and returned with a 3-1 victor…
Read MoreThe opening set of matches in the KSFA Primary League saw newcomers Brighton convincingly defeat fellow debutants BSA (Borough Green, Swanley & Aylesford) 4-0. The other district new to the L…
Read MoreOn a busy day of KSFA activities, the Kent U14, U15 and U16 squads travelled to Hertfordshire for a set of inter-county matches. The Under 14's won 4-3 with goals from George McLennan, Mirkan…
Read MoreFormer Kent Schools player Chris Smalling is close to making his Premier league debut with Fulham. Chris signed for the Craven Cottage club in June of 2008 after completing his A Levels at Ch…
Read More2008-09 England Schools Under 18 Squad, featuring Kent Schools players Michael Scott and Rob Carter. Photo courtesy RWT Photography
Read MoreFormer Kent Schools player Chris Smalling is close to making his Premier league debut with Fulham. Chris signed for the Craven Cottage club in June of 2008 after completing his A Levels at Ch…
Read MoreTwo Kent schoolboy footballers have just received the news that they have been selected for this season’s Under 18 England Schools’ squad. Michael Scott (Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone) …
Read MoreGavin Peacock played for Kent and North Kent during his time as a pupil at Bexley Grammar School. He then went on to have a successful career in professional football. Now he is moving to Can…
Read MoreTwo Kent players, Michael Scott (Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone) and Rob Carter (Kemnal Technology College, Bromley) have been invited to the final stage of the selection process for this…
Read MoreOver eighty years since her great-grandfather represented Kent, Megan Mulholland has become the second member of her family to play for the county. Frank Terry was capped for Kent in 1927, wh…
Read MoreAnother excellent week for Kent has seen our KSFA county teams win four games and draw one, scoring 23 goals in the process and not conceding one. Against Inner London Schools at HSBC on Wedn…
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that the KSFA announces the death of its President, Tony French, who had been involved in schools’ football in Kent for over forty years. Tony was born in Colchester…
Read MoreKent Schools trio Jason Hawes (Ravenswood), Ashley Ulph (Maidstone Grammar School for Boys) and Chris Smalling (Chatham Grammar School for Boys) made their international debut when they repre…
Read MoreFive Kent players have reached the final stage of the selection process for this season’s England Under 18 squad. They are: Jason Hawes ( Ravenswood School, Bromley) Jack Maddams (Sir Jose…
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