Welcome to Season 2021/2022 . . . . . .

To all Players, Managers, Club Officials and Supporters.

Welcome to the new SMCCFL season 2021/22.

After the Covid disruptions to the last two seasons, we are hoping for a ‘normal’ and full season of Christian football.

We have a full League programme of fixtures across 3 divisions, plus 3 cup/knock-out competitions. We commence on 4th September with the Col Smith Cup, then the League fixtures begin on 11th September, the Martin Betton Cup starts in October and we will finish with Finals Day for the Cup and Trophy in May next year. This season we are 27 teams. We are pleased to welcome three new Clubs/teams: Christian Restoration Manchester FC, Chorlton FC and Chester Eagles FC.

It is now 22 years since the SMCCFL was established as a Christian Football League. Our first season was 1999/2000, with our first competitive fixtures played in September 1999. The League has grown considerably over the 22 years, from just six teams in the first few seasons to the current 27 teams.

Throughout the growth and changes over the years, we have stayed true to the same Christian aims of the League, our values and ethos that competitive football can and should be played by all with sporting, friendly, respectful and honest attitude/conduct.

I wish everyone a good season. Whether matches are won, drawn or lost, I hope that all players will enjoy playing their football the ‘SMCCFL Way’….sporting, friendly and honest.

Michael Bull
SMCCFL Secretary
August 2021