We are delighted to be hosting our EDF Challenge Cup & Plate Cup Final matches at Bootle Football Club. Bootle Football Club has been chosen as the venue for our 21st Challenge Cup and Plate Cup Finals – which will take place on Sunday 4th May 2025.
- Kick off for Plate Cup Final is scheduled for 11:00, with the Challenge Cup Final kicking off at 14:30.
- Challenge and Plate Teams have been not confirmed yet as only two of the clubs are chasing into the finals.
- Admission price will be confirmed in around late April 2025, and in line with England Deaf Football core principles, the admission charges will not be increased, making this a football event for everyone to enjoy.
- Refreshments will be available for everyone.
- Volunteers – EDF are actively seeking for volunteers to assist on the day, covering wide range duties including technical support, admission/gate, media and floater. If you are interested in helping, there will be a free meal and refreshment included. Please email headofcompetitions@englanddeaffootball.co.uk if you are interested and willing to support the England Deaf Football.
Challenge Cup
2024/2025 EDF Challenge Cup Semi-Finals – Sunday 6th April 2025
- Venue: Rugby Borough Football Club
- Address: Kilsby Lane, Rugby, CV21 4PN.
- Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
- Team Semi-Finals:
11:00 – Newhaven DFC 1 – 1 (Pen 2 – 3) Bristol City DFC
14:30 – St John’s DFC 2 – 0 Barnet DFC
2024/2025 EDF Challenge Cup Final – Sunday 4th May 2025
- Venue: Bootle Football Club
- Address: Vesty Business Park, Bootle, L30 1NY.
- Kick Off: 14:30
- Team Finals:
Bristol City DFC 0 – 7 St John’s DFC
Plate Cup
2024/2025 EDF Plate Cup Semi-Finals – Sunday 6th April 2025
- Venue: Rugby Borough Football Club
- Address: Kilsby Lane, Rugby, CV21 4PN.
- Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
- Team Semi-Finals:
11:00 – Welling United DFC 1 – 3 Everett Rovers DFC
14:30 – Carlisle City DFC 1 – 3 Radcliffe DFC
2024/2025 EDF Plate Cup Final – Sunday 4th May 2025
- Venue: Bootle Football Club
- Address: Vesty Business Park, Bootle, L30 1NY.
- Kick Off: 11:00
- Team Finals:
Everett Rovers DFC 2 – 1 Radcliffe DFC
League Championship
2024/2025 EDF League Championship Semi-Finals – Sunday 18th May 2025
- Venue: Cadbury Athletic FC
- Address: Linden Road, Birmingham, B30 1JR.
- Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
- Team Finals:
11:00 – Derby DFC 1 – 4 St John’s DFC
14:30 – Farsley Celtic DFC 1 – 6 Barnet DFC
North League
Champions – Farsley Celtic DFC
Runner-Up – Derby DFC
South League
Champions – St John’s DFC
Runner-Up – Barnet DFC
2024/2025 EDF League Championship 3rd/4th Play-Off – Sunday 15th June 2025
- Venue: Ilkeston Town Football Club
- Address: Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF.
- Kick Off: 11.00
- Team Finals:
Derby DFC 2 – 4 Farsley Celtic DFC
2024/2025 EDF League Championship Final – Sunday 15th June 2025
- Venue: Ilkeston Town Football Club
- Address: Awsworth Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF.
- Kick Off: 14.30
- Team Finals:
St John’s DFC (pen – 3) 3-3 (pen – 0) Barnet DFC
Knockout Cup
2024/2025 EDF Knockout Semi-Finals – Sunday 20th April 2025
- Venue: Bedworth United Football Club
- Address: Coventry Road, Bedworth, CV12 8NN.
- Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
- Team Finals:
11:00 – Barnet DFC W – L Newhaven DFC
14:30 – St John’s DFC 5 – 0 Derby DFC
2024/2025 EDF Knockout Final – Saturday 28th/Sunday 29th June 2025
- Venue: St George’s Park
- Address: Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9PD.
- Kick Off: TBC
- Team Finals:
TBC – Barnet DFC vs St John’s DFC