Finals

We are delighted to be hosting our EDF Challenge Cup & Plate Cup Final matches at Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club. Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club has been chosen as the venue for our 22nd Challenge Cup and Plate Cup Finals – which will take place on Saturday 30th May 2026.

  • 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 2026, 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

2025/2026 EDF Challenge Cup Semi-Finals – Sunday 19th April 2026
  • Venue: Rugby Borough Football Club
  • Address: Kilsby Lane, Rugby, CV21 4PN.
  • Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
  • Team Semi-Finals:
    11:00 – Farsley DFC 2 – 5 St John’s DFC
    14:30 – Carlisle City DFC 2 – 0 Everett Rovers DFC
2025/2026 EDF Challenge Cup Final – Saturday 30th May 2026
  • Venue: Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club
  • Address: Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NR.
  • Kick Off: 14:30
  • Team Finals:
    St John’s DFC 9 – 3 Carlisle City DFC

Plate Cup

2025/2026 EDF Plate Cup Semi-Finals – Sunday 19th April 2026
  • Venue: Rugby Borough Football Club
  • Address: Kilsby Lane, Rugby, CV21 4PN.
  • Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
  • Team Semi-Finals:
    11:00 – Barnet DFC 1 – 2 Sheffield Wednesday DFC
    14:30 – Bristol City DFC 5 – 0 Radcliffe DFC
2025/2026 EDF Plate Cup Final – Saturday 30th May 2026
  • Venue: Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club
  • Address: Hollinwood Lane, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NR.
  • Kick Off: 11:00
  • Team Finals:
    Sheffield Wednesday DFC 14 – 0 Bristol City DFC

League Championship

2025/2026 EDF League Championship Semi-Finals – Sunday 7th June 2026
  • Venue: Boldmere St Michael’s FC
  • Address: The Amber Arena & Community Stadium, Church Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5RY.
  • Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
  • Team Finals:
    TBC – Sheffield Wednesday DFC 0 – 3 St John’s DFC
    TBC – Barnet DFC 2 – 0 Carlisle City DFC

    North League
    Champions – Sheffield Wednesday DFC
    Runner-Up – Carlisle City DFC
    South League
    Champions – Barnet DFC
    Runner-Up – St John’s DFC
2025/2026 EDF League Championship 3rd/4th Play-Off – Saturday 13th June 2026
  • Venue: Stafford Town Football Club
  • Address: Evans Park, Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 3TL.
  • Kick Off: 11:00
  • Team Finals:
    Sheffield Wednesday DFC vs Carlisle City DFC
2025/2026 EDF League Championship Final – Saturday 13th June 2026
  • Venue: Stafford Town Football Club
  • Address: Evans Park, Fairway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 3TL.
  • Kick Off: 14:30
  • Team Finals:
    St John’s DFC vs Barnet DFC

Knockout Cup

2025/2026 EDF Knockout Semi-Finals – Sunday 8th March 2026
  • Venue: TBC
  • Address: TBC
  • Kick Off: 11:00 & 14:30
  • Team Finals:
    11:00 – Farsley DFC 1 – 6 Barnet DFC
    14:30 – Sheffield Wednesday DFC 0 – 3 St John’s DFC
2025/2026 EDF Knockout Final – Sunday 28th June 2026
  • Venue: St George’s Park
  • Address: Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9PD.
  • Kick Off: 14:20
  • Team Finals:
    Barnet DFC vs St John’s DFC