Grassroots Hero
Please see attached News Release relating to the Grassroots Hero and photos of the winner and two runners-up.
25/04/24
League News
CS Morley Cup Final Frid 3rd May 2024
Next ko cup final is Friday 3rd May. All our finals are 7.30pm at FDC Bowthorpe, and are ticket only, available from Ticketsource, details below.
09/04/24
Mummery Cup Final Sat 11th May 2024
Mummery Cup Beccles Town v UEA 2pm 11th May, at FDC Bowthorpe, and is ticket only, available from Ticketsource, details below.
09/04/24
Sponsor Fosters Solicitors
Fosters Solicitors are continuing as our league sponsor. The league are very gratefull for their continued support.
18/12/23
Cyril Ballyn Cup Final Winners 2024
Congratulations to Mutford & Wrentham for beating Norton Athletic 4-2 in Cyril Ballyn Final to win the cup.
09/04/24
Macron Match Ball Sponsor
Macron Store Norwich is our Official Matchball Sponsor, as well as Kit & Equipment Partners. The league are very gratefull for their continued support.
17/12/21
League Downloads, Handbook
There are numerous forms and documents (including PDF Reader) available via the League Download link below, apart from those denoted by an asterisk (*), that have an individual link. Please scroll down, as there are several entries.
02/11/23
Club Vacancies
Please see club vacancies below:
14/07/23
Links to Map, Club Websites & Others
Football & Club Links below:
24/06/20
Team of Month and Sporting Awards
Awards will be updated during the season
22/11/23
Fen Regis Trophies
Fen Regis Trophies, are the League's supplier for Medals & Trophies.
23/07/14
Respect
All clubs must comply with the Respect program. For further details see below:
29/07/14
Mummery Cup Draw 20th Oct 2023
The draw for Mummery Cup Quarter-Finals was on Friday 20th Oct , 6.30pm, on Nick Bowler's program, Local Report on Radio Norfolk. Draw link below.
02/11/23
Application to join league 2024-2025
Please note that team applications to join the league for season 2024-2025 is now closed. Deadline was 28th Feb 2024.
04/04/24
League AGM Mon 12th Jun 2023
The Annual General Meeting of the Fosters Solicitors Anglian Combination Football League will be held on Monday 12th June 2023, 7.30pm at Easton College. Further details below.
28/06/23
Watlington SSC win CS Morley Cup
Watlington SSC beat Tacolneston 3-1 in a competitive match at FDC Bowthorpe.
08/04/23
Redgrave Rangers win Subsidiary cup
Redgrave Rangers beat Blofield United Res 6-1 in an entertaining match at FDC Bowthorpe, on a very wet night.
12/04/23
Wroxham Res win Mummery Cup
After a 3-3 draw, the match went to penalties with Wroxham Res beating East Harling 3-2.
16/07/23
Sterry Cup Winners
Congratulation to Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers on winning the Sterry Cup with 2 games to go.
28/06/23
Grassroots Hero 2022-2023
Nominate your grassroots hero and be in with the chance of winning your team a new kit!
06/11/23
Dersingham Rovers win cup
After an exciting 2-2 draw, Dersingham Rovers beat Mutford & Wrentham 3-0 on penalties to lift the Cyril Ballyn Cup at FDC Bowthorpe.
28/04/23
Paddy Murphy
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Paddy Murphy.
14/11/23
Merry Christmas 2023 & a Happy New Year
The League Officers & Committee Members wish all players, officials, referees, sponsors, spectators and all others involved in local football, a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Stay safe.
03/01/24
Remembrance 11th Nov 2023
All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence, for Remembrance prior to all their matches on Saturday 11th November 2023.
14/11/23
FA Inter League Match win on penalties
Northampton Town League v Anglian Combination 3pm, on Sat 20th April, at Northampton Spencer FC.
11/06/13
Anglian Com v Thames Valley 3-2
Almary Green Anglian Combination beat Thames Valley League, 3-2 aet in the FA Inter League Cup, on Saturday 12th Sep 2015, at Bungay.
15/12/15
Anglian Combination win FA IL cup match
In the FA Inter League Cup Almary Green Anglian Combination beat Northamptonshire Combination, 5-1, at Wroxham. There was a minutes silence before the match for Tony Dickerson our President, whose funeral is on Monday.
15/06/15
FA NLS Cup 19th Sep in Lancashire
Lancashire Amateur League v Anglian Combination 3-2
24/10/09
FA Inter League Cup 24th Sep 2019
Anglian Combination lost 3-2 to Cambridgeshire County League at FDC, on 24th Sep 2019, in the FA Inter League Cup.
27/09/19
League AGM Mon 20th Jun 2022
The AGM was held online via Zoom, 20th June 2022.
11/07/22
FA Inter League Cup 30th Sep 2017
The league representative side played the Amateur Football Combination on 30th Sep, at FDC.
04/10/17
Special General Meeting 20th May 2015
There was a Special General Meeting, on Wednesday 20th May 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich, mainly to deal with two ballots.
27/05/15
Anglian Combination win in Birmingham
In the FA Inter League Cup Round 1, our representative side travelled to Birmingham AFA League on 5th October and came away with a very good 4-1 win.
25/10/13
League Statement 27th Feb 2021
Unfortunately league matches are now void for the season. Please see League Statement as below.
27/03/21
50th Anniversary Dinner 26th March 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination Football League, was formed fifty years ago and to celebrate this milestone, there was a dinner in the "Top of the City", at Norwich City Football Club, on Thursday 26th March 2015.
30/03/15
League AGM Mon 11th Jun 2018
The league AGM was held on Monday 11th Jun 2018, 7.30pm at Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
03/07/18
League AGM Mon 11th Jun 2018
The league AGM was held on Monday 11th Jun 2018, 7.30pm at Easton College, Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX
03/07/18
Anglian Com v Spartan 1-4 aet
Almary Green Anglian Combination played Spartan South Midlands League, at Wroxham. The lads did well, 0-0 at fulltime but tired in extra time and lost 4-1.
09/05/16
Officers & Management Committee
There are several changes to Officers & Management Committee:
02/05/14
League SGM 31st May 2016
At the SGM the following teams were voted in for the new season: Belton, Castle Acre Swifts, Gayton United Res, Heacham, Narborough, Yelverton Res.
03/06/16
League AGM 8th June 2020
The league AGM was held on Monday 8th June 2020, online via Zoom.
13/07/20
League AGM Mon 14th Jun 2021
The league AGM is on Monday, 7.30pm start, via Zoom. All clubs must inform the secretary of the name and email of their representative who is attending.
01/07/21
AGM Monday 13th Jun 2016
Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 13th June 2016, at Open Academy, Salhouse Road, Norwich, NR7 9DL.
30/06/16
League AGM 12th June 2017
The league AGM was held on Monday 12th June 2017, at Easton College. The league name was changed to Hadley & Ottaway Anglian Combination, to include our new sponsor.
02/07/17
League AGM 10th Jun 2019
The league AGM was held on Monday 10th Jun 2019, see further details below.
08/07/19
League AGM
At the League AGM on 25th June 2012, the FA's rolling substitutes trial was rejected by the clubs. Four new clubs have joined Div 6, Earsham, Feltwell Utd, Harleston Town Res & Redgate Rangers.
04/08/12
Acle United win Sterry Cup again 2016
Congratulations to Acle United for winning the Sterry Cup for the fourth time in a row. They beat rivals Spixworth to clinth the title with 2 matches to spare.
02/06/17
Caister win Don Frost Cup
Caister beat UEA 6-0, to win the Don Frost Cup. League fixtures start tonight. Steve Wood has kindly provided match photos via Facebook, as per links below.
19/08/19
UEA lift Norfolk Junior Cup 2017
Congratulations to UEA on beating Runton Utd 4-0 to complete a treble, along with Div 2 & Cyril Ballyn Cup.
02/06/17
League Results Void for 2019-2020
Results and Fixtures are void for rest of season. Hopefully cups may be completed, but still to be agreed.
10/06/20
UEA win Mummery Cup
In an entertaining match UEA beat Long Stratton 4-2 aet, to complete a league and cup double, having already won Div 1.
17/05/19
Congratulations to UEA
UEA beat Gt Yarmouth Town 5-4 on penalties, after the match finished at 2-2., in Norfolk Senior Cup Semi-Final. They now play Dereham Town in the final on 23rd March at Carrow Road.
29/02/20
Previous Corona Virus Updates
Please see older updates.
19/08/20
Congratulations to Clubs 2018-2019
Congratulations to all the winners and runners-up this season as below.
01/06/19
Sin Bin Trial
There was a SGM on 10th Aug 2017, the main topic was the Sin Bin trial this season. Thank you to all who attended. Please see links to relevent documents below. If you have any queries concerning Sin Bins, just contact Norfolk FA.
12/08/17
FA Charter Standard League
Anglian Combination have achieved FA Charter Standard League status. Chris McCullough & Graham Jubb received the award from Jake Humphrey at the Norfolk FA Awards Evening on 5th September 2013.
04/10/13
Keith & Andrea Johnson's Funeral
Keith & Andrea Johnson's Funeral is this Friday, 21st December, 1pm at St Peter & St Paul Church Cromer, followed by private burial. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Cromer Parish Church or East Anglian Air Ambulance.
24/12/12
Congratulation to Michael Cossey
Well done to Michael Cossey for completing 35 years, as Easton FC secretary. Hopefully he will continue for many more year to come.
10/06/20
Mundford win Cyril Ballyn Cup 2016
Congratulations to Mundford on winning the Cyril Ballyn Cup. They beat East Harling 1-0 at FDC, with a goal from Sam Last. The teams meet again in Norfolk Junior Cup final on 12th May.
02/06/17
Congratulations to Spixworth 2017
Spixworth beat Harleston Town 2-0 in the deciding match, to win the Sterry Cup, Harleston are runners-up. Well done to both teams for providing an exciting end to the season.
02/06/17
Acle Utd Sterry Cup Winners 2015
Congratulations to Acle United on retaining the Sterry Cup, with a hat-trick of Premier Division titles. The only other club to achieve this feat was Wroxham in the 1980's.
02/06/17
Almary Green Anglian Combination
At the AGM in 2014, the league name was changed to Almary Green Anglian Combination, to include our new sponsor. The league are very pleased to welcome Almary Green, providing support for the league and clubs.
17/06/15
Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers win cup
Dussindale & Hellesdon Rovers win Don Frost Cup 2022.
30/08/22
John Humby
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Humby who had been Secretary of Beccles Town for many years. John was also a Vice President of our league and served on our Management Committee for 23 years.
20/01/15
Don Hudson
Sadly I have to inform you of the death of Don Hudson who had previously served on our league Management Committee for 12 years.
11/03/18
Peter Smith
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Peter Smith, our Ground Standards Officer, on Tuesday 21st January. Although Peter had been ill recently, this was unexpected and is a shock to us all.
14/02/14
Spixworth win Mummery Cup 2016
Congratulations to Spixworth on retaining the Mummery Cup. They beat Caister 1-0, at FDC, with a Jordan Rocastle goal in second half.
02/06/17
Ray Kiddell OBE Funeral
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ray Kiddell OBE.
27/09/19
Minutes Silence for Chapecoense Victims
All clubs are requested to hold a minutes silence, prior to matches on Saturday 3rd Dec 2016, as a mark of respect for all those involved in the tragic Chapecoense plane crash.
06/12/16
John Marston
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Marston.
10/06/20
Jim Harpley
Sadly, Jim Harpley died on 26th February 2010 and his funeral is on Wednesday 10th March at 10.15am, at St Faith's Crematorium.
03/03/18
FA Statement
All matches were postponed on 10th Sep, as a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Please see FA Statement below. Minutes Silence at games on 17th Sep.
21/09/22
Tony Dickerson's Funeral 13th April 2015
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Tony Dickerson, our League President. After a long illness, Tony passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, 29th March, aged 77.
07/04/15
Congratulations to Cup Winners
Congratulations to Spixworth, Aylsham & Aylsham Res on winning Mummery Cup, Cyril Ballyn Cup & CS Morley Cup resp. And to UEA on winning Norfolk Junior Cup. Further details are below the list of cups:
23/05/11
FA Inter League Cup
Unfortunely the Anglian Combination lost 3-2 away to Lincolnshire League at Sleaford in Round 1. The Final will be 28th April 2012, Isle of Man v Jersey 3pm, at Douglas,Isle of Man.
06/04/12
Mattishall win Norfolk Senior Cup
Congratulations to Mattishall on winning Norfolk Senior Cup at Carrow Road. The match finished 1-1, with Jimmy Lovell scoring for Mattishall and they went on to beat Norwich United from the Ridgeons League, 5-4 on penalties.
13/04/10
Congratulations to Harleston Town
Congratulations to Harleston Town, Sterry Cup and Mummery Cup double winners and to all the other clubs below for their success this season.
24/07/18
John Fox
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of John Fox. John was a Life Member of the league and had served as Deputy Chairman from 1971 to 1998. He was also a Norfolk FA Council Life Member.
20/12/17
Minutes Silence for Aiden Lowe
All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence in memory of Aiden Lowe, before all matches on 16th Sep. His memorial service is on 25th Sep, 2pm, at St Benet's church Beccles.
24/07/18
Congratulations to Mulbarton Wands 2017
In the Mummery Cup Final, Mulbarton Wanderers beat Acle United 2-1, in a close fought match. Daniel Foreman gave Acle the lead, but Ben Thompson equalised soon after. Dominic Doggett got the winner, near the end to seal the win for Mulbarton.
02/06/17
Brian Woodhouse
Sadly Brian Woodhouse passed away on 27th December 2011.
12/01/12
FA Rules 2019-2020
Please see links to IFAB changes for this season.
02/07/19
Hadley & Ottaway Sponsor
We thank Hadley & Ottaway, for their kind support for the league, as sponsor for several years up to 2020.
10/06/20
Wells Town win Norfolk Junior Cup
Congratulations to Wells Town who beat Reepham Town 2-1, in an entertaining match, with a goal from Joe Harrison and an own goal. Their keeper, Richard Bond was man of the match.
18/06/21
Ian Bishop
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ian Bishop, our Treasurer and Vice Chairman. Ian passed away peacefully in his sleep, early in the morning of 17th November 2013, after a long illness.
22/03/21
Ray Youngman
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Ray Youngman. Ray had in the past been a Management Committee member for 20 years, including 4 years as Ground Standards Officer.
22/03/21
Keith Johnson
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Keith Johnson and his wife Andrea. Keith has been League Secretary since 1998 and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time.
24/12/12
Mundford win Mummery Cup
Congratulations to Mundford as they beat Waveney 2-0 to lift the Mummery Cup. The gate money for this match is going to the Blood Bikes charity.
31/10/20
Wroxham Res win Don Frost Cup
Wroxham Res beat East Harling to win the Don Frost Cup.
02/09/23
Reg Hurst
It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Reg Hurst. Reg was a Vice-President of the league and had served on the Management Committeee from 1970 to 1981. Our thoughts and prayers are with Reg's family, at this sad time.
05/03/14
Offside Trust Cups Concluded
Congratulations to Caister, Holt United and Easton Res, on winning their respective Offside Trust cup finals at FDC. All three finals were well contested and entertaining for the spectators.
10/06/21
AGM Monday 15th June 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination AGM was held on Monday 15th June 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich.
05/01/22
AGM Monday 15th June 2015
The Almary Green Anglian Combination AGM was held on Monday 15th June 2015, 7.30pm at Open Academy, Norwich.
05/01/22
Congratulations to Easton
Easton beat Caister 2-1 to lift the Mummery Cup
08/06/22
FA NLS Spectator Guidance 19th Aug
Please see link below to the latest documents from FA:
09/10/20
Norwich CEYMS win Don Frost Cup
Congratulations to Norwich CEYMS on winning the Don Frost Cup.
20/08/18
Mulbarton Wand win Don Frost Cup
Congratulations to Mulbarton Wanderers on winning the Don Frost Cup, 14th August 2017. After drawing 2-2 with Harleston Town, they won 9-8 on penalties. See match report below.
21/08/17
Congratulations to Gorleston Res 2017
Congratulations to Gorleston Res for retaining the CS Morley Cup, beating Attleborough Town Res 3-0. Well done to both teams for providing an entertaining match, despite the wet conditions. Gorleston Res have also won Div 4 to complete the double.
02/06/17
Minutes Silence on 15th Sep 2018
The league are saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Boddy, who was a referee on this league. All clubs are requested to observe a minutes silence in his memory, before all matches tomorrow, 15th Sep.
20/09/18
Loddon United win Cyril Ballyn Cup
Congratulations to Londdon United on winning the Cyril Ballyn Cup, beating Heacham 3-1 after extra-time.
20/10/20
Gorleston Res win CS Morley Cup 2016
Having clinched the Division 5 South title last week, Gorleston Res completed a double, beating Gayton United 4-0 to win the CS Morley Cup.
02/06/17
Social Media Boycott
The league absolutely support the Social Media Boycott and encourage all of our clubs and the wider football community to take the same stand. The abuse, discrimination and bullying levied at all people within the game must stop.
04/05/21
Congratulations to North Walsham Town
North Walsham Town beat Beccles Caxton 1-0 in Cyril Ballyn Cup at FDC Arena
08/06/22
Division 4
League Table
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mutford & Wrentham | 22 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 2 | Dersingham Rovers | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 56 |
| 3 | Norton Athletic | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 75 | 51 |
| 4 | UEA Res | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 59 | 47 * |
| 5 | Scole United Res | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 37 |
| 6 | Belton | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | -20 | 33 |
| 7 | Mulbarton Wands Res | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 25 * |
| 8 | Hemsby | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | -10 | 21 * |
| 9 | Mundford Res | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | -47 | 12 * |
| 10 | Acle United Res | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | -20 | 9 * |
| 11 | Harleston Town Res | 22 | 1 | 7 | 14 | -58 | 9 * |
| 12 | Thorpe St Andrew Res | 22 | 0 | 1 | 21 | -107 | 0 * |
| * adjustment made | |||||||
Latest
| D4 | 07/05/22 | Harleston Town Res |
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1 - 1 |
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Mulbarton Wands Res |
| O | 07/05/22 | Mutford & Wrentham |
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0 - 1
(HT 0-0) |
Stowupland Falcons | |
| at Colchester Utd | ||||||
| D4 | 04/05/22 | Norton Athletic |
|
2 - 1
(HT 0-1) |
|
Harleston Town Res |
| O | 30/04/22 | Norton Athletic |
|
0 - 3
(HT 0-0) |
|
AC Mill Lane |
| D4 | 30/04/22 | UEA Res |
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0 - 2 | Dersingham Rovers | |
| D4 | 23/04/22 | Scole United Res |
|
1 - 4
(HT 1-4) |
Dersingham Rovers | |
| Cup | 22/04/22 | Norton Athletic |
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0 - 1
(HT 0-0) |
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UEA Res |
| at FDC 3G | ||||||
| D4 | 18/04/22 | Scole United Res |
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0 - 5
(HT 0-3) |
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Norton Athletic |
| D4 | 16/04/22 | Dersingham Rovers | 3 - 3 |
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Mutford & Wrentham | |
| D4 | 16/04/22 | Norton Athletic |
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3 - 0
(HT 1-0) |
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Mulbarton Wands Res |
Recent Form
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LAST: D4 - 09/04/22 14:30
Acle United Res
2
UEA Res
4
Recent Form
WDWLLL
LAST: D4 - 09/04/22 14:30
Norton Athletic
8
Belton
0
Recent Form
WDWDWW
LAST: D4 - 30/04/22 14:30
UEA Res
0
Dersingham Rovers
2
Recent Form
LLWLLD
LAST: D4 - 07/05/22 14:30
Harleston Town Res
1
Mulbarton Wands Res
1
Recent Form
LDLWDW
LAST: D4 - 02/04/22 14:30
Hemsby
H
UEA Res
W
Recent Form
LLLDLD
LAST: D4 - 07/05/22 14:30
Harleston Town Res
1
Mulbarton Wands Res
1
Recent Form
DWLWLL
LAST: D4 - 26/03/22 14:30
Mundford Res
2
UEA Res
11
Recent Form
DWWWDD
LAST: - 07/05/22 17:00
Mutford & Wrentham
0
Stowupland Falcons
1
Recent Form
WDWWWW
LAST: D4 - 04/05/22 18:45
Norton Athletic
2
Harleston Town Res
1
Recent Form
DWDWLL
LAST: D4 - 23/04/22 14:30
Scole United Res
1
Dersingham Rovers
4
Recent Form
LLLLLL
LAST: D4 - 02/04/22 14:30
Thorpe St Andrew Res
1
Scole United Res
9
Recent Form
WLWLWL
LAST: D4 - 30/04/22 14:30
UEA Res
0
Dersingham Rovers
2
