SENIOR CUP RULE CHANGE FOR 2024-25 🏆📜

Following a review of the County Cup rules which has recently concluded, there has been a significant change to the Senior Cup for 2024-25 season.  From the commencement of next season, the first teams of clubs competing at Step 4 and below in the NLS will be able to compete in this competition, with the reserve sides of clubs at Step 3 and above being able to enter, providing they are at Step 6. This is an historic change to the Senior Cup and reflects the changing face of football across our County as our clubs continue to enjoy success and we sincerely hope that it will be well received across the football community.

“I'm delighted that agreement has been reached to amend the Senior Cup rules for next season to enable the likes of Mousehole FC, Helston Athletic and Falmouth Town to compete.  Cornish football is undoubtedly on a high and it's only fair and reasonable to adjust our competition rules as the football landscape changes. As our premier competition it needs to include the best sides whilst at the same time bearing in mind the demands that playing at the higher levels bring as well as the rules that restrict the dates on which they can play.  These changes do that, and I look forward to another highly competitive Senior Cup next season” - Steve Carpenter, Chair of Competitions

“Cornwall FA are very aware of just how special the Senior Cup is to our teams in Cornwall and I have had many conversations with club officials this season wanting a change to the current rules and I am delighted that we are now able to include those teams at Step 4.  It’s an exciting prospect and challenge for those clubs who are eligible to play in the Senior Cup next season and we look forward to another exciting and successful season for our Cornish clubs” – Claire Summers-Evans, Competition Administrator