Wish us luck!

Back in October I wrote a piece about Independent School’s Football in an attempt to broaden people’s knowledge about School Football. At that time Shrewsbury School’s 1st XI had just beaten Lancing School of Brighton 2-0 in the 2nd round of the Independent Schools Football Association Cup, and now, 3 months on, we’re just 10 days away from a semi-final clash with Millfield School of Somerset.

Earlier on in our season we were involved in a thrilling match with Millfield, albeit just a friendly. We took the lead early on, before the home side clawed themselves back into the game to lead 3-1. With only 20 minutes remaining on the clock, we pulled a goal back through a penalty, before equalising soon after. Had it not been for a certain someone missing a sitter in the final minute of the game, we would have come away with a memorable win. Now we have our chance to set the record straight.

Millfield are in the top 3 sporting Schools in the country, as are we. This is a massive rival clash and one that for the winner will earn a place in the final to play at Stadium MK, home of the MK Dons, against Either Manchester Grammar School or Repton of Derbyshire.

Wednesday the 3rd of February is the big day, and everyone is chomping at the bit to get out there and get ourselves into the National Final. Wish us luck!