Southfield AFC

💙💛 SOUTHFIELD AFC — CLUB STATEMENT

It’s with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that SouthField AFC will be folding ahead of the new season.

This is honestly one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make, and it’s not one I’ve taken lightly.

Over the past few years, SouthField has gone from the bottom of Division 2 to the Championship. We’ve had promotions, cup runs, finals, trophies, unbelievable goals, great days and, most importantly, created memories and friendships that I’ll never forget.

But behind the scenes, running a football club takes an incredible amount of work. Chasing subscriptions, organising sign-ons, finding sponsors, managing social media, sorting pitches, referees, match days, recruitment and everything else that comes with running a club has largely fallen on my shoulders.

I’ve reached a point where I’m exhausted, and as much as I love SouthField, I have to be honest with myself and accept that I can’t keep doing everything on my own.

I want to say a massive thank you to every single player, coach, supporter, sponsor and everyone who has played a part in SouthField AFC over the years. Whether you were here from the beginning or only spent a short time with us, you were part of this club and part of the journey.

I’m devastated that it has come to this, especially with the new season so close, but sometimes you have to accept when something has reached its natural end.

But this isn't the end. 👀

This isn't the end of SouthField's players, and it certainly isn't the end of SouthField's manager.

We may be stepping away for now, but we won't be away for long. There is already a plan in place, and a new journey approaches. ⚙️

The SouthField name, the people behind it and everything we've built together isn't simply disappearing.

This is just the beginning of the next chapter.

Thank you for everything. 💙💛

SouthField AFC — forever a part of the journey.
The next chapter is coming. ⚙️

A beautiful moment before today's cup final as both teams stood together for a minute's silence.

💙 Southfield AFC stood in memory and support of a dear friend of the club, Darren Thirtle, following the heartbreaking loss of his wife.

🖤 Clayton Albion FC stood wearing black armbands in support of one of their own after the tragic loss of a family member in a car accident.

Football is about more than results. Today was a reminder that, despite rivalries, we're one football family. Thoughts are with everyone affected. ❤️⚽

FULL TIME | SouthField 1-3 Clayton Blacks

Our Summer Cup journey comes to an end at the final hurdle. 💙💛

Congratulations to Clayton Blacks on lifting the trophy. From the first whistle to the last, it was a fiercely competitive game played by two committed sides. Credit where it's due – there was some outstanding quality on show, and they've got some players with a very bright future ahead.

To our lads, hold your heads high. Reaching the final is something to be proud of, and we'll use this as motivation to come back stronger. Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the competition. 👏

🏆 SUMMER CUP FINAL SQUAD 🏆

After an incredible run through the competition, here's the 16-man squad that will represent SouthField AFC in the Bradford Summer Cup Final.

Every player has earned their place, and now there's one final job to do.

📅 Sunday 2nd August 🕚 11:00 AM KO 📍 Campion

We'd love to see as many of our friends, family, sponsors and supporters there as possible. Your support has been brilliant throughout the tournament, and one last push from the sidelines could make all the difference.

🏆 CUP FINAL DAY 🏆

This is what we've worked all summer for.
After topping the group and a dominant semi-final performance, SouthField AFC are just 90 minutes away from lifting the Bradford Summer Intermediate Cup.

🆚 Clayton Blacks
📅 Sunday 2nd August
📍 Campion, Scotchman Rd, BD9 5DD
⏰ 11:00am KO (Gates open 10:15am)

We'd love to see as many of you there as possible. Your support has been incredible all season—let's make some noise and get behind the lads one last time.

Semi-Final Match Report

Today saw SouthField AFC take on Rattlers in the semi-final of the Bradford Summer Cup. With a handful of key players missing through injury, it gave some of the lads who don't usually get many minutes the perfect opportunity to step up—and they certainly delivered.

SouthField started the brighter of the two sides, playing with confidence and patiently probing for an opening, while Rattlers sat deep with almost everyone camped outside their own penalty area.

The breakthrough finally came from a beautifully floated free-kick by Nick Pemberton, perfectly met by Connor Whyte, who powered his header home to give SouthField a deserved 1-0 lead.

⚽️ Connor Whyte
🅰️ Nick Pemberton

Half-Time: SouthField 1-0 Rattlers

The introduction of Brad Puddy and Isaac Taylor changed the game completely in SouthField's favour.

The second goal came from a brilliant move down the left. Mikey Douglas found Connor Whyte, whose clever flick over the defence released Isaac Taylor. His first effort was brilliantly saved, but Isaac stayed composed, collected the rebound, beat his defender and smashed home to make it 2-0.

⚽️ Isaac Taylor
🅰️ Connor Whyte

SouthField were now in complete control. Mikey Douglas unleashed a shot from distance that the keeper could only parry, and there was Connor Whyte in the right place at the right time to tap home his second of the afternoon.

⚽️ Connor Whyte
🅰️ Mikey Douglas

With Rattlers pushing more men forward, frustration began to creep in. One of their players shouted from the sidelines that "we're nothing without Mikey"—ironically just after he'd been substituted.

What followed couldn't have been scripted any better.

A brilliant 10-15 pass move carved Rattlers open before Isaac Taylor slipped a perfectly weighted pass into the path of Finley "El Donkey" Crowther. One touch, one thunderous finish into the top corner, and a little reminder back towards the Rattlers bench. That's 3 goals in 2 games against them now... 👀

⚽️ Finley Crowther
🅰️ Isaac Taylor

The fifth and final goal came from a throw-in that found Isaac Taylor in space. He beat his man before delivering a superb cross to the back post, where Joe Munton met it with a brilliant diving header to complete the scoring.

⚽️ Joe Munton
🅰️ Isaac Taylor

Full-Time: SouthField AFC 5-0 Rattlers

A dominant performance from every single player who pulled on the shirt today. Into the final we go, where one more performance stands between us and lifting the Bradford Summer Cup.

UP THE FU***NG SOUTHFIELD! 💙💛

🏆 SEMI FINAL MATCHDAY 🏆

A place in the Bradford Summer Cup is on the line.

After a strong run through the competition, the lads are just one game away from the final.

⚽ SouthField AFC 📅 Sunday 26th July 2026 📍 Thornton Grammar School 🕚 11:00 AM Kick-Off

If you're free on Sunday morning, get down and get behind the boys. Your support makes all the difference. 💙💛