29/08/2026
*From www.juniorgrassrootshub.com
"From the start of the 2026/27 season, a referee at a grassroots match in England can stop the game, send both teams to their penalty areas and call the coaches and captains into the centre circle — and they can do it twice.
If a third stop is needed, the match is abandoned. The FA calls them "cooling-off periods", and after a County FA pilot they are now rolling out nationally."
www.juniorgrassrootshub.com/news/fa-cooling-off-periods-referees-can-pause-junior-matches
What do you think?
27/08/2026
MORE SILVERWARE FOR HARVESTERS!!
Our new u12 girls team who will be playing in the JPL in the upcoming season, competed in the ‘Soccer Elite Girls Pro Cup’ today.
They were pitted against top class opposition - London City Lionesses, Peterborough Utd, Aston Villa (who they beat in the semi final!), as well as some high level grassroots and private academy teams.
They rose magnificently to the occasion - beating Slough Town 2-0 in the final, winning the competition!!! 🏆
We’re really proud of your efforts, you're awesome ambassadors for Harvesters!
A fantastic achievement by the girls so early into their time with the club!
Winners! winners! chicken dinners!
21/08/2026
CALLING ALL GIRLS!!
Not ready to play competitively? Want to learn new skills? Want to build your confidence?
Or do you just want to play for FUN?!!!
We've got your back!
Join our U10-U12 Vixens Training Squad!
To find out more, email:
[email protected]
COME JOIN IN!!!
21/08/2026
Learn to play like your favourite Lioness!
Are you looking for a fun way for your girl aged 5-8 to get involved with football? Then look no further!
Wildcats at Harvesters is the place to be, everyone is super awesome; from the friends you’ll meet to The FA qualified coaches and volunteers who deliver the sessions.
So, what is Wildcats? Well, it’s non-competitive football for girls who want to give it a go for the very first time or want to play with other girls their own age. Most importantly, Wildcats is all about having loads of fun and meeting new amazing friends.
Monday evenings 5-6pm
Contact:
[email protected]
for more details
Harvesters FC
Oaklands Lane
Smallford
St Albans
AL4 0HR
15/08/2026
Passionate about Football?
Yes? So are we!!
www.harvestersfc.co.uk
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We have over 500 members and 40+ teams for boys and girls of all ages.
We have men's and women's teams, Veteran's teams, Walking football, Junior Wildcats and an Inclusive team.
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Our Smallford hub is a safe and inclusive place where local people can engage in sporting activities.
Playing football brings about more than physical health benefits.
Increased confidence, improved mental health and a sense of belonging are just some of the many ways our facilities transform lives and strengthen communities.
A little something for everyone!
Get in touch!
30/07/2026
***NEWS JUST IN!***
Hot off the press - Harvesters Ladies Vets have won the league!!
CHAMPIONS!!
Well done to the whole squad, we're soooo proud of you!
As CHAMPIONS they have won promotion to the Herts Womens Vets Premiership next season!
Championes, championes, olé olé olé!!
🏆🎉👏🔥💙💛
30/07/2026
WE ARE RECRUITING!
U12 Girls - Trials
We're looking to add 2-3 strong players to our friendly, talented squad.
Trial date 1:
Thursday, August 27th - 6-7pm
Trial date 2:
Thursday, September 3rd - 6-7pm
Trial date 3:
Thursday, September 10th - 6-7pm
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To register interest, email:
[email protected]
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At Harvesters, we hold the highest level of England Football Accreditation and offer:
Dedicated site with excellent facilities, including 6 high quality grass pitches and a well maintained 3G pitch
Weekly high quality coaching sessions with UEFA qualified coaches, delivering a comprehensive syllabus designed to develop all aspects of the game
23/07/2026
GOALKEEPER WANTED!
DIV 1 TEAM - U16 BOYS
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Interested? Get in touch - email:
[email protected]
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REGULAR SPECIALIST GOALKEEPER TRAINING
At Harvesters, we hold the highest level of England Football Accreditation and offer:
Dedicated site with excellent facilities, including 6 high quality grass pitches and a well maintained 3G pitch
Weekly high quality coaching sessions with UEFA qualified coaches, delivering a comprehensive syllabus designed to develop all aspects of the game
Not for profit charity with a positive club ethos focused solely on creating a brilliant development environment for everyone.
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