Sunday League finals confirmed for AESSEAL New York Stadium
THE Rotherham Sunday League have secured AESSEAL New York Stadium for their 2026 football finals.
The deciders for the Brian Beeley Knockout Cup and Malcolm Gabbitas Memorial Trophy will take place on Sunday, May 17, with the first one in the morning and the second in the afternoon.
"It is great news,” said league secretary Mark Pilley. "This is for the players at the end of the day. It’s special for them to play at the New York Stadium and if we can do it then we will do it.”
It will the third successive year that the finals have been staged at the home of Rotherham United after the preceding two were held at Roundwood, home of Parkgate FC.
Ship Inn lifted the showpiece Brian Beeley Cup at the New York in 2024 and Brinsworth DC beat Sitwell Arms to win the final last year.
The Malcolm Gabbitas Trophy deciders saw Mailcoach beat Thirsty Flame in 2024 and AFC Monkwood pip Thorpe Hesley Village 4-3 last season.
This year’s cup semi-finals will be held at Herringthorpe Stadium across Sundays March 22 and March 29, with two more to follow on Sunday, April 19.