St Joseph's represent Swansea City at Utilita Kids Cup Regional Finals

St Joseph’s Junior School represented Swansea City AFC Foundation at the Utilita Kids Cup South Championship in Luton earlier this week.

The regional finals brings together winning schools from the southern Championship clubs' tournaments, with the Swans and hosts Luton Town joined by schools representing Reading, Millwall, Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City. 

The Utilita Kids Cup comprises a six-a-side competition for under-11 school teams, involving over 16,000 children, to create one of the country’s largest national football competitions.

The Foundation held regional tournaments across south Wales, with 14 tournament winning teams coming together for a local final at Coleg Sir Gar in Llanelli.

Neath Port Talbot school St Joseph's came out on top in a dramatic final, with a narrow victory over Cwmrhydyceirw on penalties.

St Joseph’s suffered some early defeats in the tournament, but recorded a draw against tournament finalists Reading and defeated the side from Millwall. 

Mr Courtney from St Joseph's Junior School said: "We're grateful to the Swansea City AFC Foundation for giving us the opportunity to come to this tournament.

"It was a great experience for me and the children."

Jack Giles, Premier League Primary Stars area co-ordinator, added: "We had a great day at the regional tournament. The boys represented their school, the club and the city impeccably throughout and played every game with a smile on their faces.

"The Utilita Kids Cup tournament is a brilliant event and we love providing opportunities for schools in the area to take part. We're already looking forward to the next one!"