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17th September 2020

FA Issue new Covid-19 FAQ’s

A new Covid-19 FAQ has now been published by the FA and circulated to all clubs. This new information supersedes the Leagues own Protocol which no longer applies. An e-mail explaining the new procedures, with a copy of these FAQ’s, has been sent to the Secretary of each of our clubs. Please make sure you Read More

14th September 2020

League Secretary wins ECFA Award

Congratulation to our League Secretary Kevin Lorkins who has been awarded the ECFA Exemplary Service Award (20 Years). This award is for people who have given exemplary service to football in Essex over a minimum of 20 years as an administrator or referee or other capacity felt appropriate, not including playing or managerial service.

12th September 2020

WHOLE GAME SYSTEM – PLAYER REGISTRATION

We know that some of our clubs have struggled with registering players as a result of the inaccessibility of WGS Player Registration. However, every team has sufficient WGS registered players to field teams for up and coming fixtures. Therefore the EOFL will continue with the existing process. Our Registration Officer, Clive Cheeseman, has helped Clubs Read More

10th September 2020

Payment of Officials at Cup Matches

With regard to the payment of officials appointed to EOFL Cup matches, as there is no specific mention of the paying of officials in the Cup Rules, Cup Rule 9 applies, which means that in accordance with League Rule 23 (E) “Match Officials will be paid their fees and/or expenses by the home Club before Read More

10th September 2020

FC Hamlets Withdraw from League

FC Hamlets have advised the league that they are withdrawing with immediete effect. They have been with the league since 2014 and have been winners of the London Junior Cup twice over that period.

9th September 2020

Whole Game System Update

Please find below an update received from the F.A. Grassroots Player Registration: Whole Game System update We are aware that over the past fortnight some of our colleagues in grassroots football have reported issues with the speed and functionality of Whole Game System which has also affected Full-Time and Matchday. This has come at a Read More