Walsall team hoping for Wembley glory in Utilita Kids Cup

The team from Cooper and Jordan Church of England School face Bradford City.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 19th May 2024

A team of schoolchildren from Walsall are hoping to make it two years on the bounce by winning a national football competition at Wembley today.

The team from Cooper and Jordan Church of England School take on Bradford City in the League Two final of the Utilita Kids Cup.

The Saddlers saw off Crawley Town in a 1-0 win in the Southern Regional final to make it to Wembley.

Walsall goalkeeper Luke told us: "Our school won it last year and to win again at Wembley would be brilliant.

"So many brilliant players have played on that pitch so to know that I'm going to be there is a real privilege. I'm really excited!"

Ryan Moseley, senior sports coach at Cooper and Jordan Church of England School said: "It's a fantastic team, a very talented group of boys. We're very excited, it's our second time at Wembley.

"The performance over the year has been incredible, I've been in awe watching the boys play. We've only conceded three goals during the tournament, which puts us in good stead.

"It's another fantastic opportunity for the boys."

The Utilita Kids Cup is a national tournament for junior footballers which offers children the once in a lifetime opportunity to play at Wembley.

Today's finals will be played ahead of the League Two play-off final between Crawley Town and Crewe.

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