Cup final triple header this weekend

The next wave of Corinthian cup finals take place this weekend as we begin a hectic four week period with the conclusion of the Divison 2, Premier and Endeavour Cup finals.

Friday night's game takes place under the Aveley FC lights at Parkside as Total Football and St Augustines go to battle for the Division 2 Cup silverware at 7.45pm. It's been a top season so far for the Saints who, under new management, are on the cusp of league glory already and could confirm a double on Friday night with victory. Standing in their way are Chris Atkinson's Total Football side who, as the name suggests, play football in an attractive way and will want to pick up their first silverware as a club despite an up and down season in the league. This should be a great game for the neutral!

On Sunday, we move down to Mayesbrook Park as Barking FC host a double header of games with the first, an early afternoon kick-off, seeing the crowning of the Premier Cup winners as Barking Riverside return to the cup final stage and take on debutants, Avintul, at 1.30pm. It's been just over nine months since Barking's last final and what a memorable night that was for them, winning the Division 3 Cup competition. Avintul are their opponents on Sunday, a side who have been a tough nut to crack in the second tier, their first season with the league. This one is a tough game to call!

The last game of the weekend sees the inaugural Endeavour Cup Final take place with Division 5's top two sides heading to Barking to battle it out for the new silverware, kicking off at 5pm. League leaders, Colebrook Royals Vets, will go into the game as slight favourites on the basis they have won both encounters between the sides so far but that can mean little in a cup final situation. Valence United's season has been equally as impressive, already county cup finalists, but knowing full well that this is a great opportunity for their first silverware as a group. Looking forward to this one!

We look forwarding to welcoming each of the clubs, our match officials and friends/family to the games over the weekend on what should be a terrific occasion for all involved.