10 Teams took to the pitches on Tuesday 1st August in the 2023 Cumberland Ability Counts League Cup Finals in Carlisle in four separate competitions. 

Since the season began in April, almost 100 players across the three divisions have played regular fixtures at the central venue at Harraby 3G, Carlisle with the atmosphere at the monthly fixtures providing a fun and safe environment for the players and volunteers.

With three pitches showcasing the matches, there was plenty of quality football played throughout the evening to determine the eventual 2023 Champions!

Cumberland FA would like to congratulate the champions who received their trophies and medals from Scott Henry, the Cumberland ACL Chairman.

Premiership Cup Winners: Carlisle Spartans

Championship Cup Winners: Workington AFC Marras

Championship Trophy Winners: Whitehaven Warriors

Super League Cup Winners: Carlisle Reivers Lions 

Carlisle Reivers Cheetahs were presented with the ‘Values Shield’ for displaying the best conduct in relation to the league values on the evening.

The Cumberland ACL would like to give special thanks to the staff at Harraby 3G who have helped to provide a fantastic venue for the monthly League fixtures this season.
We’ll be sharing more photos from the evening on our Facebook page shortly. 

The League which began in 2012 has provided players from across Cumbria the opportunity to play regular football in a friendly and safe environment. The support from the volunteers has ensured The Cumberland Ability Counts League has run smoothly throughout the season. 

Visit The Cumberland Ability Counts League website for more details on the fixtures and tables 

For more information on Disability football, visit www.cumberlandfa.com/players/disability   

The Ability Counts League are now on the lookout for new teams for the 2024 season, which is due to begin in March 2024. 

Cumberland FA would like to encourage any disability organisation, grassroots club or individuals who would like to get involved in the league, to get in touch! We are always looking for new players and teams to get involved with the Ability Counts League, so please do get in touch with us to ask about the next steps in time for season 2024.

Please contact Ray Sempill on 01900 511800 or Ray.Sempill@CumberlandFA.com for more details or to have a chat about the possible ways to get involved.

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