Cup Finals

The biggest day in the grassroots football calendar.

You're just one step away from cup glory - here's what you need to know ahead of your Middlesex FA Cup Final...

It's here. Months of hard work have led to this point - a County Cup Final and your chance at adding some silverware to the club's trophy cabinet. As one of our showpiece occasions there's lots of work from our end that goes into making the final an enjoyable experience for everyone involved (regardless of the score) and whilst we'll keep in close contact with the clubs involved, we want to make sure your attention can be focused on getting the team ready for the big day.

This page has been created as your reference point for everything related to the final. Here you'll find our handy FAQ section full of the most frequently asked questions, a downloads section full of documentation you may need to complete and most importantly, contact details so you can get in touch with us with any queries.

Get In Touch

By Phone: 020 8515 1919(9am - 5pm Monday - Friday)

By Email: countycups@middlesexfa.com

I have just registered a player, can they play in the Cup Final?

Adult: In all sections of the Competition, players who are not registered a minimum of 28 days prior to the scheduled day of the Final Ties or who are not registered in time to play in the semi-final ties (whichever is later), shall be ineligible to play in the Final ties.

Will Middlesex FA provide a match day programme?

Yes. However, due to the COVID pandemic, these will not be available as a printed version. At each Final, an online matchday programme will be available through a QR Code posted around the facility.

I want to bring a Bus/Coach, will there be parking available?

Please contact countycups@middlesexfa.com so that we can communicate with the Venue with as much notice as possible.

Covid-19 guidance should be followed when travelling to and from matches find out more

Will Middlesex FA provide a photographer?

Yes, there will be an official photographer present at the game. Photos will be made available after the match for players, club officials and supporters to download.

Will the club need to provide footballs?

The Association will provide the actual match balls, but the club will be responsible for providing its own training footballs, which should be gathered up and placed in a bag just prior to kick off to ensure that they are not used during the game.

What happens after the game has finished?

After the game has finished, the Official Trophy and Medal Presentation will take place. The presentation usually follows this order:

1. Match officials

2. Runners up

3. Winners

Middlesex FA provides 16 medals for each team and therefore it is important that the players who played in the final go up to receive their medals first. Any players who are dismissed from the field of play will not be permitted to collect their medal on the pitch as part of the Official Presentation Ceremony. Depending on the nature of the dismissal, an MFA official may come to the dressing room after the game to give the player his medal, but the Association reserves the right to withhold the medal if the offence is serious.

My final is going to be played on an artificial surface, what are the footwear requirements?

You can download our footwear guidance sheet for artificial surfaces, here.

Will our players/club officials need a pass to enter the ground?

Due to COVID, the Club’s Team Sheet will provide access for Players and Team Officials to the ground and changing rooms on the day. Clubs can communicate with Middlesex FA if they wish additional Committee Members to attend the fixture.

*This is dependent on Government and FA Guidance.

Will the club have access to the boardroom?

There will be no boardroom access at Cup Finals this season.

I have a special guest I would like to invite to the final – can they receive a pass?

Please email countycups@middlesexfa.com and we may also be able to send passes to them, but the number is limited and, if available, will be granted for their specific use.

*This is dependent on Government and FA Guidance.

My team plays in black/navy – is this allowed?

No, dark kits that clash with the black referee kit are not permitted and you will be forced to change into an alternative kit. Please also ensure that you communicate with the opposition team to ensure there is no chance of a kit clash. If there is a problem in this respect, the Away Team will be asked to change, which is in accordance with Rule 7(K) in the County Cup Rule Book. Please ensure that you bring alternative goalkeeper shirts.

Is there a limit on the number of players/officials allowed in the technical area?

Yes, there may be a limit but only those named on the team sheets will be permitted to access this area. Please ensure that this ruling is met. Those in the technical area should comply with any requests from MFA officials or the match officials. Broadly, only two persons are allowed to stand up in the technical area during the game, EVERYONE else, except substitutes warming up, MUST remain seated. Spectators are not permitted in the technical area at any time. Other than in our Youth Finals, nobody under the age of 16 is permitted in the technical area.

Does Middlesex FA provide access to a physio on the day?

Whilst, of course, the Association will offer whatever assistance it can in the event of a serious injury or illness, it is the club’s responsibility to have a physiotherapist in attendance and that he/she has all the kit and equipment they need to fulfill the role. We make no stipulation of what the physiotherapist’s qualifications should be – again, it is the club’s call to be satisfied that whoever is carrying out this role is sufficiently experience/qualified.

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