EFL Cup

🏟️ Road to Wembley 🏟️ 

EFL Cup Town tournament on Friday 26th November 2021 

Sacred Heart Year 5 & 6 Boys football team competed at the Luton Town EFL event held at Powerleague. They demonstrated their skill level and professionalism throughout the tournament and were crowned winners on the day which meant they qualified for the district event later in the calendar year to compete against other Bedfordshire schools. 

EFL Cup District Tournament January 2022 

The battle of Bedfordshire commenced with all neighbouring schools looking to win the tournament to then represent Luton Town at the regional finals. Sacred Heart prolific form in front of goal continued as they surpassed opposition to secure their spot in the regional finals. 

EFL Regional Tournament 7th March 2022 

The Utilita Kids Cup Regional Final took place at Reading's Select Car Leasing Stadium this week.

Representing Luton Town, Sacred Heart Primary booked their place at Wembley, beating Derby County in the Semi-Final before overcoming Millwall in the Final.

And former Wales captain Ashley Williams, who spent time in the EFL with Swansea City, was on hand for the trophy and medal presentations.

EFL Championship National Final 29th May 2022 

Sacred Heart Primary School were now representing Luton Town FC and the southern region in the Utilita EFL Kids Cup against a school based in Sheffield who were representing Sheffield United. 

The match took place on the hallowed turf at Wembley, a 90,000 seater stadium filling fast with supporters as the Nottingham Forest Vs Huddersfield Town championship final was only moments away. 

Sacred Heart were an absolute joy to watch on the day, they showed courage and bravery to get on the ball and not worry about making mistakes but to all grab a special moment from the game. A few minutes in and a wonder strike from Sacred Hearts number 15 flew into the top corner, a calibre of goal fitting for any final. Sacred Heart stuck to their philosophy and moved the ball well pinning back the opposition, early in the second half the trickery of our number 10 forced a foul which resulted in a free kick. An absolute wonder strike flew past defenders and the Sheffield United Keeper into the roof of the net. A nervy few minutes remained and then the referee blew the whistle and Sacred Heart Primary School of Luton, Bedfordshire were crowned National Champions 2022. 

In true final tradition the boys and Think Sport Coaching team enjoyed walking the famous Wembley steps to lift the Utilita Kids Championship Cup.