22/05/2026
Excitement Builds for HO Soccer TDYFL Mini’s Final Day at Minehead AFC
The finest young talent in local grassroots football will take centre stage tomorrow, Saturday 23rd May, as Minehead AFC hosts the highly anticipated HO Soccer Taunton and District Youth Football League (TDYFL) Mini’s Final Day.
Featuring the Under 7, Under 8, Under 9, and Under 10 age groups, the action-packed day will see teams compete across Cup, Plate, and Bowl tiers. The tournament structure guarantees plenty of football and high stakes for every squad involved; the winners of the scheduled semi-final matches will progress directly to the finals to play for the main trophies, whilst the runners-up will move into the 3rd place play-offs.
To celebrate the incredible achievements and hard work of everyone involved, both the morning and afternoon sessions will culminate in a formal presentation ceremony, where trophies or medals will be awarded to all participating players.
Morning Session: Under 7s & Under 9s (Kick-off from 9:30 AM)
The morning session brings a fantastic festival atmosphere to open the day, with the Under 7 and Under 9 age groups taking over Pitches 1 through 6.
Under 7 Fixtures
In the U7 Cup on Pitch 3, the matches begin at 09:30 AM with U7 Huish Tigers FC Oranges taking on U7 Tone Youth FC Wasps. This will be followed at 09:55 AM by U7 Bridgwater VPR FC Hawks against U7 Wellington FC Jaguars.
The U7 Plate on Pitch 2 starts at 09:30 AM, featuring home side U7 Minehead AFC Pirates playing U7 Wembdon FC Saints. The second semi-final kicks off at 09:55 AM with U7 Galmington Dragons FC Hawks matching up against U7 Middlezoy Rovers FC Hurricanes.
For the U7 Bowl on Pitch 1, U7 Tone Youth FC Hornets compete against U7 Bishops Lydeard FC Panthers at 09:30 AM. Following that at 09:55 AM, U7 Ruishton FC Rooks will face U7 Staplegrove FC Saints.
Under 9 Fixtures
In the U9 Cup on Pitch 6, the action gets underway at 09:30 AM with U9 Tone Youth FC Hornets taking on U9 Ruishton FC Rooks. This will be followed at 10:15 AM by U9 Wembdon FC Dragons going head-to-head with U9 Staplegrove FC Sinners.
Over on Pitch 5 for the U9 Plate, U9 Huish Tigers FC Blacks face U9 Kingsdown FC Knights at 09:30 AM. Following that, U9 Galmington Dragons FC Hawks will play U9 Wembdon FC Saints at 10:15 AM.
The U9 Bowl takes place on Pitch 4, starting at 09:30 AM with U9 Bishops Lydeard FC Panthers playing U9 Isle of Wedmore FC Herons. The second semi-final kicks off at 10:15 AM between U9 Ruishton FC Rams and U9 Bridgwater VPR FC Eagles.
Afternoon Session: Under 8s & Under 10s (Kick-off from 2:00 PM)
The afternoon sees a massive expansion of the festival atmosphere as both the Under 8s and Under 10s take to the fields concurrently. Notably, hosts Minehead AFC will enjoy home-turf backing in the U10 Plate semi-final.
Under 8 Fixtures
In the U8 Cup on Pitch 3, U8 Galmington Dragons FC Hawks play U8 Wellington FC Tigers at 14:00, before U8 Middlezoy Rovers FC Hurricanes face U8 Staplegrove FC Saints at 14:35.
The U8 Plate on Pitch 2 begins at 14:00 with U8 Tone Youth FC Wasps against U8 Bridgwater VPR FC Hawks, followed by U8 Tone Youth FC Hornets taking on U8 Middlezoy Rovers FC Tornados at 14:35.
For the U8 Bowl on Pitch 1, U8 Kingsdown FC Knights compete against U8 Huish Tigers FC Oranges at 14:00, with U8 North Curry FC playing U8 Huish Tigers FC Blacks at 14:35.
Under 10 Fixtures
The U10 Cup on Pitch 6 kicks off at 14:00 with U10 Galmington Dragons FC Hawks matching up against U10 North Curry Herons. At 14:45, U10 Kingsdown FC Knights Storm will play U10 Huish Tigers FC Blacks.
In the U10 Plate on Pitch 5, home side U10 Minehead AFC Pirates take on U10 Ashcott FC Thunder at 14:00. This is followed at 14:45 by U10 Isle of Wedmore FC Wanderers against U10 Bridgwater VPR FC Hawks.
The U10 Bowl on Pitch 4 sees U10 Staplegrove FC Sharks play U10 Spaxton FC at 14:00, before U10 Tone Youth FC Wasps face U10 Wembdon FC Saints at 14:45.
Event Information & Support
Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and support the players. Refreshments will be available throughout the day at the ground. The league extends its thanks to Minehead AFC for providing their excellent facilities to host what promises to be a memorable celebration of grassroots youth football in Somerset.
For managers, parents, and clubs requiring full tournament schedules, rules, or further event guidelines, a dedicated informational resource has been made available online.
🔗 More Information: Full details and documentation can be found via the league platform here: https://www.tdyl.co.uk/support/knowledgebase.php?category=13
