14/06/2026
Saturday was a landmark day for New Malden Little League. For the first time ever, we hosted the Under 11’s Inter‑League Tournament — and our players rose to the occasion in incredible style.
After a full day of competitive football, teamwork, and determination, New Malden’s U11s went all the way and won the Inter‑League Tournament, securing the club’s first tournament victory in around 15 years. To lift the trophy on home soil, in our debut year as hosts, made the achievement even more special.
What makes this victory truly legendary is the massive hurdle the team had to overcome. Due to strict tournament rules regarding squad depth, our 8-player squad was hit with a major handicap: we were forced to play the first half of our matches with just 6 players on the pitch instead of 7.
Showing unbelievable grit, tactical discipline, and work ethic, the team didn't just survive those shorthanded first halves—they conquered them.
The standard of football across all leagues was fantastic, and the atmosphere around the pitches was buzzing from start to finish. But the story of the day belonged to New Malden: organised at the back, relentless in midfield, and clinical when it mattered most.
A huge thank you to all coaches, referees, parents, and volunteers who helped run our first hosted Inter‑League Tournament so smoothly. And of course, congratulations to our Under 11 players — you’ve made history, defied the odds, and made the whole club proud.
New Malden — U11 Inter‑League Tournament Champions. A long time coming, against all odds, and fully deserved!
