Gadeside Rangers vs AFC Rangers
Sunday 11th May 2008 - Kick-Off TBC
Birkdale Challenge Trophy Final - Kings Langley FC
Gadeside Rangers and AFC Rangers will do battle in the final of the Birkdale Trophies Challenge Cup on Sunday 11th May 2008. The two sides have already fought very closely for the league title which Gadeside won by 3 points and this is sure to be a memorable final. The game is being played at Gaywood Park, the home of Kings Langley FC who play in the Spartan South Midlands league. Gadeside will face a tough task against AFC who will be desperate to avenge finishing second in the league and who have a fine cup pedigree having already won the President's Cup this season.
The route to the final
| Gadeside Rangers | Round | Headstone Athletic |
| Ecocall (A) Won 7-3 | Round 1 | Colne Valley (A) Won 3-1 |
| Eastfield United (A) Won 4-1 | Round 2 | Croxley RBL (H) Won 7-0 |
| Headstone Athletic (H) Lost 1-4 | Quarter Final | Old Shepherd (A) Won 5-1 |
| Headstone Athletic (H) Won 4-1 | Quarter Final Replay | |
| Abbots Langley (N) Won 1-0 | Semi Final | Riverside Seniors (N) Won 7-0 |
We've met before...
The two sides produced two very contrasting games in the league this season. In mid September, Gadeside totally dominated the game against AFC Rangers with one of their best performances of the season. Adam Hills bagged a brace and Toby Zhou finished off a great team move for the third in a 3-0 win. Click here to read the match report.
In the return fixture, Gadeside knew a win would seel the league title. Despite having the better of the first half, Gadeside were unable to break the deadlock and fell apart in the second half after Sam Green's error of judgement have given AFC the lead. Click here to read the match report.
Kings Langley FC
Admission to the game will cost £2. Gaywood Park is located on the A4251 just after Kings Langley town centre. Please see the maps below for further details. The ground contact number is 01923 264489. All supported is wanted!
