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#CRTHI261 & 2 August 2026 st ndCity Football Academy, ManchesterOfficial Programme for the 18th Edition ofCRT HOMEINTERNATIONALS
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026 CRT Home Internationals Tournament. We are thrilled to once again bring together teams from our three coalfield nations, each contributing their own spirit, talent and passion to this celebration of sport and community. This tournament is about more than football. It is about raising aspirations, building confidence and strengthening the bonds between young people from diverse backgrounds. Football has a unique ability to break down barriers and create opportunities, and this event continues to demonstrate the positive impact that sport can have on individuals and communities alike. We are proud to once again host the tournament at the prestigious City Football Academy, the world-class training ground of Manchester City Football Club. These outstanding facilities provide a fantastic stage for our young athletes to showcase their talents, while also inspiring them to aim high, work hard and believe in their potential. Throughout the tournament, we encourage everyone to embody the values that lie at the heart of CRT Game On: teamwork, respect and fair play. Whether you are here as a player, coach, volunteer or supporter, your enthusiasm and commitment help make this event so special. Together, let us celebrate the power of football, the strength of our communities and the bright futures ahead of our young people. A heartfelt thank you goes to our partners, chaperones, coaches and the CRT staff whose dedication and hard work make this tournament possible. Delivering an event of this scale takes months of planning, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who plays a part in creating such a memorable experience. Let us create unforgettable moments, forge new friendships and continue to inspire unity, ambition and aspiration through sport. Thank you for being part of it, and we wish all teams the very best of luck for the tournament.Linda McAvan, Chair, Coalfields Regeneration Trust.WELCOME
Edition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Year 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024 2025 Boys Champion England England Wales England England Wales England Wales Scotland England Scotland Scotland Scotland Scotland Scotland England England Girls Champion ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Wales Scotland Wales Wales England Scotland Scotland Host Nation England England Scotland Wales Wales England Wales Scotland Wales Scotland Wales Scotland England England England England EnglandFOLLOW ALONG LIVE Keep up to date throughout the morning of the event and see who wins this year’s CRT Game On Home Internationals shield! You can follow all the action by scanning the QR codes below: Boys GirlsHistory continued to be written at last year’s tournament, with England and Scotland once again showcasing the strength of grassroots football across both nations. In the Boys Tournament, Stoke 5ives Sky Balls claimed the title for England with a standout performance, continuing England’s strong tradition in the competition. Meanwhile, in the Girls Tournament, Bo’ness United Community FC secured victory for Scotland, producing an impressive campaign to bring the trophy back north of the border. With honours continuing to be shared between the two nations and new champions emerging each year, the 2026 Home Internationals promises to be another exciting and fiercely contested tournament. LAST TIME OUT... THE HISTORY BOOKS
MEET THE TEAMS (GIRLS)Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue Scawthorpe Scorpions Orange Central Girls Football Academy Bo'ness United Community FC AFC Penrhiwceiber FC Cwmaman
FinalScawthorpe Scorpions Orange vs Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue 3 9:45 Bo’ness United Community FC vs Central Girls Football Academy 4 9:45 AFC Penrhiwceiber vs FC Cwmaman 3 10:00 Scawthorpe Scorpions Orange vs Bo'ness United Community FC 4 10:00 FC Cwmaman vs Central Girls Football Academy 3 10:15 Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue vs AFC Penrhiwceiber 4 10:15 FC Cwmaman vs Scawthorpe Scorpions Orange 3 10:30 Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue vs Bo'ness United Community FC 4 10:30 AFC Penrhiwceiber vs Central Girls Football Academy 3 10:45 Bo'ness United Community FC vs FC Cwmaman 4 10:45 Central Girls Football Academy vs Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue 3 11:00 AFC Penrhiwceiber vs Scawthorpe Scorpions Orange 4 11:00 Scawthorpe Scorpions Blue vs FC Cwmaman 3 11:15 Bo'ness United Community FC vs AFC Penrhiwceiber 4 11:15 Central Girls Football Academy vs Scawthorpe Scorpions Orange 3 11:30 Group Winners vs Group Runners Up 3 11:50GIRLS FIXTURESPitchTime
MEET THE TEAMS (BOYS)Dinnington 5ives 1 Dinnington 5ives 2 Dalmellington 5ives Newbattle 5ives Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert)
Dinnington 5ives 1 vs Dinnington 5ives 2 1 9:45 Dalmellington 5ives vs Newbattle 5ives 2 9:45 Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) vs Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert) 1 10:00 Dinnington 5ives 2 vs Newbattle 5ives 2 10:00 Dalmellington 5ives vs Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert) 1 10:15 Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) vs Dinnington 5ives 1 2 10:15 Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert) vs Dinnington 5ives 2 1 10:30 Newbattle 5ives vs Dinnington 5ives 1 2 10:30 Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) vs Dalmellington 5ives 1 10:45 Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert) vs Newbattle 5ives 2 10:45 Dinnington 5ives 1 vs Dalmellington 5ives 1 11:00 Dinnington 5ives 2 vs Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) 2 11:00 Dinnington 5ives 1 vs Rhondda 5ives (Treherbert) 1 11:15 Newbattle 5ives vs Rhondda 5ives (Treorchy) 2 11:15 Dalmellington 5ives vs Dinnington 5ives 2 1 11:30 Group Winners vs Group Runners Up 1 12:05BOYS FIXTURESFINALPitchTime
We’d like to extend a warm welcome and a heartfelt thank you to everyone joining us for this years CRT Home Internationals. To our trustees, supporters, players, coaches and chaperones – thank you for your ongoing commitment and support. Events like this are only possible because of the incredible people behind them, and we’re so pleased to be sharing this experience with you. We’re looking forward to an unforgettable few days together – enjoying each other’s company, creating lasting memories, and celebrating the strength of our CRT Game On community. We’re proud to be staying at the excellent Keele University and taking to the pitch at the world class City Football Academy. These outstanding venues set the stage for what promises to be a brilliant weekend. Thank you once again for being part of it. Alex, Ryan & Sean - CRT Game On Development ManagersTHANK YOU