NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY CUP
2026/27 SEASON 
The road to the Super League starts here
Regional competition begins 12 September 2026
National CP Cup at St George’s Park
National CP Cup – Structure
- Two groups of teams compete in the group stage.
- Each team plays every other team in their group once.
- Semi-finals: Group 1 winner vs Group 2 runner-up, and Group 2 winner vs Group 1 runner-up.
- Final: The winners of the semi-finals compete for the National CP Cup.
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The CP League newsletter is written and compiled by Sam Harris
Newsletters
- October 2026
- November 2026
- December 2026
- January 2027
Match Reports
The National Cerebral Palsy Football League is proud to feature professional coverage led by our official league journalist, Sam Harris.
Covering fixture rounds and tournament matchdays, Sam is dedicated to capturing the definitive stories, results, and developments from across the league. By attending events firsthand, conducting player and staff interviews, and closely tracking seasonal progression, he tries to ensures that every competition receives the detailed coverage it deserves.
His match reports provide comprehensive analysis and highlight the competitive spirit of our teams. Explore our tournament archives above to read Sam’s latest reports as the season continues.
2026–2027 Season – Burton Tournament
2025–2026 Season – Reading Tournament
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–2027 | — | — | — |
| 2025–2026 | Chelsea Foundation | Norwich Community Sports Foundation FC | 1, 2 |
| 2024–2025 | Chelsea Foundation | Norwich Community Sports Foundation | |
| 2023–2024 | Chelsea Foundation | CP North West | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 2022–2023 | North East Yorkshire | Norwich Community Sports Foundation FC | 1, 2 |
| 2021–2022 | — | — | — |
| 2017–2018 | CP United FC | — | — |
| Competition / Year | Winner / Structure | Runner-Up | Media |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Played between 3rd and 4th place teams from the CP Cup tournament | ||
| CP Plate Winners History | |||
| 2025–2026 | Sutton United | — | |
| 2024–2025 | — | — | |
| 2023–2024 | North East and Yorkshire | Burton Albion | Watch |
| 2022–2023 | West Bromwich Albion | Chelsea Foundation | |
| 2021–2022 | CP North West | Norwich Community Sports Foundation FC | |
| 2017–2018 | CP United FC | — | |
DEVELOPMENTAL LEAGUE
The National Cerebral Palsy Football League proudly features a dedicated Developmental League designed to support emerging teams and players.
Participation Requirements & Format:
Eligibility: Open to teams not currently competing in the main league.
Cup Qualification: Participating teams must play at least one round prior to the CP Cup to be eligible to participate.
Squad Size: A minimum of 7 players is required per team.
Match Format: Matches can range from 4-a-side up to 7-a-side, utilizing flexible play rules in accordance with CP football regulations.
Age & Gender: Open to both men and women aged 16 and over.
Important Administrative Note: Each team must register their players for classification and submit this documentation directly to the match-day coordinators prior to competition.
To learn more about broader participation opportunities and pathways, visit the official Cerebral Palsy Sport Football Hub.
League Collaborator
We are grateful to Richard Todd, Football Development Officer at Cerebral Palsy Sport, for supporting us since 2023 on our journey to bring CP football to the forefront of accessible sport.
Cerebral Palsy Sport is a national disability sport organisation and charity that supports people with cerebral palsy to live more active lives by promoting opportunities, capability and motivation to participate in sport and physical activity.
Visit Cerebral Palsy Sport: https://cpsport.org
League Sponsors
Thank you to our League and CP Cup Sponsors
We would like to thank the Brain Injury Group for their support of the National Cerebral Palsy Football League and CP Cup 2025-2026.
The Brain Injury Group supports individuals and families navigating life after a brain injury, helping people access the right support for their individual circumstances.
Their support includes:
- Helping people access financial support
- Support in finding the right care and rehabilitation
- Guidance with returning to school and transitions
- Emotional support through lived experience
- Helping families navigate capacity and the Court of Protection
- In-house welfare and benefits support
Find out more about the Brain Injury Group on <www.braininjurygroup.co.uk
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