Cowfold FC resign from Southern Combination Football League

Cowfold FC have resigned from the Southern Combination Football League after issues over playing facilities.
By Matt Pole
Published 16th Oct 2019, 14:55 BST
Cowfold in action last season. Picture by Steve RobardsCowfold in action last season. Picture by Steve Robards
Cowfold in action last season. Picture by Steve Robards

The news of Fold's withdrawal was confirmed on the Southern Combination Football League Twitter account.

The statement said: "It is with sadness that today @TheSCFL have reluctantly had to accept @CowfoldFC resignation.

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"The club have on going issues with Cowfold Council in hiring the facilities to play.

"@TheSCFL have been working with the club to try to help resolve this matter."

The move will disrupt Division 2 of the Southern Combination League, with the league now needing to decided what to do about results already recorded by Fold.

Fold are the second team to resign from the Southern Combination Football League this season.

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Division 1 side Sidlesham withdrew from the league on September 24. The Sids pulled out due to the local parish council cancelling their current agreement for use of the pitch.

Cowfold sat 12th in Division 2 with seven points from eight games.

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