Join us at Tameside Stadium for our first EMGFL club meeting and come along for a friendly chat about girls’ football and the 2026/27 season.

Find out how confirmed teams will be reviewed and placed into balanced, appropriate divisions for the 2026/27 season.

All member clubs must now ensure that every team intending to play in EMJFL during the 2026/27 season is correctly listed within the FA Club Portal and assigned to the East Manchester Junior Football League.

EMGFL is taking registered interest for the 2026/27 season. View the live board, read the prospectus and register your team’s interest today.

Due to high demand, EMJFL will now be offering an U14s Development League for U13 teams wanting to move into 11v11 football.

A brilliant first girls tournament for EMGFL, with fantastic football, great support and plenty of positive signs for what is being built.

Central venue rule reminder.

EMJFL league ban on mini shin pads.

The quickest way to access the EMJFL leagues this season (2025/26).

Player Eligibility & Squad Sheets Players must not play for more than one team within the same club. If you’re short, speak to the opposition — do not use ineligible players. Random squad checks will now take place. Please ensure your squad sheets are up to date. We’ve also been notified by Manchester FA of teams being suspended due to safeguarding non-compliance. This must be taken seriously. Respect for Coordinators Our coordinators are there to support the league and must

Reporting misconduct & using the new Traffic Light System

Welfare Newsletter Issue 2 - June

We are delighted to officially announce the launch of the East Manchester Girls Football League (EMGFL) for the 2026/27 season.

League Winners trophies and medals are now ready for collection at Tameside Stadium.

EMJFL are delighted to confirm that the revised Prospectus for the 2026/27 season is now available alongside applications for the new season.

EMJFL are delighted to confirm increased game time across multiple age groups starting from the Summer League - all at no extra cost to Clubs.

EMJFL Newsletter March - Issue 1

The East Manchester Junior Football League is deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Haaris Ansari, a cherished member of the Dukinfield Tigers U14s Stripes. Haaris was a boy who embodied the very best of grassroots football. Known for his constant, infectious smile, he was an incredibly caring and popular teammate who always put others first. Even when he wasn’t on the pitch, Haaris was a fixture on the sidelines, cheering on his friends and offe

All trophies from last season must be returned by 31st March. Please check the list below and arrange the return of any trophies your club holds.

For the 2026–27 season, the EMJFL will be introducing the following changes as part of the FA’s Future Fit programme: Under 7s: 3v3 on air pitches (Saturdays and Sundays) Under 8s (Development): 5v5 at Curzon (Sundays) Under 9s: 5v5 on larger pitches with increased game time Under 13s: 9v9 at central venues Offering our clubs more opportunities.