Following the National League AGM over the weekend, the following information has been confirmed, including some key dates for the upcoming season.
Key Dates:
- Fixture release date: 9th July 2025
- Season start date: 9th August 2025
- Final day of regular season: 25th April
- Festive fixture dates: 26th December, 30th December and 3rd January
Multi-ball:
The league are set to introduce multi-ball for all national league fixtures for the 2025/26 season.
There will be 10 balls in use at matches, with eight balls distributed around the pitch on cones, and ball girls and boys will replace these. The fourth official will also have a ball in addition to the one in play.
The Match Officials would manage the use of the multi-ball system in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
If deemed necessary, the Match Officials may order that the multi-ball system be deactivated and a single ball system be implemented for the remainder of the fixture.
If an additional ball enters the field of play during the match, the referee will stop play only if the additional ball interferes with play. The referee shall have the additional ball removed at the earliest opportunity.
Ball Girls & Boys
With the multi-ball system being implemented, the club will be looking to recruit a team of ball girls and boys for match days.
The club will hold an open evening for any young people (aged 12-16) and their parents who are interested in joining the team of ball girls & boys for the upcoming season.
The role will be explained, along with what is expected of the team. It will also be explained what will be provided in return to those who join the team.
The open evening will take place at 7 pm on Friday, 27th June, at the Ray Mac.
