Following the proposed amendment to the Women's Football Pyramid League Rules (the “WFP League Rules”), the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA is taking part in an FA Pilot for the 2024/25 season to better align the Women’s Pyramid and County Cups.

As a result, the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA Women’s Senior Cup competition will start slightly later this season, with first-round fixtures set to take place in January 2025.

The pilot aims to support leagues in the women’s pyramid whilst protecting the role of County Cup Competitions within the women’s game.

By taking part in this pilot, we want to ensure the Sheffield and Hallamshire County FA Women’s Senior Cup competition continues to play a significant role in developing the women’s game, providing opportunities for clubs and players to compete for silverware on a regional level.

Together with the Football Association, we will continue to monitor the impact of these changes in future seasons.