Emergency Services Football League

The ESFL brings together the emergency services in a competitive, flexible league – the only one of its kind in the UK.

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Healthcare support should be accessible from the very start of a policing career. 💙

That’s why @BlulineHealth offers new recruit discounts for eligible student officers across all entry routes.

A little extra support, right from the start.

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🌿 This #WorldWellbeingWeek, we’re sharing why wellbeing needs attention all year round.

From mental and physical health to early access to care, our latest blog explores how small steps and timely support can make a difference.

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[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

📢 SAVE THE DATE 📢

The @serveandprotect ESFL National 5s Competition returns on Saturday 5th September at Goals Dudley!

⚽ Men’s & Women’s competitions

🚑 Open to all Emergency Service teams

🏆 Teams do not need to play in the ESFL to enter

Registration opens in mid-July.

[Bluline Health @BlulineHealth]

It's ben a busy few weeks for @BlulineHealth 💙

We’ve loved meeting the policing community across Gloucestershire and the West Midlands, including prostate screening at Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ and the @ESFL20 finals.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by. 

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[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

🚨 Registration is now OPEN for the @serveandprotect ESFL 2026/27 season!

We’re welcoming new teams into our Mens , Womens & Veterans competitions.

Entry is open to teams representing the Emergency Services, HMPPS & military from across the UK.

📩 For info 👉 [email protected]

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

As the 2025/26 season comes to a close, we’d like to thank all our sponsors for their incredible support.

Your generosity and commitment help the ESFL grow and thrive, and we couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you for being part of our journey! 👏⚽

[London Fire Brigade Football Club @LFBfootballclub]

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@ESFL20 @serveandprotect Vets cup final

@LancsPolice vets 1 - 0 @LFBfootballclub vets

LFB Vets Fall Short in Vets cup Final

On Saturday, London Fire Brigade Vets travelled to @SixwaysStadium aiming to retain the @ESFL20 Vets cup.

Lancashire Police Vets stood in their way and edged a tight final 1-0.

Lancashire started strongly, creating two early chances, but LFB goalkeeper Charlie Hassler produced excellent saves to keep the scores level.

LFB responded well and enjoyed long spells of possession, creating opportunities but lacking the finishing touch. The game became a hard-fought midfield battle, and neither side could break the deadlock before halftime.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with LFB pushing forward and Lancashire’s goalkeeper making several important saves.

The decisive moment came when Lancashire delivered a ball into the box and an attempted LFB clearance looped over the goalkeeper for an unfortunate own goal, giving Lancashire a 1-0 lead.

Play was later halted after an incident in midfield left LFB player Gary with a broken leg. After treatment on the pitch, the match resumed.

With around 25 minutes remaining, London pressed hard for an equaliser but were denied by resilient defending and missed chances. Lancashire also threatened on the counter, but another fine save from Hassler kept LFB in the game.

Despite continued pressure, LFB could not find a way through, and Lancashire held on to claim the Vets cup with a 1-0 victory.

It was a disappointing end to an otherwise successful season for LFB Vets, but credit goes to Lancashire Police Vets for their hard-fought win.

Everyone at LFB Vets congratulates Lancashire on their success and sends best wishes to Gary for a full and speedy recovery.

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[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Just 2 days to go until we crown this season’s @serveandprotect ESFL Champions! 🏆⚽️

🔥 4 National League Finals
🎟 Entry just £5.50p
🍻 Bar open all day
🏟️ Sixways Stadium

What better way to spend your Saturday?

Grab your tickets 👉 https://t.co/cpeHLzpd7u

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for the @serveandprotect ESFL Finals Day! 🏆⚽️

Join us for the biggest day in Emergency Services Football.

📅 Sat 6th June
📍 Sixways Stadium, Worcester
🍻 Bar open all day
🔥 4 finals, 1 epic day!

🎫 Grab your tickets now: https://t.co/cpeHLzpd7u

[London Fire Brigade Football Club @LFBfootballclub]

Next week

🏆 Cup Final 🏆

We face @LancsPolice vets in the @ESFL20 @serveandprotect Vets Cup final

📅 Saturday 6th June
🆚 @LancsPolice vets
⏰ 11:00am kick off
🏟 @SixwaysStadium
📍 Warriors way WR3 8ZE
🏆 @ESFL20 @serveandprotect

Tickets available from: https://t.co/v26JIEfXIw

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@clearviewcomms
@MGFire_Essex
@LFBWelfareFund

[London Fire Brigade Football Club @LFBfootballclub]

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@ESFL20 @serveandprotect

@LFBfootballclub vets 4 – 1 @nottspolice vets

Goals: C Cain 3, D Roberts

Man of the match: Dean Lawrence
Mare of the match: David Moore

A warm summer afternoon, London Fire Brigade Veterans booked their place in the @ESFL20 Veterans Final with a hard earned 4–1 victory over Nottinghamshire Police Veterans in a competitive semi-final at @nptfc

Both sides started with good intensity and looked to establish control early on. It was an evenly contested opening, but London settled well, retaining possession effectively and limiting Nottinghamshire to very few clear opportunities while looking dangerous going forward themselves.

That positive start was rewarded with two early goals, giving London a 2–0 advantage. Despite the scoreline, the game remained competitive, with Nottinghamshire continuing to push and trying to work a route back into the contest. London remained composed and managed to add a third before half-time, giving themselves a strong lead heading into the break.

With the heat playing a factor, both teams made changes during the second half. London began brightly again, but a penalty allowed Nottinghamshire to reduce the deficit to 3–1 and shift momentum. From there, Nottinghamshire enjoyed more possession and applied sustained pressure, pinning London back at times and forcing errors. Their determination and energy kept London on the back foot, though they were unable to turn promising possession in the final third into further goals.

London worked hard to regain control and created chances of their own, but couldn’t quite find the final touch in front of goal. As the game wore on and tiredness began to show, Nottinghamshire continued to push for a second and made it a tense finish.

However, in the closing stages London broke forward and found a fourth goal to seal the win and confirm their place in the final.

A huge thank you to @nottspolice vets for a competitive and well-contested fixture played in great spirit. We wish them all the very best for the remainder of the season and for next year.

Thank you to @nptfc for hosting our fixtures and the great facilities

Attention now turns to the final, where London Fire Brigade Veterans will face @LancsPolice vets at @SixwaysStadium on Saturday 6th June.

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[London Fire Brigade Football Club @LFBfootballclub]

Next up

See our vets take on @nottspolice Vets in the @ESFL20 @serveandprotect Semi Final

📅 Wednesday 27th May
🆚 @nottspolice vets
⏰ 15:30pm kick off
🏟 @nptfc
📍 Willen road, MK16 0DF
🏆 @ESFL20 @serveandprotect

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[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Huge congratulations to Hampshire Police who have once again made it through to the @serveandprotect ESFL Mens Championship Final on the 6th June.

Can they reclaim the trophy? ⚽️🏆

We will find out in a matter of weeks.

[@Hantspolfc @hantspolfc]

Goals from Jamie Truckel, Luke Chalcraft and Joe Reeves take us through to the ESFL semi finals. Date and oppo TBC

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Huge congratulations to Nottinghamshire Police, who are the first team to book their place in the @serveandprotect ESFL Men’s Open Age Championship Final. 👏⚽

FT Result - Nottinghamshire Police 1-1 Norfolk Fire Service with Notts claiming the victory on penalties.

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Serve & Protect ESFL Mens Open Age Plate Trophy Semi Final Fixtures 2025/26. 🏆⚽️

Congratulations to all the teams who have progressed from the Quarters 👏

⚽️ West Yorkshire Fire v Yorkshire Ambulance Service

⚽️ Kent Police v Dorset Prisons

Good luck to all the teams.

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Serve & Protect ESFL Mens Open Age Plate Trophy Quarter Final Results 2025/26 🏆⚽️

⚽️ West Yorkshire Fire 3-0 North Wales Fire

⚽️ Yorkshire Ambulance 2-0 Cheshire Fire

⚽️ Dorset Prisons 3-3 Thames Valley Police (Dorset won on penalties)

⚽️ Bedfordshire Fire 2-4 Kent Police

[London Fire Brigade Football Club @LFBfootballclub]

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🏆 @ESFL20 @serveandprotect Vets Quarter Final

@HertsPolice vets 2 - 4 @LFBfootballclub
Goals: N Mottley 2, B Wood, D Fenton

Man of the match: N Mottley

LFB FC came from behind to secure a 4–2 win over Hertfordshire Police. A slow start saw LFB struggle to find their rhythm, allowing Hertfordshire to take the lead from a counter-attack. LFB responded well to level the game at 1–1, but Hertfordshire struck again in similar fashion to go 2–1 up heading into half-time.

Despite going in behind, LFB had begun to build momentum towards the end of the first half, creating chances that were kept out by an impressive Hertfordshire goalkeeper. That momentum carried into the second half, with LFB starting quickly and dominating possession.

LFB equalised early in the second half before a superb free-kick from the skipper put them 3–2 ahead. With control of the game, LFB added a fourth to secure the win, while Hertfordshire showed resilience throughout despite sustained pressure.

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[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Serve & Protect ESFL Mens Veterans Semi Final Fixtures 2025/26. 🏆⚽️

Congratulations to all the teams who have progressed from the quarters

⚽️ Lancashire Police v London Police

⚽️ Nottinghamshire Police v London Fire

Good luck to all those involved.👏

https://t.co/4XIrcKuskd

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

Serve & Protect ESFL Mens Veterans Quarter Final Results 2025/26. 🏆⚽️

⚽️ London Police 4-1 West Midlands Police

⚽️ Lancashire Police 2-0 Greater Manchester Fire

⚽️ Nottinghamshire Police 2-0 Northumbria Police

⚽️ London Fire 4-2 Hertfordshire Police

https://t.co/Y9kG2DSbTr

[Emergency Services Football League @ESFL20]

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