Stop FSC from removing Youth Grade next season
The issue
Football South Coast are restructuring the Men's Premier League from 2027, a change that negatively impacts everyone.
What they are doing:
- Competition structure adjustments, with the Premiership consisting only of First and Second Grade from 2027.
- Introduction of an U19 competition in 2026, optional for clubs with a junior base, with expansion to an U21 in 2027. The U21 competition will replace the current Youth Grade structure and be optional for all clubs to facilitate age-based football. This competition will be key to fostering development and improving player retention.
- 10-team competitions in Men’s Premier League 1 and 2, beginning in 2030, based on criteria to be phased in over two years.
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The issue
Football South Coast are restructuring the Men's Premier League from 2027, a change that negatively impacts everyone.
What they are doing:
- Competition structure adjustments, with the Premiership consisting only of First and Second Grade from 2027.
- Introduction of an U19 competition in 2026, optional for clubs with a junior base, with expansion to an U21 in 2027. The U21 competition will replace the current Youth Grade structure and be optional for all clubs to facilitate age-based football. This competition will be key to fostering development and improving player retention.
- 10-team competitions in Men’s Premier League 1 and 2, beginning in 2030, based on criteria to be phased in over two years.
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Petition created on 18 June 2026