Surbiton High School, representing AFC Wimbledon, will play at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, April 13, ahead of the Vertu Trophy Final between Birmingham City and Peterborough United.
The school secured its place on the hallowed turf by winning 2-0 against Swindon’s representatives in Tuesday’s regional final, which was hosted by Swindon Town.
The Utilita Kids and Girls Cups are national tournaments for junior footballers, providing children with the opportunity to play at Wembley Stadium.
The competition, which encourages children to be active and develop teamwork skills, involves each EFL club organising a local competition for all interested schools at the start of the new school term.
All EFL clubs are divided into three divisions based on the club’s divisional status and further split into north and south groups. (Image: Supplied) All EFL clubs are divided into three divisions based on the club’s divisional status and further split into north and south groups.
The winners of the northern and southern finals of each division qualify for the chance to play before the relevant division’s Sky Bet EFL Play-Off Final.
The Utilita Kids Cup features a six-a-side competition for under-11 schoolchildren and culminates in three finals across the Sky Bet EFL Play-Off weekend in May.
The Utilita Girls Cup is for under-13 girls and similarly culminates in a grand final before the EFL Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium in April.
The schoolchildren’s competition creates one of the country’s largest national football competitions, culminating in thrilling finals at Wembley Stadium before a major national final.
This competition has previously discovered Premier League star Will Hughes, while Chase Lane Primary, former school of David Beckham, won the Kids Cup League One in the 2013-14 season, representing Leyton Orient.
Surbiton High School’s anticipated match is a part of the exciting culmination of the Utilita Kids Cup and Girls Cup competitions.
The finals take place in front of thousands of fans, offering an unforgettable experience for the participating schoolchildren.
The school is now gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling day on the iconic Wembley Stadium pitch.
