It is now!

Smiths Wood's own band of brothers put everything on the line in their inaugural appearance in the EFL Trophy. Kindly hosted by Birmingham City Football Club, Smiths Wood's most elite footballers excelled in their professional surroundings. Numerous challengers were put to the sword as the goals flowed with no goals conceded! Due to our impenetrable defence, Smith's Wood topped the group with a 100 % record. Sterner tests were faced in the knockout stages of the competition, but Smith's Wood held strong to progress to the final. In a fierce and often ferocious battle, Smith's Wood defences were tested to the absolute limit. Yet again, they held firm as our heroes emerged with the narrowest and most satisfying of victories. Smith's Wood are proud to announce we will be representing Birmingham City Foundation at the regional stage later in the academic year. Thank you to the players who all contributed valiantly to our success. We are immensely proud of them.

For more pictures from the competition, please see our gallery.