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Showmen’s football: as 2026 season closes, SSA plans ahead

by World's FairSeptember 21, 2026September 21, 2026

The SSA Showmen’s football season drew to a close with two separate Cup Finals taking place in heatwaves over the summer. First up was the Consolation Cup Final during Newcastle Town Moor Hoppings fair, when Notts & Derby beat the North of England 6-1. In …

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Spotlight: The Showmen’s International – supporters out in force

by World's FairJuly 3, 2026July 3, 2026

NB: This article was originally published in the print edition of June’s World’s Fair. To buy a print copy, click here. Scotland hosted England at the Showmen’s International in Glasgow in March and supporters from both countries turned out to cheer on the teams, both …

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SSA Showmen’s League: Lancs vs Notts & Derby

by Lynne WhatmoreMay 5, 2026May 5, 2026

Lancashire played Notts & Derby at their home ground, the Anchor Ground in Darwen, on 23 April, running out winners at 7-0. More football in …

Scotland bring home the Cup at the Showmen’s International

by World's FairApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026

It was Scotland’s turn to host the annual Showmen’s International as they took on England at the Hamilton Community Stadium on Monday 2 March. Scotland 5-1 England K McGuire (35) (90) – J Humphreys (47)K Turner (61) PenT Lawson (69) (72) Report: Mike SmithPictures: Lynne Whatmore …

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Notts & Derby win SSA Cup for first time

by World's FairFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025

After the SSA returned to the pitch last year with eight teams taking part in the competition, Notts & Derby beat Lancashire 2-1 in October’s Cup Final to win the Cup for the very first time. Alex Holland and Dunny Tucker scored the Notts & …

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SSA Showman’s League Semi-Finals

by World's FairOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

The semi-finals for the SSA Cup and the SSA Consolation Cup were played at Aylestone Park FC on 3 September. A great crowd turned out …

Showmen’s International Presentations U12s

by World's FairAugust 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Scotland and England U12s teams played in the Showmen’s International in Glasgow in March, with England winning 1-2 to retain the Cup they won in Leicester last year. Here are some of the players at the presentations.

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Showmen’s International presentations and dances

by World's FairJuly 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Following the Showmen’s International football matches (Under 12s and main match) in Glasgow in March, a dinner and presentations took place at Arta restaurant in the city. A kids dance was also held before the adults took over the dance floor to bring the day’s …

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Spotlight: Showmen at the International

by World's FairJune 2, 2024June 2, 2024

It was the turn of Scotland to host the Showmen’s International in March, when there was a good turnout of supporters both south and north of the border. Here are a few of them we pictured during the day. Marc McClure, Max McIndoe and Kieran …

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Scotland v England U12s Showmen’s International

by Mike SmithApril 20, 2024April 20, 2024

After the successful re-introduction of International junior football last year, the Under 12s took to the pitch at Cambuslang Football Club in Glasgow for a return match. Scotland 1- 2 England:Willis Reeves (37) Cole Cubbins (16) Syd Willett (25) Scotland hosted England in Glasgow on Monday …

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