2026/27 Stokesley Pool League Cup Competitions
League Cup and Memorial Cup 2026/27
The 2026/27 season sees two knockout competitions running alongside the league campaign: the League Cup and the newly renamed Memorial Cup, previously known as the Grainge Cup.
Both competitions will provide teams with another opportunity to challenge for silverware, with the knockout stages taking place throughout the season.
League Cup – First Round Completed
The first round of the League Cup was played on 20 October, with Ayton taking on Sports B.
Sports B came out on top and secured their place in the next round.
Joining them in Round 2 are both Kirkby teams, Kirkby A and Kirkby B, along with Sports A.
League Cup Round 2 will be played on Tuesday 9 February, with the next round on Tuesday 2 March. The draw will take place shortly.
Memorial Cup – First Round
The Grainge Cup has now been renamed the Memorial Cup, continuing the competition as part of the Stokesley Pool League calendar.
The opening round features an all-Kirkby clash, with Kirkby A facing Kirkby B on Tuesday 10 November.
All other teams have already received a bye into Round 2.
Upcoming Memorial Cup Dates
The remaining rounds are scheduled as follows:
Round 1: Tuesday 10 November – Kirkby A v Kirkby B
Round 2: Tuesday 9 February – Draw to follow
Next Round: Tuesday 2 March – Draw to follow
The Round 2 draw will be made shortly, with the fixtures announced once confirmed.
Looking Ahead
With the League Cup first round complete and the Memorial Cup getting underway, there is plenty of knockout action still to come this season.
Good luck to all teams competing in both competitions. We look forward to seeing who makes it through the rounds and ultimately lifts the silverware in 2027!