Nerve Palace Look to Make History

Sir Evren's formidable Nerve Palace are on the verge of a historic victory in the UFFA Gold Cup as they look to become the first team to retain the trophy following their narrow victory against Grabimbyda Scrufoviznek last season.

Palace will meet Hristo Krastev's BG United, victors in Season 6, in Thursday's final and whoever emerges victorious will become the first to win the Gold Cup for a second time.

Previous Winners:
Season 8: Nerve Palace beat Grabimbyda Scrufoviznek
Season 7: Erdington Villans beat Little Badgers
Season 6: BG United beat Ely Town
Season 5: Old Avenellonians beat Shaolin Avengers
Season 4: King Krimson FC beat Dragon team
Season 3: Rapid Pitesti beat FC Ulander
Season 2: Katalyst FC beat Dukes Park Dons

XFA Showdown in Gold Cup Semis

XFA Premiership rivals Ely Town and Zigire FC will meet in the semi-final of the UFFA Gold Cup after overcoming tough quarter-final opposition. Ely Town defeated fellow XFA representative, Relleu Gooners, 4-3 on aggregate. Zigire completed a memorable comeback, recovering from a 2-0 first leg defecit to claim a 3-2 aggregate victory against CWA side Harlesden Harriers.

The second semi-final will be contested between the AEFA's Ariadni FC, fresh from victory over Chester Rats, and BG United of the MLFA after they edged out AEFA Premiership leaders Athens United FC on the away goals rule after a 4-4 aggregate draw.