Cambridge City and the Chelsea FC Foundation amputee teams met at St. George’s Park this Saturday for the EE Disability FA Cup Amputee Final.
The match represents a milestone in inclusive athletics, showcasing elite competition for amputee footballers on a national stage. This event serves as a primary vehicle for increasing the visibility of disability sports in England.
The competition marks the 10th edition [1] of the EE Disability FA Cup. The tournament concludes with a series of high-stakes matches designed to highlight the skill and athleticism of players across various disability categories. This specific final between Cambridge City and Chelsea FC Foundation is one of six finals [2] taking place across the weekend of June 27 and 28, 2026 [3].
St. George’s Park served as the venue for the clash, providing a professional environment for the athletes to compete. The event was captured in a highlights video published by BT Sport, which documented the key moments of the match and the intensity of the competition.
Organizers designed the weekend to conclude the tournament by bringing together the top-performing teams from the qualifying rounds. By hosting multiple finals over two days, the tournament provides a concentrated window of exposure for the athletes and the specific needs of amputee football.
“The competition marks the 10th edition of the EE Disability FA Cup.”
The tenth anniversary of the EE Disability FA Cup signifies the institutionalization of amputee football within the English sporting framework. By utilizing St. George’s Park and securing broadcast highlights via BT Sport, the event moves beyond grassroots charity and into the realm of professionalized disability sports, potentially increasing funding and participation rates for amputee athletes.
