Staplegrove FC Sinners U16 side unbeaten for two seasons

Staplegrove Sinners have been undefeated for two years <i>(Image: Staplegrove Sinners)</i>
Staplegrove Sinners have been undefeated for two years (Image: Staplegrove Sinners)
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A young football team have made history by remaining undefeated for two years.

U16s side Staplegrove Sinners have just completed their second successive season without defeat in HO Soccer Taunton & District Youth Football League.

This season they have also completed a historic treble, not only winning the league, but also being victorious in both the knockout cup and the Somerset County Cup.

A spokesperson for the club said: "This is a remarkable achievement for the players, who have done themselves, the coaches and their families proud.

"A fantastic accomplishment to end their youth football for a fantastic bunch of lads."

The Sinners are one of the age groups associated with Staplegrove FC whose first team finished second in Somerset County League, Premier Division.

They secured 12 wins from their 28 games and were just 11 points off the play-off places.

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