Herald Cup 2024: Ilsington Villa Gunning for SDFL Double

Ilsington Villa’s five goalscorers in their 6-0 Herald Cup Semi Final victory over Ashburton. Photo contributed by SDFL.

After wrapping up the Torbay Clearance Services Premier Division, Ilsington Villa switch their focus to tomorrow night’s Herald Cup Final under the lights at Stoke Gabriel and Torbay Police, with a 7pm kick off.

Villa, the Premier League new boys, will be playing in the final for the first time since 1981 (where they lost to Upton Athletic) and for only the second time in the club’s history. They will face a Newton Abbot ’66 side hungry to make up for last season’s loss to neighbours Kingsteignton. The Sixes last won the cup in 2000.

Newton ’66 in last season’s Herald Cup final. ©Al Macphee/MiraclePR

Although there is plenty of parking available, supporters are advised to arrive early as this is a well-attended event in the South Devon League calendar; gates will open at 5.30pm and the host club will have a full bar and food service available.