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Primary school pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough went head-to-head in the Cluster League Football Finals, showcasing skill, teamwork and determination.

The competition featured pupils from Years 5 and 6, following a structured league format with teams playing seven-a-side matches in squads of up to ten players.

Teams first competed across three rounds within five cluster areas: Blackwood, Caerphilly, Risca, Upper Rhymney, and Ystrad Mynach.

At the end of the cluster stages, the top two teams from each area progressed to the finals, held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach.

Finalists were then placed into groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-finals before competing for the title.

The final saw Ystrad Mynach Primary face Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, with Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili emerging as overall winners.

In total, 62 teams took part in the competition, giving pupils the opportunity to represent their schools, develop their skills and enjoy a competitive sporting environment.

Ten teams reached the finals:

• Blackwood: Blackwood Primary and Rhiw Syr Dafydd.
• Caerphilly: Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili and Cwrt Rawlin.
• Risca: Abercarn and Cwm Gwyddon.
• Upper Rhymney: St Gwladys and Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed.
• Ystrad Mynach: Ystrad Mynach Primary and Bro Allta.

The event was supported by students from Coleg y Cymoedd and sports leaders from Lewis School Pengam, helping to ensure the competition ran smoothly.