CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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Another winner and what a way to do it!
Congratulations to Pompey Chimes who have won the U16 boys category in Portsmouth.
Summary
It's the people's version of the FA Cup
Knockout competition with three rounds: semi-finals stage
Over 400 teams taking part including 56 disability teams across two categories
CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 14:07 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
UWWFCpublished at 14:03 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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University Of Warwick Women's Football Club have made it through to the second round of the FA People's Cup. But they are much more than a University team.
In their spare time the young ladies coach football to year 5 and year 6 girls at a number of school in their local area of Coventry.
The ladies do a great job of encouraging the girls to get into football.
Image source, Bbc sportImage caption, Uwwfc
The team are playing in the Adult female category in Bristol today.
KICK-OFFpublished at 14:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
It's 14:00 which means the Adult male and Adult female categories are underway across our venues.
Keown's tips for playerspublished at 13:59 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
Martin Keown
Former Arsenal defender on the FA People's CupEngland international turned pundit Martin Keown has been giving his tips to all you players competing out there.
"When you get so close to a final, nerves might be there, so it’s a case of removing that nervous energy and just pacing yourself a little bit.
"Be confident, the standard this weekend will be even higher and hopefully the best will rise to the top.
"You’ve got to get out of your comfort zone a little bit if you want to win something, but do what you’re good at, keep it simple and play in the right spirit."
FULL-TIMEpublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
Don't forget the all important handshakes with the coach - and your team-mates - after the game....
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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The nerves will be kicking in for the men!
The Adult men and women's categories get underway in just under 10 minutes. Stay tuned for updates!
CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 13:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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Here's St John's Wood FC who have reached the FA People's Cup Grand Final after winning the U16 boys category in London.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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Here's South Notts Blues who are competing in the U14 boys category in Nottingham.
Hopefully they've got some bigger smiles after their matches!
'People's Cup changes lives'published at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
More from Pete Ackerley, the FA’s Head of Participation: “There is some fabulous stories of people saying why they play this game.
“Yes it is for enjoyment, fun, being with their friends, to get a bit of fitness, but it is also bringing communities together.
“It changes people’s lives. It really does give people a real focus and keep people in involved. And when the People’s Cup has finished we want people to get down to their local football pitch and play as often as they can."
A double win for Tyneside!published at 13:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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Rise Community Sportspublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
The Adult men's section gets underway at 14:00 this afternoon and here is a great story about one team, Rise Community Sports, who are playing in Birmingham today.
Their team is part of a charity organisation set up in a deprived area of Birmingham to help young people in the area through football.
Rise Community Sports captain, Wesley, is taking a break from his work with the charity today to take part and here is showing us his skills.
Best of luck today and keep up the good work!
Image source, BBC SportImage caption, Wesley from Rise Community Sports
CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
Galacticos reach the final
Galacticos (blue) have reached the Grand Final after a 4-0 win over Savile United FC (red).
Kevin Santos scored the winning goal in the match at Goals, Hull.
Here are both teams before kick-off
Image source, BBC SportA message from the chairmanpublished at 13:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
Let the main man from the Football Association - chairman Greg Dyke - explain what everyone is playing for this weekend.
Mr Dyke was speaking during the first round last month and you still have until Monday to watch our Round One highlights show here.
GOALpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
Check out the slow motion!
The keeper had no chance!
Sadly it was not enough for Bonnies in the Under-16 competition in Bristol, who lost this semi-final to Plymstock Colts.
The action keeps comingpublished at 13:11 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
It's like a revolving door our there - one match straight into another!
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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The Adult male competition will get underway from 14:00 this afternoon.
Send us your team selfies, line-ups, warm-ups etc.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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This was the scene earlier in Manchester ahead of the action.
Plenty of nervous looking spectators...
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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FA People's Cup Updatepublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2016
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If you are just joining us then here's an update of what's going on today.
- Across eight venues in England and 10 different categories, five-aside teams are battling it out for a place in the Grand Final in Sheffield.
- The U14 and U16 boys categories have been first up this morning. We have already had teams book their place in the final and move a step closer to walking out at Wembley.
- This afternoon from 14:00 it will be the turn of the Adult male and Adult female categories.
Stay with us for all the action.