CUMBERLAND UNITED

~ CUFC Fundraiser ~
This weekend at The Den we are holding a raffle to help support Foxes family member Holly Guffogg and her Melanoma March charity team. As a club we believe in being able to give back to our community where and when we can. All proceeds from our fundraising will be donated directly to Holly’s Team.

Holly’s melanoma journey is a personal one, “I was diagnosed with Stage 3B Melanoma at the age of 22, and have since undergone 12 months of targeted therapy. After a year of monthly oncology appointments, CT scans, blood tests and daily medication - I can happily say my 12 month PET scan results came back all clear and I have officially finished treatment!”

Melanoma awareness is incredibly important to all Australians, especially our football players who are in the sun constantly. Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20-39 year old Australians.

Everyone is also welcome to join in on the March, being held in Henley Square 9am on Sunday 22nd March. You can find more on melanomamarch.org.au or via the link in our bio.

#CUFC #GoFoxes #cumberlandunitedfc #greenandgoldforever #cumberlandfc

~ Round Two ~
Let’s make a day of it and get down to Lady Burra Stadium this Saturday 7th of March to support our Foxes against Adelaide Atletico.

Game Details - Sat 7th March
U18 - 2pm
Reserves - 4.30pm
First Team - 7pm
At home - Lady Burra Stadium

Huge thanks to our sponsor Lady Burra for their support this season!

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

#CUFC #GoFoxes #cumberlandunitedfc #greenandgoldforever #cumberlandfc

~ Results YPL & YSL ~
So nice to see so many of our junior teams back on the pitch last weekend! Especially at Lady Burra Stadium with the Nova YPL games held at home against the Comets. Well done to all teams. Let’s go Foxes 🦊 ⚽️ #cufc2026 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Reserves ~
Round 1 away at Salisbury, produced a great performance by our Reserves team ending in an 8-0 victory. Let’s go Foxes 🦊 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Full Time ~
Round one has successfully been played by all three of our Senior teams. Despite the crazy weather this weekend, the results show a great outcome for all. Well done teams🦊⚽️ #cufc

~ Round One ~
Get ready as this Saturday is officially round one of the HPG Homes State League 1 for season 2026. Our Foxes are taking on Salisbury United away at PSD Energy Park. We would love to see our Foxes out in support of our teams.

Game Details ~ Sat 28th Feb
U18 - KO 10.30am
Reserves - 12.45pm
First Team - 3pm

Away Venue - PSD Energy Park Main,
400 Waterloo Corner Rd, Burton

We extend our thanks to @contechadelaide for their sponsorship commitment again this year 🙌🏻🙌🏻 #letsgofoxes #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Dinner at The Den ~
Supporting our weekly team dinners is a valuable way to strengthen our individual teams and the wider club community. These evenings give players the opportunity to connect beyond game day, build stronger relationships, and collaborate more effectively on and off the field. Your involvement truly makes a difference in keeping our club inclusive, engaged, and sustainable as we continue to grow together.

Team dinner dates/times have been communicated through your team manages and we are looking to kick of the week beginning the 2nd of March.

Families and players are more than welcome to have a meal at the club outside of their scheduled team dinner dates. Our new menu is proudly being cooked by the team at @the_paella_man 🌶️ 🦊 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Senior player sponsorship ~
Become a Senior 2026 Player Sponsor - First Team, Reserves and U18’s players

We are giving our wider club network the opportunity to support our players performance on the pitch while gaining exposure with one of South Australia’s leading State League One clubs.

As a Cumberland United Senior team player, we are chasing promotion to the NPL and seeking a personal Premium Sponsor to grow with each player.

Let’s make an impact on and off the pitch! As we look to align all our Senior players with personal sponsors.

JOIN US FOR THE 2026 SEASON
To find out more & secure a Senior Team Player Sponsorship:

Email: sponsorship@cumberlandunited.com.au or speak with any of our Executive Committee members for assistance.

Thank you for supporting our players and supporting
Cumberland United, as we push for promotion.

Cumberland United FC – The Foxes.

Driven. United. Ambitious.

#cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #gofoxes 💚💛⚽️🦊

~ Federation Cup Games ~
Over two nights our Reserves & U18’s take on Vipers FC in the Federation Cup at Lady Bura Stadium.

Game Details
Saturday 21/2 - Reserves KO 7pm
Monday 23/2 - U18’s KO 7pm

We look forward to seeing all our Foxes there! Thanks to our 2026 season sponsors @communitybankgoodwood for their support 🙌🏻

#cufc #cumberlandfc #greenandgoldforever #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Welcome to Paella Man ~
It is with great excitement that we welcome the @the_paella_man to the CUFC team! For the 2026 season the Paella Man will be proudly cooking all the delicious food served at the Cumberland Kitchen. With a fresh new menu, Friday nights, Saturday game days and Team dinners are going to be worth hanging around for 😋 Starting tonight and then officially ready for the opening of the 2026 season in a few weeks, we look forward to having the team of the Paella Man join the green and gold.
#cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #cufcxpaellaman

~ Australia Cup Game ~
Tomorrow night is our Premlim round Australia Cup game for our First Team. Playing again Northern Demons at Lady Burra Stadium 7.30pm KO. Huge thanks to our sponsors @communitybankgoodwood for their support this season. Let’s go Goxes #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Congratulations Reserves ~
Last night we held another intimate gathering in The Den to celebrate our Reserves players in our 2026 squad. Head Coach Jim Guffogg was on hand to present each player their kits. We are really excited for this team and their season ahead. Good luck Foxes! 🦊

~ 2026 Year of the Fire Horse ~
Yesterday 17/2/2026 was the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year day and thanks to parents of our U12 YPL team they acknowledged the day at training with the presentation of red envelopes. 2026 is the Year of Fire Horse, representing fiery energy, passion, and dynamic change, known for ambition, freedom, and strong spirit.

The red envelopes symbolize good luck, blessings, and prosperity. Our players will leave the envelope under their pillow & open in a week! #cufc #theyearofthefirehorse

~ So Good! ~
Yesterday we celebrated our Junior kit presentation day from our U6’s all the way to our U16’s. The Den was pumping all day long as our green and gold kits were handed out to our 2026 players. With Mod Pizzeria making delicious pizzas & Slush Happy providing the cool drinks there were smiles all round. We also had a visit from Ashton Hurn MP. On the pitch we had two great games against Adelaide Comets. Our Reserves team secured a great win and our First Team ended with a great result 1/1. It’s going to be a great season ahead for all our Foxes!! 🦊

#cufc #cumberlandfc #greenandgoldforever #cumberlandunitedfc 🦊 #greenandgoldforever💚💛 gofoxes🦊

~ Introducing our 2026 Squad ~
During the week we held an intimate Senior kit presentation night to congratulate our 2026 playing squad. Our leadership team, sponsors and coaching group lead by Head Coach Phil Stubbins were on hand to celebrate the hard work and commitment by our players over the preseason.
Congratulations to all our players and we look forward to supporting you all, on and off the pitch this season. Let’s go Foxes 🦊 💚⚽️💛 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #greenandgoldforever💚💛 #gofoxes🦊

~ Let’s get ready for the weekend ~
We have 3 big trial games at home starting tomorrow night when our U18’s kick off at 7.30pm against Adelaide Comets. We the move into Saturday with both our Reserves team and First team taking on Comets.

Game Details
Friday night 13/2 - U18’s KO 7.30pm
Saturday 14/2 - Reserves KO 5.15pm
Saturday 14/2 First Team KO - 7.30pm

We are also holding our Junior kit presentation on Saturday 14th Feb in The Den. With organised time slots for each team to have their moment in the spotlight.

The day will be celebrated with our Reserves and First Team players joining in and handing out players tops.

Stay and cheer on our Reserves and First Team when they take to the pitch.

We have the super tasty MOD pizza truck and the Slush Happy truck along with the Foxes Bar to keep us all hydrated and fed!

Event details
Junior Kit presentations from 4pm - in The Den

We will see you all there!! 🦊

For more information regarding your team please get in touch with your TM or Coach.

#cufc #cumberlandfc #greenandgoldforever #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Junior Kit Presentation ~
We can’t wait to see everyone at Lady Burra Stadium this coming Saturday 14th of Feb 💚 to kick off the 2026 season!

We are holding our Junior kit presentation with organised time slots for each team to have their moment in the spotlight.

The day will be celebrated with our Reserves and First Team players joining in and handing out players tops.

Stay and cheer on our Reserves and First Team when they take on Adelaide Comets.

We will have a fantastic MOD pizzeria truck and the Slush Happy truck along with the Foxes Bar to keep us all hydrated and fed!

We will see you all there!! 🦊 ⚽️

Event details
Kit presentations from 4pm
Reserves KO - 5.15pm
First Team KO - 7.30pm
At Lady Burra Stadium

For more information regarding your team please get in touch with your TM or Coach.

#cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Foxes Unite ~
In early 2025 our fundraising efforts enabled us to launch this initiative, which aims to give back to our community. The scholarship is designed to support a junior player needing financial assistance to continue to play the sport they love with CUFC.

As a club we committed to providing the same support for a 2026 player.

We coudn’t have been prouder when two Cumberland families contacted us to support two additional players for the Foxes Unite scholarship. So in 2026 the Foxes Unite program will support three players and their families!

“Thankyou this is amazing news! I am so appreciative. This really helps me to support my son with his love of soccer. The cost of sport can really add up so this is very helpful.”

“We are so grateful and appreciative for the generosity of Cumberland and the families who have made the scholarship possible. This will make a huge difference and we are extremely thankful”

“Thank you for granting us the scholarship during our time of hardship. Your support will definitely make a significant difference, and we truly appreciate your generosity and understanding”.

It’s amazing what we can achieve as a team.

Go Foxes! 💚💛🦊 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #foxesunite

~ Trial Match ~
Get your fix of football this week when our Senior teams take on Croydon. Starting Thursday night with our U18’s and then our Ressies & First team on Friday night.

Match Details

Thursday night 5/2 - U18’s at 6.30pm
Friday night 6/2 - Reserves at 6.30pm
First Team at 8.15pm

Venue - Croydon Home Ground

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

~ Club Announcement - President ~

Thanks to those who attended our recent Club AGM.

During the meeting the Executive Team appointed a new club President, and it is with great pleasure we congratulate Ben Klingberg on his appointment.

Ben has been a member of the club for the past four years, during which time he has demonstrated a strong commitment to our values and community connection. His professional expertise, combined with his passion for football, has seen him take on the role of President. Ben is dedicated to supporting the club’s continued growth and strengthening Cumberland’s ability to deliver enjoyable and rewarding football and providing social experiences for players, coaches, and families.

If you haven’t had a chance to meet Ben in person yet, be sure to keep an eye out at Senior & Junior games as well as our club run events.

Welcome to the team Ben!
We look forward to the 2026 season with your leadership.

#cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Upcoming Trial Match ~
It’s time for our First Team to take on Adelaide Uni in a trial match this Thursday. If you are up for a trip away, our players would definitely love to support.

Game Details
Thursday night, 29/1 - First team at 7.15pm
Venue - Adelaide Uni

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

~ U15 YCC Player Opportunity ~
A playing position with our U15 playing squad has opened up with the potential to join our Tier 1 U15 YCC team.

Any player expression of interest should be sent to juniorfootball@cumberlandunited.com.au

~ Summer days ~
Hope everyone is staying cool this long weekend! Our Senior playing group hit the beach yesterday as a team to cool down and enjoy a break from the pitch. #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Captured ~
It’s so good to have our amazing photographer @topshots21 back behind the camera to capture our Senior teams on the pitch. Love this photo of our Reserves prior to kick off this week against FK Beograd. 🦊 💚💛⚽️ #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #gofoxes🦊

~ U16 YCC Player Opportunity ~

A playing position with our U16 playing squad has opened up with the potential to join our Tier 1 U16 YCC team. Tell your mates to get in touch to become a Fox.

Any player expression of interest should be sent to juniorfootball@cumberlandunited.com.au

~ 3 x Nights at Lady Burra Stadium ~
It’s going to be a busy week as our three senior teams play another round of trial matches against FK Beograd at home. It will be great to see our supporters pitch side cheering on our teams!

Match Details
Wednesday night 21/1 - U18’s at 7.30pm
Thursday night 22/1 - First Team at 7pm
Friday night 23/1 - Reserves at 7.30pm

Venue - Lady Burra Stadium

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

~ Kilburn Summer Tournament ~
Let’s go, our second Tuesday is coming for our First Team playing in the Kilburn Summer Tournament.

This week we take on Adelaide Atletico.

Tournament Schedule

Week 2: Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Game 1:
6:15 PM – West Adelaide vs. Adelaide United
Game 2:
8:15 PM – Cumberland vs. Adelaide Atletico FC

Week 3: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Game 1:
6:15 PM – Adelaide United vs. Adel Atletico FC
Game 2:
8:15 PM – West Adelaide vs. Cumberland

Venue - Kilburn Sportsplex Stadium, 475 Churchill road, Kilburn
Open from 5pm - Bar facilities will be open, and there is free entry for all attendees

~ CSL Head Coach ~
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Shawn Baraka as our CUFC CSL First Team Coach for season 2026. Shawn is a home grown junior, who commenced playing from U9s and ultimately progressing to the senior ranks at Cumberland. During this period, he also spent a few years in the SA NTC state team representing South Australia in national and international tournaments. Shawn has played almost every position on the pitch from centre back to striker, under many quality coaches who have helped shape his sound understanding of the game.

Shawn has played with our Cumberland CSL for the last 3 years, while also coaching school soccer. He is really looking forward to coaching the group to help to get us back to Division 2. We hope you will all join us in welcoming Shawn to this position. 🙌🏻💛💚⚽️🦊 #cufc #cumberlandfc #cumberlandcsl

~ See you this arvo! ~
It’s another beautiful day to spend the arvo at Lady Burra Stadium and catch our Reserves and First Team as they take on Birkalla!

Reserves - 4.45pm
First Team - 7pm

See you there Foxes & thanks for the awesome photo Damo! 📸

#greenandgoldforever #cufc #cumberlandfc

~ Friday & Sat Trial Match ~
Get out to Lady Burra Stadium this Friday and Saturday night to cheer on our Senior teams, as they take on Birkalla.

Weekend Details
Friday night - U18’s at 7.30pm
Saturday night - Reserves at 4.45pm
Saturday night - First team at 7pm
Venue - Lady Burra Stadium

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

~ Club Announcement / Brad Young – Appointed Head of Player Pathway & Development ~

CUFC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brad Young to the newly created role of Head of Player Pathway & Development.

Brad will be responsible for overseeing, monitoring and safeguarding the long-term development of players from our U13’s to the Senior Team.

In welcoming Brad to his new role, Swaif Khan – Football Director said, “As a club, we recognise the need for our best talent to have a clear pathway to senior football. Brad will be a conduit between our Juniors set up led by Neil Young (Technical Director) and senior football set-up led by Head Coach, Phil Stubbins. His experience across both junior and senior coaching roles at CUFC as well as his long-term association with the club makes him a great choice for this role”.

Congratulations Brad and go foxes!

#cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ AGM ~
Club Announcement - we are holding our AGM on Monday 19th January, 7pm in The Den. All of our CUFC community are welcome to attend.

~ Kit presentation ~
Yesterday Saul and Arnold from the CUFC 2026 13YPL team were at their Futsal Nationals shirt presentation. We wish them and the other CUFC players all the best this week at the competition. 🙌🏻

~ Kilburn Summer Tournament ~
Starting on Tuesday our First Team will be playing 3 X trial games as part of the Kilburn Summer Tournament. A fantastic opportunity to get a few more games in before the season starts against talented opponents in Adelaide United, West Adelaide & Adelaide Atletico. It will be great to see all our Foxes there!

Tournament Schedule

Week 1: Tuesday, 13th January 2026
Game 1:
6:15 PM – Cumberland vs. Adelaide United
Game 2:
8:15 PM – West Adel vs. Adelaide Atletico FC

Week 2: Tuesday, 20th January 2026
Game 1:
6:15 PM – West Adelaide vs. Adelaide United
Game 2:
8:15 PM – Cumberland vs. Adelaide Atletico FC

Week 3: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Game 1:
6:15 PM – Adelaide United vs. Adel Atletico FC
Game 2:
8:15 PM – West Adelaide vs. Cumberland

Venue - Kilburn Sportsplex Stadium, 475 Churchill road, Kilburn
Open from 5pm - Bar facilities will be open, and there is free entry for all attendees

~ 2026 National Futsal Squad ~
On behalf of our club we would like to congratulate our junior players on their selections in the FSA National Futsal U12 & U14 squads. We wish them all the best as they head to Gold Coast later this week. #cufc #cumberlandfc

~ Game Ready ~
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been able to rock up to The Den and cheer on our Foxes. Our Senior teams have been putting in the hard yards over the summer so let’s get behind all three teams this weekend and show our support.

See you tomorrow night to cheer on our U18’s 7.30pm KO

And then Saturday night from 5pm for our Ressies and then First team at 7.15pm. Lady Burra Stadium 🙌🏻🦊💛💚⚽️

~ Upcoming trial games ~
Need an excuse to get out of the house when it cools down slightly - then lock Friday night into your diary as our U18 squad take on Cove at home. Followed by Saturday night when both our Reserves & First Team also host Cove at home.

Weekend Details
Friday night - U18’s at 7.30pm
Saturday night - Reserves at 5pm.
Saturday night - First team at 7.15pm
Venue - Lady Burra Stadium

See you there Foxes! 🦊 💚💛⚽️

~ Christmas Wishes ~
To all our Fox families we wish you a fun and very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2026! 🎄🎁⚽️ 🦊

~ Trial Match ~
It’s your last chance for a football fix before Christmas! Tonight at Lady Burra Stadium, our mighty Foxes take on Mount Baker at 7pm. See you there to cheer on our 💚💛

~ Trial Matches / Sat 20th Dec ~
Get behind our Foxes as they step onto the pitch to play trial matches against Eastern United on Saturday 20th Dec.

Game Details
U18’s at 2pm.
Our Reserves at 4pm.
Our First team at 6pm
Venue - Eastern United FC, Athelstone

Let’s go Foxes! 🦊

~ 2026 CUFC CSL SENIOR COACH ~
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

We are looking for a senior coach to lead our 2026 campaign.
Division 3A/3B Collegiate Soccer League

Remuneration to be negotiated
Contact Alan
0416 167 550
#cufc #cufccsl

~ Trial Match / Tuesday Night ~
Let’s go, it’s game night Tuesday Night 16th Dec!
Our First team are playing a trial match at home against Noarlunga United, 7.30pm kick off. The Foxes Bar will be open and the weather is looking good. See you there 🦊💚💛

~ Good Luck ~
Congratulations to Owen, Ethan and Alex, selected in the under 14 state side traveling to a tournament in Kuala Lumpur. CUFC wishes you all the best of luck. 🦊⚽️

~ 2026 here we come! ~
We are thrilled to announce the Re-signing of Alex Redman and Seb Tuohy for the HPG Homes State League 1 2026 season.

Swaif Khan – Football Director said, “Both Alex and Seb have embedded themselves as important players in the senior squad, having come through our junior ranks and are great examples of talent, hard work, perseverance and resilience.

We expect them to play an even bigger role in the club’s on field success for season 2026”.

Go Foxes! 🦊 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc

~ Thank You Steve Kidd ~
It is with sadness we announce that Steve Kidd has resigned from his role as President at Cumberland United FC, effective immediately.

Steve has served this great club over many years in various roles including as a player, football director, committee member and most recently, as president. A passionate and loyal supporter of CUFC, Steve has also committed to continuing as a long-term sponsor of the club, at least until 2030!

On behalf of the Executive Board, Swaif Khan – Football Director and executive committee member said, “We thank Steve for his contribution in making many positive changes at the club as president. His ambition and passion have been integral in setting the foundations for the club’s future success. We wish him all the best as he focuses on his expanding business interests as well as his young and growing family”.

Thank you Steve and you will always part of the CUFC family.

~ 2026 U18 Coach ~
John Politis – Appointed U18’s Head Coach

CUFC is exited to announce the appointment of John Politis as Head Coach of our U18’s squad for season 2026. John’s promotion to the head coach role is a reward for his dedication and hard work as the assistant coach for the U18’s this year. Congratulations John. ⚽️🦊 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #gofoxes

~ 2026 Reserves Coach ~
Jim Guffogg - Reappointed for season 2026.

CUFC is thrilled to announce the reappointment of Jim Guffogg as Head Coach of our U23/Reserves squad for next season. His dedication and hard work has been important in preparing our best young talent for senior football and we look forward to a successful season in 2026. Congratulations Jim! 🙌🏻⚽️💚💛 #cufc #cumberlandunitedfc #gofoxes

~ Re-Signed for Season 2026 ~
We are thrilled to announce that both Hugo Rimington and Jack Yull have re-signed for season 2026.

CUFC Football Director – Swaif Khan said, “Hugo was our leading goal scorer this year and we think that he will keep getting better and better with experience. Jack brings a blend of experience, composure and class to the squad and we are excited to have both of these players on board for next year. Go Foxes! 🦊💚💛 #cufc #gofoxes🦊 #cumberlandunitedfc

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