Developing football at grass roots level
The Eastern Junior Alliance (or EJA as it’s abbreviated too) is the South East Of England’s leading youth development football league, established in 1987 at just Under 18 level it has now progressed to age levels U13 to U18, with 6 age levels in total now, and great success at each level, with some players achieving success at professional level.
The EJA is the stepping stone between the academy levels of the professional ranks and the regular youth level in all counties. Spread over 9 counties in the South of England with approximately 70 clubs and 175 teams, the EJA gives youth players the chance to progress their game to a better level on and off the pitch: With higher standards of coaching, behaviour and conduct, by teaching youth players what to expect, and what will be expected of them in their future football careers.
Generally the EJA is seen as the higher standard youth league, only clubs of step 5 and above qualify to compete in this league. Statistics show that those sides who use the EJA league in their own development plan progress better and many players eventually progress into first team squads and quite often a lot higher too.
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Well done today boys good competitive game wasn’t our day we go again next week. Good luck to @Mattgriek for the rest of the season. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🥊⚽️@AveleyFC @aveleyfcfanstv
Good wins for EJA teams u13s Green and u14s Red who won 1-5 and 0-4 against Berkhampstead and Aveley and keeps both teams in second place in League
Unlucky to lose today ! Thought we created enough chances to score more but credit to @youth_brentwood who also played well! Good luck for the season ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Poor first 30 today from the boys often outplayed,outfought & out of shape.
Went behind twice but came in at 2-2 & after a team talk and a reshuffle a much better 2nd half to run out 6-2 winners away to a good young @GraysAthYouth side 💙⚽️
New EJA Signing!
Our EJA U15 Rep Team goalkeeper just signed on a 2 year with Aston Villa. Filip Marshall from Cambridge City.
MEET OUR OFFICERS
RICHARD COLEMAN
League Secretary
JACKIE COLEMAN
Treasurer
IAN ANSELL
Disciplinary Secretary
MARK WILLIAMS
Twitter Coordinator
BRENDA NICHOLLS
Assistant League Secretary
LESLEY BENNETT
Registration Secretary
all ages
JOSE CANO
Child Welfare
Officer
GRACE HARDING
Midweek Cups Fixture Secretary
TONY McGRATH
Fixtures Secretary U13 to U14
STEPHEN BENNETT
Registration Secretary
all ages
MAUREEN LAMBERT
Fixtures Secretary U17 to U18
PAUL IVORY
Fixtures Secretary U15 to U16
DEREK HORNSEY
Referees Secretary
EWAN COLEMAN
Press Officer
Want to volunteer for the Eastern Junior Alliance Football League?
Do you enjoy youth football? How about donating some of your time by volunteering for the Eastern Junior Alliance Football League. We have various roles
we need people to fill to help youngsters in their football development- today’s youngsters could be tomorrow’s football stars! With your help we can continue to maintain
the high standards we have already set- all in the name of youth football!
EJAFL Noticeboard
Whether you're looking for a new team, new players or holding training sessions, our noticeboard is the place to look.Calling all clubs!
For players, clubs, teams and more, find what you need right here!
Eastern Junior Alliance Handbook
Questions about the league? Read our handbook online or download.Find The Answers
The handbook is the place to find just about anything you need to know about our league.