1978-79 in English field hockey

The 1978–79 in English field hockey was the fifth official season since the introduction of an organised league structure and the eighth season featuring the National Clubs Championship.

1978–79 in English field hockey
1977–78 (previous) (next) 1979–80

The Men's Cup was won by Slough who defeated Neston in the final.[1] In the final of the women's cup Chelmsford defeated Leicester 3-0.[2]


The Men's National Inter League Championship brought together the winners of their respective regional leagues. The championship finals were held at Ealing on 22 and 23 September 1979 and won by Isca.[3]



Men's Trueman's National Inter League Championship

(Held in Ealing, September 22–23)

Group A

Pos Team P W D L F A Pts
1Isca3
Southgate3
Preston3
Sheffield OR Stockton3

Group B

Pos Team P W D L F A Pts
Stourport3
Trojans3
Westcliff3
Worthing3
= Qualified for final

Final

Team 1 Team 2 Score
Isca

Men's Cup (Rank Xerox National Clubs Championship)

Semi-finals

Team 1 Team 2 Score
BluehartsNeston
SloughIpswich

Final

(Held on 6 May)

Team 1 Team 2 Score Scorers
SloughNestonFT 3-1 (HT 2-0)Kehar (2), Churcher / Smith [1]

Slough
Ian Taylor, Andy Churcher
Neston
Smith, Poole (capt)

Women's Cup (National Clubs Championship)

(April 7)

Final

Team 1 Team 1 Score
ChelmsfordLeicester3-0 [2]

References

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