Cup fever returns again this weekend with several of our squads participating in the prestigious SYFA South East Region Cup.

The Under 13s have been drawn against Salvesen in the opening round of the cup and, if last season's 2-2 league draw between these sides was a pointer, this should also be another closely contested affair at CMP.

In the same competition the Under 14s host 3rd division Spartans Whites in another first round tie. The Whites haven't had a great start to their season, however, cups have a habit of throwing the form book out of the window and no doubt the 14s coaching team will have the squad on their toes for this one.

Stablemates, the Under 14s Blues are also in first round action at Colinton Mains as they meet fellow division 3 side Craigroyston. These clubs faced each other last season with Craigroyston just edging it in a five goal thriller. Despite their inconsistent start to the league the Blues are developing a reputation as cup-fighters and will be looking to give Craigroyston a fright and progress to the next round to match their Scottish Cup success last weekend.

Making the trip in the opposite direction are the Under 15s who travel across the city to meet Craigroyston in a league encounter that should have the pundits scratching their heads in an effort to predict the outcome. Memories of one of last season's classic games can be relived here - remember to breathe when reading it!

The Under 16 AC95s just seem to go from strength to strength this season despite moving up a division and having comfortably seen off West Lothian opposition in last week's Scottish Cup. With a bye into the second round of the SE Region Cup it's back to league business as they host joint table-toppers Leith Athletic at CMP. If an indicator of this squads' progress since the heady days of last season is needed, this is it!

West Lothian outfit Livingston Hearts Whites make the trip to CMP to face the Under 16 Colts in a 1st round SE Region cup tie. The Colts will be looking to make it two consecutive cup wins following last weekend's success in the Scottish Cup over Bonnyrigg Rose.

Let's not forget the Under 12s who are certainly not kicking their heels as they wait for the 12s Development League to get underway. Next up in a series of pre-season friendlies are near neighbours Edinburgh United who make the short trip to Colinton Mains on Sunday. With both sides adapting to the 11-a-side format this game should provide another opportunity for the coaches of both teams to develop their squads in time for the big kick-off (rumoured to be a week on Sunday - watch this space for news).

Last, but by no means least, our soccer-sevens squads embark on week two of their new season. The Under 9s, still finding their feet after the move up from soccer 4s, make the trip to Saughton to meet Tynecastle on the AstroTurf. The 9s coaching team are reporting that the squad is showing very encouraging signs and no doubt Sunday will add to their experience. Also on their travels, this time out of Edinburgh, are the Under 10s who make the trip to face Tranent Colts.

Good luck to all our teams this weekend and remember to visit the Latest Results/Fixtures page throughout Sunday - as soon as results are available they'll be posted on this website!

The Under 15s have a new squad photo sporting their change strip - click the thumbnail for quick access (mini slideshow at 10sec intervals).