FC Brick Lane lifted the senior men's trophy as the Mayor's Cup tournament returned to Mile End Stadium.

They beat Vallance FC by a solitary goal and received the silverware from Deputy Mayor Cllr Maium Talukdar.

Teams battled through the hot weather to put in brilliant performances, as supporters turned up in their hundreds to cheer them on.

Westward Boys beat Newark Youth 4-0 to claim the Under-16 title, but their under-15s were beaten 2-0 by Tower United.

The prestigious Mayor’s Cup, hosted by Tower Hamlets Council’s Sports and Physical Activity team, is delivered in partnership with the support of key partners and sponsors, enabling the borough's rich football heritage at grassroots to be sustained.

It is held over two weekends, with qualifiers at Victoria Park, and nearly 1,000 local players aged eight and above took part to showcase their skills in eight adult and youth categories.

Lutfur Rahman, Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, said: “We have a thriving grassroots football scene which gives residents opportunities to play and compete in the beautiful game at all levels across the borough.

"I am delighted that we have delivered a successful Mayor’s Cup 2023 and I congratulate this year’s winners and everyone that took part.”

Cllr Iqbal Hossain, Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation, added: “The Mayor’s Cup is focused around raising participation, improving health and wellbeing, and creating opportunities.

"Following closely behind the Women’s World Cup, this year’s tournament has inspired people of all ages and backgrounds to nurture their talent, harness their competitive spirit, and adopt active healthy lifestyles.

"Congratulations to all this year’s participants on your amazing sporting achievement and to all the partners who helped make it happen.”

Other final winners: Limehouse Laces (junior girls u10/11); Limehouse Laces (junior girls u12); Acorn beat Victoria Park (u8); Vallance beat Canary Wharf (u9); Tower United beat Victoria Park (u1); Westward Boys beat Young Star Elite (u11); Wapping Youth beat Young Star Elite (u12); Victoria Park beat One Goal (u13).