Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024
Alfreton and District Sunday League
The Alfreton and District Sunday League is an amateur football league based in Derbyshire, England. It was founded in 1921 and currently has over 60 teams competing in four divisions. The league is affiliated to the Nottinghamshire FA.
History
The Alfreton and District Sunday League was founded in 1921 by a group of local footballers. The league initially had just two divisions, but it has since expanded to four divisions. The league has also hosted a number of cup competitions over the years, including the Challenge Cup, the League Cup, and the President's Cup.
Current Structure
The Alfreton and District Sunday League currently has four divisions:
- Division One
- Division Two
- Division Three
- Division Four
The teams in each division play each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the next division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the previous division.
Cup Competitions
The Alfreton and District Sunday League hosts a number of cup competitions, including:
- Challenge Cup
- League Cup
- President's Cup
- Junior Cup
- Veterans Cup
The Challenge Cup is the most prestigious cup competition in the league. It is open to all teams in the league. The League Cup is open to teams in Divisions One and Two. The President's Cup is open to teams in Divisions Three and Four. The Junior Cup is open to teams under the age of 21. The Veterans Cup is open to teams for players over the age of 35.