Last updated : Monday, 24 June 2024
Aylesbury and District Football League
The Aylesbury and District Football League (ADL) is an amateur football league in Buckinghamshire, England. It was founded in 1904 and currently has over 100 clubs affiliated to it. The league is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two.
History
The ADL was founded in 1904 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season consisted of just six teams, but the league quickly grew in popularity and by the 1920s it had over 30 clubs. The league was suspended during World War II, but it resumed after the war and has continued to grow ever since.
Current Structure
The ADL currently has over 100 clubs affiliated to it. The league is divided into three divisions: Premier Division, Division One, and Division Two. The Premier Division is the top flight of the league and is made up of the strongest clubs. Division One is the second tier of the league, and Division Two is the third tier.
The league season runs from September to May. Each team plays each other team in their division twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in the Premier Division at the end of the season are promoted to the Spartan South Midlands Football League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One. The top two teams in Division One are promoted to the Premier Division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division Two. The bottom two teams in Division Two are relegated to the Aylesbury and District Junior Football League.
Notable Clubs
Some of the most notable clubs in the ADL include:
- Aylesbury United
- Aylesbury Vale Dynamos
- Rivets FC
- Elmhurst
- FC Bierton
These clubs have all played at a high level in the past and have produced some excellent players.
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