Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Introduction
The Basingstoke League is an amateur football league based in England. It has one Saturday division, which sits at level 13 of the English football league system and is a feeder league to the Hampshire Premier League. The league also has three Sunday divisions.
The league was founded in 1922 and has been running continuously ever since. The current champions are AFC Aldermaston A, who won the title in the 2021-22 season.
History
The Basingstoke League was founded in 1922 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season saw just six teams compete, but the league has grown steadily over the years and now has over 100 teams playing in it.
The league has been through a number of changes over the years, but it has always maintained its commitment to providing amateur footballers with a competitive and enjoyable environment to play in.
Current Structure
The Basingstoke League currently has one Saturday division and three Sunday divisions. The Saturday division is divided into two groups, with the top teams from each group competing in a promotion play-off.
The Sunday divisions are also divided into two groups, with the top teams from each group competing in a promotion play-off.
Sources
- Basingstoke & District Saturday Football League
- Basingstoke & District Sunday Football League
- Basingstoke and District Football League
