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Last updated : Friday, 28 June 2024

Birmingham & District Football League

The Birmingham & District Football League is an amateur association football competition covering the city of Birmingham, England, and the surrounding area, for football teams playing on a Saturday.

It was founded in 1908 and is one of the oldest football institutions in the UK. The league currently has 14 divisions, ranging from the Premier Division to Division 14.

The league's cup competitions include the Bill Cup, Holder Cup, Intermediate Cup, Jeffs Cup, Junior Cup, Minor Cup, Senior Cup, Veterans Cup, and Junior Cup.

History

The Birmingham & District Football League was founded in 1908 by a group of football enthusiasts in the city of Birmingham. The league's first season consisted of just four teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in the UK.

The league has seen many changes over the years, but it has always remained committed to providing open-aged football to clubs in Birmingham, the Black Country and the surrounding area.

In recent years, the league has seen a number of new clubs join, including several from the city's diverse ethnic communities. This has helped to make the league even more vibrant and inclusive.

Current season

The current season of the Birmingham & District Football League is the 2022-23 season. The Premier Division is currently being led by Sheldon United, while the Division 14 title is being contested by Acocks Green and Lea Village.

The league's cup competitions are also underway, with the Bill Cup currently being contested by Sheldon United and the Holder Cup being contested by Lea Village.