Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Bristol and District League
The Bristol and District League is an amateur football league based in Bristol, England. It was founded in 1907 and currently consists of 68 teams in 5 divisions. The top division, the Senior Division, sits at level 14 of the English football league system and is a feeder to the Bristol Premier Combination.
History
The Bristol and District League was founded in 1907 by a group of local football clubs. The original competition consisted of just 8 teams, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur leagues in England.
The league has been won by a variety of clubs over the years, including Bristol City Reserves, Bristol Rovers Reserves, and Bath City Reserves. The current champions are Longwell Green Sports Development, who won the Senior Division in 2022-23.
Divisions
- Senior Division
- Division One
- Division Two
- Division Three
- Division Four
Promotion and relegation
The top two teams in the Senior Division are promoted to the Bristol Premier Combination Division 1, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division One. The top two teams in Division One are promoted to the Senior Division, while the bottom two teams are relegated to Division Two.
Sources
- Bristol and District Football League (Wikipedia)
- Bristol and District League (Bristol Soccerworld)
- Bristol and District League (Full-Time)
