Canterbury and District | League Details

Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024

Canterbury and District Football League

The Canterbury and District Football League (CDFL) is an amateur football league based in Kent, England. It was founded in 1907 and currently has 20 clubs competing in its Premier Division and First Division.

The CDFL is affiliated to the Football Association and its clubs compete in the Kent County League. The league's headquarters are located at the Cherry Orchard Playing Fields in Canterbury.

History

The CDFL was founded in 1907 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The first season of the league consisted of just six clubs, but it has since grown to become one of the largest amateur football leagues in Kent.

The CDFL has seen a number of successful clubs over the years, including Canterbury City, who won the league championship in 1922, 1923, and 1924. More recently, Faversham Town have been the dominant force in the league, winning the championship in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Current clubs

How to join

If you are interested in joining the CDFL, you can contact the league's secretary at secretary@canterburyanddistrictfootballleague.co.uk. The league has a number of requirements that clubs must meet in order to join, including having a suitable playing surface and a minimum number of players.

The CDFL also has a number of development programs for young players, including the Canterbury and District Junior Football League and the Canterbury and District Girls' Football League.