Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Introduction
The Chase Holmes Amateur Football League is an amateur football league based in Preston, Lancashire, England. It was founded in 1920 and currently consists of 16 teams.
The league is named after Chase Holmes, a local businessman who was a keen supporter of amateur football.
History
The Chase Holmes Amateur Football League was founded in 1920 by a group of local businessmen and footballers. The league initially consisted of just 8 teams, but it has grown steadily over the years and now has 16 teams.
The league has been won by a number of different teams over the years, but the most successful team is Fulwood Amateurs, who have won the league 12 times.
Current season
The current season of the Chase Holmes Amateur Football League is the 2023-2024 season. The season started on 1st September 2023 and is scheduled to end on 30th April 2024.
The current standings of the league are as follows:
- Fulwood Amateurs
- Ribbleton Rangers
- Pendle Celtic
- Preston Railway
- Holmes United
Sources
- Chase Holmes Amateur Football League website
- Preston Guardian article about the 2022-2023 season
- Lancashire FA website for the Chase Holmes Amateur Football League
